a begining of pocket embroidery

[jennylafleur]

I had planned to be a good girl today and work on one of the LOTR gowns, either mine or Bridget’s, it didn’t matter as they both needed attention. So, how did I spend my day? Embroidering my pocket of course. *slaps hand* Actually, I haven’t been feeling well today so a quiet day curled up with embroidery and movies was a good thing.

I’m pleased with the results of my labor. The test piece doesn’t look like much I know but it was instructive. I found things that didn’t work and things that did. The worst news is that I can’t use the salmon thread from Liberty. It actually needlepoint yarn and it’s too thick. Blah. I’m a bit stuck on what to do now. I didn’t buy another color in two shades, except green. I really think I need two shades for the carnation. Frankly, I’m not going to worry too much about it at the moment. I will work the rest of the embroidery first and do the carnations last. That way if I run out of any of the other colors it will only mean 2 long drives to Manassas, not three or four. :> It’s probably just as well, I’m liking the idea of a yellow carnation instead at this point. :>

My testing ruled out several stitches I was planning on using. Some didn’t work or I didn’t like them. I actually ripped out a lot of the test work. I went back and looked at my great grandmothers work again. Why I didn’t look at them before I tested I don’t know. I came up with some more ideas but I was ready to just start and not waste more time and thread on testing.

After dinner I transferred the pattern onto the pocket and began work on it. I have stayed up way too late thoroughly enjoying myself. I’m very happy with what I have done so far. The little blue flowers are my favorite. They are a buttonhole stitch. Aren’t they cute? *grin* Embroidery is so addictive! It took much will power to put it aside tonight for LJ-ing and sleeping.

I'm so glad LJ is behaving again... I was started to feel a bit of "withdrawl" coming on...

Comments

[elegant-musings.livejournal.com]

Wow! It looks lovely so far! I can't wait to see the finished project. :)