.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
The 'Star of India' is a 3 masted bark, the oldest iron hulled merchant ship afloat. Built on the Isle of Man, Great Britain, and launched in 1863. Very impressive!! Tremendous wood detail on deck. Made me want a boat-- perhaps to sail around the world. Nah, not really my thing :).
What could be next to stitch? Pulling out all the projects, looking for something colorful to work on, switch it up a bit. Ah yes, The Mermaid and the Sea from Examplars from the Heart. Perfect!!! Lots of color, but not to big. I found the perfect shade of silver/blue/beige combo from R & R for the linen (40ct) and using the called for Weeks Dye Works threads. Boy can I tell the difference stitching with cotton!! LOL, stitching the last many projects in silk will do it to you I guess. The colors are just beautiful, and I love it on the linen. Very pleased so far with the progress.
Thank you to all those who commented on Beatrix Potter. It is great to share with all of you, and getting feedback is always so much fun! Hope all of you had a great weekend, and got LOTS of stitching done :)
.JPG)
.jpg)
Oh, I've like this pattern forever, but never purchased it. I like your progress so far - it looks great! And I hear you on the difference on the silks and cottons - I'd got for the silks in a minute, but can't afford as many as I'd like.
ReplyDeleteYour progress is great!! Do you know the name of the R&R you are using?...Thanks, Stephanie
ReplyDeleteI would like to do The Mermaid and The Sea too.. Just need to get the chart. It looks Great to stitch !!!
ReplyDeleteFirst chance I have had to look at your blog for awhile (I wonder why?). Pictures are fabulous. I love the Star of India (could I be somewhat prejudice). I actual saw it sail once in the 1980s. It was impressive. I may have to find the chart you are stiching on. I love things that remind me of San Diego. I do miss it. More later. I'll send more pics of the little angel also. L.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing inspiration! That's neat how it's led you to stitching that Mermaid piece. I have it in my stash to do at some point, too. I'll enjoy watching your progress!
ReplyDeleteI just got to see this chart a short time ago and of course, put my name down for it! The 'Star of India' is so beautiful! I love old ships like her. Have fun on the project! Maybe I'll get mine started sometime soon, but it has to get here first!
ReplyDelete