CQJP July Block

Saturday, November 17, 2012

This Week: Stitching and Tatting

I did some stitching this week:
some geometrics added to my CQJP
so my November block  just might be finished

At StitchMAP, I'm taking the Redwork Course, and here is my Modern Redwork project in colour


Traditionally, Redwork was done in red, or green or blue, but the modern style is not limited to one colour.


It was fun choosing my pattern, stitches and thread colours to create this

The Jewel block is still in progress


more material was added, and the block was then squared
auditioning different trims and bits
hmmm, choices, choices
some organic tats

the top one is in a thread called 'Enchantment' size 20

the bottom is done in an ivory, softer thread and I attached it to the  Jewel block
a mini test tat with some pretty Finca thread Fox so kindly sent me. Thanks Fox!
Turtle Island was shrouded in mist yesterday morning



I just caught the last bits before they wafted away
later the sun appeared and shone on the frosty grass in the bay















TAST this week was the Magic Chain, a chain stitch variation











That's my stitching for the week.
I did get a little more painting done, but, .......well, maybe next time.

Hope you've had a good week.
Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz 

22 comments:

  1. My goodness Suz you really did accomplish a lot of beautiful stitching this week. Jewel's block is continuing to grow and be as beautiful as she is in person I would believe. Blissful Stitching Dear...

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  2. You write the nicest comments! Thank you.

    Hugs

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  3. lots to see today, your blocks are coming along well, love the decoration in the hair of the little girl
    Tatting looks very nice, hope to buy some thread this week, that enchantment looks great.

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  4. A busy week and some lovely stuff you have done.

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  5. Thanks Margaret. I haven't yet decided on the lace flower in Jewel's hair. In the pic she's wearing a flower headband, but I have to decide if the lace flower adds or detracts from the center of attention, and which flower is best.
    I love the colouring in the 'Enchantment' thread, but neglected to note where it came from......
    Hugs

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  6. Your Jewel block is so pretty!
    It seems you can't go wrong with it as long as it is pink.
    The organic tats seem another variation of Josephine knots and rings.
    I have almost finished the JK cascade although it isn't a cascade anymore but a climbing thing.

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  7. Wow, you've been very busy! Love the organic tats!

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  8. Thanks Marjolein, and yes, you're right--the organic thing is a variation of JK rings and JK chains. Isn't it interesting how the same stitches can make many different looking designs? A climbing thing? Hope you post that! I'd love to see it!

    Hugs

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  9. Thanks Annet. They're almost addictive, and so easy and fun to do. I'm using up some of my thread bits and ends to create more.

    Hugs

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  10. All your stitching is so lovely. I envy your productivity!

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  11. Thanks Starr. I am lucky enough to be retired, so that means a lot of my time is my own, so I can usually stitch every day if there's nothing else going on.......

    Hugs

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  12. Lovely pictures Sue and you've been so busy! I'm always envious of your tatting of course. I've given up trying to shuttle tat and have ordered some needles to try tatting with. Your redwork embroidery looks very nice and of course it's always nice to see your island.

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  13. Well thanks, JPP! Sorry you didn't have luck with the shuttles, but needle tatting is quite fun, and, according to those who do both, easier than the shuttle. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to help if I can.

    Hugs

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  14. you have done so much work !
    I love this with birds.

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  15. Lovely stitching, Suz and of course your tatting is as beautiful as usual.

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  16. Thank you, Isabelle! I think those birds are so cute....as soon as I saw the patterns, it jumped out at me, and I knew it was the one I would choose to stitch.
    Have a good week.

    Hugs

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  17. Why thank you so much, Dianne! My tatting needs work on the tension, but I do have fun with it. Hope you're having a good week.

    Hugs

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  18. Lots of lovely bits & pieces1 My favorite is the 'organic' stitching, that pretty pinky blue.

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  19. Thanks Emma. I do like to make the organic bits, and using variegated thread makes it even more fun! It's a good way to use up ends of skeins, too.

    Hugs

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  20. You've been a busy little bee! Your Christmas block is awesome and I love the wee red piece of tatting (a wreath perhaps?).

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  21. That red piece does look like a mini-wreath. Just needs some bead-berries and a tiny bow, and it would be perfect for a doll house front door. Hmmmmm........

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