Thursday, April 30, 2009

Holi's Hem Without Beads


Last night I finished couching the hem to Holi's robe and started the basketweave down the right side of the piece next to the hem. I ran out of steam before I added beads but probably I will need to wait until all the background is in to attach them so I don't snag threads on the raised beads. I might do what Judy Harper does and skip the basketweave stitch on an intersection that isn't a bump right next to the hem. Then I can have the beads along that edge in the little skipped tent stitch "hole" so they sit better and don't wiggle.

Beads are big wigglers (think kindergarten kids attempting to sit still listening to a story) and you have to Take Precautions!

Jane/Chilly Hollow
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4 comments:

Beth in IL said...

Holi is going to be the talk of the auction! She is so glitzy! Love it!

The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure said...

Talk of the auction is right. Folks are going to have to wear sunglasses! LOL

Glad you like her, Beth.

NCPat said...

That is a great idea for the beads! That Judy is so clever! Someone has to be the superstar and Ms. Holi fits the bill!

The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure said...

Very clever lady, our Judy. I think she might be more of a star than Holi. Holi is just LOUD. LOL