I really have not been vacationing but have been stitching and experimenting. I have my next circle quilt drafted. I am using a gold spotted organza layered over various colors (10 different shades) of lame. The organza mutes the loud colors of the lame and makes the organza change color and shine. I have purchased several background fabrics and am not sure yet which one I will use... Actually I am still looking
The above sequins are "pailettes a l'ecaille" . I have been discussing this stitch with another Lesage grad and blogger Jess . She gave me some tips but I have not been very successful pulling this off using the Hook so I used a needle and applied them one at a time. I am happy with the "scaly" results.
The circles measure 5 to 8 inches each and I am doing most individually. Two groups overlap so I will do those as a unit.
I had the raffia flowers I did for my friends birthday framed in plain black as she wanted. My chop is surrounded by forget-me-nots her favorite..
Back to my circles..........