It’s about three or four weeks since I last showed you my Zoe box, it’s a stitch-a-long by Faby Reilly and the patterns are released every two weeks. This is usually plenty of time to stitch a section…unless you have 101 other things to do! This is where I was last time I showed you, I’d just finished the first side of the box with the cute little robin on it…
I got a bit behind, like I’d pretty much only just started the next section when another pattern was released. I cracked on and just kept going, finishing both parts in a few days.
The first lot of stitching was all the cross-stitch, this was my progress just as I started the next pattern with back-stitched stems…
The second part was all the back-stitch and embellishments. The stems are stitched with all six strands of DMC thread, Faby has a good tutorial on her website with lots of tips on how to make it neat with six strands. I’m using satin sequins, I’m rarely comfortable with the shininess of sequins, they’re a bit too blingy, these are a nice compromise. I love the little ladybird, I realised when I was back-stitching that I had omitted the two darker stitches that make his spots, and the head was the wrong colour too, this is one disadvantage of not having a colour printer,some patterns aren’t too clear in black and white. I resolved it by just overstitching with the darker brown!
I’m really enjoying stitching this design, each side is going to be a different season, though I haven’t worked out yet why it’s called Zoe!
thecraftycreek 
I love it! It is really beautiful!
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Thank you
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You’ve stitched this beautifully (of course!). I just finished my sections yesterday, and it is a joy to stitch — even the backstitch, for a change, really makes a difference. I’m pretty sure I know why it’s called Zoe… but I won’t spoil it for you (unless you want to know, of course). All I’ll say is… it’s Greek to me!
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I’ll keep guessing on the Zoe front š
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Gorgeous details – lovely ladybird
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Marvelous work, Missus!
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Thanks Del
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Looking great!! Your satin sequins are a great alternative š
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Thanks Faby, I ‘m really enjoying this SAL
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That’s so great to hear! I’ve just sent you an email re. the black & white charts. Hope it’ll help make it even more enjoyable š Let me know.
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the backstitch really makes this pop!
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It does, I love all the extra stitches too
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The Robin is such a cute fellow! A beautiful design!
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I think the robin is so cute š
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I love the design and think your choice of sequins adds just the right amount of sparkle!
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Gorgeous! It is amazing how the outline stitching provides so much depth in the design!
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Thanks, the back-stitching really lifts it
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Such a pretty stitchery you are creating!
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Thanks Deb, it’s a lovely design
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What a cute project, love it!
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Thanks Karrin, I’m enjoying this SAL
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Your stitching is so pretty.
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Thank you š
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