Yes, still practicing, sampling, sewing litle bits together and adding beads, buttons, ribbons. It's fun, you should try it. I'm cramming my head with all things embroidery and making the most of the inspiration whilst it's here. I could go on and on and on.....not sure if my fingers agree and they certainly don't work quick enough to keep up with my head.
Practicing.
I've decided to play with my new sparkly things for a while, just to get used to them, to investigate their potential. So far I have only added three lozenge shaped off white beads to this white piece with the mirrors. My plan is to sample in the manner of doodle doo, with silk dupion, with metallic silk tissue, with white and pin pricking and stitched paper.
That should help with my plans for a bigger piece made purely from cloth, sample, sample, sample. I am going to make a start today. I will get all the bits together, doodle doo, fabric, shiny things and a scrap of paper to doodle ideas onto and hopefully....fingers crossed....I will be inspired.
It's not all about the sparkly though. This piece has got a new row of bullion loops, a new strip of buttonhole lace and a tiny area of French knots which are there to repair a hole.....an occupational hazard of working with old cloth.
a gentle reminder for you.....Simply stitch 5 begins in four weeks. You can read more here.