Thursday, 13 September 2012

TAST WEEK 37 PISTIL STITCH !

Hello darlings, its great to be back in the swing of things and this week its the wonderful 'pistil stitch' !
This is a beautiful stitch that is used for flowers.......hence the name !! I had an amazing time with this stitch



and I am sure it could be used for many, many projects in embroidery......I have started a new hobby and that is 'FELTING !' On this weeks mandala I have needle felted the design onto black felt and then embellished it with the 'Pistil' stitch !
Perle 8 threads, tiny size 15 beads and needle felting techmiques were used.......I love this design, so 
simple and elegant I think......What do you think ??? I love to read your comments and thank each and every one of you for taking the time to look in on me !!!     xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
P.S. I'M PICKING A WINNER ON MONDAY FOR THE GIVE-AWAY................
WATCH THIS SPACE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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37 comments:

  1. Jacqueline13 September 2012 at 04:26

    Wow GORGEOUS - absolutely LOVE the felt!

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  2. Lakshmi13 September 2012 at 04:36

    Beautifull..neat and beautiful colours..loved it!!

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  3. Queeniepatch13 September 2012 at 04:50

    Another fantastic Mandala! You are so clever at mixing techniques; here felting and embroidery make a wonderful match. I also admire you for your design skill and can see you had a ball making this beautiful piece.

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  4. Zurn13 September 2012 at 05:51

    What I think I love most about your work is that you seem to listen to the stitch and ask what it wants to become. Your work just always makes sense and is cohesive. The colors are lovely. I would love to get inside your head while you are creating one of these :)

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  5. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS13 September 2012 at 06:14

    Your flower created by felting and stitching is most fantastic. Love it. Very Lovely work. Hugs judy

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  6. Unknown13 September 2012 at 06:30

    That looks beautiful! I do cross stitch normaly, but I've just bought a stitch book to help me to learn new stitches, It's something I've been wanting to do for a while, and your blog has helped inspire me, so thank you!

    Gemma

    yousewshould.blogspot.com

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  7. michaelgoodes13 September 2012 at 07:05

    Well, what a wonderful creation even though I am a bloke. Lovely stitch work as usual, love the colours and the design. Mmmmmmm xx

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  8. Uli Day13 September 2012 at 07:35

    Lovely, I always enjoy seeing your creations.

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  9. Suztats13 September 2012 at 07:44

    This is wonderful stitching! Love the felted flower and using the pistil stitch for veins is very creative!

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  10. Светлана из Харькова13 September 2012 at 08:18

    Очень красиво!!!!

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  11. latha13 September 2012 at 09:22

    Splendid !!!! I love all your creations...hats off to your great ideas !!!!!

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  12. Melissa13 September 2012 at 09:37

    That is STUNNING!

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  13. Stamps and Paper13 September 2012 at 09:53

    Wow wow Chris this is just gorgeous so pretty and love your felt base...did you make the felt yourself!
    This pastille stitch is lovely and I don't think you could have shown it off better.....this would look gorgeous in a little frame also....another masterpiece Chris.

    Hugs. Anne

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  14. Lins Artyblobs13 September 2012 at 11:40

    The stitching looks really beautiful and a super idea using it with the felt.

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  15. Redecórate con Lola Godoy13 September 2012 at 17:03

    Wow que bonito.
    KISS FROM SPAIN.

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  16. Juno13 September 2012 at 20:34

    Just beautiful Christina!

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  17. Monica13 September 2012 at 23:29

    I've been playing around with felting on animals. Never would have thought to do flowers, but I wish I had. This looks beautiful!

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  18. Ileanas Lace14 September 2012 at 00:55

    Absolut underbart blomma och särskilt iden att kombinera två olika tekniker med varandra !

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  19. Marta Brysha14 September 2012 at 01:34

    this is lovely. the use of the felt under the pistil stitching is really effective. I think it's a great idea doing the TAST challenges as mandalas. At the end you will have a lovely portfolio of work that works together as a whole rather than a lot of unconnected samplers. I have enjoyed looking at them all.

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  20. Kathy14 September 2012 at 05:39

    Such a creative and wonderful way to use the stitch!

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  21. susiequeue14 September 2012 at 15:17

    Oh I do like this Chris, the way the felting brings forward the stitching. At the end of the year please don't ask us to choose a favourite as I shall have over 40, they are so gorgeous. x

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  22. Raphaela15 September 2012 at 06:39

    Wow, this is amazing. Really love it.

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  23. J Honda15 September 2012 at 15:56

    just exquisitely elegant! looks like a piece of jewelry - beautiful!

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  24. celle qui rêve15 September 2012 at 23:01

    Great great idea ! So beautiful work !

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  25. Susan Elliott16 September 2012 at 00:03

    I just landed here after following a few links and have thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Your mandalas are fabulous and you are a very beautiful stitcher. I also enjoyed the smiles on your childrens' faces as they danced together. I'm glad you captured that moment.

    It's a pleasure to meet you. Susan

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  26. crazypatch16 September 2012 at 00:28

    Gorgeous.... this flower is wonderfull

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  27. Séverine16 September 2012 at 10:20

    wonderful flower

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  28. Mila20 September 2012 at 21:36

    ШИКАРНАЯ работа! Браво!!

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  29. Anonymous6 January 2013 at 04:44

    an exotic flower..love it

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  30. Anonymous9 February 2014 at 16:08

    Just when I thought I've seen in all ... this is truly beautiful and amazing. Have to learn it!

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  31. Boom3 January 2015 at 13:33

    I love this and I want to try it. Thanks for the excellent close-up photos!!!!

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  32. Shirley5 January 2015 at 17:51

    I have just found your blog and your work is wonderful. I do know the pistil stitch, but have never s seen it used in such a beautiful and creative way.

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  33. Pine Valley Quilts15 January 2015 at 19:25

    Absolutely beautiful !

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  34. Gillian27 August 2015 at 03:28

    Would never have thought that felt and embroidery would go so well together. Beautiful design. Thank you for sharing it.

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  35. Minhas artes27 August 2015 at 16:19

    I like embroidery much and it is the first time I saw design and it is looking so well
    Beautiful

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  36. kksb25 June 2016 at 11:18

    Stunning workmanship! Beautiful mandala.

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  37. adbekami4728 September 2016 at 07:10

    Hermoso trabajo!!! Sólo anhelo la traducción para ver bien cómo se realiza, Deseo dsaber qué material se coloca debajo en la hoja, gracias

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