Tide Pools - The Art Elements themed challenge reveal
The process of covering the padded areas with metallic ribbon and buttonholing around the cotton lace was very time consuming. That plus an unscheduled trip to Vermont and New Hampshire for a couple of days are the reasons this is not yet completed.
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The convergence of a blank fan, the Kreinik threads challenge, and tide pool challenge!
The solid areas are padded and covered with Kreinik 1/8 " metallic ribbon in several colors and outlined in sequins on the outside edge and beads on the inside edge. The pink circles are couched Kreinik thread. The wave (which I will probably rip out) is sequins.
This was a piece of cotton lace that I dyed and didn't like so I did a buttonhole stitch around each circle with different kreinik metallic #8 braid..
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Shirlee - this is already looking beautiful and I can't wait to see the finished piece. Thank you for taking part in out challenge.
ReplyDeleteWow! All those tiny sequins... This is looking super cool and I agree with Lesley that I can't wait to see how it turns out!
ReplyDeleteWhat you made so far is gorgeous - I too can't wait to see the finished piece. I love what you did to that lace, very cool idea!
ReplyDeleteOH my, this is so amazing. Your stitching is so perfect. I love the colors and movement in this piece. But those little buttonhole stitched circles really pull me into the piece. Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, I love the buttonhole stitched circles
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be beautiful, easy to tell from what you have already!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love this so much! I just started delving into the world of embroidery (as you will see in my post) and its such an exciting one -- especially seeing a beautiful creation like yours! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI like the swirl!
ReplyDeleteIt may not be finished but it's already stunning!! The free-form buttonhole circles are a fantastic design choice giving the barnacle and porous coral feel to the piece. I can't wait to see it when it's completed!!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is just fabulous! I already liked the first picture, but with the addition of the circles, it looks even more spectacular! I'd love to see where you go with this.
ReplyDeleteIt already looks stunning and with so many fascinating details! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an intriguing piece I really like the effect of the button holed piece!
ReplyDeleteI can see that this must have taken a long time. You pay such attention to details, then the result is of course stunning.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work.
Shirlee - this is astounding. So much work, so many diverse techniques. I am enchanted and intrigued as to where it will end up! Thank you for joining us this month!
ReplyDeleteShirlee, your work of art (even unfinished) is fantastic! At first I thought that your piece of buttonholed lace was tatting, which my Mom used to do and then when I read what you did ... well, THAT takes time and lots of patience. I hope you'll post when it's done. I'm going to follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteAlysen
Even unfinished this piece is beautiful. Great colors and textures.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you used your talents well to design a lovely piece. I can only imagine the time that you put into it. It will be a gorgeous treasure when completed. Well done!
ReplyDeleteNot that you need my opinion....but.....I like the sequined wave! I like the entire thing and must say that I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it next.
ReplyDeleteLove what you've done so far! That must take so much patience, but the result is worth it... it's looking amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour work is amazing!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! that is really amazing, I love the shimmer and shine. Beautiful!
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