Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Welcome to Day Four of the 
Superpower Blog Hop .

I did not know when I took tambour hook classes that it was going to be an addition.   It has become my passion, my addition and I consider it my  SUPERPOWER!!!
 This is a doodle experimenting with different shades and kinds of metallic machine embroidery threads and sequins.

Medieval she dog

Sequin scales

Flower design for a purse

Rows of chain stitches and rivers of sequins.

2mm tiny sequins

Rows of beads and sequins for the background on my "Ravel" quilt 
 This is a class piece from Lesage. The tambour hook was used to do the gold work.  I wanted to show  the use of  DMC floss.   The flowers in lavender , and the dark and medium pink use 6 strands of DMC.  The light pink and dark purple is raffia, and the leaves are chenille.

  This is the piece I am currently working on.  I am making this wall hanging for my son who is a modern kind of kid.  Sorry to say it is still in progress.  The weather today was rainy and not a good day to take pictures.  

Visit today's other participants to see 
what their SUPERPOWERS are!!

Needle and Hook (you are here)
Seams To Be Sew

I’d like to thank Madam Samm, DMC and Pauline for organizing and sponsoring another great Blog Hop.


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50 comments:

  1. MichelleTue Apr 15, 09:16:00 PM 2014

    Oh my, your work is gorgeous! I love all the gold thread and bead work. This is my king of superpower. I need to find out more about this tambour hook.

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  2. Judy BTue Apr 15, 09:24:00 PM 2014

    Wow and double WOW! Your work is amazing. Thank you for sharing your Superpower.

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  3. AmyTue Apr 15, 09:39:00 PM 2014

    I had never heard of at tambour hook. Your work is simply amazing.

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  4. janTue Apr 15, 09:52:00 PM 2014

    WOWZERS! You really do have SuperPowers! Your work is beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us!
    xo jan

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  5. CarlaTue Apr 15, 10:00:00 PM 2014

    You work is beautiful. I am curious about what a tambour hook does. Have you been working on these projects for this hop? wow. You are a woman with superpowers.

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  6. RegenaTue Apr 15, 11:23:00 PM 2014

    whoa , just whoa. amazing

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  7. UnknownWed Apr 16, 01:07:00 AM 2014

    Wonderful and beautiful super-power...your work is lovely. Enjoy your day.

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  8. Kylie LloydWed Apr 16, 01:41:00 AM 2014

    Your work is beautiful.

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  9. AnitaWed Apr 16, 01:47:00 AM 2014

    Beautiful projects!

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  10. MarianWed Apr 16, 02:33:00 AM 2014

    WoW, such beautiful projects, and such talent. Amazing.. Thanks for sharing your Super Power.

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  11. Elizabeth CoughlinWed Apr 16, 03:31:00 AM 2014

    Wow, that's a super power for sure! Your work is stunning.

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  12. WendyWed Apr 16, 03:34:00 AM 2014

    such beautiful work, I never realised tambour embroidery could be so versatile

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  13. ShariWed Apr 16, 03:39:00 AM 2014

    Lovely, lovely, work! I'll have to take some time to learn more about it. Stunning work...thanks for sharing!

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  14. beaquilterWed Apr 16, 04:38:00 AM 2014

    wow, what awesome projects!

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  15. krislovesfabricWed Apr 16, 04:40:00 AM 2014

    Wow, these are all beautiful pieces what a superpower, indeed!

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  16. ThearicaWed Apr 16, 04:41:00 AM 2014

    Can I come and sew with you? I would love to learn that!

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  17. SparkyWed Apr 16, 04:55:00 AM 2014

    I have no words, really I don't ....detail and colour and depth...wow

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  18. StitchinByTheLakeWed Apr 16, 05:05:00 AM 2014

    Wow, wow, wow! Every single piece is stunning and there's no possible way I could pick a favorite. This is indeed a superpower! blessings, marlene

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  19. Doris Rice, The Quilting QueenWed Apr 16, 05:47:00 AM 2014

    Wow, that is AMAZING! I've heard of tambour hook but had no idea what it was. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. BrendaWed Apr 16, 05:49:00 AM 2014

    Beautiful work! Tambour hook embroidery is something that I've always wanted to try, but I cannot justify investing in ALL of the supplies and ALL of the stash needed for yet another fun process. So I will enjoy your work vicariously!

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  21. CalicojoanWed Apr 16, 05:49:00 AM 2014

    Wow-zers is that stunning. I have never heard of it, but I know why you fell in love with it! What fabulous works of art!

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  22. AnonymousWed Apr 16, 06:20:00 AM 2014

    Uiii, that looks fantastic! I have never ever seen such a hook, your project are marvellous,so perfect!

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  23. LindaWed Apr 16, 06:50:00 AM 2014

    Wow, your work is beautiful!

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  24. Jane's QuiltingWed Apr 16, 06:58:00 AM 2014

    You do such a beautiful job. I never known how this was done before. Thank you foe sharing. And the piece for your son...he will love it when you are finished.

