A few weeks ago I finished the Phoenix through round 93 or 92? Something like that. I added several hdc rounds to give it a solid border, which I think is what caused the rippling.
After a quick wash and dry, it was rapidly repossessed by the Dictator. He calls it "rainbow blankey."
Since then, I've done a lot on a few of my cross stitch projects. I carry Ocelot Kittens to a meeting I have twice a week.
And the two samplers I have started from 2x2StitchArt both have two full page finishes.
This week, however, I've been delving into the world of applique and planning out an epic quilt that I bought fabric for at least 5 years ago.
It took three nights, three books, about a dozen hours, and several different applique methods, but I think I finally settled on one I like. Last night was spent planning and sketching and tonight I started the embroidery machine working. It ate the second pattern I started embroidering, so I only have one of twelve done so far. This project is going to be a combination of applique, reverse applique, embroidery, and patchwork and I'm just hoping it will look put-together once I'm done.
