Instructions for Ornament

I wanted to post the instructions on the blog but the diagrams lost their lines.  So if there is anyone who would like a copy of the instructions just drop me an email.  It is really quite simple and quick and no charges!  I completed one in peachy and bronze colours. I now must make one in pinks and silver for my Irish cousin.

Workshop of Christmas Ornament

The ladies very busy counting and stitching.  The stitches were new to the ladies but they coped very well.  I think a good day was had by all.

A picture of a couple of the kits. The canvas in the kits was a gift from friends in USA.  Thanks, it made the kits special as we don't get such wonderful canvas here.  In fact it is hard to find canvas. Some of the threads I used were from the prize I received for the competition Stitching up a Storm.

Christmas Ornament

My local embroiderers guild is holding a Christmas workshop in September and I was asked if I could make an ornament in canvas work. When we had our last meeting I had not completed the ornament and 19 ladies signed up for the workshop. They have a lot of faith! Thanks Girls
I am going to do a couple of other colourways - just for fun.

I put some gold fabric behind the canvas to add another dimension and it has turned out very well.

Watch Strap

 

When my watch strap broke I decided to try making one rather than buying a new one.  It took a while to work out how to put it together once I had finished the canvas work. It turned out quite well. 

Blue Diamond

Blue Diamond is the name given by my friends in Virginia where they the design at their ANG Chapter. After I come home after attending the ANG Seminar in Baltimore, my enbroidery guild asked me to teach some canvas work. I designed the piece using the newer stitches such as Jessicas. It has stimulated much in the local embroidery guild and was enjoyed in USA. The threads I have used are overdyed in South Africa.

Competition

The competition was called stitching up a storm. I found a picture and copied the idea rather than the actual picture. I experimented with different stitches.

First-timer Ornament

I finished my first-timers ornament for the ANG Seminar Auction. I had a reply that it had arrived. I really enjoyed doing it and would to like to make more pieces for the Auctions. It does raise funds for the ANG.