mes doigts maladroits 🖖
I'm back and here's my 4th #embroidery pattern!

I will follow the 2-strand instruction on this pattern since it seems that it would look better that way when the individual stitches are thinner and theoretically, would "blend" better with other stitches. #MDM004

And it's black. ​​
Apr 2, 2024 at 12:37pmWeb
Show threadmes doigts maladroits 🖖Apr 13, 2024
Am I the only one who thinks that embroidering on a black fabric is so freaking hard?

I can't see where I poked my needle from the bottom so it's taking a bit longer time just to do one stitch.

I think I need more lights when doing #embroidery, put it on a different angle so the light would shine on the needle and have it more visible.

So far, the experience sucks but I'm not a quitter. #stitchON

Note to self:
I need to remember to leave some space for the other thread color when doing thread color blending.
Show threadmes doigts maladroits 🖖Apr 26, 2024
Yes, I am still here.

Among other things that took priority over my #embroidery bit, it has been hotAF lately. So damn hot. Even at night. And I can't relax and meditate as I embroider without dripping wet in sweat.

But still, tooting along this challenging abomination that is black fabric. 😅 #wip
Show threadmes doigts maladroits 🖖May 5, 2024
Weather is getting better, not the previous meltingly-hot and icky, so I was able to stitch some stitches in this black abomination each night. 😂

I'm really glad I got this white marker helping me stay somehow in "grain" (I don't know the word for it). #embroidery #wip #stitchON!
Show threadLauraMay 5, 2024
@mesdoigtsmaladroits Once you've finished, though, it's going to look really good, so hopefully you'll feel that the struggle was worthwhile.
Show threadVicki DavisApr 13, 2024
@mesdoigtsmaladroits it does look great though!
Show threadmes doigts maladroits 🖖Apr 17, 2024
@popchicken Thanks!
Show threadStrfnurfnApr 13, 2024
@mesdoigtsmaladroits The results look so good though! I'd found a clip-on LED reading light that was lightweight enough to clip onto my hoop when I worked - that helped a bit
Show threadmes doigts maladroits 🖖Apr 17, 2024
@earthtoneone I might use an overhead LED light along with a lamp to somewhat ease this embroidery burden of mine. 😆
Show threadElizabethApr 14, 2024
@mesdoigtsmaladroits Agreed - black fabric is hard! The result is totally worth it though
Show threadmes doigts maladroits 🖖Apr 17, 2024
@ejk I can't see it yet because my eyes get too tired with the black fabric.😭😅✌️But I'll definitely stitchon.✊