I can’t quite believe it’s three weeks since I last posted about my flower embroidery! The design is by Di van Niekerk and it consists of twelve different mini panels, all diamond shaped, there’s ribbon embroidery, stumpwork, as well as more usual embroidery stitches. It’s going to be quite a long term project (especially if the last three weeks are anything to go by!) I haven’t got as much done as I had hoped as I’ve been trying to catch up with my Anderson Farm quilt but I have managed a few hours embroidery…
Three weeks ago I had just started, it looked like this;
I’ve managed to complete two of the aloe flowers, there’s an awful lot of bullion bars to each flower so it is taking me longer than I expected, I thought I’d be well onto the leaves by now! It doesn’t look much for a few hours work but that’s hand-work for you. I was tempted to use two threads of DMC instead of one but having asked for advice at my Embroiderers Guild meeting, I persevered with one strand, I’m glad I did, even though it’s taking a lot of stitching.
Why not have a look what everyone else is stitching, just follow the links to see some stunning projects;
Avis, Gun, Carole, Wendy, LucyAnn, Kate, Jess, Sue, Constanze, Debbierose, Christina, Susan, Kathy, Cindy,
Everyone is in different time scales, so if there isn’t a post when you first look, check later in the day. If you fancy joining us for the SAL, just send a message to Avis.
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That’s really beautiful bullion work, very smooth and glossy. I can well believe it took hours! I think this is going to be the most amazing piece when it’s finished.
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Thanks Kate,I’m looking forward to learning some new stitches and techniques, it’s going to be a steep learning curve!
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This is beautiful, and with one strand of thread! 🙂
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Thanks Trisha, I’m making progress 🙂
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Oh my goodness, what perfect tiny stitches! A labour of love for sure.
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Thank you, it’s going to take me quite a while!
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oooh this is the kind of project you’ll want to stroke when it’s finished ^^
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Thanks Claire, it’s certainly very 3D!
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Oh wow this is gorgeous. Definitely a good decision to only use one strand.
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Thanks, I think it was the right move too, even if it means it’s taking longer!
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This is beautiful. I am always in awe of this kind of stitching.
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Thanks Cindy, I’ve not tried anything like this before, still a bit nervous of how it’s going to turn out!
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Goodness, Margaret ~ you do beautiful work! I’m certainly not up to your standards, and will be learning a lot watching your progress. xx
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Thanks Del, I’m enjoying it so far!
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I just opened your blog page and my other half said “Wow! That’s beautiful. I’ve never seen anything like it before! How did she do that?” So, there’s some praise from a totally non-crafty person. He’s well impresed 🙂 Me too!
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Thanks Avis (and your OH!) I’ll take that as a huge compliment 🙂
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WOW! This is really going to be a stunner when you finish!
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Thanks Kathy, I hope so!
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Wow, those bullion bars give so much texture. This looks like an heirloom in the making 😀
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It’s gorgeous. So beautifully stitched.
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This is great! I´m impressed!
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wow, that is a lot of bullions, you must be an expert by now!
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