I've completed all the dividing bands (after much frogging and restitching) and all the lettering is over one - I think the fabric is 32 count Dublin linen but it's been so long since I started this one - I forget!
It uses DMC threads, and horrible DMC shiny stuff - can't recall what that is called (edited to add RAYON! ) and while the effect is nice, the stitching is painful! Lots of lovely Thread Heaven put to use for that stitching!
I will endeavour to finish 'off ragged mountain ranges' during February.....
EDIT: The magazine is Australian Cross Stitch and Embroidery, Vol 7 No 2. You can often pick these up on Australian e-Bay.
The colours in this one are lovely too and so much nicer in real life. I'm using lovely Heritage linen for this one in Cafe Au Lait.
I'm aiming to finish all the 'sampler' during my holidays ('til Feb 13) and then work on the border during February and March.
My M Designs piece in red is coming along nicely too now I have found and fixed the mistake in counting that I made many months ago! I am aiming to finish this square, tomorrow :)
The Celtic Heart design is one I've stitched a few times now as gifts, it is quick and easy to stitch, but so effective depending on the thread and fabric you use :) As I have discussed before there are initials going in the two opposing squares but I'm just not sure whose yet. I'm leaning towards keeping this one myself.
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I just found your blog, and I *LOVE* the Dad's Sampler. I think my dad would love it (he lives in Australia). Unfortunately, I've never seen that magazine over here - is this issue available online anywhere?
I love all your progress pics! You've done heaps on An Open Heart. Which reminds me, I had the urge to work on mine a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't find it. Must go searching and see where I've stashed it away. Obviously put it away to keep it safe over the summer but now I'll be blowed if I can remember where!!
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