There is something relaxing and soothing about running the needle of thread thru fabric. Here is my current stitching efforts. I placed brown tone batik strips down on a base and feather stitched them on, then tried my hand and some applique with the turned under edges. Also couched some yellow yarn down for tendril looking things. This is a small block only 9" square.
I have more leaves cut to put on and will continue with the yellow swirls too.
Added 10/26: Here is an update of the block today, I decided one more flower was needed.
Happy Weekend Everyone.
You really do lovely stitching!
ReplyDeleteLove it, Cat!
ReplyDeleteI think you must stitch in your sleep...this is lovely.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Mary
This is very nice! Great colors.
ReplyDeleteIt's looking gorgeous, Cat! I wish I had the patience for work like this... it's really stunning. Hope you're having a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteHolly
Amazing colors, I love it.
ReplyDeleteCat I really love the earth tones in this one...very much an Autumn inspired creation!
ReplyDeleteI hope that you had a wonderful Happy Birthday! hugs aNNa xo
Hi Cat! Love the handwork and the yarn...the colors are very nice and the turquoise just makes the whole thing contemporary! Bee u ti ful! Pam in Chico
ReplyDeleteG'day Cat,
ReplyDeleteLove the colours & design of this block ... like has been said before very earthy tones ... & Happy Birthday [so when was this special event?] ... luv ... B
OH,,I LOVE this piece Cat!!! Your stitching is amazing! How did you learn to do all those stitches? Love it!
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Stunning! And I do like these colours.
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun and creative. It's just beautiful. I happy (and jealous) that you can 'relax' LOL.
ReplyDeleteBTW, the Peace Frog is just awesome. Now, that's a blast from the past! LOL!!!!
WOW ! look at all this !
ReplyDeleteAnd the more flowers the better I always say
I love this winding couched piece that runs thru
It gives movement and I love looking at all the stitches
Very pretty. Love the batiks.
LOVE THE NEW !
Yes, so soothing. Sew-sewthing
xo- S.
this is beautiful. Came over from a referal from Art Tea Life.
ReplyDeleteTerisa
A beautiful piece! I've been reading Palestinian Embroidery where the dominant stitch used is couching. Amazing how such a simple stitch can add so much.
ReplyDeleteDarlene
This is so striking. I love the couched yellow thread, the batik materials and the colours. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful combination of material and color, the couched yellow thread almost looks like beads. Beautiful as always.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY
those flowers are delightful. oh to be able to stitch like you. :)
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