White embroidery

My white embroidered cloth is nearly finished. There are some seams to join and embroider and some more titivating to do. It is laid out on my bench now so I see it every time I go into the studio. It will be finished soon.

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Alchemy sketchbook work

More snippets from my Alchemy group sketchbook ...

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Photo apps ...

Have been introduced to an app for photos this morning and I couldn't resist having a quick play around with it. It's called InstaCollage and collages your photos!! These photos are from my Alchemy group sketchbook and have given me some new ideas for transforming them into embroidery....

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Alchemy 2013

I am taking part in Karen Ruane's Alchemy 2013 course and have been having lots of fun filling up sketchbook pages around my theme of Reminisence. I was given an old photo album which belonged to my Grandma which is providing the inspiration for my artwork along with sewing tools and vintage cloths that also belonged to her.

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Rouleaux loops

In between the mince pies and turkey sandwiches I have managed to fit in a bit of embroidery! Loved adding the rouleaux loops and hundreds of French knots. Another block completed for my wrapping cloth - am looking forward to putting all these together with lots of twiddly bits and prairie points!

 

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Christmas is coming ...

Finally getting into the Christmas spirit! A sneak preview of some small festive embroideries for you. More to come over the next few days I hope.

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Snowflakes

Christmas is slowly making is way into the Studio, I have decorated up the window this morning and have started embroidering snowflakes - lots of bullion knots which are my favourite stitch at the moment. I should have waited and photographed it when it is complete but the sun was just shining and it lit up the embroidery just right.

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