Rose Mosaic finish

Friday, February 25th, 2011

The Rose Mosaic needle roll is done, and my Crazy January Challenge is one-third complete!

Here’s the pre-rolled, pre-beaded stitching.  I love beading.  Not only do beads add sparkle and richness, when it’s time to bead, that means the project’s almost done.

This week I also made significant progress on part four of the Peacock Mandala, and may be able to finish that section in a week or so.  Looking forward to showing it off, then adding another gorgeous pair of peacocks to the ornate perches.

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Roses and peacocks

Monday, January 31st, 2011

I worked a little on CJC #9, the Rose Mosaic needle roll:

After that, I felt motivated to pick up the Peacock Garden Mandala and have another go at it.  With such a large project, when inspiration strikes, you run with it!  I stitched enough of one area that I could reward myself with a pair of peacocks.  Pictures soon, I hope.  I’m working on all the tail feathers right now, and I’m not sure how long it will take to finish those.

Have a great week!

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Crazy January Challenge: day 10

Monday, January 10th, 2011

Coussinet de la brodeuse by A Mon Ami Pierre
Cream linen (40 count)
Stitched with GAST

Here’s yesterday’s progress on the needle roll.  It’s a fun design to stitch and turning out very pretty.

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Crazy January Challenge: day 9

Sunday, January 9th, 2011

Rose Mosaic needle roll by M Designs
Sunshine Lakeside Linens (32 count)
Stitched with WDW and Silk Mori

I haven’t stitched a needle roll for a while.  This is one of many lovely needle rolls by M Designs.

Thing Two says yesterday’s butterfly (or is it a moth?) looks like a “creepy spider”.  I think he’ll be happier with it once the wings are filled in.

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