Thursday 31 January 2013

Numpty stick

Today the numpty stick came out and was put to work.  I was progressing quite nicely through this piece when I noticed that my whites were not matching.  It's difficult to see in the picture but the white used in the middle layer was a slightly creamy white rather than being a true white. 

Once I had noticed the difference I knew I would have to 'reverse stitch' it otherwise I would never be happy with the finished result.  This is such a beautiful cross stitch and I fell in love with as soon as I saw it.  So with a sigh...
...out it came.  Funny how something can completely change in shape and form
I've been off work sick today - I've got an infection requiring antibiotics and they are making me feel almost worse than the bug!  So all in all not a great day and so it felt appropriate to be doing something destructive rather than creative.

Next on my agenda is some  more unpicking - this time from the first cross stitch I showed you.  I spotted a mistake on the letter 'H' of my home stitching.  It's a busy day for the numpty stick. Thank goodness for chocolate digestives

Claire



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3 comments:

  1. Jo who can't think of a clever nickname1 February 2013 at 22:46

    Hi, returning the following. Great cake stand!
    Are you from Norfolk by any chance? Use of the word "numpty" makes me wonder LOL.

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    1. Unknown10 February 2013 at 20:31

      Hi
      No, not from Norfolk but it is one of my favourite words. I picked it up from the stitching evening I go to - we laughingly pass the numpty stick around to whoever needs it!
      Claire

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  2. Jo who can't think of a clever nickname1 February 2013 at 22:59

    Hey, just realised, I can't follow you, you don't have a Followers gadget!! Add one and I'll come and follow!

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