TAST 2012 WEEK 33 PEKINESE STITCH !

Hello, as promised this is my second post ! This week the TAST stitch is Pekinese stitch..........I decided to do something on a large scale . So here is my Large flower , embellished with bugle beads and goldwork beading around the petals.....The usual DMC and perle threads on a felt ground fabric ! I love these colours on the black background..........hope you like this one.......Thank you all so much for your kind comments on my work, have a fabulous week-end...........Oh,.and Mike, loving your blog each day !!!!!!!!!!

A LITTLE EXTRA !

Hello everyone, just a little update on what I am up to........As well as my TAST CHALLENGE , I have a
WIP (work in progress ) ! I have been so inspired by SHARON BOGGON , who does the most amazing needlework ! I urge you to visit her website http://pintangle.com/
So this is my mini sampler, that I am hoping to progress with for quite some time........You see this will be

1 metre long but as I get towards the end.......I may add another metre !!!!!
This is an evenweave fabric that is 3 inches wide and I have used many different threads and beads !
As I progress with this project, I shall periodically put up a 'sneak peek', just to keep you updated !!!
Another post tomorrow on my mandala.......Do have a good day.............xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

TAST 2012 WEEK 32 CAST ON STITCH !

Hello everyone, The sun is shining here today....and it is most pleasant ! That time of the week again, where I show you what I have created ! The stitch is Cast-on stitch, it is called this because its like casting on in knitting, except you do it with needle and thread.......A very pretty stitch ! Well I water coloured my fabric,
mounted into a hoop and this is what I ended up with......................

Its not perfect I know, I love the stitch and the colours !!!
I used Perle 8,Coton a broder 25 and DMC threads together with seed beads and Crystal beads.
Thank you all for visiting my little creative haven.........I do so love it here, have a happy week xxxxxxxxxxx

TAST 2012 , WEEK 31, ALGERIAN EYELET STITCH !

Hello to you all! This week the stitch is Algerian eye stitch and what a ball I have had with this one !
I have to say that this has got to be a favourite of mine.......It inspires me greatly and all sorts of creative meanderings go on in my mind !! I absolutely love what I have achieved this week and definately would
love to do another larger version of this one and hang it up somewhere special !!!
These are the threads that I have used for this mandala................

CARON WILD FLOWERS
COTON A BRODER 16
DMC VARIATIONS
JENNIFER GAIL THREADS
I have used 28 count Evenweave fabric and many hours of hard labour, but I am sure it was all worth it !!
Sharon.......You have given me so much creativity..........I thank you !
I also thank all my followers for supporting me on this creative journey.......I hope my work inspires you to

pick up a needle and thread !!! have an awesome weekend.........Love to you all !!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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