Monday, 20 July 2015

A busy weekend....

Hello! I am late in the day posting this but, it has been a busy weekend spent caring for Poppy (one of my little dogs) after her surgery, as well as welcoming my youngest daughter back home from university for the summer.  It is lovely to have her home!  As a result, I only managed a little stitching.

Taking Kathy's advice, I added a few extra leaves to the wisteria vine that I stitched for my ICQC 107 Class (run online by Kathy Shaw). I think her advice was spot on as, the extra leaves seem to add some extra depth to the look of the vine. I then completed the next task which, was a cluster of irises.

They were quite quick to complete, so I was able to get them finished between everything else that was going on!

Looking forward to getting the next flowers stitched over the next few days!!

 I am linking this post to the latest stitchery link up at Super Mom - No Cape.
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31 comments:

  1. sunny21 July 2015 at 01:55

    Your stitching is beautiful! I stated Kathy's beginner class a couple of years ago, but life got in the way and I didn't finish. I'll try again some day. Enjoy the time with your DD!

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    1. Christine B21 July 2015 at 10:39

      Thank you Sunny! I can highly recommend the classes if you do get a chance to take one! :) x

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  2. Magpie's Mumblings21 July 2015 at 03:12

    Can't wait to take this class too - I'd love to learn to stitch wisteria. Hope Poppy is doing better.

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    1. Christine B21 July 2015 at 10:40

      Thank you Mary Anne! Poppy seems quite comfortable for the moment... it is just a long recovery from this particular operation. :) x

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  3. Janet Pring21 July 2015 at 07:21

    Very pretty, stitching with ribbon gives such a lovely effect. Hope Poppy is recovering well x

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    1. Christine B21 July 2015 at 10:41

      Thank you Janet! Poppy is quite comfortable but it is just a slow recovery.... luckily the time passes quickly!! :) x

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  4. Ali21 July 2015 at 08:10

    And what beautiful stitching it is, never tried ribbon embroidery but it does look so pretty. Enjoy the summer with your daughter.

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    1. Christine B21 July 2015 at 10:42

      Thank you Ali! I am sure we will have some nice days out! :) x

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  5. Baa. xxx21 July 2015 at 08:43

    Hope Poppy is continuing to get better. Love the irises - they look so pretty.
    Karen

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    1. Christine B21 July 2015 at 10:42

      Thank you Karen! They are quick to stitch once you get the hang of them and I love the effect they give. Poppy is comfortable for the time being... just a long recovery ahead! :) x

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  6. Dorfymid21 July 2015 at 09:36

    Ribbon embroidery is something I have never tried, looking at your lovely work I just might have to give it ago. :0)

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    1. Christine B21 July 2015 at 10:43

      Thank you Doti! You really should, it is easier than you think it is going to be.... you just need to take it slowly! :) x

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  7. Unknown21 July 2015 at 11:46

    I am absolutely delighted with your fantastic embroidery . The vine so vivid and you want to touch him the most. So delicate and lovely . I admire your work very much and look forward to the progress . Greetings from far Germany Sandra

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    1. Christine B21 July 2015 at 12:30

      Thank you so much Sandra for your kind comments and for visiting me here! Hope you will visit again! :) x

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  8. Cathy 21 July 2015 at 13:22

    Such a pretty embroidery technique with beautiful results! You always so such lovely work!
    Cathy
    CraftyCat

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    1. Christine B21 July 2015 at 15:29

      Thank you Cathy! I am really learning more about silk ribbon embroidery! :) x

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  9. Nana21 July 2015 at 13:37

    Wow, this is absolutely lovely!

    Nana

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    1. Christine B21 July 2015 at 15:30

      Thank you for visiting me Nana and for leaving me a lovely comment! :) x

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  10. Karen in Breezy Point21 July 2015 at 15:32

    So beautiful--I want to live in these little gardens--lol!!

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    1. Christine B21 July 2015 at 16:01

      Thank you Karen! I would like my garden to look like them too!! :) x

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  11. liniecat21 July 2015 at 19:13

    Oh this is looking so pretty, love the wisteria especially

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    1. Christine B22 July 2015 at 10:36

      Thank you Lyn! I am really enjoying working these silk ribbon flowers! :)

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  12. Dawn22 July 2015 at 06:33

    Oh I do hope your little Poppy gets better soon, I'm sure she'll be well looked after and spoilt in the meantime. I just love what you are doing with the Crazy Quilt classes. The wisteria is so lifelike, I can almost smell it from here xxx

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    1. Christine B22 July 2015 at 10:38

      Thank you Dawn! Poppy is comfortable and being very well looked after!! I love working these silk ribbon flowers the results are so rewarding! :)

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  13. Linda22 July 2015 at 13:55

    Honestly, when I first glanced at the top photo I thought it was real! :-O The added leaves make it look "heavy" like a real wisteria. Irises = instant childhood memories of spring flowers in Oklahoma. This is all so pretty Christine!

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    1. Christine B22 July 2015 at 17:18

      Thank you very much Linda! You always make my day for me!! You always say such lovely things! :) x

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  14. Emmajane23 July 2015 at 22:55

    Hello Christine! Is there anything you cannot do? Gorgeous sewing, as ever! Hoping Poppy is doing well and that you have time to enjoy with your daughter. X

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    1. Christine B24 July 2015 at 05:36

      Thank you for your lovely comment Emmajane! Hope you have a sunny weekend! :) x

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  15. Christine B25 July 2015 at 11:14

    Thank you Angela! So glad that you like them! Have a lovely weekend! :) x

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  16. Karen27 July 2015 at 15:16

    This is just so pretty! I love the trellis and gate. The wisteria is lovely.

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    1. Christine B27 July 2015 at 21:58

      Thank you! I am learning so much taking this online class and the flowers are such fun to stitch! :)

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