I've been working on this stitchery off and on for months. I actually strung the loom for this piece way back when I first learned that my grandson and his wife were expecting, but before I knew the gender.
To create a stitchery (my term for what I do) I first weave the background. Because my loom is a New Zealand lap loom I can only weave pieces that are up to 15 inches wide, hence the long narrow format. After I take the woven piece off the loom I stitch my design on it.
I started making these stitcheries during Covid when I had lots of yarn and lots and lots of time. The tulip piece is an earlier project. My wonder spouse has encourages me to take over half of the finished area in our basement for my 'studio' and I have happily adapted the space to my needs.
The piece on the right is the one I just finished. The top four squares contain the letters B A B Y and the bottom square has the baby's name and will have his birth date as soon as the big day comes.
This has been a long process and I'm excited for it to be over but not nearly as excited, I'm sure, as the new parents are for their long wait to be over. Six weeks and counting.
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