The only problem with ‘The World Of Possibilities’ is, well, there are just soooo many possibilities! I will be teaching at The Hen and Chicks Studio April 20&21, 2013. I have been playing with […]
Charm Club Quilt Show
The Charm Club, a delightful group of quilters I am allowed to be a part of !, has just opened their newest show. The quilt used for promotion (above) was made by Anita Hardwick. The […]
Crewel Embroidery Progress 8
A new bird has been stitched. And next to him a butterfly. The fruit bearing tree has new beads blooming. Here is the over-all design.
Crewel Embroidery Progress 7
The bunny is taking some flowers home to put on the dinner table. This is such a delight to stitch. Once I stitch a section of the background I enjoy adding leaves, […]
Crewel Embroidery Progress 6
I’m very happy with my new background, both the color and the different stitch. The bunny now has a smart red vest with blue buttons. Under the glow worm is the beginning of the […]
Crewel Embroidery Progress 5
I wasn’t happy with the background. I didn’t like the way I was stitching it and I didn’t like the colors. Now was a good time to change this. There is quite a bit […]
Crewel Embroidery Stitching Progress 4
I am playing with stitches. As usual my work doesn’t fall under the traditional category, but then it doesn’t stray that far from the norm either. One of my favorite looks from […]
Crewel Embroidery Stitching Progress 3
The stitching continues and so do the changes. A pool, waterfall, swan and fish have all magically appeared out of nowhere.
Crewel Embroidery Stitching Progress 2
The bunny was not in the original drawing. I’m never good at following directions, even when I’m the one writing them.
Crewel Embroidery Stitching Progress 1
Here is the drawing. And here is the first progress report. Working with the wool thread is so different than embroidery floss. I’m having fun learning the nuances of the wool and playing […]