Thursday 24 May 2012

TAST 2012 BUTTERFLY CHAIN, WEEK 21 !

Hello folks, Phew..... what a warm day we have had ! This week the butterfly chain stitch....Oh what a pretty one, I shall certainly use this one again ! I mounted die-cut circles of felt, to give a 3D effect ! oh boy did I enjoy making this and I would love to make more mandalas in this style.......beads and sequins and a bit of imagination and Voila.....There you have it.....Thankyou so much for stopping by, it means the world to me !!!




Have a brilliant week.....xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

22 comments:

  1. What a fabulous stitch this is Chris and just love the way you have made your work look 3D. Also love the centre flower and the beautiful circles of beads...another fabulous piece if work Chris..l

    Hugs Annevxxxx

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  2. I am getting enthralled by the number of embroidery stitches there are around and you have done so much with your perfect stitchwork and little beads. Must agree with Anne, just love the centre flower, well done. Have a lovely week, in hopefully, some good weather. xx

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  3. How on earth do you get all those beads equal? The mind boggles.

    Wonderful work, you are very clever and make such wonderful designs.

    luv Mike XX

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  4. You've made great use of this charming stitch and the result is, as always, another stunning Mandala!

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  5. wow Chris..... :) I planed not to see other's TAST works while I didn't create mine... but...
    so, I'm sitting, watching to the photo of your mandala... and that's everything what I can... :)
    I love soft colors, I love your style, I love how you add beads to this stitch!... so beautiful...
    hugs and love,
    Masha

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  6. great looking piece. I love the way , you have incorporated beads into this stitch.

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  7. This is beautiful, I have been way laid by other things, must catch up.
    Btw what die cut did you use?

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  8. Love how the stitches look when done on felt. Gorgeous.

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  9. Just had a look at all your mandalas -- Fantastic!
    Marci

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  10. Love your beaded stitches!

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  11. Hi Chris lve your work still beading and embroidering away there!! thought of your hubby's pickies of fungi a few times when over your way recently and was clicking away at some lovely ones! yet to check if my pickies were equally brilliant! Shaz in oz.x

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  12. Hi Chris, I big wave from Hatton! Your work is amazing. I use a sizzix pink thing and love it for cutting felt!

    We are having a vintage and handmade fair this weekend https://www.facebook.com/BlightyBoutique call in if you are nearby, please give me a poke if you do! love Annie x

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  13. Wow, how beautiful is this, gorgeous color combo!!
    Have a lovely day Chris!

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  14. Well this is just beautiful. Linking to it on WeeFolkArt.com's Facebook page. ~Kimara~

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  15. Hi Chris, I just be discovered your lovely site. May I ask what is the base upon which you placed the die cut felt? Thanks so much
    Jill

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    1. Hi Jill, I mounted the embroidered felt onto a circular piece of card measuring 5 inches, quite a stiff card......... hope this helps xx


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