MCP Update and a new start

 Hi all

Hope all are doing well and good.  In 2015 I have started a mega cross stitch project named "Harmony".  You can see it here.  It went on slow and steady.  But after starting my youtube channel that project has been left unattended.  And in December 2020 I have showed the last progress.  you can view it here.  After that I was stitching now and then and completed 4 to 5 pages which I haven't recorded the progress.  Again this year I have decided to complete my long time WIP's and this is the one which I have decided to finish first.  So spending maximum time for this and made a decent progress till now.  You can see how much I have progressed from 2021 to till date from the below pictures.  Still 20% of the stitches is remaining.  Hoping to complete it soon. 

After

Before

Also I have started a new crochet project using a simple square.

Pattern used is SmoothFox's May flower - Square.  You can find the free pattern here.  

For me the square is 5".  The yarn I am using is Olivia Double knit yarn from Ganga Acrowools.  I am using 4mm hook.  And I am planning to crochet 15 of these to make a 16" cushion cover.  Will keep updating the progress.  

Hope you all like these projects.  See you soon with another interesting post.  Till then, have a nice day and have a happy time with your needle and thread.  

In between big projects

Hello all,

I am here to show u some thing which I have done between my big projects.    Currently I am doing some kutch and kasuti projects on kurtis.  So when I get bored on doing that I use to crochet small squares.  one such square is more v-s.  You can get so many square patterns in that blog.  I have done this square using 4ply acrylic yarn and 3mm hook.

One more kasuti motif I have practiced to do on my cotton kurti.

I have started a sampler for embroidery stitches.  So far I have completed two stitches. And worked a sample design for straight stitch.

The flowers are done using straight stitch.  Inside are french knots.  Used variegated threads for flowers.  Sample for fern stitch is going on.

  

One last picture of the kutch work kurti which I am doing on a custom order.  Already I have done The same design with the same color combo and another one with different colors.  This one is the third piece of third design.

One of the kasuti project is nearing it's completion.  Hopefully that will be my next post.  Because of these custom order I am not able to make any progress in my mega cross stitch project.  Next month I am planning to spend atleast 15 mins each day for that.  So, see u in m next post.  Till then have a happy time with needle and thread.

Jesus on the cross

For christians Lent is a holy season remembering the sufferings of our saviour Jesus christ on the cross.  Last year I have started to work on this design and I thought this will be the right season to finish this.  Everyday I have progressed little by little on the month of february and it is completed now.  Happy that it is going to adorn my wall after framing.

The design is taken from alitadesigns.  The link for the chart is here.  So many cute and small designs can be found in that site.

I have crocheted a square.  The name of this square is big june and the pattern is taken from here.   Simple stitches creates a textured square.  I like it very much.

On my embroidery hoop is a kasuti project.  I've got the kasuti net from Raja thread stores chennai.   Will be back with another finish.  Till then, Happy cross stitching and crocheting.

I am linking this post to smalls SAL for February.

Pleated crochet skirt and squares

Last year I have crocheted a skirt for my niece and I have used the same pattern again to crochet one for my friends daughter who is two years old..  It is pleated crocheted skirt and the pattern is from here.  The skirt measures 18" around waist and 9" length.  I have used 4 ply yarn for this project.  Have a look at the skirt.  

Two crocheted squares

Odyssey 12 inch square

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The link is here.

Popcorn parade square

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The link is here.

My shadow work saree is over and I have kept it for a sale in my church and the money is going for missionaries.  I made a stall in the sale with my hand made items and happy that all the items have been sold.  I am happy that thru this I have contributed some amount for a good cause and the time spend during my free time is useful.  

Have some crochet finishes and will show one by one in my coming posts.  Till then, do watch my space and happy crocheting.