The past few weeks, I have been working on this tote bag. I could not post about it, because it was my entry in the Crazy Quilter's International Yahoo Group purse contest for 2010. But, the contest is now complete, so I can share a few pictures with my followers.
The contest had some super great entries, and it was a great honor to be considered in the running with these pieces of needle art. And, I'm blushing proud of my "lady" because she came home with the 1st Place ribbon. My mom was so proud! She saw the hours and hours of short-long thread work I put into the sleeves and coat. The hundreds of French knots and the bullions in the hair. The beads were a different story altogether...and are too numerous to count. Each was securely stitched because I plan on using this tote! It has already make a couple of trips to town with me!
So, hope you enjoy the photos!
37 friendly comments:
WOW
Kathy, what's magnificent work and embroidery!. I am proud that I can name you my friend :). Marina
This piece is breathtaking. I like all about it: the composition, the balanced design, the elegance, and your stitching skill. A wonderful tote. It indeed deserves first place. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.
Stunning!
Do you give lessons? I'd love to see the technique for the tree.
Oh my, she is gorgeous Shawkl. One can see you have definately spent a many of hours working on this project. I can really appreciate the work when I click on the pictures to see even more detail. Holy COW is all I can say, you ROCK!
JVC_Scout_Mom...and all.
The tree is super easy to accomplish. I'll do a tutorial this weekend, and post next week. So keep an eye out for it!!
Thanks to everyone who has ordered from the shop this week...I'm so happy it is such a success.
Remember the blog contest goes until the end of the month...so get your name in the hat!!
Kathy
Congratulations! It is beautiful.
congratulations! It is stunning!!!
You certainly deserved first place with this entry - absolutely incredible work! It's one of those pieces that I would love to see in person because I'm sure that pictures don't do it justice. Congratulations!
It is absolutely beautiful Kathy!!
I love everything you done, the queen, the tree, everything, the landscape. If you ever decided to do a class on something like this I would love to take a class with you! All I can say is AWESOME!!!
Absolutely wonderful work, congratulations on your 1st prize ribbon, well deserved.
Your Aussie buddy
arlene
Wow, that's gorgeous!
OMG, the tote is magnificent! Where did you learn to stitch like that? I can only dream and I don't know anyone locally who can show me.
Fabulous, well done!
Kelly ILCS
And so it should have won - it is just absolutely gorgeous!!! Congratulations!
Wow! That is incredible.
What an absolutely exquisite bag, truly a piece of art that should be in a museum.
Emily
ILCS
WOW
My mouth just dropped to the floor. Congratulations! You are very skilled stitcher.
Beautiful work, and I'm glad you're going to use it! More people will see and enjoy it!
Amazing. You are so incredibly talented and your devotion to perfection is enviable!
OMG...what a work of art. It belongs in a museum. Simply breath taking.
Wow! amazingly beautiful! I can't believe you are going to use it! i would hang it on a wall! :)
(Much better to be used and out and about seen though) :)
That is truly amazing! You did a fabulous job.
katiemedarlin
This was amazing ---- I wish I could see it in person because I am sure the pictures -- while beautiful, I am sure is is even more Exquisite in person ---- I am afraid I would not use it but would have it in a glass case
Incredible!
Please tell us how you did her face!!
oh my GOD :D :P i knew this would be wonderful but it is even better than that my eyes are buged out and my mouth hit the floor you are the best Kathy
Renee
Wow, Kathy! She is absolutely stunning! You must have worked for houts and hours on this. Congratulations!
Oh your work is absolutely beautiful, stunning, stupendous, not enough words to describe it. There are so many hours of work in your purse can't even imagine how long it took you to do it. I am so proud of you. Congratulations on a wonderful piece of art you have created.
The bag is simply awesome... I was drawn to your site through a Facebook link... I'll be back... Love the tatted fence... Great work! You definitely deserve the award! Yuma Tatter aka Anita
What is that interesting fiber you used for the fabulous tree (trunk) on the right?
Exquisite! Even from the full photo without the close-ups, one can see that this is award winning and more! Would that I could do a tenth as well. (I'm just learning CQ.) Congratulations!
This is just stunning!
May I post your wonderful item on our blog, please?
Jacqueline
Needleprint
Jacqueline,
It would be my honor for you to share the Queen on your blog. Thank you for asking.
Kathy
I am in total awe!!!
I saw the entry on NEEDLEPRINT and came over to visit with you myself.
What a stunningly and beautifully executed needlwork/art piece, you've done!!!
This is one of those works of art that has to be found in 100 years time and shown on NEEDLEPRINT as a beautiful historical piece of the 2010's!!!
I'm just starting a journey with CQ and to see your work inspires me to try something like that.
Regards,
Your work is absolutely fabulous! Congratulations on the well deserved award!
WOW - I'm so proud of you!! She is AMAZING!! And I love your blog makeover!
All I can say is wow. Wow!
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