Mabel's RSN Certificate - Jacobean
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- Mabel Figworthy
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Mabel's RSN Certificate - Jacobean
I thought I'd better give this its own thread
Preparing for tomorrow (with the help of the Joining Instructions which arrived this morning - that's what you get for unexpectedly having your first day a month early!) by choosing possible colours and collecting scribbles.
More on FoF.
Preparing for tomorrow (with the help of the Joining Instructions which arrived this morning - that's what you get for unexpectedly having your first day a month early!) by choosing possible colours and collecting scribbles.
More on FoF.
Last edited by Mabel Figworthy on Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:45 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Mabel's RSN Certificate
First I have to say .....how neatly you bobbinate your threads! Mind you I've seen that before as you sent me one once.
Secondly HAVE FUN!
Secondly HAVE FUN!
Re: Mabel's RSN Certificate
Ooooh, this all looks VERY interesting.
Lovely colours and I agree so neatly bobbinated.
Enjoy it all Mabel
Lovely colours and I agree so neatly bobbinated.
Enjoy it all Mabel
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Re: Mabel's RSN Certificate
I too am amazed at how neatly you bobbinate, your threads, a work of art in their own right and the colours are gorgeous. The scribbles too look very interesting. Have a really beaut time at the classes.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Re: Mabel's RSN Certificate
I agree!Squirrel wrote:I too am amazed at how neatly you bobbinate, your threads, a work of art in their own right and the colours are gorgeous. The scribbles too look very interesting. Have a really beaut time at the classes.
Carole
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Re: Mabel's RSN Certificate
My first day of the RSN Certificate module for Jacobean crewelwork was memorable for containing practically no stitching whatsoever!
But don't worry, I didn't waste my time - I chose my colours, decided on my design, and even got the first line drawing done (and yes, stretchy Lexi is part of it!)
Angela Bishop, the tutor, warned me that whatever it looks like now won't be what it will look like when it's finished, so I'll be interested to see what it eventually turns into....
(More detailed report of FoF - sorry to do it like this but it's useful for me to keep my reports in one place, and FoF is a practical way of doing it!)
But don't worry, I didn't waste my time - I chose my colours, decided on my design, and even got the first line drawing done (and yes, stretchy Lexi is part of it!)
Angela Bishop, the tutor, warned me that whatever it looks like now won't be what it will look like when it's finished, so I'll be interested to see what it eventually turns into....
(More detailed report of FoF - sorry to do it like this but it's useful for me to keep my reports in one place, and FoF is a practical way of doing it!)
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- Squirrel
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Re: Mabel's RSN Certificate
WOW that design is awesome and I look forward with interest to seeing more of it being stitched. Love the colours you have chosen too.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
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Re: Mabel's RSN Certificate
Oh that is interesting Mabel.
I love how it is sinuous and Lexi look like she is getting herself into mischief with some yarn wrapped around her
The colours will work beautifully on this design Mabel and I can't wait to see your start.
I love how it is sinuous and Lexi look like she is getting herself into mischief with some yarn wrapped around her
The colours will work beautifully on this design Mabel and I can't wait to see your start.
Re: Mabel's RSN Certificate
One great design (love Lexi) and the colors you chose are beautiful. Can't wait to see the updates! Off to FoF for more info...
Carole
Carole
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O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
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Re: Mabel's RSN Certificate
That is going to be So Wonderbubble!!
I'm sure that the end result will be fantastic!!
I'm sure that the end result will be fantastic!!
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My threads have arrived! Lexi is not sure about being turned into a ginger cat though - she thinks there are plenty of browns to do her more justice
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Re: Mabel's RSN Certificate
Ooooh this is so interesting! Love the design, very curious to see it’s progress. I’ll go over to FoF to read more.
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Looks like it will be great. Love the fleabag design.
Regards,
Richard.
Regards,
Richard.
- Squirrel
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Re: Mabel's RSN Certificate
What a gorgeous rainbow of colours and oh so interesting to see what shapes they take on later. Dear Lexi looks completely at home amongst more threads and fabric.
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
Re: Mabel's RSN Certificate
Oh my, I can’t wait to see this progress. I just love the design! I think Lexi won’t mind an orange cat too much...after all, the ginger cat won’t get treats like Lexi does.
Debby
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- Mabel Figworthy
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Re: Mabel's RSN Certificate
The ginger cat is also a reminder of our Alfie, who shared our lives before Lexi.
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Re: Mabel's RSN Certificate
Then that's a Purr-fect way to remember Alfie!Mabel Figworthy wrote:The ginger cat is also a reminder of our Alfie, who shared our lives before Lexi.
I think Lexi is casting a look of approval over those lovely skeins!
Re: Mabel's RSN Certificate
Lexi looks like she can't wait for you to get started either
Lovely colours you've chosen, I can see why so many threads are needed for your lovely design.
What a lovely way to remember Alfie too.
Lovely colours you've chosen, I can see why so many threads are needed for your lovely design.
What a lovely way to remember Alfie too.
Re: Mabel's RSN Certificate
Great design, excellent colours (even if Lexi seems to me to be looking slightly askance), and is that a doodle cloth I spy??
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As I haven't been able to stitch on the actual design yet (at my next class I'll finally be transferring the design to the fabric, yay!) I've been trying out stitches and colours on doodle cloths. Some just to see whether I could do the stitch, some to see whether a stitch worked.
Here is my attempt at trellis or lattice work:
And here is the stitch combination I intend to use for the snail:
Battlement couching proved tricky to get regular and even - the first layer looked fine, but by the time the others were added, there seemed to be rather more room than there should be on the left. Angela said in those cases you just sneak in an extra line afterwards, so I did to see if that would look better, and I think it does!
Here is my attempt at trellis or lattice work:
And here is the stitch combination I intend to use for the snail:
Battlement couching proved tricky to get regular and even - the first layer looked fine, but by the time the others were added, there seemed to be rather more room than there should be on the left. Angela said in those cases you just sneak in an extra line afterwards, so I did to see if that would look better, and I think it does!
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Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
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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