Crewel wool embroidery...

sharing.....


Another small project with crewel wool.

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 Petal squares... I manged to crochet 10 squares each from the five colours except for blue, which had enough for nine only; even though they are of the same brand and new balls. So, to get an even number I made one with all the colours  Now, all is left is, to put them together and do the border.



Few months ago I attempted this motif but it turned out with many mistakes. I re-read the pattern again and gave it another try. I think this time I manged to get it almost correct.


From the thrift store... needle lace pieces, I do not know whether they are hand made or machine made though.



Thank you for stopping by today..

till next time,

Gaia

Crewel wool pomegranate...

I spent most of today sewing  with crewel wool..




This is my attempt on a pomegranate design. I did few sketches and choose this one.  I tried long and short satin stitch first  but I could not get it properly, so I opted to make satin stitch in small blocks. I don't know if it suits the pattern.



On crochet
Petal squares are coming along.



I stacked them on chopsticks so that it will help to keep the shape.


Thank you for stopping by for a peek,


till next time,
xox
Gaia

Crewel wool paisley design...




Using some of the remaining colours of the crewel wool that is left, I attempted on stitching this paisley pattern. I had a bit of trouble getting the satin stitch even  and close around the curvy parts.  I think, there is enough wool for me to try at least couple of more designs.


Saree Quilt

Couple of weeks ago while at the thrift store I came across this turquoise blue fabric which I thought would be a nice contrast to the orange and the purple of the autumn quilt.


I have added the border, and tacked it to be sewn ... I am hoping that I would be able to finish it soon.




While going through the craft cupboard, I came across this cross stitch piece that I did almost 20 years ago.I can see the mistakes, specially on the border. (counting squares)


Thank you for stopping by today,

till next time,
xxx,
Gaia

Monday...

Some more of my water color work. I really enjoyed painting Golden Girls and I love Lucy.  I have watched both series so many times. Gol d e...

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