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- Squirrel
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Re: Mabel's designs
They are looking great Mabel and I am looking forward to seeing what happens to them next.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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- Mabel Figworthy
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Re: Mabel's designs
Did manage to finish another leaf in between craft-rooming
raised chain, whipped backstitch and three "chips" of bright check.
Now it's kit making and craft room finishing for a bit!
raised chain, whipped backstitch and three "chips" of bright check.
Now it's kit making and craft room finishing for a bit!
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Re: Mabel's designs
Such beautiful work, you must be very patient. I have looked at your other stitching & all are exquisite; much variety of stitches & so many glorious colours.
I will look at stitches in one of my books to see exactly how they are made. I do not want to do them but like to see how embroidery stitches are worked. It is amazing what big variety there are & good to see many on here instead of just in book.
I will look at stitches in one of my books to see exactly how they are made. I do not want to do them but like to see how embroidery stitches are worked. It is amazing what big variety there are & good to see many on here instead of just in book.
Ella
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stitching is good for your health
but not for your purse
- Mabel Figworthy
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Ella, I have very little patience, which is why I stitch such a lot of small projects - but you're right, I do like my different stitches!
If you ever feel that you would like to try some of these stitches, I'm hoping to do the finished Tree of Life as a SAL, with lots of alternatives for the various leaves. It won't be for a while, but who knows, you might feel inspired
If you ever feel that you would like to try some of these stitches, I'm hoping to do the finished Tree of Life as a SAL, with lots of alternatives for the various leaves. It won't be for a while, but who knows, you might feel inspired
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- wendywombat
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Another Super SAL...I shall be watching out for this!!
I like the simplicity of this leaf.
I like the simplicity of this leaf.
- Mabel Figworthy
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When I did the appliqué Christmas tree some time ago, a lady at my stitching group said would I teach them (or as many of them as were interested) how to make one. We didn't manage in time for last Christmas, but are now talking of doing a workshop over the summer. The dark green fabric with gold holly & robins I got recently was meant for that, and I found another pretty holly fabric online (which you can just see in the first picture).
Here is the start of the first tree, a slightly more subtle green and gold - the other one will have a red edge (perhaps even bright red!) and of course the fabric itself is lighter and brighter. This one will have some small clusters of matt red beads, like holly berries; I'll hopefully egt round to that tonight (lots of evening things going on this week! meetings and stuff)
Here is the start of the first tree, a slightly more subtle green and gold - the other one will have a red edge (perhaps even bright red!) and of course the fabric itself is lighter and brighter. This one will have some small clusters of matt red beads, like holly berries; I'll hopefully egt round to that tonight (lots of evening things going on this week! meetings and stuff)
Visit Mabel's Fancies at www.mabelfigworthy.co.uk
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Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
Waiting
Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
Mabel's FB page
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Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
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Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
Mabel's FB page
- karen4bells
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Re: Mabel's designs
Awesome designing and stitching!!! Beautiful!!!
Work in Progress
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
Re: Mabel's designs
I really love it! You are so clever, I would not know where to start.
Hélène
Finished: Joan Elliott. Rainbow Fairy
Fit Kit by Peter Underhill
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Best of Friends by Mabel Lucie Attwell
Finished: Joan Elliott. Rainbow Fairy
Fit Kit by Peter Underhill
The Choir by Peter Underhill
Angel Of The Morning by Lavender & Lace
Best of Friends by Mabel Lucie Attwell
- Squirrel
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Re: Mabel's designs
Love the gold one, so rich and gorgeous. The other one is pretty but against the gold its a
no contest'/ Beautiful work anyway.
no contest'/ Beautiful work anyway.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
- wendywombat
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When you showed us that fabric I wondered what little gem would materialise from your needle! Awesome!!! no other word for it
Re: Mabel's designs
Love your work, especially the hardanger. Will one day have a go.
- Mabel Figworthy
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Added beads to the dark tree, and finished the light one; here they both are, and I was surprised at how different they look. The last pic shows them together, demonstrated by Lexi...
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Flights of Fancy (blog)
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Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
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Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
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- tiffstitch
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Re: Mabel's designs
I like both of them. I'm not surprised that they look different since the colors, fabrics, beads are different. The stitch is the same which connects them, but the tones are so different. So many possibilities.
and the paws are especially adorable!!!
Carole
and the paws are especially adorable!!!
Carole
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Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
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Re: Mabel's designs
Both cards are lovely but different. As Carole said : so many possibilities!
Lexi did a good job, demonstrating them
Lexi did a good job, demonstrating them
Hélène
Finished: Joan Elliott. Rainbow Fairy
Fit Kit by Peter Underhill
The Choir by Peter Underhill
Angel Of The Morning by Lavender & Lace
Best of Friends by Mabel Lucie Attwell
Finished: Joan Elliott. Rainbow Fairy
Fit Kit by Peter Underhill
The Choir by Peter Underhill
Angel Of The Morning by Lavender & Lace
Best of Friends by Mabel Lucie Attwell
Re: Mabel's designs
These are gorgeous
mags
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Heritage Tower Bridge (yes still )
various bits and bobs
WIPs:
Heritage Tower Bridge (yes still )
various bits and bobs
- Mabel Figworthy
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Another leaf, and another lesson learnt - when you're not planning on solidly covering the whole background, don't leave pencil lines showing...
This is Cretan stitch, and I'd drawn a double guideline down the centre of the leaf, but of course the lines show through the open stitches! I've had a go with a bit of eraser cut to a fine point, and it's better than it was, but next time I'll either have to use dotted guidelines, or do it by eye!
This is Cretan stitch, and I'd drawn a double guideline down the centre of the leaf, but of course the lines show through the open stitches! I've had a go with a bit of eraser cut to a fine point, and it's better than it was, but next time I'll either have to use dotted guidelines, or do it by eye!
Visit Mabel's Fancies at www.mabelfigworthy.co.uk
WIPs
Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
Waiting
Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
Mabel's FB page
WIPs
Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
Waiting
Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
Mabel's FB page
- Nicola Main
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Re: Mabel's designs
Oh I absolutely love this Mabel! So intricate and I love the colour xxx
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Re: Mabel's designs
Love the little helping legs and paws. Your work is amazing