Time for something new

A variation on a theme. 

I thought I'd make time to sit and stitch before our Dutch friends arrive.

R2D2 finished

I like this clever design because it makes you look again.  It has been tough stitching almost exclusively in black, however. 

Update

Another page finish. 

New update

A short while ago, 

In a hoop nearby...

Ok, it doesn't look spectacular yet, but it's a clever design that I'll share updates as I go along.

Something new

Just starting a new project.  It's definitely the droid you're looking for! 

Mischievous Mandrake Managed...

It's taken around 10 or 11 weeks to complete this wee fella, mainly due to my procrastination, working full-time, proofreading, pottering about in the garden, holidays and piano practice...but definitely procrastination!

However, here he is at long last. 

The backstitch challenge

I dislike stitching backstitch so much I tend to avoid charts that require its use, preferring far larger projects to show detailing. 

In a small design, often backstitch it necessary to highlight the detail. 

While I might not like it, I think you'll agree it really can make a difference to the piece. 

Halfway finished now.