Happy Monday!

This weekend I started a largish piece of lace for a large project. The spine of the lace is nearly done.

I prefer to work on 2 or 3 projects at the same time. That way, if I get stuck I have something else to work on, while I figure out a solution.

Happy stitching!

Huzzah!

It's DONE! Just to recap, this piece was about 270 hours, but it's done. And, that's what matters. Honestly I'm thrilled with how it turned out. I could have done more embroidery on the back, but I don't think it was necessary, the back looked really good as is. (I worked it with a single strand of gold, and a single (rather than doubled) thread) I have a note that I may need to do a piece with that technique on the front, just need to figure out the right use for it.

And now, the pictures, as always, click to enbiggen.

Happy stitching everyone, and go out and enjoy the weather, it's beautiful out there. 

Text art 1 is done!

The first, of twelve, pieces of text/calligraphy art, is done! It took about 100 hours and is currently at Rowland's getting mounted, matted, and shrink wrapped. (I'll get it framed later, once I find out if I successfully get juried for the League of NH Craftsmen, in calligraphy) This week, I'll be finishing up some embroidery pieces, and get those out as well.
(for those that are curious about the text, it's the Psalms, in Latin, chapters 1-56)

More on the flower.

Well, I've finished the main petals, or at least their fronts (still need to embroider the backs) and I'm experimenting with some drawn-thread petals, to see if they'll work. I need to see one finished, to be sure.
Until tomorrow, have fun!

More work on the sampler...

well, the sampler is coming along nicely indeed, there's sections of drawn thread embroidery (drawn fabric) and shisha, lots of eyelets. I'm just playing along on this one, testing out some ideas for future projects.