Mahjong Shows Off It's Real Stuff*
I'm back. Some of the "big things" got taken care of. At least enough for me to justify rewarding myself with a little crafty happiness. Mahjong is now finished. And I actually got a daylight shot of the project (albeit under cloudy skies from which snow had been recently emanating) so the true colors of the cushion/wall hanging can now be seen.
I liked this project. I know, I know, I like most of my projects, but the color in this one makes me particularly happy. It has such a springy feeling about it, and I feel, as if by completing this project, I am doing a little bit of a dance to encourage spring to really Spring.
For anyone else who decided to do one of these, I do think that Emma has exactly the right idea by starting hers in the center and working out. I've done enough counted cross-stitch to know that inside outwards is a good rule to follow (needlepoint seems to me very much like cross stitch only on a bigger canvas), but I just ignored it here. In the end it worked out fine, but I did have to rip out a good portion of the center section and re-do after I miscalculated something. After ripping I worked things out from the center, and the results are what you see below.
Hitting the Bullseye with Mahjong**
This picture is much more representative of how much the canvas shows through than the previous closeup.
Now I so need another one of these kits. (Actually, I need another project like I need a hole in the head...but that doesn't keep me from wanting another one of these lovely projects). Chequers in Travertine anyone?
*for once, an unretouched photo from the Keyboard Biologist
** can you believe it? a second unretouched photo!
Brava! Quite lovely. Where are you getting the kit from? Mail order from UK, or did you previously mention a US supplier and I forgot to pay attention? I think I want to make the "Snakes & Ladders" in Ruby...
You really know how to reward yourself (and us)! Mahjong is a beautiful piece of work. The stitchery looks almost like watercolors. I hope you plan on displaying it where others can admire it!
It really does look like a watercolor! Congrats on a beautiful project!
That's fabulous!
I'm going to try and do a chunk of work on mine on Monday...unless something comes up !
It's going to look stunning framed on your wall.
Very Monet-esque. Very beautiful. Thank goodness I'm immune from any craft involving tiny little needles!
Theresa, it's absolutely beautiful. I love it! It should be framed.
I think you did a FAB job on it. Yours looks much better than the ones on the colinette site. Reward yourself I say.
oh that's gorgeous!!! i might have to get the chequers in agate, as it would go with my mom's living room. must.not.start.new.project.
beautiful work. :)
Isn't this what they used to call Bargello?
Beautiful!!!!
Amazing! It's so beautiful. And I can't believe that it's yarn. Wow, what a cool project. So will you be hanging it?