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Here are some pictures of the 12x12x4 piece that I just posted on the Quilt Studio challenge page. The Ginkgo leaves below is one of three other pieces that I began with the intention of using as a challenge piece. I have another couple I may show soon. One is some blossoms done with colored pencil on fabric.
The Ginkgo leaves are fused on pale pink cotton and it's about 8x12. I will use colored pencil to give veins and shading to the leaves.
Interestingly, the first type of sewing I ever did was needlework-crewel and cross stitch. My grandmother was an incredible needle worker. What became of the wonderful pillows and linens she made is a mystery. She did all sorts of intricate work. Needle lace, Hardanger, crewel, eyelet work and such. I wish I had paid more attention but I think I didn't because she made it a very strict and unhappy time-ripping things out that weren't perfect. A lot of yelling in German can really have a detrimental effect on the enjoyment of hobbies. My mother was a seamstress, making couture quality clothing-dresses, coats, and even pants. Same thing there. Nothing was ever good enough so I didn't pay attention-I just cringed along until I could go do something else. I really enjoy embroidery and loved needlepoint and crewel later in life. I may take up these things again. I wish my hands weren't so sore though. It may be time to start again with the Glucosamine Chondroitin.
Anyway, I'll keep plugging along-with the sewing and the treadmill and exercise....I'm really not having a lot of fun lately. Does anyone have some cheese to go with my wine? Sorry
Addendum-I just want to keep track of my daily walking for a while...
Addendum-I just want to keep track of my daily walking for a while...
today-a liitle over 3/4 mile and I picked up a touch of speed. so far no pain-tomorrow, the mile mark!
4 comments:
that is soooo cool. love the stitching!
The Asian pieces are beautiful. I like the touches of embroidery at the top.
As a kid I had no interest in any kind of needlework. There was a German woman across the street who offered to teach me all kinds of needlework from knitting to intricate sewing but I would have none of it! How I wish I could go back and do it all over. I'd take her up on it for sure!
Dee....I love this piece. I am a big fan of oriental designs. The hand stitching that you added for embellishment really make the piece. It adds the perfect touch.
Hey, girlfriend! In addition to the glucosamine (and I am here to tell you it works wonders), take Tylenol arthritis formula. It helps a BUNCH!
Back when you and I were kids we had perfection drilled into us. Hell, we'd get dinged for coloring outside the lines a tiny bit. I can still "see" the red marks where I missed the line. Sheesh. I still have a hard time letting go of perfection. [[scream]]
Are you in Walker Tracker?
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