It hasn’t been a very productive week for me creatively. Somehow getting back into the work/school routine has left little time or energy for creating.
But have had a little time to work on my Chicken Scratch project –
Hope to be back on the weekend with the finished item. I love how the bright aqua gingham gives it a more modern look.
You can check out another Chicken Scratch Project that I made here, and my Grandmother’s apron here. This was my first introduction to embroidery as a child – the gingham squares make it easy to achieve nice even stitches. I made a tablecloth using this technique when I was in primary school – I wish I had kept it.
Loving this color scheme! So fresh and cheerful! Good work on the straight, neat stitches, too.
Chicken scratch is such a great way to learn cross-stitch! I love love love your colour combination…but that should be no surprise 🙂 Great stitching weather today.
Love those colors!
I’ve never heard of this type of embroidery before! It’s wonderful. Is there a good book that teaches how to do it? Yours looks so fresh and pretty. Loads of love, Amanda xxx
Ah! The memories of my first attempts at ‘chicken scratch’ (just didn’t know the name!) My first tablecloth was in aqua and white and I didn’t keep mine either! The red is a fresh and modern touch! Very pretty!
this is lovely i love the look of the stitching on the gingham,very nice
This is gorgeous. Love the name chicken scratch! xo
What beautiful colours! I love what you’ve embroidered so far and can’t wait to see the finished product. Enjoy your weekend! x
The old patterns are as modern as tomorrow, Most children learnt the stitch on check gingham and all the work , like yours looks so refreshing.
Amazing! Love the colors you used. Great to have an apron from your grandmother. Old crafts become new again (o:
I love this! I am going try this one day! My Grandma had a red gingham chicken scratch apron! I also love the coconut ice you did! Thanks for sharing!
hi there i just found you via the lovely Amanda from homely one..your blog is just gorgeous and your pintrest is very inspirational:) hope to see more of your blog as i’m now a follower:) xx
So lovely, dear Lisa!!! The colors are great!!
I wish you have a wonderful weekend!!
Bela
Beautiful! Love the colours too. 🙂
Hugs
Jenny
I love chicken scratch too! (Did a post a couple of weeks ago.) I love your aqua and red and white color combos.
I made one in primary school too! Yours is a lot prettier with those colours, gorgeous work.
Love this! I had no idea it was called Chicken scratch, I really need to try it.
I have not heard it called chicken scratch either. Maybe it’s not a US thing? Like the color scheme.