Focus on the Camera

Yes, I am stopping the rotation just for a few days. I need to get the camera done so I can get it to the framer to be ready to take to the shower at the end of July. So, this will be non stop until it is finished. I started by using four strands of Splendor 801, the darkest black, around the lens for shading. I also used that same thread for the little dark box in the top right corner. Above that is Splendor 888 which will be the main color for most of the camera. The top right line is 899 which will be a lighter gray for the shine on the right side. Below that is the strap attachment which will be done in 890. These four colors will be used in the entire body of the camera. I have other ideas for the lens. The canvas on this one is white with silver flecks so as to highlight the black and greys in camera itself.
Oh, and this one came from the mother of the bride. She sent me a picture of the actual camera that her son-in-law to be uses and I sketched this from that.....note the uneven lines! LOL

Stash Enhancing

Jane wants to know what Needlepoint shop I visited in Atlanta. We made a trip to In Stitches. www.institchesatalanta.com The shop is owned by Bam Coleman, a former native to my area in the mountains of NC. I did not realize that when I walked into the shop but I was warmly greeted by one of her associates who offered her assistance and provided a thread conversion chart for some fiber I was looking for. I also told her I wanted to browse a bit. I was pleased to see all the fibers on display as well as room after room of wonderful canvas. The wall of Splendor was gorgeous as were all the other threads I found throughout the shop! Liz of Tapestry Tent had a trunk show and I managed to find the above stocking cuff that I could not live without and a couple of packages of Renaissance Designs angel hair. I had a very nice conversation with Bam as well and have signed up for her newsletters for possible future classes. There were lots of great stitched samples along with a great sale rack. I hope you get a chance to stop by.

Just the basket

I am not sure why, but sometimes Blogger won't let you enlarge both photos in a double photo post. Cyn wanted to see better details, so here it is! Enjoy!

For the wedding shower

I picked up the cupcake from the framer! I think they did a wonderful job! The pink mat matches the pink frosting fiber exactly, and the gold frame accentuates the gold flecks in the canvas! This is a winner for the bride to be cake decorator!

And, for the mother of the bride who is busy planning the wedding shower at the end of July, I did a basket for her to put all her party favors in. I took an existing basket and spray painted it white. Then, I glued white ribbon all around the top edge of basket and glued white ruffle to it. Next, two rows of pink rose trim were glued to the top of the ruffle. I wrapped the handle with white ribbon. On both sides of the basket, I made small bouquets of white flowers with a large handmade pink silk ribbon rose and accented with sprays of small white pearls and crystal encrusted hearts. Last, I tied pink and white ribbons sprays below the bouquets.

Progress on Ecrusheen

All the sets of three Straight Base Sprat's Heads are worked on all four sides now. Then I started the sets of three done in the Floche again. Looks like we are building a pyramid!

We spent a few days in Atlanta--commonly referred to as Hotlanta! We went with friends of ours and visited the Aquarium, the Botanical gardens, the History Museum, Centennial Park,
some woodworking shops for DH, needlepoint stores for me!, and did some antiquing! It was a great trip! It was very hot and sunny for the whole trip! It is, however, nice to back in the mountains where it is a little cooler!

Hummingbird & Honeysuckle

I got a note back from Luan Callery today! She has given her permission to blog stitch this piece for all to see! I am very excited about this piece! The wing and some of the flower petals and leaves will be done in stumpwork. Do click on the photo and enlarge it so you can see the lovely detail and the gold spider web--and a little spider! I have made my list of supplies needed and hope to get them all this weekend!

In the mail

I received my Cyberstitcher's Hummingbird project packet in the mail! This is another design by Luan Callery. A while back I did her Fantasy Remembered piece with the lilies and butterfly. I have sent her a note requesting permission to stitch this piece on the blog. She was gracious to provide permission on the other piece so I am hoping we will share this one too!