Thanks to you both! I particularly enjoyed wrapping that dark-orange double-outline stitch in lighter orange — it really glows to me. And I am eager to continue this .. . stay tuned! LOL

Rona, your stitches are beautifully precise and your curves are nicely rounded.  It looks very good so far.  I like your colors too, soft and yet there is contrast.  I will look forward to see more done over the weekend.

Deborah – yes, I find the same, that this is a project for learning new stitches. It ends up as a stitch sampler.

Rona- It’s looking good !

Here’s my project so far: I am still in the middle of class 1, but wanted to share what’s done. I hope to get much more up to speed this weekend.

Thank you, I am not sure about the eye for design but circle templates are a great thing to have, especially in a multitude of diameters.

So far I have done three new stitches and plan on a few more from my book.  Thanks for a class that is forcing me to try new ones.  I need to be challenged once in a while, it is much too easy to stick to the s…[Read more]

Deborah- I see your fabric is all penciled in. You seem to have an eye for design. And learning a new stitch is always good!

I finished Lesson 1 and have marked and started Lesson 2.  I hope to attach a photo.  If it doesn’t show up on this post I will do it separately.  I used wheat ear stitch in my first half circle.  New have stitched it before so a new stitch learned.

It’s quiet here! I guess everyone is busy working on Lesson 2. I am here for questions, comments, concerns…

Hi Sarah,

I purchase the 32 x 40″ acid-free mat board for my finishing work and have used it in the construction of fabric covered boxes. Fortunately, I can easily cut it using my rotary cutter and mat on my large quilting table. I just wanted to make sure that what I typically use is what you had listed on the supply list. Thank you for your…[Read more]

Hi Marie,

I believe the US equivalent is Mat Board- specifically you are looking for something without a foam core. Ideally acid free but it doesn’t need to be museum grade (which is what the Alpha Rag is).

A little research tells me that in the US matboard is typically sold in pieces 32×40″ which will be more than plenty to make up the box but…[Read more]

It looks great ! The colors are striking!

Two half medallions completed

Decorative stitch and outline added

Build out with another pencil line and a decorative stitch

Fill in the half-round

Draw the half-round lines

Dawn says she is traveling, but she will reply when she gets back home.  She also said that most of the stitches are over two linen threads, so those will work fine on Aida.