Tast 2012 week 30 Oyster stitch !

Hello everyone, its really hot here in the uk today ! Oyster stitch is the stitch this week and I've had fun
with this one yet again......I am learning so much.....So many stitches that I didn't even know existed
and I am overwhelmed with all the creativity that pops into my head, every time I learn a new one !!!
Well this is my Mandala for this week.....a little less on this one but sometimes 'Less is more '........
Have a great week, I've got my son and his new girlfriend coming to visit for the week end.......Catch you soon..............xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

What a clever girl !

Hello folks, my daughter is getting married in Las Vegas in October and has decided to make her own 'Head dress' ! I was completely blown away this evening when she came round with it to show me..........I just HAD to do another post, to show you all her beautiful creation.....................

And this is what it looks like when she is wearing it.....................................
I am such a proud mum...........How incredibly creative she is............MUST TAKE AFTER HER MOTHER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Back next week, have a good one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TAST 2012 WEEK 29 BASQUE STITCH !

Hello folks, this is your second dose of me this week as I am catching up after my lovely holiday !

The Basque stitch is another beautifully ornate stitch....That can also be manipulated in many ways.......A great stitch to experiment with ! This is my slightly hurried mandala this week, that I am not overly happy 

with !!! The usual Perle threads and beads !! I will experiment further with this stitch...............

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Another  couple of holiday snaps, to brighten your day............Have a great weekend.............xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

        

TAST 2012 WEEK 28, UP AND DOWN BUTTONHOLE STITCH !

Hello darlings, hope you are all fine and healthy on this wonderful summers day ??? Well , I've had a great holiday and come back feeling really refreshed ! This is last weeks stitch, the 'UP AND DOWN BUTTONHOLE' stitch.......a lovely ornate stitch !! I used some gorgeous wool felt and the usual DMC threads and beads of course !!! I never plan my embroideries......I like to just let the creative juices flow.........Hope you like what I have created !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a great day and watch out for my next post, in a couple of days................by the way , I got some great pics on holiday so shall drop a couple onto each post..........luv ya's xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Do you like my photography ??? I would love to know what you think of it........would like to try my own photographic blog ?????????????

TAST 2012 WEEK 27 BONNET STITCH !

Hello all you lovely people,I am very early this week with my TAST stitch ! I am away for two weeks from the week end so have rushed to get this mandala finished , as I have so much packing to do !

I have used a 'cotton lawn' ground fabric, which I have water coloured.........And it turned out beautifully !!

The only thread that I have used on this is Coton-a-broder 16.......I love this thread for texture !!!

Alas, I have made mistakes on this one.........the spacing of my stitches is way off in places.....probably because I was rushing it !! So please forgive any 'imperfections' !!!!!!!!! 

Pearls and tiny crystal beads complete my Mandala................I love my stitching so much........I HOPE IT SHOWS................. I will try and post again before my holiday..... Have a good week dear friends and thank you so much for all your comments !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!