Just posted to Instagram, Ooh la la finish of the second pouch. It's not sewn yet, will wait until the grouping is stitched before deciding to flap or not.
30 count unbleached, DMC two strands over two. I was surprised at the DMC conversion to 647 and 648. The are quite dull and not the recommended conversion for the GA colors which are 522 and 524. I used 503 and 3053, because .... well, you know how I am.
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As for aging, I may dab/drip a brown or gray dye in a few places after testing in the margin area, especially where the pouch would have been handled most. Adding a drop of water immediately after sometimes creates that ring that mimics a stain.
Missy is starting to eat a little, not much though. How a cat can eat the head, bones, fur, and paws of a mouse or mole and turn down $2.00 a can food is baffling. But she was on her own and survival depended on that hunting, even 12 years later, habits die hard. She will not leave me, and is continually talking. We are allowing outdoor time since she loves it. I have not removed Nit's favorite "hut" on the deck yet. She still goes to it first thing, several times, sniffing and rubbing.
Have a great weekend folks.
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5 comments:
Another fantastic (almost) finish M.... I'm liking the flap. I had to guffaw at your "ring mimicking a stain" comment. After finishing my Noel Sampler, I started a large-ish (well to me anyway) Halloween piece....The fabric was a big chunk of R&R with horrid, stubborn, REALLY stubborn wrinkles....so I tried to press it a bit prior to starting. And, wouldn't ya know it? I used the steam...and the steam made circular, discolored stains surrounded by circles. And, wouldn't a know it? On both sides. Sigh... Guess I will have to take a stab at distressing it after I'm done stitching. That always unnerves me. A whole bunch of stitching potentially ruined in a matter of minutes. ~Robin~
A beautiful finish and I do like the flap of the pouch.
Curious how this will ended-- as it is shown or.....
Still wondering how you do your stitching so fast!! I am fast as a slug of 1000 years old!!!
Take care and stay save, Truus from Holland
Glad to hear the news about Missy. She loves the shelter, so maybe you should leave it. She could find refuge if a unexpected storm came up. Bless her heart. She loves you too......following you. Your patience will be rewarded with her, I hope.
Have a good weekend.
Charlotte in Va.
Your finish is so pretty, Marly. Well done!
I think that is a lovely finish. Missy will come around soon. Funny how older cats become more vocal. My old female (18 in July) who never and I mean never made a sound before will not be quiet now! She meows to eat , meows to go out, meows to be lifted on bed, meows to get off the bed. You get it, annoying! My other cat ( 11) has been meowing since we first got him and I mean all the time…we hope he goes silent when he is older! Enjoy the heat this weekend, me not at all.
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