It’s almost the end of March already! Our clocks went forward by an hour this weekend which means we’ll have lighter evenings and more time in the daylight to enjoy being out in the garden. I can’t remember the last time we had so many consecutive sunny days. Spring is definitely here.
Here’s another update on the Highlands Landscape. This is where I was up to last time.
I continued to stitch in my usual fashion along the bottom but needed to roll the fabric further up. That means the top won’t be visible again until it’s off the frame.
One section at a time. More thistles and grass.
This is where I’m up to now.
There’s still one more row to stitch in the foreground but it’s only 90 x 22 stitches instead of 90 x 30. That’s still a lot of stitching so I’m going to make the last of the crosses my target for the next update and then the final stage will be the back stitched detail, two stages from now. It should be finished some time in May.
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Sewing Beside the Sea 
craftycreeky
/ March 29, 2020Great progress, I love the colours in this one, very highland-ish! Looking forward to seeing all the back-stitching.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 29, 2020It is! Two more updates and I’ll be Happy Dancing.
stitchingranny
/ March 29, 2020This will be a stunning piece once the bs is added Avis.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 29, 2020I’m hoping so but really not looking forward to it LOL.
gingerninjacrafts
/ March 29, 2020Gorgeous Avis, I love the colours and such a peaceful scene xx
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 29, 2020Thank you Jenny. It does look very sleepy 🙂
CathieJ
/ March 29, 2020You have made a lot of progress. I love this piece. I am looking forward to the next two updates.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 29, 2020Me too. I’m ready to start something new and I’ve already chosen the project 🙂
Connie
/ March 29, 2020This is such a peaceful piece to look at. The purple just pops out so softly!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 29, 2020Heather and thistles…who could want for more 😉
Carole
/ March 29, 2020I’d love to be there in that little cottage at the moment. It looks so peaceful and relaxing 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 30, 2020Me too! No midges at this time of year 🙂
Jocelyn Thurston
/ March 30, 2020I love how the purple…thistles or heather, stand out. Pretty colours for such a pleasant scene. Lots of beautiful stitches in this one, Avis.
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 30, 2020I usually leave pieces unframed for a while but this one will be at the framer’s as soon as he reopens. It’s one of my favourites.
AJ
/ March 30, 2020It just keeps looking more and more lovely! I like your idea of making a goal, maybe I will do that next time:)
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 30, 2020It helps to keep me motivated. I know there’s no real pressure to finish what I set out to do but it seems to work 🙂
AJ
/ March 30, 2020It’s a great idea!
rutigt
/ March 30, 2020Looking great! Today we have a snowy weather here in Uppland, Sweden, and the wind is very chilly. I don´t like it at all 😦 🙂
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 30, 2020I’ve got young tomato and pepper plants to care for so I don’t want any of your snow here. We’ve had cold wind from the north for several days and chilly nights but lovely spring daytimes. Stay warm!
Laura White
/ March 30, 2020Great progress an beautiful colors!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 30, 2020Thanks Laura. Anything with purple is a winner in my eyes 🙂
lindashee
/ March 30, 2020It’s looking gorgeous !
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ March 30, 2020Thank you. I’m really wanting it finished now 🙂
Renee
/ April 16, 2020Avis, how exciting to be so close to a finish! This looks amazing. Beautiful work!
Sewing Beside the Sea
/ April 19, 2020It won’t be long now 🙂