Thursday, May 24, 2012

Second Layer

The second layer is stitched!  The Treasure Braid arrived in the mail today so I was able to complete the
Cat's eye Jessicas.  These used up the second card of the Treasure Braid and I glad I ordered more as I may need it as I work my way out.  I also completed step 30 which is the 3 x 3 Jessicas on the N S E & W using 2 strands of Bijoux 483.  Step 32 was to work the Eight Point Starrs on the diagonal bands using the various Bijoux, Treasure Braid and Kreinik.  the diagonal side Rhodes stitches are also worked in Bijoux and Treasure braid.  I am tempted to start adding the beads but know they will catch my other threads so I will behave and not put any of them on yet......drat!

6 comments:

The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure said...

I can see this section is coming into focus. What color of background canvas did you use? It looks green here but gray in other photographs.

Jane, waving from CH where my monitor is lying to me again

NCPat said...

Jane, the canvas is actually blue! Took this shot outside hoping it would show up better!

lewmew said...

This is soooo gorgeous. You are zipping right along - and your work is so good I'm afraid to start mine!

NCPat said...

Do start it! It is one stitch and one page at a time! You will love it!

The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure said...

Cameras do odd things to colors, don't they? I never would have guessed the canvas is blue. Bet it is gorgeous in person.

NCPat said...

Yes,it looks a lot better in person!