Sorry I haven't been here, lately......... hope to correct that......
I've gotten a little more stitching done, and finished my November block with a simple seam treatment above the roses
I'm sorry I forgot to take a photo of December all naked, but I got carried away..........
some of this beautiful beady trim was added
as well as a crocheted butterfly from an old doily
and a bit of pink and white 'curlicue' trim
more lace, tea-dyed
and beads
A pretty button, and some more beads, along with a lace piece from a friend's wedding gown and broderie anglais, December is almost finished!
That will give me some time to join my blocks together, and finish the wall hanging, hopefully, before Christmas
I've finished piece #9 of my wrapping cloth! by adding a tatted seam treatment and a cascade of french knots. Yay! On to #10!
You might like to see more here and over here of the other elements on this piece.
the blue StitchMAP piece ought to have been on it's way long before now. French knots along the lace on both sides, create a quilted look.
I'd added some buttonhole lace around the outside, but, when I started the third row, it was evident that my stitches were not perfectly uniform..........frogging ensued......and then I thought I'd like to add a tatted border. It's taking longer than I'd hoped......
just a simple chain........
hoping I have better results with the tatting........
uh, knitting? what knitting? lol
it's coming along slowly, and I'm almost halfway there......
There is sadness in the tatting world on the passing of Master Tatter Jan Stawasz. He'll now be tatting with the angels.
Wishing everyone who celebrates a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Hope you've had some time for stitching or other creative endeavours.
Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz
I've gotten a little more stitching done, and finished my November block with a simple seam treatment above the roses
some of this beautiful beady trim was added
and a bit of pink and white 'curlicue' trim
and beads
That will give me some time to join my blocks together, and finish the wall hanging, hopefully, before Christmas
I've finished piece #9 of my wrapping cloth! by adding a tatted seam treatment and a cascade of french knots. Yay! On to #10!
I'd added some buttonhole lace around the outside, but, when I started the third row, it was evident that my stitches were not perfectly uniform..........frogging ensued......and then I thought I'd like to add a tatted border. It's taking longer than I'd hoped......
just a simple chain........
hoping I have better results with the tatting........
uh, knitting? what knitting? lol
it's coming along slowly, and I'm almost halfway there......
There is sadness in the tatting world on the passing of Master Tatter Jan Stawasz. He'll now be tatting with the angels.
Wishing everyone who celebrates a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Hope you've had some time for stitching or other creative endeavours.
Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz
So pretty!
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66 is just too young to move on to heaven. My condolences. Suz your stitchings are amazing. How wonderful to have your blocks finished in time to put them all together for Christmas. That blue stitchMAP is making me swoon. The tatted border is the icing on the cake. I am inspired by your work and will attempt needle tatting once again. Grateful Blessings Dear...
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks, Sherry! Fingers crossed the tatting looks nicer than the buttonhole lace did. :-0..... I hope you have fun with the tatting: give me a shout if I can help with anything.
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you have been busy so much to share with us today and all lovely, especially drawn to the stitchmap
ReplyDeleteMargaret, my sister-in-law saw the StitchMAP piece today and she really liked it, too. Blue is her favourite colour. She remarked on how perfect it would look on her table.....giggle. Thanks.
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Hiya Suz! Great to hear from you again :) All of your stitching is beautiful as always.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Starr! Wish I had more hours in the day so I could stitch more, and paint more, and knit more....lol......
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I'm sorry, but my warped sense of humour got stuck on you taking a photo of December all naked....oh the mental picture THAT conjured up in my brain. Sorry. Stopping giggling now to say how much I love seeing the pretties you're working on.
ReplyDeleteLol! And was your December tall, dark, and handsome? Or silver haired and jolly? Wait.
DeleteThanks, MA!
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Goodness you have been busy, and your work is as gorgeous as ever. Cheers
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Robin! Have a great weekend.
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a naked December? The mind boggles!! Your wrapping cloth is looking exquisite....beautiful
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Thanks so much, Karen! Have a wonderful time this weekend.
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Suz-- your creations are always SO beautiful-- you must have incredible patience to do such intricate stitches. I'm always amazed at tatting creativity- in awe really of your talent.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays-
Vicki
Aww, shucks, Vicki, you write such lovely things! I find the stitching and tatting to be meditative and calming, so I love every moment spent in the Flow.
DeleteWishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a Merry Christmas.
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Lovely cq block ! crocheted butterfly looks yummy! Your wrapping cloth looks pretty.How many pieces are you planning to make for this cloth?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anita. I have several of those butterflies left on the doily, and may decide to use them on the finished wall hanging. I'm not sure how many more pieces I'll need to make for my wrapping cloth: I have three more ready after the tenth, but then I'll need to fit the pieces together, and decide how much larger I want to go, as well as create some more pieces to fill in open areas..........but I'll post about it at the time. It's a slow process, especially when making a large wrapping cloth. I'd thought I'd like mine to be 4'x5', but, I may yet change my mind and keep it smaller!
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You may not have been blogging much, but you've certainly been busy! Your crazy-quilting is looking as beautiful as ever... and your wrapping cloth... I must get onto that Flickr Group again and see what's happening close up... Fabulous work Suz!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Jillayne! I must admit, the cloth is still calling to me.....
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All your stitching looks so lovely Suz! Your November and December blocks look great. I especially like the crocheted butterfly. Congratulations on finishing piece #9 of your wrapping cloth and I love the colours of the blue Stitchmap piece!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much JPP! The crocheted butterfly came from an old doily that was falling apart in places, so I cut out the butterflies that were still intact. They go so well with my colour scheme. I've begun piece # 10!
DeleteHope you're having some nice stitching time.
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