As I have stitched in classes and with friends, a reoccurring topic of conversation is what to call it when you are taking stitches out. This sometimes painful act can be depressing, defeating, angering, etc. It makes you want to have a verb that sounds a little more optimistic so that you still feel like you're making some progress. We have all done it-probably more than we would ever like to admit. I know for certain that I have taken more stitches out in my lifetime than I have left. Usually, though, it does end up better after you get past the initial sting of having to take what you have just stitched out. This summer in Durham, we referred to it as "reverse stitching".
A few weeks ago, my husband came home from work and asked me if I knew what "frogging" was. I thought and thought. Nope, no idea! He then explained that he had been listening to NPR and they interviewed a knitter. She said that she used the term "frogging" for when you are taking stitches out because you "rip it, rip it, rip it out". I fell in love with this saying instantly and now will be calling it that if for no reason to give myself a little chuckle as I am "frogging".
Have any of you used the term "frogging"?
Here are a couple of my recent experiences frogging. I have to admit as much as I do not enjoy taking stitches out, I love the photos of the loose ends going every direction!
This is a brilliant term and I will try to adopt it my self if you don't mind.The idea of something positive coming out from this action is good too , uplifting your spirit :)
ReplyDeleteI have heard this term used often on other stitcher blogs & have to admit I didn't get it....yes I am blonde! Then it did finally hit me....duh!! Yes it is soo frustrating & I do try to see if I can get away with leaving the error but as we all know..especially in counted thread work, the mistake will grow exponentially later on soooooooo a froggin' I go!! Plum Street Samplers even made a design about frogging! Love love seeing your work!! Sooo beautiful it's hard to believe!! I show your pics to my husband & he is amazed as well!
ReplyDeleteI have just found your blog and enjoyed going back through past posts. I was very interested to see your work, to hear about your visits to St.George's Chapel, Windsor and to Liverpool Cathedral and to see your photographs. I am about to rejoin the cathedral embroiderers in ChCh, Oxford and am also heading a community project for an altar frontal for our parish church - see http://www.addisonembroideryatthevicarage.co.uk/2014/09/04/altar-frontal-september-update-joining-begins/
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading more of your posts.
with best wishes for happy sewing