Denise of the Stitching Sisters has posted a photograph of a fantastic Barbara Elmore class she took with Linda. Take careful note of the background. It is completely covered except for the flower heads and stems with one stitch, background and leaves both. The stitch is an open darning stitch so the colors of the leaves show through nicely without your having to switch threads or stitches. Then the stems are stitched (I think that is a padded satin stitch) and the flower centers beaded. The final touch are some simple ribbon stitches in sheer ribbons. It's really a perfect quick and easy project to learn to use beads and ribbons and open stitches.
http://nystitchingsisters.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-finish-summer-flowers.html
See? Backgrounds don't have to be hard!
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Visiting the Lost Art Yarn and Needlepoint Shop
Diane has been in Michigan, where she was able to visit The Lost Art Yarn and Needlepoint shop in Traverse City. The shop's for sale, by the way, in case you are thinking you might move to Michigan and open a shop of your own....
http://www.dianestakingtimeouttoneedlepoint.com/2013/06/traveling-and-needlepoint-great.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
http://www.dianestakingtimeouttoneedlepoint.com/2013/06/traveling-and-needlepoint-great.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
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