Friday, 3 April 2015

Messy-to-Classy and some stitchy progress :)

It is time for my Messy-to-Classy . I am still working on untangling the stuff I have rather than targeting the entire craft room . This month I rearranged a box and a drawer .

I needed a metallic thread for one of my projects and this wasn't so inviting at all .


So I just took these brats , pulled them apart and leashed them onto the bobbins . Better now !:)


The count of my small left over yarn balls is increasing and I think I should now plan some stash busting projects .

before

after
I like seeing things organized, even though  they again get messed up very soon :)

I have dedicated first week of every month for my kitty litter project only . It is no less than an HAED and unless I put in more time, its going to be a forever project .


At least now it looks like a cat . I will do the back stitching once the adjacent cats are stitched . I start from the middle of the chart and work outwards .

Back stitching, though give interesting results, yet it is a hardworking task like weaving-in yarns in crochet . And for this big project, I guess I should start back stitching when certain amount is done . But again , I have read that some stitchers do back stitching after they wash the completed project . Also , I have recently started using these 8"x8" Q-snap frame . Will that affect back stitching when I roll the fabric ? What do you say?

I usually do not use frame because the local aida fabric that I use is soft and I stitch in hands . I cut the fabric, hem it, then I soak, rinse, dry and then iron it . The Dimensions kit fabric isn't soft and so I started using Q-snaps . I did not find it convenient to use it in the beginning but now I am getting used to it .

My progress on LadyBird fairy by Joan Elliot is also satisfactory . I did a little bit of skirt and the green shades .


I have opened the April-May link for 'Messy-to-Classy' . If you happen to reorganize your stash/crafting area, please do share .

Have a nice weekend!
Preeti



24 comments:

  1. It is very satisfying to see how neat your supplies look now.
    Nice progress on both projects too, especially the Ladybird Fairy. She is a favourite of mine.

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  2. Lovely progress Preeti. Your box and drawer look great.

    Linda

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  3. Beautiful cat - I look forward to see the progress.

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  4. I never used a frame but I want to try it. Beautiful projects!

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  5. This is great, I have to clean up supplies often, in two days I back:-)))

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  6. It's always such a good feeling after you've organized your crafting supplies :) Nice progress on those large projects, Preeti! I stitch in hand so I have no advice about the Q-snaps...

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  7. É Páscoa! Cristo está vivo, o túmulo está vazio, Ele ressuscitou!!! A mais bela festa dos Cristãos.
    Crentes no Amor de Deus Pai que nos deu seu Filho Jesus Cristo que permanece conosco pela força do
    Espírito Santos, seguimos nossa caminhada na construção de um mundo mais justo, fraterno, humano,
    harmonioso e de doação.
    Todos somos promotores da Paz!
    Feliz, Santa e Abençoada Páscoa.
    Um doce abraço, Marie.

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  8. Organization is something which is elusive to me. My work table right now resembles a dumping ground. Nice progress on your cross stitches.

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  9. Preeti: I love organizing, You have done a great job.
    Love your Kitty project, the Ladybird looks very interesting.
    I love my Q-Snaps, I have many I can interchange for larger projects.

    Catherine

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  10. Love all your organizing, I can't keep things tidy. Not sure what these Q snaps are, I can' embroider without using a frame and have several plastic ones that imprision the fabric so tightly that it is then difficult to remove. I use the old wooden ones, perfect.

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  11. I love a good tidy up! Your yarns look so pretty in that drawer, I'm thinking granny stripe blanket, Attic 24 style (have a look at the Attic 24 blog if you don't know what I'm talking about).
    Your cross stitch looks great as always, I have started 3 HAEDs and am itching to start another!

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  12. Great stitching Preeti!
    Ahhhh.....if only organizing the stash would be a once off thing! :)

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  14. Hi Darling.
    Vim lhe desejar, uma Feliz Pascoa ( Happy Easter ) for you, und your Family.
    Kiss und Hugs

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  15. Lovely metallic floss and even your yarn drawer looks fabulous with its cheerful colors. :D Now that the weather has been nicer I have been playing around with organizing... at least it's organized in my head. :b

    I have not used Q-snaps but I could see where they might cause a problem with the backstitching. I know I've heard complaints about them smooshing the cross-stitches but I would guess that they also would distort the backstitching. Wish I could be of more help.

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  16. Well done on the threads. It is a great satisfaction, to me, to get things in order.
    Love your kitty project! I started a kit(now a UFO...) that looks very simular. Great progress. You JE fairy is gorgeous! Well done all around!

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  17. Hello

    Just found your lovely blog.
    Your cat project is gorgeous!
    Love your tidying - I always wonder what to do with leftover balls of yarn which seem to take up so much space!
    Happy Thursday x

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  18. Hello

    Just found your lovely blog.
    Your cat project is gorgeous!
    Love your tidying - I always wonder what to do with leftover balls of yarn which seem to take up so much space!
    Happy Thursday x

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  19. Beautiful progress on your Kitty and Lady bird. Your yarn drawer looks lovely all organized.

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  20. Someone on Instagram is doing that same kitty pattern. So much detail. I stopped doing those sort of projects years ago. Quick and easy is what I go for now. I really need to organize around here but keep putting it off. One day it will happen, maybe, I think. Ha! Best wishes, Tammy

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  21. Το γατάκι είναι υπέροχο !
    Χαιρετίσματα από Ελλάδα !!

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  22. Your on a roll.. great organizing
    The progress is great, keep up with your goals
    Happy stitching

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  23. Amazing blog and very interesting stuff you got here! I definitely learned a lot from reading through some of your earlier posts as well and decided to drop a comment on this one!

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