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Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:31 pm
by Mabel Figworthy
OK, I should be finishing some Spring Flowers, but I got distracted... (what's new!)
Here is a little Christmas project, based on a technique I saw in Kelly Fletcher's newsletter - attach a fabric shape to a ground fabric, not worrying too much about fraying or regular stitching, then decorate (and secure and hide) the edges with embroidery stitches.
This little tree is decorated with raised chain stitch.
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 8:03 pm
by Nicola Main
Oh my goodness Mabel that is just gorgeous I love it! xxx
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 8:40 pm
by Mabel Figworthy
I can recommend it, it's very quick and easy and effective!
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 9:57 pm
by tiffstitch
Oh wow, that's a really interesting technique, especially for last-minute gifts. Beautifully stitched!
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 12:12 am
by Squirrel
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 7:49 am
by Serinde
I got that newsletter, too. Such an interesting idea! You've executed this really well, especially going around those corners.
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 4:29 pm
by Mabel Figworthy
And then DH said, "why doesn't it have any baubles or tinsel?" "Because the material is decorative enough in itself," I replied. But then I thought, why not? It's an experimental piece after all
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 4:31 pm
by Mabel Figworthy
Serinde wrote:You've executed this really well, especially going around those corners.
Thanks - unexpectedly, bulky raised chain takes corners really effectively! On the very sharp corners I used three foundation stitches coming together on the point, and although the weaving was a bit fiddly, it did make very nice corners.
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 6:49 pm
by BizzieLizzie
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 7:07 pm
by Mabel Figworthy
Probably a card, but as it's the very first one I've tried I might just keep it in my folder of ideas!
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:01 pm
by AlwaysGoofy
It is so dainty and delicate and beautiful!
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:13 pm
by Podolyanka
It is perfect. I wish I knew all those words to express what I mean, but what I am trying to say is this: it is elegant, it could not have been made better.
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 5:37 pm
by Mabel Figworthy
The spring flowers I stitched for my MIL's 90th were originally designed without the number; so as to have a record of that version (and also because the other version is, of course, in my MIL's house
) I stitched it, this time using standard DMC cottons rather than silks. I am particularly pleased with the daffodil!
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 6:22 pm
by Nicola Main
Oh wow Mabel that is absolutely stunning and yes the daffodil is superb! I love stitching flowers xxx
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 12:15 am
by Squirrel
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:13 pm
by rcperryls
I absolutely agree!! I love those!!
Carole
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 5:14 pm
by Podolyanka
This card makes me look at it again and again. It is like a bird's song- makes one feel better. Very well done, Mabel
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:31 pm
by tiffstitch
Gorgeous work, your stitching is so neat!
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 5:46 pm
by Mabel Figworthy
Finished my second little appliqué embroidery, this time it's a bauble, and I've added a good lot of bling
. One of the pics is at an angle because it shows the colour of the floral gems better, and also the shine of the silver ribbon.
Re: Mabel's designs
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 6:15 pm
by wendywombat
that daffodil. ....and the blue with bling is done in my favourite shade.