Morning! I managed to get a lot more done last week than I was anticipating considering that it was the start of the Easter holidays last week and also our little mans 4th birthday (not sure where that time has gone!). Hubby booked of most of last week so when we weren't preparing for the birthday celebrations of having family time I was able to get in some stitching. So on my work desk this week is the white work part of my penultimate box as I managed to complete the Black work section last week. I've even taken to staying up once the pup had woken us up for his breakfast (5.30am 😴) so get as much time in before little man woke as possible, and it's really paying off. The Roses are using Ribbon work which I love embroidering (My friend Sophie Long has written a really good book on Ribbon work if anyone is interested in learning more). I will also be using a pulled work technique but the rest will be general embroidery stitches to keep it simple.
Below is the finished Black work which will be making up the door of the box, and the progress I've made on the box so far which cant be completed until the embroidery is finished.
Its still the Easter holidays this week but I am managing to get bits and pieces done here, especially written work (I'm taking a break so I actually get my post written in advance or it wont get done!) and there so hopefully I will have nearly completed the white work parts ready to complete the box next week when little man is back in pre-school.
I've also finalised the design for the last box, hopefully by the time I've finished the current box the Ribbons I've ordered will have arrived.
Thanks for Visiting!
Emma x
Why don't you pop over to the lovely Julia's stamping ground http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/ and see more work desks it's great fun and very addictive!
great to see you've had some you time in amongst your celebrations. Happy WOYWw helen #3
ReplyDeleteWow Emma, I'm not quite sure how you fit everything in. Exquisite black work. Hope the ribbons turn up promptly! Sarah #14
ReplyDeleteThat blackwork is beautiful and I am wondering what the finished box will be like - superb I know but what will it look like? Can't wait to see it. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet 2 xx
Hi Emma, it's so interesting to come and see how the boxes are progressing! Love the blackwork, that's beautiful. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #6 XxXx
ReplyDeleteI'm so looking forward to seeing your intricate work put into place. Blackwork is a labour of love but so worth every stitch. Thank you for sharing WOYWW.
ReplyDeleteCreative wishes Tracey x
I am so intrigued to see how this is all going together - such dedication. Looking forward to the end result.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week,
Carmen x #23
Can't wait to see the finished box. Have a great woyww and happy crafting, Angela x12x
ReplyDeleteBlackwork is beautiful. Well done you for carving out some stitch time amongst all the celebrations! Happy (late) WOYWW Cindy #19
ReplyDeleteYour blackwork is beautiful. I can't wait to see this box come together. I'm with you on getting up early - though I do it to get some stitching done before work. It's exhausting and liberating at the same time!
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday wishes to 'little man'. They do grow up fast! Enjoy time with him, the needlework will be there. Creative Blessings! Kelly #24
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