Break from the fiber projects

I took a break from the fiber projects and took the time to work on the iPhone cross stitch case.  Working on the background now.  One of the other bright colors (still leaning towards blue) will become the geometric design on the top.

To the rescue

I spent quite a bit of time combing through my books and library books to come up with a pattern or design that would fit the cross-stitch iPhone case.  It spent a few weeks sitting on my coffee table on top of a stack of books that didn't have any patterns that screamed, Pick me!  Pick me!  I debated on stripes or a general outdoors scene, but none of those options really appealed.  It's a small space - just 33 x 69 stitches - so in order to make an impact, the pattern has to be on the small side.

End of last week, I stopped at another library to drop off a few things I had checked out when I realized I had not looked through their collection.  I popped inside and found this gem waiting for me on the shelf: The Art of Blackwork Embroidery.  I had completely forgotten about this technique and it is exactly what I had in mind - small intricate patterns that will pop against a solid background.

I've started with the background.  I debated leaving it white and just adding the design, but changed my mind.  I have a light grey background started; still deciding between a dark blue or black for the motif.  I might wait and see what looks good against the background.  Either way, blackwork embroidery to the rescue.

iPhone Cross Stitch

This little gem just arrived in the mail!  I ordered this Cross Stitch iPhone cover from Purl Soho last week.  Talk about juxtaposition between technology and 'traditional' craft.  No idea on what the design is going to be yet.  Stripes?  Birdies?  Something geometric?  Might have to check out some cross stitch books from the public library this week.