Hi everyone!
I hope everyone made it through the polar vortex okay! I drove to 4 different stores in 4 days last week (during that -30 + weather) and I’m happy to say that my SUV started every time! This week I have 5 stores in 5 days, the most distance I have to drive between is around 200 miles, so not too bad.
Anyway! It’s been 3 weeks again already; man time just flies by doesn’t it?
So, last time I was here…
And now I’m here…
I finished off all the butterflies, since there were a few that were missing a color here and there. I’ve also added in a few more leaves and started on the shading around the butterflies. Once I get done with that, it’s all about the backstitch.
Fingers crossed I’ll have a finish to show you next time!
Until then, please swing by and take a look at the other members of the SAL (stitch a long) group are up to.
We have a couple new members since last time, so for you guys, Welcome!
If you’re reading this and are interested in joining our group, contact Avis!
Happy Stitching Everyone!
Heidi's Home Made Quilts and More 
looking forward to next time with backstitch ^^
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Ha as I’ve said before, I have a love hate relationship with backstitching. I hate doing it, but love how it looks!
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I hate backstitch too, which is why I try to do some as I go.
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I should try that one of these time, I do like to see it pop at the end with all the details though…
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Oh Heidi your butterflies are looking stunning, good luck with the backstitching, it will have them really popping off the fabric I’m sure 🙂
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Delicious ! I love really your butterflies ! Have a good work.
Carmela
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Wow! This is gorgeous. I cannot wait to see it with the back stitch. Beautiful work!
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That shading is really subtle, congrats on the butterflies being filled in. Hope you are able to finish the Backstitching, I look forward to seeing how it changes things!
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I hope all the travelling goes well and your car holds up in the bad weather. The butterflies are looking great, even without the back stitch, so this will be a very happy dance soon 🙂
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Sounds like you will be keeping me company cussin at the backstitch next time round. It can make such a difference but I don’t enjoy doing it, just the results once its done.
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Exactly!
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This is looking beautiful ! Backstitching can be quite daunting but I like to do a little at a time, and despite not really liking it at first, I got better over the years. It’s all about following the chart and pushing and nudging with a needle to get it to rest where it should !
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Ooh, nearly time for a happy dance! Stay safe in the bad weather.
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So pretty
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I almost thought the leaves were part of the printed fabric! I see where you added more to it though. So pretty! Good luck for a finish next go around!
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Yay, happy dance nearly on the way! Our polar vortex was on a slightly smaller scale to you (-4 and a few cm of snow!) – but still managed to bring everything to a halt and I only managed a quick trip to the shop at the bottom of our road! xx
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One of my stores was cancelled but I still had to go there as that’s where my hotel was scheduled to be. But, yeah, I think the shortest distance I drove was about 50 miles
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Ooo, I’m looking forward to seeing this in its finished state! Here’s to smooth back stitching!
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Those butterflies are so pretty! Makes me think springtime thoughts!
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Oh how pretty to see butterflies, such a spring/summer picture. Beautiful stitching and you are so close to a finish! Careful with the driving.
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Spring in the middle of a polar vortex! Stay safe and warm out there on the roads — and we’ll all do a happy dance with you next time!
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Such a pretty design! Stay safe during your horrid weather and I’m looking forward to a happy dance!
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Love your embroidery. The colors are so bright and shining!!!!!
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Looks great. Just think how awesome it will look once the backstiching is done 😀
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It’s looking so pretty! Looking forward to seeing it finished 🙂
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