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Above is my example of using couching for Tast 2012 week 9 together with my sketch. I did not realise it would be so hard to photograph glittery threads. If anyone can tell me how I would love to hear.
I have also put a picture of a previous work using couching on to Stitchingfingers. It is called Night Wave where there are some wonderful examples of stitching and lots of eye candy to look at. Pintangle is where you find all the news of the Tast (Take a Stitch Tuesday).
Originally I had another design, but DIL made a comment it was a bit stiff for the word 'dancing' so I went back to square 1. That original design was very abstract and will come in handy for another stitch in the future. You never know next weeks stitch could be perfect for it. i just have to think up another name.
The rain has disappeared now, and gone to the south, so have a thought for the poor souls there who are experiencing days and days of rain and flooding. I am wondering whether Mother Nature is suffering from Dementia and memory loss and has forgotten how to turn off the taps for the rain.
She must be lost as well, because there are parts of the world that could really do with some decent rain.....maybe next year Mother Nature will sort herself out.
At present we here, are experiencing lovely autumn weather, warm, but with nice breezes....well at least they are coming in my back windows....
I wonder what next Tuesday will bring. Have a nice weekend everyone.
This is fabulous Shirley I love it.
ReplyDeleteHi Shirley, Dancing in the Dark design and colors are lovely with your beautiful stitching! Plus, that flower in your blog header is amazing. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching and congratulation on your #1 leader board creation with your chain stitch. It is truly beautiful. Hugs Judy
ReplyDeleteI wonder if using the "night" or "fireworks" setting in your camera would improve the photo of the glittery threads! You could try it with the lighting low and high to see. I don't really know...just thinking it could be worth a try! I love the idea of your own sketches being used. How do you transfer your designs to the cloth??? Do you use a transfer pen??? This is so awesome!!! Now I must look for some glittery threads to use !!! Ooooooh this is fun!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Shirley. I have the same problem with shiny threads. Sometimes it helps to photograph with sunlight through a window on the embroidery.
ReplyDeleteOh Shirley,this is absolutely beautiful!! Have you ever thought turning a designer and marketing your patterns?
ReplyDeleteCouching makes an excellent outline stitch doesn't it? The ribbon adds a nice touch too.
ReplyDeleteShirley this design is wonderful. I agree with Deepa perhaps you could start an embroidery pattern business of some type. You really have the flare for it.
ReplyDeleteHello Shirley. Thanks for stopping by my blog and saying hello. Those pictures of the antique french shoes are amazing. I have been fortunate to live in an area where I come across these nifty things. Do like your "Dancing in the Dark study. Couching is an interesting little stitch that has great possibilitie when you use different fibers.
ReplyDeleteShirley, I was here, too, and enjoying your blog!
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