Anyone who is a member of my Facebook group (HERE) will probably know that I recently ran a competition which meant I had to concentrate on stitching Mother's Love. Not much of a chore, I have to admit. As I've said previously, I'm really enjoying stitching on 28 count fabric.
But, it's really great to have finished the first page and be onto the second. Yesterday, I did the top section of page 2.
I really like to get a feel for the size as quickly as possible; so I worked my way across the page. Now I know the width and it seems a lot more achievable now!
For anyone who doesn't know, this is what it will look like when done..and I'm working from left to right at the top.
In other cross-stitch related news, I am pleased to say I've signed another artist to my company.
His name is Christopher Symes and I love his space-scapes as I like to think of them.
So far, two have been released; but there are more to come.
The first release was Big Brother, so named because Chris felt the little planet was being protected by the big planet.
The other art Chris supplied was unnamed; but I really liked the idea of assigning 'Big' to these designs. Space is infinitely big, and it just seemed right to continue the theme with his other pieces.
So, I promptly came up with some names and submitted them...and Chris approved! Yay!
So, the second release was Something Big. So named because, to me, it felt as though the planet was watching the unknown object hurtling towards it from space.
More in the 'Big' series coming soon!
Well, that's it for cross-stitch related news. Well, almost....a teaser if you will....there are three more new artists waiting in the wings....if only they would take the leap and fly!
So, moving on...
Nigel has done another Downton Abbey piece of fan art.
This is his rendition of Branson...and it's now on the wall with the others.
The rest of this article is really a mop-up of things I've just forgotten to speak about!
We recently went for a day trip to Nottingham and I bought this:
I'm a self-confessed film-buff so when I saw this miniature from one of my favourite films I just had to buy it.
It's a little tray full of real sand, a miniature Taylor on horseback, and a replica Statue of Liberty...that when activated recites Charlton Heston's final words from the film:
"You Maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you! God damn you all to hell!"
It goes without saying that I was in movie-geek heaven putting this together and recreating an iconic movie scene. Love it!
Lastly, something spooky!
The other morning Nigel awoke and got a little freaked out by the massive face in our bedroom:
A testament to one of the MANY reasons why a walking machine should not be used a clothes stand! (His clothes I might add! I put mine away!)
Well, that's it for now. I hope everyone enjoys whatever they're doing.
All the best
HAPPY STITCHING!
