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Thursday, March 3, 2011

White Piece Progress


I've been slowly working on my White Piece. Here are a few photos showing my progress:
 This  (oops it's upside down!)










became this: my first attempt at SRE!!  I like it. I used a silk ribbon - 'Hydrangea' is the colour with soft tones of blue, pink and mauve.

more fancy picot tatting with some seed beads
and with beads added to the picots on this white flower
some  'pearl' beads
a shell heart
another shot of the beaded fancy picot flower
white mini heart beads and little 'pearls'


embroidered hearts

 'Pearls' added to the lace with a crystal centre.
There's still a little bit more to finish.
I hope you've been having fun tatting, or CQing, too!

Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz
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28 comments:

  1. StephanieMarch 3, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    That is beyond gorgeous! Stunning, even! I can't wait to see the finished piece. Of all the things I have patience for CQ and ribbon embroidery are not two of them. I love reading your blog. You are so talented and always have such interesting posts.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    It's so beautiful, such delicate, feminine colours and lovely fine needlework. You are very talented!

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  3. DIANMarch 3, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Such beautiful work. I love the use of the beads and pearls as well as silk ribbon embroidery.

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  4. FoxMarch 3, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    This is going to be absolutely amazing! Can't wait to see all of it!
    Fox : )

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  5. Tatfully YoursMarch 3, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Sooooooooooo Pretty!!

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  6. SuztatsMarch 3, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Thank you Steph! I never used to have patience for fine work either when I was young. Maybe it's because I'm slowing down that I enjoy and value hand work. I'm having fun, though! Hugs

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  7. SuztatsMarch 3, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Hi Janet,
    I think it's the first time I've done anything that could be called delicate and feminine, but I am enjoying the look and feel of it.Thanks for your lovely comments! Hugs

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  8. SuztatsMarch 3, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Thank you Diane! It's my first time using silk embroidery, so I was quite pleased with how it turned out. Hugs

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  9. SuztatsMarch 3, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Thanks Fox! Just a bit more tweaking, some more beads and lace, and, keeping true to myself, a quirky bit! I should be finished soon. Hugs

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  10. SuztatsMarch 3, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Many thanks, TY!

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  11. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeMarch 3, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Very pretty! Now I feel like pulling out my CQ stuff!

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  12. SuztatsMarch 3, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Diane, I didn't realize you CQ'd, too! I'd love to see your work! Hugs

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  13. Deepa March 3, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    wow! very beautiful,suz and calm colors too.Very soothing :)

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  14. SuztatsMarch 3, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Thank you Deepa, I'm so glad you like it. I think it's the calmest item I've ever created. I love it!

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  15. CreateologyMarch 3, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Oh how this takes my breath away with its detailed stitches and soft glorious beauty!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Gosh Suz..this is "YOU"!!So, so pretty!!Thanks for sharing.

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  17. SuztatsMarch 4, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Hi Creatology, I'm so glad you like it! It's been quite an experiment for me, and I've enjoyed every moment. Hugs

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  18. SuztatsMarch 4, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Thanks, Judy! It's been so much fun! Hugs

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  19. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMSMarch 4, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Hello. Your tatting and SRI is fantastic, Very inspirational to me. Lovely lovely work. Hugs Judy

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  20. KarenMarch 4, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

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  21. SuztatsMarch 4, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Thank you, CJ! I love the rabbit you made Wendy, and I'm looking forward to seeing your Spring CQ evolve! Hugs

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  22. SuztatsMarch 4, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Karen, thank you!!!!!

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  23. shirleyMarch 4, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    This is just beautiful Suz, the tatting is so elegant. Love it!

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  24. SuztatsMarch 4, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Thank you Shirley! I have really enjoyed the tatting on this piece! Hugs

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  25. Kathy NiklewiczMarch 4, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    This fabulous stitching and the lovely photos look like something from Piecework Magazine! Simply outstanding work!

    Embroidery is not my strong point, so I appreciate your skill here. When I signed on for classes for my Victorian Fan tree skirt (almost 25 years ago!), I hadn't realized embroidery was involved along the seams of every fan! You should have seen what I had to resort to to get even stitches!

    This is obviously going to be a very special heirloom! I am in awe!

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  26. SuztatsMarch 5, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Thank you so much Kathy for your lovely comments! I hope to frame this piece and hang it on my bedroom wall. It would be wonderful if it became an heirloom! Hugs

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  27. KatieMarch 7, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    so beautiful. Every time I stop by your blog I want to try tatting! Oh no, I can't fit in another art hobby right now. :0) soon...in the meantime it's lovely to see yours.

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  28. SuztatsMarch 7, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Hi Katie. Thanks for stopping by. I see you like to embroider, too! Hugs

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