Monthly Archives: February 2012

A Place For Dead Needles

Posted on February 23, 2012 by inlovewiththreads

I’m very pleased with this little item.  Here’s the embroidery finished: Now can you see what it is? It’s a tiny coffin in which to keep my broken needles and pins!  It’s black dupioni silk embroidered with rayon threads and … Continue reading →

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Red, Red Roses.

Posted on February 15, 2012 by inlovewiththreads

Progress is being made.  All the stitching is done in Rajmahal Art Silk threads, which are rayon threads.  The stitches used for the roses are bullion knots, a french knot and lazy daisies.  For the ribbon cascades, stitches are stem, … Continue reading →

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Hearts and Darth Vader.

Posted on February 13, 2012 by inlovewiththreads

It’s been a couple of weeks since I last posted.  I have been busy so that’s my excuse.  Aside from all the other things I’ve been doing, I am taking calculus at the local university and was studying for the … Continue reading →

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