Thanks for all the support and the very helpful suggestions!  I have done some work with that empty space to give that section more weight: got rid of that pink section none of you hated as much as I did; I was inspired by Anneli’s tan satin stitch band so I incorporated that idea to replace the pink. I wish I hadn’t used a varigated thread…[Read more]

Hi, Deborah,

I so admire your productivity — and your ability to let the fabric and one’s imagination to do some of the work! This piece is lovely and evocative. Thanks!

Deborah – The batik definitely sets a mood. Nice variety of stitches!

Tracy – Please work at your own pace. Looking forward to seeing photos if/when you have them! Enjoy the process!

Hi Tracy, you will have access to the discussion forum through December 26. The lessons are also available through that day but you can download the PDFs to access them at your convenience.

Anneli, wow, I really like what you have done.  I think the colors are great, lots of contrast and, to me, unusual combinations.  I love the whole look.  I had not thought I would like the design completely covered with stitches but yours makes me rethink that.  Back to the hoop once again to try doing all those fill stitches among some curves and…[Read more]

I am late to this thread but I too like what you had done as of the 6th.  I agree that there  is a kind of empty space on the right but I imagine you have put something there since you posted last.  I will keep checking back to see what you have done.  You are on the right path,  your stitches are very good and I like the colors you are using.

Thanks for the info on how long. You can ignore my question about it.

I did draw my original circle and then put it in a bigger hoop do I could get to the edge. I found it easier to stitch and bead.

thanks.

I think it looks good too. I like the colors and the stitches you’ve chosen. Keep going. You can do it.

The last one is really neat too

I like the fills too. Really nice

I like it especially the totally filled in spaces.

Nice job. It looks great.