Princess Bubbles Creates

Yesterday was the Grand Guild of Fibre Artists meeting.  I decided to bring my fibre book for show and tell.  I was very pleased with the favorable comments even though the book is very much in progress.  The comments spurred me into action.  I really enjoyed working on more pages and feel pleased with my progress. I am linking with http://pintangle.com/ and http://needleandthreadnetwork.blogspot.ca/

I am linking with Sharon B at  http://pintangle.com/  for the Take a stitch Tuesday challenge.  Even though Sharon isn't posting new stitches in December she is opening up a post so that we can leave a comment.  I have worked the Beaded buttonhole stitch on this piece.  It is interesting in that you can use numerous different beads with this stitch.

There is something quite peaceful about this image.  The gentle curve of the petal is compelling as well as restful to me.  I am linking with http://www.shinethedivinecreativityisaspiritualpractice.com/ and http://macromonday2.blogspot.ca/

I used Paula Nadelstern's web site to help me decide where to shop. http://www.paulanadelstern.com/fabric/guides/index.php   It is a great place to start. I mostly stayed with a color theme for shopping.  They are my favorite colors.  I probably already have way too much of these colors in my stash but oh well.  It makes me happy!  I figure I can do a project with these purchases and it will always remind me of the wonderful trip. The four pieces of fabric I bought at B&J on 7th.  They are silk chiffon and silk organza.  Oh how I love silk!  It was a nice store, helpful staff. The silk ribbons in the upper left corner are from Mood.  Yes, I got to see Swatch the dog.  Again helpful staff.  It is a busy store and well worth going there.  The prices on the silk ribbons were good. Just below the silk ribbons are some trims that I bought at Daytona Braids and Trimmings on 39th.  It is a small store that is jam p...

It is increasingly difficult to have work in progress at this time of year.  However I did manage to get a bit done.  These are three crazy quilt blocks from my projects this year.  I got them stitched together and one of the seams decorated.  I can see where some improvements can be made.  Not sure when that will get done though. I am linking with http://pintangle.com/2014/12/10/work-in-progress-wednesday-59/ and http://needleandthreadnetwork.blogspot.ca/

I am continuing with Take a Stitch Tuesday even though Sharon B isn't showing us new stitches for the month of December.  I totally understand why!  I am keen to go back and revisit the beaded stitches.  I am hoping the repetition will cement them in my mind.  I have done the Beaded Looped Cretan here.  You can find the instructions at  http://pintangle.com/2014/04/01/stitches-105-and-106-cretan-looped-and-beaded-cretan-looped/

Ah butterflies.  They are so beautiful.  The colors of this one aren't my favorite but the pattern is quite nice. I am linking with http://www.shinethedivinecreativityisaspiritualpractice.com/ and http://macromonday2.blogspot.ca/