It seems to have taken an age but I can finally give you a work in progress report to say that block 36 is done!
Since releasing my CQ stencils I have not had a lot of time to stitch. I am not complaining but his block has taken an age to get to this stage.
Click on the block to see a larger version and below I have a few details to share as I know readers like to see them.
This forst detail is of a lace motif I hand dyed and then after stitching it to the block I added some beads.
This next detail is a series of scallops that I created by using my CQ stencils as a template. At each point is a Fargo Rose. If you want to know how these are worked follow the link to my tutorial on how to stitch a Farago rose
The next detail was also created by using my CQ stencils as a template. The spacing on the templates are designed to be used with items like buttons and beads.
I enjoyed using the templates for the buttonhole wheels and the heart shape too.
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Well, by next Wednesday I just might get myself organised enough to post…
maybe if I put it in my diary….
Wednesday is a good day……
Wanders off, muttering about the cricket…..
love the choice of colours. i think this is beautiful.
Wow, Sharon, this one is breath-taking. For me, anyway, as I prefer the softer colours and monochrome scheme. I love all your gorgeous braids too, and wish I had a fraction of them. But it’s OK, I’ll admire yours instead,
I can see how much you use your stencils and I want to tell you I do too. They are great for getting spacing right, and much easier than the ruler and pencil I was using.
Wow! This block is absolutely gorgeous! When will I ever learn to stitch as beautifully as you! My July block is finished here
http://princessbubblescreates.blogspot.ca/
Another gorgeous block, thanks for sharing the details. I like those bullion flowers with chain stitches.
I shared another finished project today:
http://fat-quarter.blogspot.nl/2013/07/work-in-progress-wednesday-july-31.html
You have made good use of your stash of braiding, then added stitches with a lot of structure. Sometimes it is hard to see what is a braid and what is made up of stitches. I can also see how you have made use of your own stencils!
Here is my progress on the Swedish wool embroidery:
http://queeniepatch.blogspot.de/2013/07/wipw-kavelfrans-or-wolly-worm.html