Mabel's RSN Certificate - Jacobean

[Mabel Figworthy]

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.

[wendywombat]

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!

[Garnet]

Ooooh, this all looks VERY interesting.

Lovely colours and I agree so neatly bobbinated.

Enjoy it all Mabel

[Squirrel]

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.

[rcperryls]

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.

I agree!

Carole

[Mabel Figworthy]

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!)

[Squirrel]

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.

[Garnet]

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.

[rcperryls]

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

[wendywombat]

That is going to be So Wonderbubble!!

I'm sure that the end result will be fantastic!!

[Mabel Figworthy]

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

[KarinvdB]

Ooooh this is so interesting! Love the design, very curious to see it’s progress. I’ll go over to FoF to read more.

[richardandtracy]

Looks like it will be great. Love the fleabag design.

Regards,

Richard.

[Squirrel]

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.

[fccs]

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.

[Mabel Figworthy]

The ginger cat is also a reminder of our Alfie, who shared our lives before Lexi.

[wendywombat]

The ginger cat is also a reminder of our Alfie, who shared our lives before Lexi.

Then that's a Purr-fect way to remember Alfie!
I think Lexi is casting a look of approval over those lovely skeins!

[Garnet]

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.

[Serinde]

Great design, excellent colours (even if Lexi seems to me to be looking slightly askance), and is that a doodle cloth I spy??

[Mabel Figworthy]

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!