Back from Russia

I spent seven lovely days visiting Moscow and Saint Petersburg. I loved every minute of it and I will definitely  be going back. Here are some pictures that I took.

These are all from Moscow, I will upload some pictures I took of Saint Petersburg later on.

A mirabilia

It's been awhile since I stitched a Mirabilia. I've started Venetian Opulence a couple of weeks ago. Not much to see as I only stitched on it for a couple of hours. The fabric is a soft pink 32ct lugana by Enchanted Fabrics called Bubblegum. It is actually a little bit lighter than shown in the picture.

Speciality stitches

I have completed another two parts on Tree of Stitches. These two parts consisted of algerian eyelets and rice stitches. I skipped the french knots for now. I will tackle them later.

A close up:

More Portals

The portals on the top part of the design are completed except for some backstitching. I've really forced myself to finish the backstitch, but I was getting too frustrated especially since most of the backstitch is stitched with metallic thread. I am very happy with my progress.

The picture is not the best as I am having problems with the memory card of the camera and I need to buy a new one.

Top right

Another corner of part 3 of Konstantinople is completed!

Tree of Stitches

A couple of weeks ago, I've joined a yahoo group called The Stitch Specialists. One of the moderators, Abi Gurden, designed this tree full of different speciality stitches. Needless to say, I had to stitch it! The thread is Mississippi Mud by the Thread Gatherer.  It is actually darker and less variegated than the one I am using for Holland Springtime. This one has more greens, but still, I think it works perfectly for the tree.

Border done

The border of part 3 of Holland Springtime mandala is completed. So much work but the effect is lovely!.