If you are a fan of Ruth Schmuff's mystery classes, you'll want to see the first of her six fashion geishas which is stitched, with the class instructions in the mail.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2011/09/meet-my-new-bff.html
Ruth's mystery classes are explained on her website where you can see the entire set of six geishas standing patiently, waiting to be dressed...
http://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/mysteryClasses.php
...but basically you know the painted canvas but you have no idea what the finished piece looks like. Neither does Ruth! She works a section and sends you the instructions for it when that part is done. You can expect a surprise package beautifully made up with all sort of interesting goodies inside since Ruth is not only a master stitcher, she's addicted to beads and sequins and ribbons and more. A mystery class is always a fun class when Ruth is in charge.
Me, I'm waiting to find out what the background is going to be like!
UPDATE: Here's the latest geisha. Work backwards in time to see the others.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/search/label/row%20of%20ladies
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5 comments:
"I'm waiting to find out what the background is going to be like!"
That makes two of us :)
you know Jane the more that I look at this canvas, the more I really think they are Chinese women rather than gesihas. The hats, the earrings, the hairdo's...
You may well be right. Whatever their national origin, they are cute as can be, however.
Ruth mentioned to me a few weeks ago that the more she looked at the canvas, the more she thought these 6 ladies were all different nationalities. We'll have to see how she interprets it all. It will be beautiful!
You know, Judy, six different ladies all playing dress up is a fabulous way to look at this canvas. Ruth is so clever!
I am enjoying watching what she comes up with this one as I love stitching people myself. I intend to pick Ruth's brain for ideas for my next project.
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