Productive Day

 I got a good bit finished today. Three charity sewing projects some of which are months overdue or extremely early if you look on the positive side. One is a blanket for the local NICU. Two stockings for holiday care packages for the troops. I also finished Marcia Balonis' Pearls on Posies.

Of course she patterned a bracelet, but I went my own way with the adorable flowers.

Hope you had a productive Monday as well.

Time to Stitch 7 Reveal Day

Not going to lie. We were given so much time I let procrastination get the better of me.

I spent a grand total of 5 days on this. So PLEASE visit the other participants.

I'm sure you'll be impressed.

1.       Therese (Host) 

2.       Christine  (Host)

3.       Amy

4.       Lola

5.       Lori F

6.       Kim

7.       Becky Pancake

8.       Karin G.

9.       Debbie (Kepi)

10.   LizE

11.   Maryanne

12.   Paula

13.   Wendy

14.   Janet

15.   Jasvanti

16.   Ginger-YOU ARE HERE!

17.   Alicia

18.   Bobbie

19.   Shirley

20.   Sarah

21.   Cynthia

22.   Lizzie

23.   Samantha

24.   Sally

25.   Niki

26.   KarenW.

As for me lets show you a little bit of what it took to get here.

This is all I had for an idea when I began.

Lesson 1

 There is a right and wrong side to Lacy's Stiff stuff. 

It's crazy fuzzy if you use the wrong side.

Cute but not quite right.

Adding the light

My rule of thumb for any piece is add light, dark and a shimmer.

Late Night Inspiration

I didn't like that the top circle flopped when it was cut out. 

I tried two things I had around the house.

The Skil saw blade worked the best.

I added a lot of glue so you can't even feel the blade's teeth.

Chain Attempt #1

Even my first bead embroidery piece still has no chain. I wear it on a silk cord.

Any suggestions for how to hang this piece would be greatly appreciated.

Subconscious Inspiration?

Ain't it pretty?

 I waited so long between my first bead embroidery project and my second 

that the link to videos that got me through it the first time 

was dead. 

It's the last day before reveal when I realize this. What's a girl to do?

You guessed it......head to youtube.

Thankfully this video helped me start to finish off my edges.

I honestly only watched minutes 25-31, but they were clear and helpful.

I love the movement & height at the top.

Chain attempt #2

I wont bore you with excuses as to why I wasn't completely done. The fault is mine, but done or almost done I'm thrilled I took the challenge and attempted bead embroidery for a second time. 

  At this rate my next bead embroidery project will be 2017. Ha! I hope I don't wait that long.

Thanks for your time. Hope you have a lovely weekend.

Shh!

What do Super Duoes, industrial glue and Skil saw blades have in common?

Find out tomorrow as I reveal my piece for Time to Stitch 7.

Don't miss it!