Here is the leaf I stitched last night. All of the leaves will be done with DMC 501,502,503 using a single strand. Read as: takes a long time to do each one, but worth it!
This leaf is done in the closed fly stitch.
More stitching tomorrow.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
The first leaf
I stitched the first leaf at the top right of the piece this afternoon. First, I did the single strand split split all around it, and then did the top left half in a single strand satin stitch. The right half was done in a second color of DMC also. Finally, I did an outline stitch down the center of the leaf.
Unfortunately, I am upstairs and the instruction sheet complete with color number and the camera are downstairs!! It is late, and I am not making the stairs trip again today!
Pictures tomorrow, I promise!
Unfortunately, I am upstairs and the instruction sheet complete with color number and the camera are downstairs!! It is late, and I am not making the stairs trip again today!
Pictures tomorrow, I promise!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Stems
I have finished all the stems in the three different shades of brown in the Appleton wool.
Tomorrow, I will start working the leaves.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Starting up!
I spent some time reading through all my instructions tonight for Lesson one. I then started the outline stitch with one strand of the Appleton wool. Not a lot of progress, but also not a lot of stitching time tonight either! LOL
Yes, I am still working on the camera. I think it is a little better? LOL
Also, the fiber for the Santa Heart beard is Fuzzy Fleece! And, thanks for all the comments! I love them!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Introducing "Summer Dream"
I have signed up for and am taking Summer Dream, A Stumpwork Course by Luan B. Callery. Ms. Callery wrote the group correspondence course for the Embroiderers' Guild of America, and has graciously given her permission for me to blog stitch this piece! I have invited her to make comments along the way, along with all of you, of course.
So, let's begin by showing you the completed piece:
Here is where you are going to have to be a little patient with me! I have a new camera and am trying to get all the adjustments right, so this is a little darker than I wanted. It is, however, the traced design on the linen twill, ready to start lesson one. And, I promise the picture will be better tomorrow!!
So, let's begin by showing you the completed piece:
This beautiful project instruction package comes in a two pocket folder. It is organized so that the color picture of the piece and closeups, a line drawing, and stitch diagrams are in the left pocket. The right pocket contains the supply list, source list, contact information for questions, an introduction and the steps to begin, and lastly the step by step instructions. Can you tell I am seriously impressed ? This is very well laid out, and I look forward to working this design!
I chose off white linen twill and the piece is cut 14" x 20", to accomodate my Evertites, versus 14" x 18" per the instructions. This is where I did deviate from the instructions. Ms. Callery does recommend lacing the piece to stretcher bars. As you have read before, I prefer working on Evertites due to the ability to tighten the piece evenly using the T-tool. We will be working with Appleton crewel wool, DMC or Anchor floss, Rainbow Gallery Neon Rays, Caron Watercolours and Mill Hill beads.
After cutting the linen to size, I traced the line drawing using my light box, and attached the piece to the frame.
Here is where you are going to have to be a little patient with me! I have a new camera and am trying to get all the adjustments right, so this is a little darker than I wanted. It is, however, the traced design on the linen twill, ready to start lesson one. And, I promise the picture will be better tomorrow!!Monday, August 25, 2008
Santa Heart is stitched!
He is all stitched! I even have the four rows all around the outside ready for the finishing. I think he is a bit devilish, don't you?mirror blog: http://360.yahoo.com/needleartnut
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Vintage Bag for a wedding
A close girlfriend is soon to be mother-of-the-groom--October, actually. So, for part of her birthday present, I wanted to embellish one of my vintage handbags for her. 
She found a great dress earlier this year, and just recently found some great shoes as well. The dress is a gold brocade. While she was on vacation, earlier this year, I went by and took pictures. Her husband even volunteered to model it for me! LOL Anyway, when she got back from her cruise, she kept changing her mind about the shoe color. I needed to know that to put in the right color of darker bugle beads! Today, I gave her the bag and she is thrilled! 
I used a piece of crushed velvet to line the inside, and glued some sheer and ivory roses to the inside as a special accent.
Happy wedding too, Miss Linda!
mirror blog://http//360.yahoo.com/needleart
She found a great dress earlier this year, and just recently found some great shoes as well. The dress is a gold brocade. While she was on vacation, earlier this year, I went by and took pictures. Her husband even volunteered to model it for me! LOL Anyway, when she got back from her cruise, she kept changing her mind about the shoe color. I needed to know that to put in the right color of darker bugle beads! Today, I gave her the bag and she is thrilled! 
I used a piece of crushed velvet to line the inside, and glued some sheer and ivory roses to the inside as a special accent. Happy wedding too, Miss Linda!
mirror blog://http//360.yahoo.com/needleart
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