TAST WEEK 26 PALESTRINA KNOT STITCH !

Hello people, well this is week 26 Palestrina knot stitch........I had never tried this stitch before and boy was I missing out ! This is a WOW factor stitch.......I had amazing fun with this one, it looks complicated but looks can deceive ! I have pushed the stitch to it limits on this mandala.!!!
DMC threads, perle 8, 5 and 12, coton a broder 16, pearls, beads and sequins completed this very
textured mandala.........Have a mighty wonderful week end people.........xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

DRAGONFLY TUTORIAL !

Hi folks, well I shall explain the way I have made my little dragonflies !
1. Find a ''dragonfly outline drawing.''.....Google images have hundreds
2.Trace the outline and  transfer to your ground fabric, which is placed in a hoop
3. Trace each double set of wings only, and transfer onto a  organza ribbon
4.Cut each set of wings out very carefully with sharp scissors.
5.Place the organza wings in place on the transferred outline that is in the hoop and sew into place with feather stitch.
6.Now very carefully sew tiny buttonhole stitch around the two wings on both sides.
7.Now sew french knots for the central body in a variegated thread.
8.The long segmented body can either be done in rows of bullion stitches or
a thicker cord can be couched down in segments to make it look realistic!
9.All legs are done with straight stitch in a thick black sewing thread.
10.Two tiny metalic beads are sewn in position for the eyes.

Any questions, dont hesitate to email me (BIKERDCR@AOL.COM) and I will explain further if needed !!
Look closely at the close-up photos to help you !!!
Use your imagination and try holographic ribbon and specialist threads,
Variegated thread looks fabulous , look in your stash and see what wonderful

little beauties, you can make !!!! PLEASE, PLEASE keep in touch and let me see your little creations !!!
p.s. A very important point That I forgot to include......................
USING BONDAWEB OR IRON-ON VILENE ON THE BACK OF THE ORGANZA WINGS
WILL HELP STOP THE ORGANZA FROM FRAYING !!! APPLY THIS FIRST THEN CUT THE WINGS OUT !!!

DRAGONFLY FANTASY !

Hello all you lovely people......Thought I would do a little extra post this week.........I really should post

more ! This is a WISP aka (work in slow progress ) I am showing this today, to encourage me to finish it !
I have another two dragonflies to do on this piece.........I must admit, it quite a nice little project !
Anyone who wants advice on how to do these little beauties can email me on BIKERDCR@AOL.COM !
Enjoy your week end folks !!!

TAST 2012 WEEK 25 CABLE CHAIN STITCH !

Hello folks, its a really horrible wet Friday here in the UK ! The stitch this week is Cable chain and it is new to me.....I found this stitch really enchanting! It was a pleasure to work and the result was very satisfactory !

The usual sequins, beads and different thicknesses of thread ! Many thanks to each and every one of you who visit my blog........I so much appreciate you all taking the time.......Have a very happy and peaceful week end...........................xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Tast week 24...BUTTONHOLE WHEELS !

Hello everyone, first I need to apologise for the lack of a posting , last week ! It was decided that we take a weeks break, for some people to catch up !!! We are now on week 24 and the stitch is Buttonhole wheels.....A wonderfully creative stitch.....It is just doing buttonhole stitch in a circle !

Now you all know how I feel about 'TREES'......I love them,! I started out drawing a design freehand onto the ground fabric and low and behold it ended up as a very ' STYLISED' tree !!! I used some gold bullion for the stems and added pearls and buttons of course !
The weather in the uk is very dismal, so I am putting my 'creative' head on and staying indoors.....Have a good week dear friends and Thank you all for stopping by.....xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx