Hi Rona,

you have gotten good advice here already – just give it a go!  A thinner thread for background is a good idea. Looking forward to your finished project.

Dear J Michler,

your latest crazy quilting is really crazy-looking! (take it as a compliment) I think the main lesson I learnt in this class was to encourage my creativity and enjoy the work. That said, if my time allows, I will definitely participate in another class that encourages me to develop my skills and enjoyment in embroidery.

Rona,

impressive improvement with this since the previous picture posted. The additions are balanced. The satin stitch portion looks great and shows how sophisticated a simple satin stitch can be when you change the direction and use a variegated thread – not dull at all. Looking forward to seeing your finished project.

Thank you Anneli.  I am glad I could give you some ideas.  I have been gone for the past 10 days and came home to lots of things to do but once I get past the next two weeks I am going to go through my stash once again and find another piece of fabric that gives me another different idea.  I have plenty of fabric to go through!

I look forward to…[Read more]

Deborah,

this is truly a work of art! The way you combined the stitching with the background is extraordinary – and it works well. This is a good example of how one can finish a stitching project with rather limited stitching by utilizing an appropriate background fabric, and make them tell a story. I will definitely try this idea later – I have…[Read more]

Kim, so sorry for your losses. I hope starting a new embroidery project will make you relax from all the stress – perhaps dedicate the project in memory of your lost ones?

Rona,

thanks for creating our interest in meeting/stitching together after this class. That could be fun, even if we are not working on the same or even similar projects. Getting feedback, ideas, and help from other stitchers is often really valuable. Embroidery is rather complicated as you develop your skills further, and there is a lot of…[Read more]

Not sure what you mean by National Chain. I know if you are a teacher or shop and have a tax id, you can purchase from them. And, there are some NPS who take in online orders.

I am suggesting the 421.

Would you know if Sundance supplies to a National Chain?  Many of the stores listed in my state shuttered even before the pandamic.

Thank you.

Hi I see two colorways for 421.  There is an ivory 421 and pearl ivory 421a.  Is one preferable?

Thank you.

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Rona – Consider this a sample piece and simply try your ideas. Jump in and have a go at it ! Give yourself the freedom to remove anything you don’t like, as taking out is a part of any creative endeavor. What you’ve done before will not be compromised.

I always take out stitches on the right side, to avoid cutting into stitches that I want to…[Read more]

Hi everyone, finding the beads has been a problem. So, I ended up purchasing them from Sundance Beads.

It’s a #11 bead and the color number is 421. Check with your local NPS. If it’s still a problem. Let me know and I will work with you to get you the beads needed.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks

Dawn

Rona, I have been on vacation for the past 10 days and just got back to this discussion.  I think you posted a photo of your finished  – sort of finished anyway – embroidery.   I would like to look at it before I comment more than this.   I do think your choice of #12 Perle is a good one as it is finer and will not take away from your other sti…[Read more]

Good morning.  First of all, Kim I too am sorry for your losses.  It is never easy to lose just one loved one  but two has to be unbelievably worse.  I certainly wish you the best and hope you get through this as well as possible.

I would enjoy further communication about this class but I am not on Facebook and am not going to join as I spend muc…[Read more]