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Still working on that lace cuff
It looked as though the wave was going to become lost in the background so I used some insertion stitches underneath it. I think it adds more definition but as well as that, it reminded me of old...
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Finished lace cuff…well, nearly.
Here we are. All finished. I think I might need to block it a bit, (you don’t say!) when I cut it off. I also need to find some little buttons, or beads, or pearls , (even better), for the...
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Here goes……
Pulling gently…hooray! No stitches had gone through the base fabric when I wasn’t looking. It all came away pretty cleanly. Today I’ve taken advantage of the break in the weather to block it using...
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It worked…don’t look too closely.
I’m really happy with the way this turned out. This one is for me but I’ll definitely be making some more. I have used little seed pearls for buttons, which I like very much. I need to practice my...
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Queenly
I whipped this up in an hour at a cafe table while my son slept. Needless to say it’s another “don’t look too closely project”. But I’m sure the little girl it’s intended for will love it. Makes me...
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Prayer Flag Necklace
I’m happy with these prayer flag necklaces I’m dreaming up. I’m learning how to use the jewellery pliers too….and not ruin sterling silver findings.
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Another lace cuff
I’ve started another lace cuff. This time using cardboard covered with contact as a backing. So far, the positive is that the needle, never catches. The negative is that I find it more difficult to...
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My studio
So just thought I’d post a picture of my studio. …. But that’s a cafe! Yes, indeed. This is where I end up doing the majority of my work, both stitching and writing. My little one tends to fall...
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Always wanted to…
For some reason I always wanted to work with beads but have been frustrated by stringing or beading techniques….so why not combine with embroidery and just sew them on?! I’m happy with the result.
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The occasional embroidery
I used my Inktense blocks to colour the background for this little piece. I purchased the inktense blocks with embroidery in mind, though it’s my visual art that I seem to be using them in. I like...
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