last night I finished filling in the center section. I loved using the Silk 'n Colors Royalty for the main pattern. Silks rule! Then in between are various colors of Accentuate, and burgandy silk for the flowers. Pearl beads were included in the kit, but I decided to change it up and use some
lushous (
OH NO I DIDN'T...that would be luscious, Madonna. BTW, I noticed it on my own) lavender and turquoise pearlized beads. Truth be known, the pearls included in the kit have gone missing. :( I should check between the cushions of my stitching throne but I'm afraid of what else I might discover.....a hairbrush, empty pistachio shells, my first husband! Just kidding, I've only been married once; but if I had been married before.......
Back to the task at hand, the center design is flanked by a braided pattern stitched in a gold metallic. And the vertical lines on either side serve as the underlayment for the next pattern and are stitched in an overdyed metallic. Stitched this through one taped episode of "Young and the Restless", two "Criminal Minds" reruns and the local news. Total hours logged, 3.5.
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You are so clever in re-designing your blog so often, it's a pleasure!
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ReplyDeleteOoooh yes, I know that feeling of being afraid of what's fallen down between the cushions. And 'stitching throne - what a fabulous name for it!!
ReplyDeleteI love your colours - so rich and luxurious. And an overdyed metallic? Now that's something I've never heard of before. Looking forward to seeing more of it.
Jocelyn
Typical Marnie stitches, in other words. This is lovely. I adore the header photo, by the way.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your encouragement, this blog is a blessing to me and the fact that it's not just me driving up the number of counter "hits" I get, is totally amazing. LOL! If you venture onto www.threadworx.com you will find the overdyed metallics by Kreinik. The world of threads has certainly blossomed in the past several years and apparently as stitchers we just can't seem to get enough variety. Thanks a million for visiting, you've made my day!
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