Tag Archives: embroidery

Plas Teg Bellpull: Flower Petals

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

I restarted work on my crewel bellpull and finished the last two long-and-short stitch petals for this flower. I like its dramatic color scheme. About these ads

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Book Review: The Anchor Book of Crewelwork Embroidery Stitches

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

This is a very positive review of “The Anchor Book of Crewelwork Embroidery Stitches” by Eve Harlow. David & Charles, 1997. ISBN 0-7153-0632-4 It’s a really great little book! It has 48 different stitches, each illustrated with a small crewel … Continue reading →

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Manohra Thai Dance: Face

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

I thought and thought about how to do the face. I finally settled on a needlepoint approach with two skin tones, pink for the lips, and brown for the other features. I worked it with only one strand of floss. … Continue reading →

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Manohra Thai Dance: Legs

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

Look, she’s got legs! You can’t dance without legs. Also, I am going to leave the stem stitch ridges in the skirt as they are now rather than filling it in entirely. The pink ribbon at the right came with the … Continue reading →

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Manohra Thai Dance: Arms

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

I have started on the arms in split stitch. I am thinking about how to work her face. I have never worked a face before, and I want to keep the expression.    I thought I’d show you the back … Continue reading →

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Manohra Thai Dance: Romanian Couching

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

Well, I did a few more french knots after all – see the edge of the green at the top of the skirt? I decided to work most of the skirt in Romanian couching. It’s directional, so you can give … Continue reading →

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Manohra Thai Dance: Too Many French Knots

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

I love the texture for her body, but I am sick of french knots now! The dark blue and green french knots are Corticelli twisted silk – a present from the wonderful Monique. Thanks SO MUCH Monique! It’s really making … Continue reading →

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Manohra Thai Dance: Introduction

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Y’all, I am officially defending my dissertation in November! HURRAY! Now that I’m not sick, I am making quick progress. In celebration, I am working this little bitty Thai dancer. It’s an embroidery kit from Pinn Stitch (they mostly have cross-stitch, … Continue reading →

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Chinese Embroidery: The Five Relationships

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

Today I have a special treat, courtesy of a friend of mine! He bought what he thought was a painting, but when it arrived it was an embroidery. It’s about four feet long and is silk. He sent me some … Continue reading →

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Kingfisher Chinese Embroidery: Quick Update

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

I have been working on my Chinese silk embroidery kit (not really worked in Chinese style). I added a lot of leaves, and started work on the flower. The flower has bold shading instead of gently changing shades, which is … Continue reading →

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