Slow Stitching Sunday


 I have made bit of stitching progress on this mandala.  I have to be cognizant of how light weight the silk fabric is.  I suspect it will not tolerate a lot of beading.  Thus I am trying to do more silk ribbon embroidery.  It is truly delightful to stitch silk on silk.  So luscious!

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Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said…
Hi, how special this particular embroidery piece will be. Enjoy!
September 26, 2021 at 11:32 AM
Quilter Kathy said…
Ooohhh silk on silk must feel delightful to work with!
The silk flowers really change the look of the piece!
September 26, 2021 at 11:39 AM
LIttle Penguin Quilts said…
That's such a pretty one! I've never stitched on silk, but I can imagine the lovely texture of it.
September 26, 2021 at 12:24 PM
Karrin Hurd said…
Your mandala continues to get more and more beautiful. When I am crazy quilting and doing a lot of stitches/beading, I usually add a fusible lightweight interfacing on the back, so it can hold up to the weight. Have a great week!
September 26, 2021 at 1:26 PM
Queeniepatch said…
Good thinking. If the fabric is too weak for beading, either change to light weight embroidery, like ribbon, or stabilise the back with a piece of thin fabric, gauze or similar.
September 27, 2021 at 2:23 AM
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