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My swap partner for February is Connie. She asked for cream-gold-bronze in ways of color, with lots of sparkle. She loves lace, silk ribbon and beading a lot and also appreciates a vintage or encrusted look.
With these instructions in mind and the desire to practice curved piecing, I pieced the CD sized block you have already seen:
Silk, satin, golden lame, golden net on cream silk and a flower motif I cut out from a golden lace were the first ingredients. Then came the silk ribbons and beads and pearls and golden braid to add more sparkle.
I was planning to add something more to the center, but the moment the block got to the stage you can see, it whispered to me "I am finished..." I can't argue with that, can I?
And one last picture, taken under direct sunlight, just because I love the way it turned out:
I hope Connie will like the snowball I am about to "throw at her"...
Wishing you all a sunny day,
Csodaszép! S a medáljaid is fantasztikusak!
ReplyDeleteNagy vagy!
Sempre muito belo!
ReplyDeleteAnnamaria,
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I'm glad you listened to the block and stopped right there; it couldn't be more perfect!
Wonderful work, gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSusanne
I love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteThe curved seams, the curved and curled embroidery, the colors.
B E A U T I F U L!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say??!
It has a real vintage, victorian look:) I love this work!
xoxo:-)
It is finished and it is beautiful !!
ReplyDeleteShe will surely like it.:)))
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work Manya!
ReplyDeleteWow! I had to take a peek to see what Connie was so excited about and now I understand completely! This is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous design and stitching!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! I'm sure Connie will love it!
ReplyDeleteI stuck to the monitor from such a beauty ,I'm embroider ribbons plan to learn ,your works are amazing with the pleasure of staying with you in defeat
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