tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181168266655950739.post2242641547319045242..comments2024-03-18T20:24:18.101+01:00Comments on Latchkey and Jonquil: How small can you go?Jonquilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17288393310275959112noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181168266655950739.post-6243904018384015642012-02-28T09:40:18.530+01:002012-02-28T09:40:18.530+01:00Hi Janine,
no, it is not counted thread work, bu...Hi Janine, <br /><br />no, it is not counted thread work, but surface embroidery. I draw a pattern and transfer it to the fabric. Then I use different stitches to 'fill in' the design, like back stitch, chain stitch, whipped running stitch etc. I'm thinking of doing a mini tutorial...<br /><br />And I know what you mean about twins!Jonquilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288393310275959112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181168266655950739.post-70503819348818897162012-02-28T09:38:06.879+01:002012-02-28T09:38:06.879+01:00Cheers! Check them out, I am slightly addicted al...Cheers! Check them out, I am slightly addicted already!Jonquilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288393310275959112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181168266655950739.post-86789189987084754392012-02-28T09:37:26.803+01:002012-02-28T09:37:26.803+01:00Thanks Ilona!Thanks Ilona!Jonquilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288393310275959112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181168266655950739.post-11412169042228206832012-02-28T09:37:10.204+01:002012-02-28T09:37:10.204+01:00With two recommendations for the Petit Pointers......With two recommendations for the Petit Pointers... I may have to join after all!Jonquilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288393310275959112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181168266655950739.post-41236602735408050222012-02-28T09:36:34.845+01:002012-02-28T09:36:34.845+01:00Thank you Eliana, I'm glad you like it!Thank you Eliana, I'm glad you like it!Jonquilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288393310275959112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181168266655950739.post-55254913712435291062012-02-28T09:36:10.415+01:002012-02-28T09:36:10.415+01:00Thanks Andy, no it isn't like tapestry, where ...Thanks Andy, no it isn't like tapestry, where the holes are 'ready made' - it is more like painting with a needle and thread. I draw out a design, and use different sttches to create different effects. Maybe I'll do a tutorial sometime!Jonquilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288393310275959112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181168266655950739.post-69001304048373145642012-02-28T09:34:45.110+01:002012-02-28T09:34:45.110+01:00Yes, I think I saw the link on your blog - is it a...Yes, I think I saw the link on your blog - is it a group just for petit point, or for miniature embroidery in general? I need some tips on finishing!Jonquilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288393310275959112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181168266655950739.post-4559839490587101672012-02-28T09:33:44.515+01:002012-02-28T09:33:44.515+01:00DO take the plunge, they are great - although I fi...DO take the plunge, they are great - although I find the floss very different from twist, and had to practice a little. Also, have some hand cream to hand, as any dry skin snags the thread. Unfortunately for me, it is gardening season again, so my hands are quite rough!Jonquilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288393310275959112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181168266655950739.post-55310440923686980432012-02-28T06:10:25.443+01:002012-02-28T06:10:25.443+01:00I do admire that you are able to work in such fine...I do admire that you are able to work in such fine scale. The reticule is wonderful. Just to clarify - do you count threads in the silk fabric to create the pattern?<br />Congratulations for being able to do anything exept collapse after your days with twins!!!<br />Regards Janine <br />minworks.blogspot.comminwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181168266655950739.post-80944172867095647582012-02-25T23:46:31.859+01:002012-02-25T23:46:31.859+01:00Awesome. Thanks so much for the link to the silk ...Awesome. Thanks so much for the link to the silk floss, gonna check that out!The Dangerous Mezzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181168266655950739.post-91228059536024676692012-02-24T22:20:02.045+01:002012-02-24T22:20:02.045+01:00Gorgeous embroiderywork, nice pattern. I have lear...Gorgeous embroiderywork, nice pattern. I have learnt now what silk to use.<br />Kind regards, IlonaIlonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01325745983964748534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181168266655950739.post-62815261684937239612012-02-24T18:42:57.119+01:002012-02-24T18:42:57.119+01:00Your samples with Piper's silk look nice. You ...Your samples with Piper's silk look nice. You can go very small with it. I am also a Petitpointer's Yahoo group member. They discuss and share any ideas and techniques in miniature needlework field. Mini hugs, NataliaNatalia's Fine Needleworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15085417728790445597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181168266655950739.post-87336170554211057952012-02-24T15:53:28.909+01:002012-02-24T15:53:28.909+01:00Again, very beautiful, I know nothing about embroi...Again, very beautiful, I know nothing about embroidery, does it work in the same way as a tapestry? I bought a kit to make a miniature pole screen tapestry a few years back, it took a long time and I was pleased with the results, but this embroidery looks different, I love the effect of it!Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064247140624108019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181168266655950739.post-64440194403425079032012-02-24T13:14:40.253+01:002012-02-24T13:14:40.253+01:00So sweet! I loved this embroidery.So sweet! I loved this embroidery.Elianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02261456088617348850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181168266655950739.post-9415672197397687342012-02-24T11:53:21.984+01:002012-02-24T11:53:21.984+01:00Your embroidery is gorgeous, so far I have used th...Your embroidery is gorgeous, so far I have used the Pipers silk only for petit point, but I definitely want to try some other techniques with it. Do you know about the petit pointer group on Yahoo, there is a link on my blog, they are one of the friendliest groups around, always ready with advice and cheering on one's efforts in mini embroidery.Elgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639738521849496729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181168266655950739.post-49535334670265506002012-02-24T11:03:07.608+01:002012-02-24T11:03:07.608+01:00I want, I want, I want!! ;-) Gorgeous silks and ...I want, I want, I want!! ;-) Gorgeous silks and embroidery! It is something I haven't tried yet but have been wanting to for quite a while now. Ordering the silks is one of the things holding me back. I would love to do some embroidery on silk (which I have already bought) as upholstery for some furniture. I look forward to seeing what your project will be. <br />Thanks for showing me what you are doing with the Piper silks, it may help me to take the plunge!Josjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01587534499301417219noreply@blogger.com