CQJP July Block

Sunday, July 1, 2012

TAST and WIP's, In the Garden

TAST for this week is the palestrina knot. Here's a pic:


















You can read more about it on my Tuesday Stitchers post:

http://tast2012.blogspot.ca/2012/06/suz-tast-cqjp-wips_30.html

I've been working on my StitchMAP CQ course. I've created a dragonfly and button cluster for the thread roll-up, and here's how they look:
dragonfly has wings of organza, stitched, cut out, singed, and then beaded. Attached only beneath the body, the wings are 'free-floating'.

Isn't she cute?
the cluster is mostly purple buttons with a few pinks. there are upright strings of the same beads that decorate the dragonfly's wings
thread roll-up

the next requirement is a ribbon bow with cascading ends


I wonder where I'll place it
on one of the needle books, I stitched some irises


now all the different projects need the fine finishing
roses in my garden

these are groundcover roses
I caught a few pics of a female ruby-throated hummingbird at the feeder
I tried to capture the long tongue, but she was too fast for me!





Hope you are enjoying this long holiday weekend.

Happy Canada Day!



Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz
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29 comments:

  1. margaretJuly 1, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    lots of lovely things to look at on your blog today.
    tast stitch very nice the stitch works well in so many different ways.
    Now your CQ it is coming along so well, how do you know when it is time to stop adding bits or do you just keep going until there is no more space, being a learner I do not know these things and the books I have read do not share that detail.I love the spider, have been reading that all blocks should have a spider somewhere, is yours stitched with legs of bugle beads?The iris is great and love your leaves, take it they are oh sorry forgot what they are called, my age you know!!
    More beautiful roses and wow that hummingbird is beautiful, we do not get them over here, just very boring coloured birds.

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  2. FoxJuly 1, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Palestrina? Perfect! Al least it looks that way to this non-sewer. very pretty.
    Fox : )

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  3. BSOTFJuly 1, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Suztats,
    Your QC is always perfect treats to see in my books. Each tell a story in many ways. As does the visitors who stop in your garden. Thanks for sharing them with all of us.
    Husgs!

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  4. CreateologyJuly 1, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    I am amazed at how many stitches you are practicing and using. This one is new to me. Love your dimensional dragonfly. I was outside earlier and watching our little blue ones, bright red-orange large one and the huge black and yellow striped ones that all flit about. They each seem to have their favorite flying areas.
    Blissful Summer Stitching Dear...

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  5. emma-alittlebitofeverythingJuly 1, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Lovely stitching, great dragonfly & beautiful iris! Yes, I love rocks, too ;)

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  6. SuztatsJuly 1, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Hi Margaret, and thanks for the lovely comments!
    I think knowing when to stop is one of the most difficult decisions. Some people like a simpler design, while others like to have it fully encrusted.
    My CQ thread roll-up is one project I'm doing as part of a StitchMAP course, so there are guidelines to follow as to what goes on the block.
    Yes, my spider has bugle bead legs, but also seed beads at the ends & at each joint.
    The irises and leaves were to have been stitched with silk ribbon. Although the ribbon I used was in my SR pile, I don't think they are silk, as they were a real bear to use!
    I like coloured birds, too, but the hummers are so small and swift. The male has a ruby throat that shimmers in the light.
    Hugs

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  7. SuztatsJuly 1, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Thanks Fox!
    My comp connection has been iffy and off with these storms, but I'll pop over to see what you've been tatting.
    Hugs

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  8. SuztatsJuly 1, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Hi BSOTF!
    I'm glad you enjoy seeing my garden and my stitching. I hope you've had some nice tatting time.
    Happy July!
    Hugs

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  9. SuztatsJuly 1, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    I love watching the dragonflies, too. In the summer, late in the afternoon, they line up along the deck railing, basking in the sunshine, and waiting for a meal to fly by.......it looks like a runway!
    One day I was out for a walk and the bugs were heavy. A dragonfly lit on my hat, got a free ride, and gobbled down a few deer flies that came a bit too close! It was neat having my own personal bug repeller.
    Happy July!
    Hugs

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  10. SuztatsJuly 1, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Thanks Emma!

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  11. Margarets designer cardsJuly 2, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    Your stitching is amazing, And all the different things on your piece of material.

    Your beautiful pictures of the hunning bird, well done on capturing her feeding, and your roses are lovely
    Happy Canada day to you
    Margaret

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  12. SuztatsJuly 2, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Thank you so much, Margaret! Hope you had a lovely day, too.

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  13. jenclairJuly 2, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    You are doing such a good job keeping up with everything! I'm so behind on TAST and have decided not to continue with Tuesday Stitchers since I'm not able to keep up.

    Your garden looks great! Gorgeous roses!

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  14. Magpie's MumblingsJuly 2, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Wish I could inhale the scent of those roses! And your wee dragonfly is definitely cute.

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  15. DortheJuly 2, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Dear Suz,
    So many embroidered lovely pieces, and stitches, and so gorgeous colours you have used -love your irises.
    Also your beautiful roses and hummingbird is wonderful photoes.
    Beautiful summer in your spot.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  16. suziqu's thread worksJuly 2, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Oh Suz your crazy quilt piece is stunning - Love it! I just love your button cluster - looks fantastic! Oh I would love to make that!
    Your iris and dragon fly is so very beautiful too!
    Hugs dear Suz,
    Suzy

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  17. shirleyJuly 2, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    What a wonderful and interesting post Suz, I love the colours and our stitching and beadwork is beautiful. The combination of the colours in those buttons is gorgeous. Your garden must be such a pleasure to be in.

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  18. AnonymousJuly 3, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    I love your dragonfly - and all the other bugs on your project! It's so colourful! As is your garden.

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  19. KarenJuly 3, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    such a pretty post and your garden looks delightful!

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  20. SuztatsJuly 3, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    They smell sooo good MA! Especially with the scent of lemon thyme that goes beneath them.
    Hope you're having a good week.
    Hugs

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  21. SuztatsJuly 3, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    It has been a gorgeous summer so far, Dorthe. Even the bugs haven't been too heavy (fingers crossed that continues) and I hope you're having a pleasant one, too.
    Hugs

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  22. SuztatsJuly 3, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Thank you so much, Suzy!
    I wish I could make such lovely, lacy creations as you do. They are so lush!
    Hope you're having a wonderful week.
    Hugs

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  23. SuztatsJuly 3, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    When the bugs aren't too heavy, it is a nice place to be! Thanks for the lovely comments! Happy stitching!
    Hugs

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  24. SuztatsJuly 3, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Thank you, Janet!
    I haven't been round t o see your blog-- my connection keeps going down in the thunder and rain storms we've been having. Hope all is well.
    Hugs

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  25. SuztatsJuly 3, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Thank you, Karen! Hope your new class is going fantastically! I'll be popping over to see your posts if my connection holds.
    Hugs

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  26. DianneJuly 4, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Love your roses and peonies Suz. It has been lovely reading through your posts of the past few weeks and seeing all your lovely CQ embroideries.

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  27. SuztatsJuly 4, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Hi Diane, and thank you for the lovely comment. I've missed your posts. Are you back from the bush? Did you have a good time? I hope so.
    Hugs

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  28. AnitaJuly 5, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Suz,
    Your CQ is beautiful,so many stitches....Lovely iris and dragonfly,but as I said earlier I like the spider the most ...

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  29. SuztatsJuly 5, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Yes, Anita, that spider is kind of creepy, isn't it? Thank you.
    Hugs

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