Hiya! I know I mentioned last post that I didn't have anything prepared for Smalls but was going to go rummaging in the digital stash to see if there was anything exciting in the hoard.
Success! Although maybe it's not exciting, this was a simple, cute stitch that will give me something else to hang/set out for my favorite holiday.
I changed a few things and am fighting a hard battle over trying to not change another. I added the white in the flag. It felt incomplete without it. The fireworks position and shape were altered a bit. The sparkly floss did not want to be straight but I guess that's okay as fireworks aren't straight... I tend to like symmetry in my patterns and I am struggling with myself over whether or not to frog "appy" and move it over one stitch. It bothers me that there is not a "one-space" gap between the H and the rest of the word!
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Mine is technically not complete as I wanted to do the little fireworks (there are supposed to be four total) in sparkly floss and I did not have red like I originally thought! I had my "odds and ends" box out on the table when my husband returned home and he questioned what I was doing with it (thinking organizing). I lamented that I didn't have sparkly red and being the good enabler he is, promptly told me to go buy it haha. Unfortunately none of the local stores carry DMC Light Effects... I am hoping to venture out sometime this weekend to the Big City and maybe I'll have better luck there.
Also I am still waffling over how to finish-finish it. Originally, I thought to make a felt ornament but I also think a flatfold would be nice beside the little flag finished during last month's Smalls! I do not have any patriotic fabric though. I usually watch the remnant bins for holiday cottons but gosh, it's hard to find anything but Christmas! Maybe after this weekend or the 4th of July there will be options.
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Success! Although maybe it's not exciting, this was a simple, cute stitch that will give me something else to hang/set out for my favorite holiday.
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I changed a few things and am fighting a hard battle over trying to not change another. I added the white in the flag. It felt incomplete without it. The fireworks position and shape were altered a bit. The sparkly floss did not want to be straight but I guess that's okay as fireworks aren't straight... I tend to like symmetry in my patterns and I am struggling with myself over whether or not to frog "appy" and move it over one stitch. It bothers me that there is not a "one-space" gap between the H and the rest of the word!
- 4th of July by Tiny Modernist, found here on her freebie page (not a direct link, scroll down a few patterns)
- Two over one on white 14-count Aida.
- Approximately 4 hours stitching.
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Mine is technically not complete as I wanted to do the little fireworks (there are supposed to be four total) in sparkly floss and I did not have red like I originally thought! I had my "odds and ends" box out on the table when my husband returned home and he questioned what I was doing with it (thinking organizing). I lamented that I didn't have sparkly red and being the good enabler he is, promptly told me to go buy it haha. Unfortunately none of the local stores carry DMC Light Effects... I am hoping to venture out sometime this weekend to the Big City and maybe I'll have better luck there.
Also I am still waffling over how to finish-finish it. Originally, I thought to make a felt ornament but I also think a flatfold would be nice beside the little flag finished during last month's Smalls! I do not have any patriotic fabric though. I usually watch the remnant bins for holiday cottons but gosh, it's hard to find anything but Christmas! Maybe after this weekend or the 4th of July there will be options.
See you next time! :D/
Great finish! With "H" being the first letter of the word, I think it's fine with two spaces after. This will be perfect for your July decorations.
ReplyDeleteOh this is so cute Rosey. I printed this off for myself. I have made the Matroyshka that she offers. I am looking at it right now as a matter of fact. It sits in my cubby shelf. ;) Yours looks good. I hope you get the sparkly red!
ReplyDeleteLovely finish! You are well ahead of time making July in May. I hope you get the thread you need for the sparkles and complete it before the fireworks day :D
ReplyDeleteHi Rosey, lovely stitching!
ReplyDelete“Happy” looks great! If you hadn’t pointed it out I wouldn’t have noticed. Your fireworks look intentional and I was just wondering how you had stitched them when I read that they were supposed to be straight. I like them and would definitely keep as is!
Thanks for the link, she has nice patterns ..... I like the Summer pattern but I already have two kits for summer to stitch!
Hope you find manage to find some suitable fabric and red sparkley thread soon!
Hugs,
Barbara xx
That's a cute little finish, and an enabling husband is always a good thing!
ReplyDeleteKnowing the 'appy' isn't quite were a symmetric thinking mind would put it would also put me on edge, but as an outsider I can say it really doesn't stand out at all.
What a darling patriotic finish, Rosey! I like the changes you've made so much!! Hope you have a happy June ahead of you :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! I *love* the fireworks, I was wondering how you got them to look so real like that until I read down LOL The wonkiness really does work here. As for the spacing, I know what you mean because I'm the same way. But I personally would leave it as is for two reasons: 1. The big H and the little h line up the start and end of the flag, and also the bunting below and if you change one you will have to bring the other in a space too to make it even and 2. the body of the leg of the 4 (versus the arm) is 2 stitches from t just like the H is 2 stitches from the a. So there is some sneaky hidden symmetry! Once you add in some more fireworks you probably won't even notice (as much LOL). I hope you can find some red - maybe silver would do in pinch? I hope you can find some fabric too!
ReplyDeleteA lovely finish Rosey, fireworks and all.
ReplyDeleteSame here, I was going to ask what stitch you used to get the great firework effect!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks awesome. I wouldn't change a thing except to add the sparkly red firework that you're intending to do. I love the way the fireworks turned out. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished piece.
ReplyDeletexo Alicia
Wonderful finish!
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