In one line the challenge is about filling a 12" hoop with embroidery, a stitch, a line or a motif everyday.
2nd January. Decided to add a ring of french knots and bullion stitches around the rose.
4th January. I plan to fill the circle with flowers and insects and try my hand at Brazilian embroidery and some Stumpwork so that the forms stand out in relief.
8th January. We had a lot of dragon flies in October here in Welaro so I decided to embroider a Blackwork dragonfly.
That's one week's worth of embroidery and I'm quite pleased with the way it's progressing.
How has the first week of January been for you?
7 comments:
Very cool idea--will be following your progress.
Maya...your stitches are beautiful! Having no plan is a GOOD plan. My stitches are very very basic. Must update my progress on my blog.
I caught on to the year long embroidery, not long after I started my Daily Patch. I will stick with my dull patches, but sure do enjoy the daily dose of colorful stitching. All the different directions people are taking are interesting to see develop also.
What is your fabric and how fine is it?
Thank you ladies - Stasi, Susan and Vicky.
@ Vicky - what is the daily Patch about. Shall check it out.
@anonymous - I use an unbleached cotton fabric. It's called 'gada' in India and dress makers use it to make toiles. I hope this helps.
I am extremely impressed along with your writing abilities, Thanks for this great share.
I like the freestyle you are doing -- with no plan. Do you draw anything out as you go?
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