One of the nicest things about crochet is that once you weave in the final thread and block the textile, you are done. When I cross-stitch, I generally find myself with a lovely unfinished project and lots of uncertainty about what I REALLY want to do with it.
For example, there is this dahlia stitch sampler that I had intended to mount on a board to hang...
I especially like the colors in this piece. It is based on the Sue Lentz teaching design Blue Dahlia. I used some of her floss colors and the basic outline of the central flower, but worked it with lots of different stitches, including pulled thread. I'm thinking it would look good framed in a recycled denim tote bag? But I'm still not committed and it is still not finished!
For example, there is this dahlia stitch sampler that I had intended to mount on a board to hang...
I especially like the colors in this piece. It is based on the Sue Lentz teaching design Blue Dahlia. I used some of her floss colors and the basic outline of the central flower, but worked it with lots of different stitches, including pulled thread. I'm thinking it would look good framed in a recycled denim tote bag? But I'm still not committed and it is still not finished!
Blue Dahlia needlework sampler
stitch details - not just cross stitch
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