The Nine

'The Nine'

I recently posted these on social media...

the reaction was pretty fabulous. 

So I thought they deserved a new blogspot 

about their creation.

Small pieces that are a quick stitch and 

might teach you a new technique.

That was how these started and 

morphed into a wall of art

that could be a visual trigger 

for future canvases.

Books are great, 

but I'm extremely visual.

I want to see how it looks in thread.

When I first started working on painted canvases...

I didn't always visualize how a stitch would 

work in a given space.

 

Sometimes... I still don't.

Then you are required to do a little reverse work.

rip rip rip

do over

'Tree of Life'

This piece has been very

popular. It highlights so many

different stitches. Plus the split 

background intrigues many.

You'll learn applique, 

several types of ribbon work, 

beading,

and bullions!

'Yes! I'm Special'

I taught this a couple of years ago for

Blue Bonnet Studio in Houston.

John Sinton loved popping into 

the class room announcing the name

and then loving the laughter.

Turkey work, blending silk on it's head, 

but the main focus is layers of needle

weaving topped with crystals.

And another crazy background 

with String Art.

'Movement'

This is being taught at

Blue Bonnet 2022

[still taking sign ups! tap link above]

This one features kid leather applique,

bullions with velvet, 

couched silk wrapped 

pearl purl and gimp.

'Caps 'N Curls'

This one glistens. The caps are 

stitched in layers with 

appliqued organza that is 

then overstitched for 

more depth.

'My Castle'

Where to begin, this one is

beadazzled. Basic stitches with

laid silk, over stitched for neat 

shading effects. Sequins in the 

flower garden. String art for the 

rooflines and finials.

This was the last one I stitched,

finished during the pandemic.

I'm still getting the guide together.

It will be available soon.

'Happy Little Bug'

This one is just fun. 

Loops of Turkey work with

Silk Straw!, bullions,

sequins and beading.

'Bubbles'

Cut work needle weaving plays 

across the top of this design.

Brick beading, over the shaded

water, patterned sequins for the 

body via basketweave.

Ribbon ruffles with French Knots.

'Curly Flower'

So much texture, ribbon work 

with piles of uncut turkey work in the

center. This piece features a thread that

is now extinct! So frustrating when 

companies off a magical thread.

Now... you'll learn how to wrap

floral wire to achieve the same look.

'Leaves'

Like a small sampler of stitching.

Each leaf is different.

From applique with surface

embroidery, raised stem, 

needle weaving, and some

detached buttonhole.

And always my favorite...

bullions!

Order any of the above

through my distributor at

Bedecked and Beadazzled

 

 

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