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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
A Pillow - Finished

Tuesday, September 11, 2012
A Pillow - almost done...


Monday, September 10, 2012
A Pillow - More
Then press these away from the center of the pillow....and, the pillow front is ready for the embroidery.
All of these layers are place into my large embroidery hoop (which is also my small lap quilting hoop)...ready for some stitching.
The monogram will be appliqued in place with some gold silk thread I have that was purchased just for applique work. I have black, gray, tan, gold, and dark green...and one of these is always close enough to use for applique...so I save them just for that. The thread is really thin so creating tiny stitches is easy. More on that next...

Sunday, September 9, 2012
A Pillow Start

Here is the letter all "glued" to the background fabric of the pillow. I'm using some more of the linen fabric I have used for other recent projects...as I have about twenty yards of it...and it's a dream to work with. And, it's neutral in color...and is light enough to easily see any pattern through on my light box.
And, back to the lightbox it goes...so I can trace the remainder of the enlarged embroidery design. For this project...I'm only needing the vine. The other parts (leaves, buds, flowers) are still in the "thinking" phase...and I'm not sure what I want to do to create the design. So, for now...only want the general shape to the vine for embroidery.
More tomorrow...hopefully...

Saturday, September 8, 2012
Peacock - Beginning
But, as always...I love to hear your feedback...how would you consider creating from this style of pattern?
Not sure when I'll be back to finishing this design...to work on the actual tail feathers...and might change the body when I do...but, right now...I'm thinking that fully beaded is the way to go for the body...but, my muse has been know to totally change her mind...so, we will just have to wait and see. You know, redwork would also be good...and a lot faster. But, I sure do love all the shine of beads and sequins...decisions, decisions.

Friday, September 7, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
What a Day!

Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Alphabet Soup - Top Done!

Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Betsy's Closet - Block #4

Monday, September 3, 2012
More Alphabet Soup

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