Friday 5 July 2019

Friday's Stitching Ground 🧜‍♀️

Today we had no plans, so I relaxed and stitched.


And this was my view for some of the afternoon, Nathan had the troublemakers for a while. Although it looks like Maximus is giving me the stink eye for not being able to play with my floss. 


I decided I wanted her purple instead of blue, so I changed her up and used my glittery Etoile for the first time. It's a little hard to see, but it's there!


Have you used any Etoile yet? What did you use it for?

12 comments:

Mary said...

Oh, yet another adorable stitch with a mermaid!! I love her purple hair and I never even heard of Etoile!

Vickie said...

I can see the sparkle! How cute she is! I have not used this, but this is perfect.

Linda said...

What a picture Astrid. Looks like a fun place to stitch.

Linda

diamondc said...

Astrid: I do like the purple glitter thread.
I love the cat, yes it looks like you are getting the stink eye.
Nathan is so handsome.

Catherine

Cathy said...

Love your mermaids! I have used etoile for Christmas stitching. It worked okay for me.

Rachel said...

Maximus looks like he should be looking at you over the top of a pair of glasses. Priceless!
Your little mermaid is lovely, especially with the Etoile. I am planning to use Etoile on some Christmas designs later in the year. Normal metallics would have been too bold but the this will give them a subtle sparkle. :)

Julie said...

Glittery purple does suit your little mermaid.
Nathan looks happy to be having a cuddle with the furries.

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Lovely mermaids! I have not tried the Etoile yet. Nothing I have calls for it so I'm not spending the money LOL

Katie said...

That was nice of Nathan to distract the cats for a bit haha. You are close to a finish on your beautiful piece. I love the sparkly purple. No I haven't used it yet. I also love your mermaid blanket.

Barb said...

You have a great helper taking care of the kitties! I have not tried that floss but your summer piece is adorable!

Sheryl said...

Cutie mermaid. Our local needlework shop stocks Etoile threads but I haven´t been tempted yet, maybe come Christmas

FlashinScissors said...

Good of Nathan to keep the troublemakers busy for you!
That mermaid is so cute ..... I love the colours you have used.
Yes, I have used Etoilé, in my Christmas stitching last year. I found it stitched very well but to be perfectly honest I’m not sure it was glittery enough, although it finished nicely. What do you think?
Hugs,
Barbara xx