Friday, November 09, 2007

Thank you so much, ladies, for your input on how you do your beading and embroidering. Quite a mix I must say! Embroidery in the recliner seems to work just fine; however, like some of you, I think I'm going to try the beading on a table and see how I like it. We have a roll around office table that should work well for me. Cool... you guys are great to let me in on your methods.

Oh, Rian? the way to take a picture with your nose is to balance the camera carefully on the bridge of your nose and push the button with the tip of your tongue.

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Actually, Glenn took the picture whilst standing behind the recliner... ;0)

As promised, here are a couple of shots of the detail on this block that I really like:
Block 4 - wave seam closeup

and

Block 4 - top seam closeup
The second one doesn't show up very well; however, I think it would be stunning on very plain fabric.

It's been a slow week for stitching because we are getting things ready for kids and grandkids (WooHoo!) to show up for Thanksgiving... can't wait. I have managed to get Block 4 done; however, since I've put it up here about 3 times already, I won't bore you with it since there wasn't that much change. I hope to start on Block 5 this weekend. Keeping my fingers crossed, anyway!

I do have one other thing for you... I was reading Cherry Menlove's blog last week, and she noted that the V&A has a new exhibition, The Golden Age of Couture, Paris and London, 1947 - 1957 that has some wonderful eye candy. I'm not a girly girl and I couldn't even begin to wear these dresses but they are so beautiful that I thought I would bring them to your attention. Enjoy!

5 comments:

Charlene ♥ NC said...

Pretty, pretty, pretty!

verobirdie said...

I admire your embroidery, they are so well done!

Threadspider said...

Just love that wave seam with all the little beaded details. And I enjoyed the link to Cherry Menlove's blog. Of course, I wear such beautiful dresses all the time whilst I dig my allotment. : > ) Enjoy Thanksgiving.

Susan said...

I especially love the top one. I always love getting a curvy seam in the block. I'd love to see them all together now. The 4 that are done. Hope you got number 5 started!

Ira said...

lovely work.