I have started a bit of slow stitching, a Sashiko panel of Hokusai’s Great Wave off Kanagawa. I love Hokusai and Hiroshige’s work.
I’ve not got far yet! It’s a nice puzzle working out routes that avoid big stitches on the back, that could pull the work. I’ve learned a trick of sewing alternate stitches on an isolated line so I can go back the same way. Of course, Bella’s a big help. 😻
This is what the finished one looks like.
I’ve bought some extra colours of fine sashiko thread to use:
It’ll keep me good for a while! I’m still crocheting my squares jumper when it’s cool enough, and did a couple more squares on the train.
It was lovely to see my cousins on my mother’s side. The star was my goddaughter’s daughter, who celebrated her first birthday and refuses to be separated from the book I bought her. Clever girl!
Here we all are:
Bella sends you all purrs;
And finally:
Take care and happy WOYWW
Hugs
Lynnecrafts xx
Your latest project is lovely - I have always been drawn to the Great Wave. Cannot imagine it is easy to replicate in Sashiko. Good luck with it and I look forward to seeing what you end up with.
ReplyDeleteThe family photo is a treasure for you and I had to smile at you buying a book for the little one. I always buy books for children when I can.
Hugs, Neet 2 xx
Lots of great things to see on your blog today! How lovely to see you and the family in Stoke, a fab occasion - I loved the attention to the book reading! The sashiko is fun too, I bet it’s quite zen to do and a lot cooler than crochet in this hot weather. The funnies made me laugh, especially the last one, that’s a bit too close for comfort!!
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Your wave is going to be beautiful . And yeah, no surprise the backs of every needlework I have ever done is a nightmare mess! What a little sweetie she is with her book. Start 'em early I say. Bella looks so warm and content. Also a sweetie. The funnies! So good. If only glasses like that were a real thing...
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Happy WOYWW!
Mary Anne (6)
Lovely family photos Lynne! I think that stitched panel is going to look great (and also very neat on the back by the sounds of it!!) Have a great week, Love n hugs Cindy xx #4
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to meet up with family....lovely photo. Your funnies made me smile.
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Annie x #7
Wow that looks like a challenge! Good luck. Looks like a great time with family . Great funnies as always . Helen #1
ReplyDeleteI'd just taken a mouthful of brownie when I read the And Finally's and nearly lost the lot! That stitching looks very taxing and I'm super impressed that you're managing the tension without a hoop / frame. It's always very pleasing when a child LOVES your present the best of all - I know it totally shouldn't be but still... :-) Have a great week, Lisa-Jane #9 www.prettymypage.co.uk
ReplyDeleteI bet that was a great day for you all. Lovely photo. I smiled at the photo of the African Greys, can't think why they moved them as it had to be visitors that have taught them to swear. My mother lived next door to an old man that had one and the parrot was so naughty, he would wolf whistle at girls that walked past the house as the owner used to put his cage outside in the summer. His other favourite game was waiting till the old man went upstairs and then it would make the sound of the phone ringing, so naughty but we loved him. Have a good woyww. Hugs Angela x12x
ReplyDeleteHahaha! I love the Parrots! Your stitching looks great so far, but looks like a LOT of work! It will be fantastic when it' finished! Cute little baby, perfect book for her! Have a wonderful week! Lindart #16
ReplyDeletebuddly crafts is where i got my mask from, I completely meant to mention it in today's post - SORREEE !!!
ReplyDeleteThe wave is one of my favourites and I love the muted colours you are using . That photo of the little bookworm is priceless .😃x x Jo 🌈
ReplyDeleteThe wave is one of my favourites and I love the muted colours you are using . That photo of the little bookworm is priceless .😃x x Jo 🌈
ReplyDeleteAlways loved the great wave! Your project is going to be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely to catch up with the rellies! And what a cute little one!
My post was done on my phone and so ended up with several errors - notably a missing link. It is there now!
Happy WOYWW! Susan #3
Loving the new stitch project Lynne. How typical that when you come up to Stoke I have headed down South. Looks like a lovely family reunion! Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah
ReplyDeleteI love the parrot funny. I could almost visualise those birds laughing behind their wings🤣🤣. The wave looks a difficult thing to do and quite different to your work lately. They say a change is as good as a rest! Angela #14
ReplyDeleteGiggling at the glasses joke - so true!. Love the stitching and the little one is such a cutie reading your book, good for her! Hugs BJ#9
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