I love French knots as anyone who has looked at my wattle tree will agree. So I was pleased to see this was the stitch for last week. Unfortunately life got in the way a bit, and I am late posting.
I recently found found an old book on embroidered Panels by Coats Sewing Group. I know it was old because the original price was 60c. The design on the cover was gorgeous, and the shapes inspired my design for the French knots that I have called Amoeba.
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I have completed this weeks wheatear stitch, but want to look at it for a few days before i put it up on my blog. I originally was going to call it Rainforest, then that turned into Swamp, and now I am thinking it should be Mishmash. Anyway, watch this space.
To see lots of lovely examples of the Tast Stitches have a look on Pintangle
To see lots of lovely examples of the Tast Stitches have a look on Pintangle
Thank you Mr. Blogger Geek for giving me the option to return to the old way with Blogger.
i love french knots. love the addition of the beads and such vibrant colors.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you've got your wheatear already done! Such names you have come up with! Looking forward to seeing your creation! Ameoba is beautiful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI like your Amoeba. Is it also painted? My fingers are just itchin' to get back to stitchin'!
ReplyDeleteHi Shirley, Your design is so beautiful, the amoeba! And also the title page of the 60 c lovely book. Wonderful! I did not occupy myself up to now with the wheatear -
ReplyDeleteHello Shirley, I love it when you beat the younger blogger geeks. I will have to try and figure it out to. I have NO clue why they are always changes things. LOL
ReplyDeleteYour Amobea is so beautiful. Very creative and I love all the color threads you used. I can not imagine buying a book for 60 cents. It must be very very old. VBG Hugs Judy
I like your amoeba. I admire work that is abstract, because I have troubles to do so myself.
ReplyDeleteShirley, your amoebas are really great. I love the 50' 60's embroidery designs. Now I'm "in love" with the books of Constance Howard. She was a great artist. Happy stitches for you! LV
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Shirley! I LOVE the amoeba! I too admire abstract work...
ReplyDeleteso many little knots. your new eyes are working :)
ReplyDeleteNew eyes but old hands. ha ha. They still work embroidery miracles. Beautiful work with the french knots and great inspiration. Di.
ReplyDeleteYour french knot amoeba looks terrific!!
ReplyDeleteI really love french knots too, such a pretty stitch and your amoeba has turned out beautifully. Such a pretty colour selection too. :)
ReplyDeleteHello Shirley, and congratulations on your french knot 'amoeba' - it is gorgeous. You are so very artistic, and stitch with passion, plus having a wonderful sense of colour and balance. I am very sorry that I have not been here until now, but for some reason [ahem!!] your posts are not showing up on my blog list, where they SHOULD be.......... *&*&^%%$$#@*&&&
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