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  25. LanaWed Apr 16, 07:05:00 AM 2014

    I haven't ever seen that before! What an awesome Superpower! They are all so beautiful!

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  26. evelynWed Apr 16, 07:24:00 AM 2014

    I learned something new today. I have never seen this before. Beautiful work. You are a master of your superpower.

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  27. VickieWed Apr 16, 07:57:00 AM 2014

    Your super power is just beautiful !

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  28. Purl ButtonsWed Apr 16, 10:22:00 AM 2014

    WOW. Your work is amazing. I have an old tambour needle tool.You have inspired me to explore the possibilities a little. Your beading and sequin work is stunning.

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  29. MarcyWed Apr 16, 11:08:00 AM 2014

    I am picking up my chin off of my chest. Never in my life have I seen such beautiful work. You've taken it to the next level with your superpower.

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  30. Quilt n QueenWed Apr 16, 11:16:00 AM 2014

    Shirlee...your superpower has WOW'd me!! Your works of art are stunning. Thanks for sharing, this new to me, use of a hook and thread!! Happy stitching, Pauline

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  31. Linda CWed Apr 16, 11:22:00 AM 2014

    I've never heard of a tambour hook either like Amy said but wowie, is your work amazing!

    I agree with your thought that you are superpowered in this area!

    So is it sort of like a rug hooking deal or am I totally missing the point??

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  32. MaraWed Apr 16, 11:39:00 AM 2014

    I love the way your ravel quilt looks! Beautiful work and something I have never seen before a fantastic superpower.

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  33. WhoMomWed Apr 16, 12:47:00 PM 2014

    Fabulous work! Love the gold, sequins and the she dog in blues. I've never heard of the tambor hook, but you have my attention.

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  34. BrandyWed Apr 16, 01:15:00 PM 2014

    You have a fascinating Superpower! I have never heard of the tambour hook or the type of embroidery using it until you shared it, and I'm surprised about that since beadwork is what I've crafted the longest! I will definitely have to delve deeper, thank you for sharing your gorgeous pieces with us. Oh, and I also think it's so awesome that you got to make a dress form based on your own body, what a great idea.
    ~Brandy

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  35. Pam in ILWed Apr 16, 01:28:00 PM 2014

    I recently read about tambour on the Needle 'n thread website. Your work is beautiful!

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  36. Charlene McCainWed Apr 16, 03:52:00 PM 2014

    Beautiful projects! What an awesome super power! That ravel quilt is incredible! Looks like it would take a long time to do, but worth it.

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  37. JanaramaWed Apr 16, 04:11:00 PM 2014

    Wow, so very beautiful!

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  38. CorrieWed Apr 16, 06:48:00 PM 2014

    They are beautiful, just beautiful.

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  39. Mary Pat CallihanWed Apr 16, 07:00:00 PM 2014

    I don't know what I can say that hasn't already been said, but this is beautiful! My very favorite was the Razor or Ravel...the black, white and yellow with the beading and stitching....so elegant, as it all was. I would love to see some of your whole pieces. You definitely have a superpower.

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  40. UnknownWed Apr 16, 07:02:00 PM 2014

    Oh my! You are so talented! I think you have inspired many of our hop readers to look into tambour hook classes. Oh how we all wish we could create something as beautiful as the pieces you shared with us today!

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  41. MaureenWed Apr 16, 07:23:00 PM 2014

    Ditto! xo

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  42. Gmama JaneWed Apr 16, 07:40:00 PM 2014

    I have to come up with some SUPER word to explain how incredible your needlework is!!! You are truly truly amazing. I've never even heard of the kind of embroidery and tools you use. I hop you will enter more blog hops so we can enjoy more of your beautiful work!
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  43. WendyWed Apr 16, 08:06:00 PM 2014

    beautiful work ... simply amazing and very time consuming looking ... beautiful!

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  44. Marjorie's Busy CornerThu Apr 17, 04:04:00 AM 2014

    speechless at the moment!!!! I've never heard of this craft......it is stunning!!

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  45. Quilter KathyThu Apr 17, 09:47:00 AM 2014

    I have never heard of this so it was delightful to discover a whole new world!

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  46. LJThu Apr 17, 12:25:00 PM 2014

    Beautiful work! Outstanding! You are a superpower when it comes to using that tambour hook!

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  47. CreateologyThu Apr 17, 04:56:00 PM 2014

    Your Tambour work is stunning and I can see why this is your SuperPower. Thank you sew very much for Hopping...

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  48. BeedeebabeeFri Apr 18, 05:38:00 AM 2014

    OMG...I'm just drooling over your exquisite work!!! I've never heard of a tambour hook, but what you do with it is amazing. You are so inspiring!!! xo

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  49. Carol SwiftMon Apr 21, 02:15:00 PM 2014

    Such beautiful work and so amazing!

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  50. MeganHTue Apr 22, 04:23:00 PM 2014

    That's one heck of a 'doodle' :-) :-) Just beautiful, as always.

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