This round robin started in 2004, and took place through the TWRR. I knew most of the stitchers involved in my rotation group pretty well, so I remember being really excited about this one.
It's stitched on a 32 count PTP fabric, but I'm not sure which one. I had done half of the Thyridia at the top and had basted out the pattern. I was hoping for four large bugs and four small bugs, but hey, RR.
I had also basted the center lines in the boxes to make it easier to center. I managed to not center my own box correctly, which left a big space at the top. Then I decided to go ahead and make a cute title for the round-robin to compensate.
Error? What error? ;)
Here's the completed piece:
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Thyridia by me. It was a freebie that Terry had given away (later there was an over-one Thyridia print and the butterfly is in blues instead of greens!) Thyridias are really pretty and include the glass-wings you can see in the tropics. Love them!
Next is probably my next favorite bug on the piece - the Ailanthus Silkmoth stitched by Dani from Wee Beasties, Part 2:
There's a NineSpotted Ladybug by Jen
It's from the Wee Beasties, Part 3
Jeweled Scarabs from Wee Beasties Part 10, by Charlie and Nicole (father daughter, stitching duo!)
Queen of the Bumblebees by Ann:
Twenty-two spot Ladybug by Annette, from Wee Beasties Part 8!
Blue orchid bee by Charlie!
And last, but not least, one of my other favorites - the Green Orchid Bee by Sherrin!
This was one of my favorite RRs to take part in, because I love Wee Beasties so much. This was a super easy and fun RR. I have to admit that I am super happy to have the WIP all wrapped up and done after 10 years!
Love the little beasties! The colors are gorgeous (high praise for someone who really really doesn't like bugs)
ReplyDeleteThe title is perfect too!! I'm sure it feels great to see it completed.
I had to really push through to finish it, but I definitely feel good about having finished it!
DeleteThe designer told us (years ago) that he based these off of real bugs he had seen in museum collection, I think that's why they're so colorful :)
Wow, what a great piece! I really does look like a museum display, great job :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! That was just what I was going for. I am so pleased at how it came out (I had my doubts!)
DeleteThat is gorgeous! Love how Charlie and Nicole did a combined square. It's hard to pick a favorite, but I really like the colors in the Orchard Bees.
ReplyDeleteI've also stitched the orchid bees individually. I love the colors and the fuzzy stuff. They look so real!
DeleteWoot woot! So beautiful all around, and brings such happy memories! I had forgotten that Dad and I had stitched a common box. 😎
ReplyDeleteI always laugh at the father/daughter duo box :) And I just love that you guys did the jeweled scarabs :)
DeleteThis is so cool! Congrats on a great group of bugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI'm back looking at this post again because I can't get these little bugs out of my mind.... After I saw your finish I have been digging anywhere and everywhere to find these patterns. Of course they're mostly OOP. Sooooooooooo.... my question is are you in any way willing to part (even temporarily) with any of these patterns??
ReplyDeleteCaitlin, I will keep you in mind when I stitch the patterns I have. Usually, I mark on my originals, but I think in the case of these guys, I'll definitely use a working copy and pass on the patterns :)
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