A Short Video of some Motifs/Techniques Learned in the Free Courses!
Finished up some seam work on Arlene's block, Dragonflies and Butterflies Round Robin over at CQI Yahoo Group.
Next, finish embellishing the lace butterflies and add a bead dragonfly or two.
Got the Dresden Plate template done. I is small enough to get 3 from a 5" square...so you ladies that swapped nickles with me can use your "50-cents worth". I'll put the template in the files along with a tutorial by Monday.There are twelve segments in this Dresden, and it meets in the center.
You can cover the middle with the plate center (or a button like in the first photo)
The model is stitched with a package of the brights I swapped. It would look good...well better...on black fabric than on white I'm thinking. But, when in a hurry...it is what it is. Hugs!
If you live here in Dixie...you might know this right away. But it not...well, here are some hints...* Southern Comfort Food* Elvis like his grilledand, here's another hint..
Got Arlene's block to work on this week. And have picked out my lace for it; and that is stitched down. The center block has two morning glory blooms and the center turns them into a butterfly. Two lace ones help to fill the air. The blue rose is a machine embroidery piece that I have had for a while, and you just can't find a lot of use for a blue rose! But, on Arlene's block it is perfect! A wonderful home.Now, it's on to seam treatments...and beads and SRE!
Finished up my work on Carol's block for the Wine RR on CQI.
Added some silk ribbon work and a couple of tiny hand dyed butterflies; and a little grape seam to my monogram finished this week.
Well, I did. I mean, I have a lot...but like diamonds...you can never really have enough! Especially when you find glorious colors like these...at a great, great price too!
And, check out the candle...lace...and charms! Love all of my goodies!Oh, you want to know where I got such a great deal!Sure, I'll share...www.crazyquiltingsupplies.comNow, isn't that easy to remember!
The tomatos, beans, corn, and peppers are planted. Mother is still looking for some other pepper plants...so the garden is not completely planted yet...But Almost! Days are busy...and the evenings are spent stitching. For the past couple of days, I've been working on a round robin crazy quilt block.
Carol's block in the Wine RR.Started with a "C" in backstitch. Filled in with chain stitch starting at the inside curve of the letter.
Then, created some grapes from purple silk, little Yo-yo's...with a flat round bead tucked inside the center.
More sead beads for the leaf...and the monogram is complete. Next, need to stitch some seams...
I love spring...but the pollen is clogging up my throat!
Thankfully, it usually only lasts a couple of weeks. With the pollen comes lovely flowers in the beds too...
And then...my Mother gets her annual drive started...
to open up some earth...
So, my brother comes and makes her happy. See the tomato plants?
They will be going into that patch of newly turned ground soon enough...before Wednesday for sure! It is supposed to rain on Wednesday...So...here's a toast to all the Mom's...and keeping them happy!
Just took Buddy out for a walk, before we start thinking about all the "evening tasks" that have to be completed before putting Aidan to bed later on.
Our last moment of Peace and Quiet before she arrives...and look at the lovely flowers. These are in Mothers measly little front flower bed; but they are glorious in their beauty...even sparingly.
I took the photos with my trusty cellphone, with flash turned on as it was already dusk. Ten minutes later...and no light at all! These are not as great as my friend Tom's Magical Camera could take...but, it will just have to do. Thought y'all might like these shots too.
Okay...first off...it really doesn't take much to make me happy. Secondly, I am not an artist...so yes, this could be better...Thirdly, I didn't draw it anyway...I created it in Illustrator...Fourtly, I'm not a GEEK, and I have no training...Fifthly, I'm pretty dang proud of figuring this out all by myself!Sixthly...I have hope that I'll get even better at this!
