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Work in Progress Wednesday

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 I made this piece with the silk paper method.  I used numerous different fibres in the process.  I knew I wanted to take it further but the problem was I already liked it.  I find it intimidating to stitch into something that I already like.  I don't want to ruin it.  It is kind of silly really.  I can always take out the stitching it if doesn't look right.  A few weeks ago I added some glitter and silver flake to the sky.  I like it but I also feel the dark part of the sky stops too abruptly so I will have to consider how to change that.  Yesterday I started adding hand stitching to the flowers (lower right).  I am only wanting to give the impression of flowers and think not a lot of stitching is needed.   I am linking to https://www.quiltfabrication.com/ https://needleandthreadnetwork.blogspot.com/

Slow Stitch Sunday

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 Slow stitching indeed!  I have started to add some flowers to the dress of my little girl.  My curious puppy has made it difficult to make much progress.  There is not a lot more that needs to be done.  I do need to remove the wonky flower on the sleeve and redo it.  I want to find a little rhinestone bow to add to the ponytail.  That will look cute!  I haven't quite decided what to do with the shoes.  They definitely need a bit of help. I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/

Work in Progress Wednesday

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 I think this is the smallest mandala I have created.  I had been making most of them on 12x12 squares but I thought why not try something a bit different.  Now that I have started it I will finish it but I don't think I will do any more this small.  I just don't love it.  Mind you, it isn't finished and I may grow to love it.  The challenge of working a bit differently is good.  This is probably my last post before Christmas.  This has been a pretty tough year, obviously!  Still, it is my sincere hope that everyone has the best Christmas possible.  It may be a little more quiet and simple than usual but those aren't necessarily bad things.

Slow Stitching Sunday

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This slow stitching project is nearing completion.  I may or may not be able to use it in my book.  I am definitely hoping to.  The riot of colour makes me so happy.  I had some pleasurable stitching on this piece this week.  I gathered together all the needles that had bits of thread still in them from other projects.  I purposed to use up every last bit and that is what I did.  I also added some more beads.  As I look at this piece I don't see any area that needs further work.  Maybe I should just call it finished.  What will be my next project?  There are definitely many waiting in the wings! I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/  

Lace collage

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 I created this little lace collage to adorn a lap book that I have been creating.  I haven't attached it to the book as yet.  It needs a little something more before I do that.  Maybe I will stitch some pearl beads onto it.  Plus, I think I need to complete the inside of the book before attaching this to the front.   The inside of the book is filled with all things botanical.  I love the old-time botanical illustrations and have been collecting them for years.  It is time to start using them!  This photo shows the start of the inside.  There is still a lot to do.   I am linking to http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/  

Work in Progress Wednesday

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 I am liking this piece better now that I have removed the big blue flower beads that were near the bottom.  I add smaller beads instead.  I also added some embroidered green leaves to the area.  This photo has a darkness to it and that is exactly what I was hoping to achieve.  The three yellow blobs are supposed to depict fireflies at night.  This still needs something more to pull it all together.  I am not quite sure what that is at the moment.  I am really glad that I have given myself the time to get it right.  The Christmas deadline was not reasonable for getting the book finished.  It is better to get it right than to rush it.   I am linking to https://www.quiltfabrication.com/ https://needleandthreadnetwork.blogspot.com/

I heart Photography

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 Creating abstract images with my camera gives me a lot of pleasure.  It is playtime and everyone should get to play! I am linking to http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/

Slow Stitching Sunday

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 I made a tiny bit of progress on my little girl character.  I knew I had the perfect lace for her dress but it sure took a minute to find it!  Going through my stash really made me see the incredible abundance I have!  There are times when I am embarrassed by how much stuff I have.  Then there are times when I am really grateful that I have just the right thing because of collecting.  I don't want to call it hoarding because I actually use my things regularly.  I also purge and take loads to the thrift store.   Back to my little girl, she still needs some stitching.  I think I want to embroider some small flowers on her dress.  Also, not quite sure what to do about those shoes.  They need help.  A little bow or something wouldn't go amiss on her ponytail.  Maybe something sparkly! I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/

Snowflake

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 Playing with Kaleidoscope Kreator never gets old.  I created this pretty snowflake with that program and a photo of one of my bead journal projects.   “Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand-and melting like a snowflake. Let us use it before it is too late.” ―  Marie Beynon Lyons Ray I am linking to http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/

Work in Progress Wednesday

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 I added some blue glitter to the sky.  Love it!  The sparkle makes me happy.  This is truly a mixed media piece.  I used rovings as the base and a silk paper method to put it all together.  I added yarns and dried flower pieces in that process.  I still want to add some hand stitching to this.   I am linking to https://needleandthreadnetwork.blogspot.com/ https://www.quiltfabrication.com/

Slow Stitching Sunday

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 I did manage to get a bit of stitching done on this piece this week.  Banksy is a pretty active puppy and needs a fair amount of attention so stitching time is a bit rare.  I like how this piece is coming along but I am wondering about the big blue flowers beads at the bottom.   I may remove them as I am not really sure they work.  I probably will add more stitching and beading before making up my mind though. Christmas is in the air.  We went to a tree farm yesterday and cut down a small tree.  At least for us, it is smaller than what we usually get.  It makes sense this year with a new puppy in the house.  I love a live tree and the pretty scent that fills our home.  The extended family gathered for this little event since it was outside.  I am imagining that is the only time we will see everyone this year. I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/

Beaded Mandala

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 It feels good to be stitching a beaded mandala again.  It feels like forever stitch I worked on one but that's not true.  I have used rather large beads on this small mandala.  I am not sure that was the wisest choice.  At this point, they seem a bit too big.  I am wondering how I will make it work. I will ponder the possibilities. I am linking to http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/

Window Painting

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 I have never thought of myself as a painter but I do use paint regularly.  Mostly for mandalas or in my art journal.  I guess I use to paint a fair amount in my stitching as well.  Anyways, I am not afraid to splatter some paint around and rather enjoy it.  Yesterday I painted the window of a local ice cream shop.  The photo isn't the best.  It is kind of hard to make out Frosty's black hat.  It was fun to do even though it is hard to get an even coat of paint on glass. 

Work in Progress Wednesday

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 I started this piece in an online workshop a number of years.  Ugh or should I say ugly.  No workshop is ever a waste as I always learn something.  I rarely produce a worthwhile piece in a workshop though. I was going through my stash of unfinished things and came across it.  I wondered if I could do anything with it.  I certainly couldn't make it worse!  I decided to add paint and glitter.  I like it so much better now.   I will continue adding to it.  Possibly some more hand stitching.  I doubt it will ever be something I will want to hang on my wall but it isn't very large so I could cut it down and make it into a journal cover.  Or I could turn it into a page for my large fabric journal.  We will see.   I am linking to https://www.quiltfabrication.com/ https://needleandthreadnetwork.blogspot.com/

Choices

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 The San Fransisco School of Needlework and Design has its Choices Challenge gallery set up.  Check out the lovely work.   Choices Challenge   I was delighted to see my piece featured in their newsletter that I received yesterday.  It is always a thrill when someone likes my work well enough to feature it!  Especially since I struggled with this piece and never got it to look exactly the way I wanted it to look.  That doesn't make it a bad piece though, right!