Anyone working on one of these? I've just discovered them, and I think they're beautiful. They also look pretty darn complicated. I enjoy band samplers with specialty stitches, so I think I would like these, but I wondered how difficult they are (I've never seen one of the charts in person). I'm especially intrigued by her "garden" designs. Has anyone ordered an electronic chart from the Web site? Did that work out okay?
Thanks, Beth in Florida
In retrospct Martina used to post here some years ago. IIRC she collected items to give to a home for women; I remember sending her some stuff. I would love to see her, and many of the other designers come back to the fold!!
happy Thanksgiving to all!!
Gillian
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And to you, Gill. Did you get your book OK?
Pat P
I have Alhambra Garden kitted and ready and calling to me. Martina has her own Yahoo group where people discuss her designs, but I can't figure out how to join it without screwing up my Theresa Wentzler boards. I don't think they look any more difficult than a TW, of which I've done a bunch, so I'm not too worried. (Watch me eat my words in a couple of months...) Sara
There is quite a cult following developing for Martina's designs. I know that I have fallen sucker to these in the past year myself. I have purchased about 5 leaflets for mandala garden patterns and the charts don't look too difficult. There are detailed explanations for all specialty stitches used. The leaflets are printed in black and white though. If you purchase direct from Martina online, you can receive pattern options in black/white and color. Right now, I am participating in one of her online classes called "Medieval Town Mandala". Absolutely scrumptious!!! It just started in October, so the participants only have two parts so far. Martina does have several Yahoo groups lined up, but the best resource is
One common comment (complaint?) about Martina's designs is that they are not inexpensive. I think she uses silks for everything.
Beautiful stuff, but like MLI and Nora, not my style. Enjoy.
"> One common comment (complaint?) about Martina's designs is that they
Yes, the original threads are expensive, BUT she does give the DMC equivilents for her patterns, so anyone can afford to do them.
It is entirely choice how much you want to spend!
Joanie R.
She does have a Freebies page on her website, perhaps if you try stitching one it might give you an idea of the difficulty of her designs?
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