I finished a UFO!

I sat for a large portion of yesterday working at the petit point that my Auntie Betty started, Lord knows how long ago...
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I had unpicked parts that were out in the stitch count then I had to re-stitch it.  Even I made a few blues!
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Tiny stitches on linen - I may need a Guide Dog when I'm finished!
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I sat at it again this morning, finishing a few sections then I had to check each part of the stitchery against the pattern to make sure there were no missed stitches.  I'm pretty sure I got them all!
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I need to find some matching linen now and start the 'sister' pattern that Betty had.  Funny how she was working on Autumn Bouquet but the pattern was missing but she had Garden Flowers...
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Added:  I found this stitch work amongst an enormous amount of fabrics, patterns and work that was started and never finished (about 3 garbags full, to be exact).  I went to my sisters who has those bags and we found a piece of linen which matches the piece I just finished.  Right size and ready to go!
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Anyhow, that will be my next project...
Cheers - Joolz xx

Slow going...

 

I have started on the petit point but gee, it's slow going.  I went and bought magnifying glass to start with, and that allowed me to highlight the pattern that has so far been stitched. But that was slow going...

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So I went to the "cheap shop" and spent $5.95 on a pair of magifying specs.  Game changer!  My hands are free and I can see the work in focus!  I am aware that I should only do this in short bursts so as not to strain my eyes.

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Can you see the pile of cotton fluff? I've had to unpick some portions of the work as my auntie was 'one stitch out' in a few places.  This creates a problem where the work may run into where another stitch should be.  It took me over an hour to unpick one tiny bit as stitches were entwined.  I may be as old as Auntie Betty (90!) by the time I finish it! 

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I'm off to visit a Rose farm with a few girlfriends today. The weather looks promising for a nice ladies day out - apparently they have over 600 roses for viewing and you can buy as well.  There's food and wine and entertainment for kids...

Cheers - Joolz xx