O.k.,I've just found a site for my latest ta-da moment (the moment I discovered 3D stitching). It's at
I like them but they would be an assembly nightmare for me lol A friend has done this etui and is in the process of putting it together, it's going to be beautiful.
You both need this book
I have full directions in two or three books, but it never seems to go exactly right for me, a couple of times the end product has been so poor I jettisoned the thing !
Too bad - Bobbie or I could have tried for you... C
I'm not a good constructor either and can't blame it on the fact that some instructions are poorly written. But maybe I will!!!
Did you have to show me that site?
Such beatiful stuff!
I've been eyeing the 3-D stuff. I did buy the book of cottages by Meg Evershed, but haven't made any yet. (I fondle it frequently and dream, though!) The last issue of Cross-Stitcher, which may still be on the shelves near you (but not for long, because the new one *just* hit my local Barnes and Noble a couple of days ago) had a pattern for a Christmas cottage in cross-stitch, in case you want to get your feet wet without too big an investment!
Sue
Isn't it great Sue? I really like this. :) And yes, I think I'll have to hit my local Chapter's books tomorrow because they have a huge selection of needlework and quilting magazines. I think one or two might just fit into my Christmas stocking. (happy sigh)
Maureen
This kind of needlework has been around for a long time in the plastic canvas crowd, Glad you discovered it. I just taught a small workshop on it at my local guild. I am doing it with the 14 count plastic canvas. You can get a lot of detail and use floss with this canvas. You can get more 3-d detail such as bow windows and chimneys stitching directly onto the plastic canvas. bead make nice flowers. I want to combine the 3d architecture with the info in embroidered know gardens and landscape the yard in 3d too. Assembly can be tricky ... nancy
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My specialty is petit point, so I'm thinking of going 'very small', something like 30 - 40 ct. mesh, but I'm wondering what I can do to make a Christas (or any other) kind of light shine through the fabric. Maybe go with a hardanger kind of work on silk mesh, and single thread....? I didn't really want to stitch right on the plastic canvas, but liked the idea of producing a stitched piece, then attaching it to the plastic.
Maureen
Oh I have Meg Evershed's book and a stitching friend gave me a kit a few years ago for a Christmas cottage, which I did finish. I found the assembly went much faster when I used a curved needle to stitch the roof to the walls, etc.
You can see it here in my needlework photos - (id is meldunajski)
I did see it, thank you! It's very pretty, as are the other things you stitched. I was especially impressed with the little bird stitched from the picture next to it. Did you do that freehand or copy lines to follow from the picture? Now I want to embroider birds on the Victorian lamp shade I have in my living room. :)))
Maureen
Thanks Maureen -
The red-winged blackbird was actually done as part of a national tapestry by EGA showing native plants, animals, and nature in various parts of the country. I did actually trace the outline onto a piece of sheer organza (I think that's what it was) - and then stitched used overdyed threads as I thought they would be more natural looking. If I recall I used a lot of satin stitch and outline stitch for the bird. The cattail was done in turkey stitch and then cut so it would look plush like the real thing.
Happy Holidays! Melissa
Melissa I looked at your needlework photos also. Absolutely beautiful! You do lovely work. I am interested in the cube display that is shown on your piano (?) Is there an internet site that explains how to do a needlework cube? What is the term used for such a finish? Boxed needlework? Needlework cube????
--Mavis
Sigh! ususaly I wait till I've read all threads before responding to any. This one was so startling I had to respond first. I now see a lot of equally interested stitchers
Barbara T, Today in Del Rio TX
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