You may remember me coming across this unfinished cross stitch again which I started in my early teens, it's definitely the the oldest unfinished project I've got. I was in two minds whether to finish it off or not, especially as it had a rust mark on it. Take a look at what I mean in my Rusty Cat post. I decided I'd give it a go and the stitching actually covered up the stain so it wasn't a problem in the end. All the cross stitching is now done.
This means there's just the back stitching to do now, my least favourite bit. I've been toying with the idea of leaving it as it is but you can see from the photo accompanying the kit that the back stitching just finishes it off, so I think I've come all this way to getting it finished, I'll just have to bite the bullet and continue on with it. What do you think?
I've been working on this for an hour each week as part of my crafting rotation and even though it's only a small wedge of time, it does mean that older projects get a little work put into them and get finished off eventually.
Well done Jo it's lovely and I think if I were you I would do the back stitching, you have spent so much time on it it would be a shame not to finish it off properly. Are you going to frame it and hang it somewhere? Enjoy your weekend. x
ReplyDeleteI think I'll have to frame it, though it won't be getting pride of place, the cross stitching from my teens leaves a lot to be desired.
DeleteLooks lovely Jo and are you going to get it framed? As you say, a little bit of time and you see good results. Have a great weekend, take care & hugs.
ReplyDeleteI suppose I will frame it, I'll find somewhere to hang it.
DeleteI do the most important back stitch 1st and the keep going until its finished or I'm happy with it, I to hate back stitch.
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful Jo, keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely, Jo. I'm tempted to have a go at some cross stitching myself. X
ReplyDeleteWell done, you are really making progress with all your projects.
ReplyDeleteAww, the pussy cat looks lovely, Jo. I like doing the backstitching part of cross-stitch. It means the project is almost finished!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant you are almost there yes do the back stitching bit of a pain but it so just finished the piece xcx
ReplyDeleteDear Jo
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I have not got the patience for cross stitch so admire those who do. Nearly there...
Best wishes
Ellie
Wow... you finished that up in record time. I always hated the backstitching too, but it was always worth it in the end.
ReplyDeleteIt looks really good.A sense of achievement finishing it.
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely Jo, better to do the back stitching though as it really will finish it off nicely :)
ReplyDeleteYou really must finish it off and it does look lovely. I'm glad you managed to hide the rust mark, you'd never know it was there.
ReplyDeleteIt's certainly worth finishing properly as you've already put a lot of work into it. It looks lovely :)
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely Jo! How wonderful to be finishing a project from your teens. If only you could have looked into the future when you started it and know about the finished item!
ReplyDeleteOh Jo , an hour at a time is working for you ! It s a gorgeous cat
ReplyDeleteAlmost too adorable, Jo!
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
So cute! The back stitching does make quite the difference. I have quite a few languishing projects, especially in the knitting basket, but I've been having trouble with one of my wrists so my time knitting has been drastically cut down. I am looking forward to getting back to them, hopefully in the fall.
ReplyDeleteSlow and steady wins the race, as they say :-) I'm with you on the back stitching, not something I like doing either, but, it does bring the cat to life so I think it will be worth biting the bullet and doing it.
ReplyDeleteOh, given you started it in your youth you really do have to finish it now. It's so cute!xxx
ReplyDeleteI think you really must finish it off :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan