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Monthly Archives: August 2013
May Mouse: Almost done
All done except the ribbons. I found them! It turns out that I left them in a sensible location so they wouldn’t get lost. Ha. So those will be the final step for stitching. I also need to iron it … Continue reading
Chikankari class: Wave stitch
OK! Back to work on Anita’s chikankari class! I learned wave stitch (in the center of the heart). I also finished the buttonhole leaves with running stitch filling. I think the trickiest part is hiding the tails. Since the fabric isn’t … Continue reading
Chinese Temple Embroidery 2: Still in Tainan
This post is contributed by my mother Laura, who spent the summer in Taiwan. Although some few elements are sewn by foot powered sewing machines (no electricity) the amazing sculptural elements can only be done by hand. The artisans work … Continue reading
Posted in Embroidery around the world, Mother
Tagged embroidery, silverwork, stumpwork, taiwan
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May Mouse: Tail
All that’s left is the belly and the ribbons for the Maypole. Unfortunately, the ribbons are missing – they somehow separated from the rest of the kit. I’ll be spending the evening searching for them. Where could they be?
Chinese Temple Embroidery 1: Tainan
This post is contributed by my mother Laura, who spent the summer in Taiwan. Tainan, Taiwan is famous for its many, many temples. With that many temples filled with statues of deities in need of costumes, walls in need of … Continue reading
Posted in Embroidery around the world, Mother
Tagged embroidery, Needlework, Tainan, taiwan, Temple
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May Mouse: Fuzzy
Here is the May Mouse, from Woodland Threads. I’ve finished its head and am working on its back. Sure looks fuzzy! I think this little guy will be finished soon. Remember y’all, short stitches look fuzzier!
Posted in My work
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Water’s Edge: Working on the flower
I decided to restart work on the Water’s Edge kit, and finished several petals. The complicated part is figuring out which parts belong to which petal – it isn’t labeled well. I like all the different shades of orange and … Continue reading
Taipei 101
My brother visited Taiwan recently, and took these photos of a gorgeous embroidery hanging on the wall in Taipei 101, which was the world’s tallest skyscraper from 2004 to 2010. He estimates the embroidery was approximately 8 feet by 8 … Continue reading
Dr. Hannah
Y’all, I finished my PhD! So, I am working on some new posts and embroidery, and am very excited to be back!
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embroidery for ducks 