I'm back from Seminar and enjoyed every minute of my stay in Denver. Even though I'm local I decided to stay at the hotel; was afraid I might miss something! Along with packing up the kitchen sink, I also brought along my cat, Tbear, aka, Half White Face or One Pink Toe. (Taken with camera phone in room, already claiming table)
Nothing like trying to duplicate the creature comforts of home. This is why I don't like to fly to my stitching events. And with the airlines charging for baggage, ugh. My compliments to those that fly with all their stitching paraphernalia, stands, lights, stash, oh and luggage, for they are brave and honorable souls. I also felt it necessary to bring my own 4-cup coffee maker. This hotel uses those coffee pod things in the room.....I think those are really meant for tea drinkers. There was a fridge for my half & half, making for a leisurely breakfast waiting for class to start. I love to stitch while on vacation. Time away from home, the bills, the daily grind allows for stitching well into the night and up before dawn to stitch before class...before breakfast! All in all it was a delightful 4 days.
Now on to project progress. As usual I stitched as much as I ripped out and someone happily pointed out that only good stitchers rip out. Oh? Well that's a relief, if that is the litmus test then I must be an expert. Although I do get their point and agree. The first day I worked on the Elsa William's floral. 
I have completed the basket and am pleased with the use of the Burden Stitch. I used 3 strands of Amy's Burmilana wool blend in two colors to cover the 14 ct. canvas. I also used 2 Burmilana and 1 strand Soy Silk to help shade and texture. I also used Medici wool for the flowers and NN Overdye for the long leaf. I am researching a stitch to do the oak leaf and the large tulip next. Any suggestions? Thanks for stopping by today.
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Hi Madonna,
ReplyDeleteThis is working up lovely!
Hmmm...
I see the Tulip with a soft sheen and a subtle variegated silk or floss fiber. Or you could have fun with Neon Rays, etc. As far as the stitch, I would want to convey the smooth texture of a tulip so I think I would stay with a long and short stitch moving in the direction of the tulip petals. I would stitch the outline of each petal in a darker silk or DMC and then stitch the rest of the petal.
For the oak leaf, I would stay with your stronger threads as it looks like a late summer, early fall leaf. How about doing a diagonal mosaic flipping the direction of the stitch at the middle stem or play around with a diagonal bargello stitch? I would stitch the veins of the leaf in stem stitch before stitching the rest of the leaf.
Just some suggestions and I'm looking forward to seeing how you stitch these areas! :-)
I understand staying at the local hotel even though you live in the area of the seminar. I did this last fall for the ANG Seminar in Baltimore. Not only do you save on traffic frustrations, but it helps to focus on the seminar and enjoy the fun and fellowship without other distractions! :-)
Cynthia
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Wonderful suggestions Cyn, thank you very much. I will definetly try your suggestions for the oak leaf, sounds very interesting and should work well. I have an overdye for the tulip in the canvas colors, I'll have to check to see if it's silk, I think so. I agree the petals should look soft. The floral isn't a priority, but it is a joy, will keep you posted. Thanks a million for your comment!
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