Well, I started in the center, filling in around the center motif, skipping the next area, filling in the next area, skipping the next area, and stitching the Smyrna border. I made sure to start the next length of Wildflowers in the same color as where I ended in order to maintain the color flow of the skein by always cutting in a stretch of purple. I thought random colors would be better because too much color matching might actually detract from those lovely swirls and corner mock Chilly Hollow motifs.
This part was almost finished during the baseball wildcard playoff games. It really worked up quite easily once I got into the rhythm. When I did get off a couple of times, I saw it quickly. That wider area with the Jessicas is probably going to require more concentration.
I do love a good counted piece and seeing it take shape. At least so far, I prefer completing all of one stitch rather than a quarter at a time.
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It’s looking gorgeous!!
Comment by nbuennemeyer October 5, 2024 @ 7:41 amThanks
Comment by melitastitches4fun October 5, 2024 @ 8:03 amLorene Salt does wonderful counted pieces. I too love a good counted piece so I understand the obsession! This one looks like nothing but fun to stitch ! Concentration is a key !
Comment by lpleyer October 5, 2024 @ 8:04 amSo true.
Comment by melitastitches4fun October 5, 2024 @ 9:03 amthis is going beautifully along. I too like doing all of one stitch especially if it means you get a good rhythm going.
Comment by Diane lithgow October 5, 2024 @ 2:13 pm