Serinde's Stitching Adventures UPDATE 11 Dec 2019
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- Mabel Figworthy
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Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures UPDATE 6 APR 2017
He is stunning! (Will look for those compensating stitches later ) And how useful that you could get the lacking beads free.
You may have said this before, but is he counted or freehand or following a drawing?
You may have said this before, but is he counted or freehand or following a drawing?
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Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures UPDATE 6 APR 2017
Here he is in all his glory. I've lost count of how many beads, but over 1,500 anyway. And seemingly miles of metallic thread. If anyone is interested I can tell you exactly what I used. The flames were Autumn Flame (02034) with an infill of star stitch and (more) compensation stitches with PB14 Bronze. Oh, and I thought you might like to see the doodle cloth again, too. (I had fun with ermine stitch...)
Mabel, the original design was from Nancy Spies, Here Be Drolleries. But it was only the outline. And she called it an eagle. It's from a German 16th -century woodcut.
Mabel, the original design was from Nancy Spies, Here Be Drolleries. But it was only the outline. And she called it an eagle. It's from a German 16th -century woodcut.
- Mabel Figworthy
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Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FINISH 11 APR 2017
You've performed a beaded miracle with that original woodcut outline - I'd give a lot to show this to the original woodcutter!
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- wendywombat
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Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FINISH 11 APR 2017
Wonderful Finish!
Over 15 hundred beads???? Yikes!! but so worth the trouble
He's fantastic in all his Glorious Bling!
BTW I think the 'doodle cloth' is a work of art too!
Over 15 hundred beads???? Yikes!! but so worth the trouble
He's fantastic in all his Glorious Bling!
BTW I think the 'doodle cloth' is a work of art too!
Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FINISH 11 APR 2017
Yes!!!!!!!wendywombat wrote:Wonderful Finish!
Over 15 hundred beads???? Yikes!! but so worth the trouble
He's fantastic in all his Glorious Bling!
BTW I think the 'doodle cloth' is a work of art too!
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Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FINISH 11 APR 2017
Wow! Just wow!!! Words fail me - it's gorgeous!!!!
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- Squirrel
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Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FINISH 11 APR 2017
That is a MASTERPIECE Serinde. Totally awesome.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FINISH 11 APR 2017
I absolutely agree!! Awesome work!!wendywombat wrote:Wonderful Finish!
Over 15 hundred beads???? Yikes!! but so worth the trouble
He's fantastic in all his Glorious Bling!
BTW I think the 'doodle cloth' is a work of art too!
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Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FINISH 11 APR 2017
He really is an impressive fellow! Your patience and skill levels are off the charts.
Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FRAMED JUNE 2017
And here is what it looks like framed and hung. There are another three birds in this group at the exhibition, with another 6, I think, on the opposite wall. (I think I have a photo of that, so I'll upload it when I find it.) Along with everything else to view, of course. The groupings did point out the variety of techniques all the members used.
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Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FRAMED JUNE 2017
I just love that piece - so stunning! Congratulations!
- wendywombat
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Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FRAMED JUNE 2017
Perfect frame for such an impressive piece. A wonderful achievement Well done!
- Squirrel
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Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FRAMED JUNE 2017
The frame is just oh so right for that Masterpiece of stitches. Fabuouls Serinde
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FRAMED JUNE 2017
Majestic!!!!!!Squirrel wrote:The frame is just oh so right for that Masterpiece of stitches. Fabuouls Serinde
Carole
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O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
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- AlwaysGoofy
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Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FRAMED JUNE 2017
Congratulations on such a nice finish. It's nice to see it all hung up. You said there are other pieces in the group. Did you stitch them or were they stitched by others?
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Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FRAMED JUNE 2017
Awesome finish!!
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- Mabel Figworthy
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Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FRAMED JUNE 2017
That is such a well-suited finish, it looks positively regal! (or should that be imperial?)
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Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FRAMED JUNE 2017
They were stitched by others in our branch of the EG. This is one group. Don't have a photo at the moment of the other group.AlwaysGoofy wrote:You said there are other pieces in the group. Did you stitch them or were they stitched by others?
Thanks, Mabel. Regal is quite a complement! (Not imperial -- only one head, you see.)Mabel Figworthy wrote:That is such a well-suited finish, it looks positively regal! (or should that be imperial?)
- wendywombat
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Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FRAMED JUNE 2017
Fantastic four...those oyster catchers look so busy!
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Re: Serindë's Stitching Adventures FRAMED JUNE 2017
some of my favourite birds, oyster catchers (called mudflat magpies in Dutch )
I may be biased, but I do think your beaded beauty stands out!
I may be biased, but I do think your beaded beauty stands out!
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