My threads arrived for the beginning needlepoint class I am taking. I was a bit apprehensive. I had an idea of what I wanted but ordering colors from an online color chart involves a certain amount of faith and guesswork, and I can be surprisingly picky about colors.
Today is the second class. My thread arrived yesterday. I love the colors, they are just what I wanted. I feared the two light purples (seen together to the right of the photo, next to the rust swatch) are too close in value, and they may be. I have ordered another shade, darker than these but lighter than the deeper colors, but it is backordered for two weeks. I ony need three to 4 colors, so I am fine even without it.
The bit of rust is my initial foray into basketweave stitch. There are a few glitches in my tension, and it would have looked nicer if I had pulled that stray thread out of sight before I snapped a picture, but otherwise I am in love with needlepoint and my colors. I can't wait for more.
After class this afternoon, I may settle down with some needlepoint, but I am also planning on starting to read the new issue of The Gentlewoman. It arrived yesterday, and I adore this photo of Angela Lansbury on the cover. There is just so much character, intelligence, wit and grace captured in this photo. She looks like more than just a star, she looks like someone with whom I'd like to sit and chat for a while. So often photos of actors and stars look shallow, as if one was looking at a persona or a mask rather than the actual person. Not this photo.
Well, at least I have the magazine and a few hours.
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6 responses to “Things I love this week”
Pretty colours indeed, Mardel! I like basketstitch for the coverage, but it does eat up the yarns.
It’s been a while since I’ve done any needlepoint – perhaps it’s time to look for a project.
Pearl
I’m crazy about that rust color. Purple is a nice contrast. I think you’ll be happy with the results, once you get the business about thread tension worked out.
The color palette is beautiful.
Angela Lansbury seems grounded. I would enjoy reading her thoughts.
The shot of the colours made me catch my breath-= what a palette and so “you”. I too ‘save up’ for the deliciousness of a new issue of The Gentlewoman. The clothes are pretty much out of reach but I love the treatment and the articles.
I haven’t done needlepoint nor any kind of embroidery for decades, but I always loved the possibilities for colour play. Can’t wait to see what you stitch up.
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