Stitching is going well, especially since I got the sign put back in! The back-stitching is really bringing out the detail of the beards on the Santas. I don't know how well you can see it but I have only three left and the roly-poly yellow one is nearly finished. Hopefully, I can finish it all and sew it all together this weekend! Then it will be on to other things until the fabric comes in.
I added a new "tool" to the stitching table today. A very bright, led, magnifying lamp! I sometimes have trouble seeing the pattern and the piece as the part of the studio where I have that table is not very well lit. Then there are the aging eyes to deal with, more light is always better. Joann's had a "Doorbuster" sale on these so it was very reasonable! I'd have had to save my pennies to get it otherwise! It can be either a table lamp or a floor lamp, right now I have it as a floor lamp. I think it will be a great addition and not just for stitching but for anything small or anything on black!
2 comments:
I'm always amazed at how much back stitching changes cross stitch. It's a stunning piece - beautifully detailed. I've had my eye on an OTT light for ages but they never seem to discount them enough for my budget. By all accounts they are very good.
those lights are great.........I need to have good light to sew now days.........
keep going you will have the stitching done soon..........
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