Well it's WIP Wednesday, but I've got a finish to share!! I completed the Mackintosh Rose Blackwork SAL last night and started a new kit I just purchased...(because it is SMALL)!
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| Mackintosh Rose Blackwork SAL from Lakeside Needlecraft |
I started this pattern on September 20, 2020 and since I picked it back up I've really been enjoying the stitching process again. The big blocks of color are soothing while the blackwork is challenging to make sure you don't miss a stitch or add in an extra stitch.
It was also very enjoyable to change up the pattern of the blackwork sections and not have it be the same throughout the whole piece. Now I need to decide if I'm going to frame it or make it into a little pillow. The circle of stitching is approximately six inches across, so it's between a medium and a small size.
In case you were wondering what that extra bit is on the lower left side, that's my logo/signature of three letters combined--T, L, & K (The Lady Kay) with the numbers 23 for the year of completion.
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| Lion Rampant coaster kit from Celtic Crafts |
Lion Rampant is the flag of Scotland with the royal lion over the top of it. It's to honor Scotland and have a similar appearance to a Coat of Arms without actually being a specific design for any one clan or family.
I thought this might be a fun and quick stitch as it's only three colors and will be less than 4 inches by 4 inches. If it turns out to be nice and smooth to assemble into the coaster, I may think about making a full set to sell in my Etsy shop...we'll see!
That's about all I've got for this week. Feel free to drop any questions or comments.
Slainte Mhuth!