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Another TEMARI ball and it is a beauty! The pattern is Kiku Mums by Barbara Seuss. Verna chose a pale cream background that is laced with very fine multi coloured metallic threads. Verna used size 8 perle cotton available in the SHOP Colour #4 Colour #18 Colour #19 – sold out – a solid bold…
BLACKWORK is a form of embroidery generally using black thread. It is a counted-thread embroidery usually stitched on even-weave fabric. Earlier in the year I asked if any of the members of the Embroidery Guild of Victoria did Blackwork as I wanted to show some using my threads. Fortunately Johanna stitches various other forms of…
Some TATTING today. My friend Kerry sent me another lovely gift recently. My “Christmas in July” gift. Four tatted bracelets using my summer collection of colour combinations! She had emailed me some time ago that she had been playing with TATTING which she had not previously done. She watched this VIDEO. on how to do…
Block #7 in my new CRAZY QUILTING project – Black Buttferlies, the final reveal. I generally work on one medium size crazy quilt project annually. This year I chose a completely different colour combination from last year in a bold primary colour palette. You can find all the other posts pertaining to this project under…
Punch needle is a form of embroidery that uses a hollow needle to create loops of thread on fabric. It dates back to Egypt and was used during the Middle Ages in Europe, often to decorate ecclesiastical clothing and panels. Punch needle has a similar appearance to rug hooking and in fact is sometimes referred…
My RAYON RIC RAC has proven quite popular so I thought I would provide a brief recap. It is narrow, 1/4″ so have compared it to 4mm silk ribbon. It is fantastic for use in crazy quilting, wool applique and various forms of textile art. Lovely for embellishment in card making, scrapbooking, doll making and…
I am delighted to share a very special CRAZY QUILTING project designed and stitched by one of my customers, Grovenore. The project measures 18×24” and was created either as a wall hanging or for framing. It is a wedding gift for Grovenore’s son and his new wife. She used a variety of different threads she…
More of Block #7 in my CRAZY QUILTING Black Butterflies project. You can find all the other posts pertaining to this project under “Black Butterflies” in the right sidebar under Categories. I started this section by dyeing a lace applique floral motif I had in my stash. This was stitched in place on the leaves and…
A NEEDLEPOINT stitch sample today showcasing Colour #46 from my new Summer Collection. Many of you are already aware that I have a satellite group of members of the Victoria Embroiderers’ Guild who specialize in canvas work stitching samples for me. When I completed my summer collection, I requested the ladies choose one pattern of…
Another section of Block #7 in my CRAZY QUILTING project – Black Butterflies. I have mentioned previously that I generally work on one medium size crazy quilt project annually. This year I chose a completely different colour combination from last year in a bold primary colour palette. You can find all the other posts pertaining to…
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