I've had my eye on her for a very long time, as she is my favorite of all Nora Corbett's pixies. The reason I hadn't stitched her yet was because I was waiting for the perfect fabric, something beautiful and hand-dyed. But after thinking about it for many months, wondering which fabric to get and how, and trying some dyeing experiments of my own, the other day I just snapped and decided that what I really wanted to do was just stitch this piece to my heart's content.
So I took the advice of that famous quote: do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
I cut a piece of this lovely creamy aida that I had on hand, which I think goes very well with the threads:
I started stitching away... and I'm really enjoying it! I think I sometimes get sucked down the rabbit hole of Pinterest and Flosstube and I want all the things, but it's good to remember that our hobbies should be relaxing and fun, otherwise there is no point to them.
After Ivy, I would like to make Nora Corbett's Lilly as a companion piece:
And maybe even another pixie or two, we'll see how it goes. By the way, here is a picture of how Ivy is looking so far, a couple of hours in:
I already love her. I hope you're all doing great, and as always, happy stitching :)
Nice start on Ivy! Sometimes, I think a good old neutral works better than a hand-dyed piece. I have seen some pixies/fairies on beautiful fabrics, but they detract from the design and all you see is the fabric. Hope that makes sense!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for that comment Robin! I know what you mean, because I've been feeling the same way lately, so reading your comment was very soothing lol. I'm glad I'm not the only one :)
DeleteOh Robin there really isn't anything better than prepping to start a new project other than putting in the last stitch of the previous one. Trouble is I now have at least three projects on the go with so many more I wish to stitch before I leave this earthly space or before my eyes give out all together. I do like Nora Corbett designs they are simple but effective without all the froo froo you get with other projects. Ivy looks lovely and I think you will enjoy stitching her and look forward to watching her progress.
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I agree about Nora's designs, they're simple yet so beautiful, a real joy to stitch. I wish you all the best with your projects, remembered that even if it feels overwhelming at times the important thing is to enjoy the journey! (It's easy to forget sometimes) :)
DeleteSo pretty love these designs.
ReplyDeleteThank you! :) And I agree: these pixie designs are just darling.
DeleteThis will be a lovely one to watch grow, Robin! I personally love the plainer fabric when a design has so many beautiful colors and beads in it. It allows the design to be the "star of the show" so to speak. I am not actually a big fan of the really overdyed fabrics for that very reason :)
ReplyDeleteHope you continue to enjoy Ivy! Have a great day! ♥
Thank you Carol! I'm glad to hear another person say that they prefer plain fabrics. I've been feeling the same way lately, and even wishing I'd stitched my mermaid on a solid color, but you live and you learn. I'm certainly glad I'm not the only one however :)
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