Monday, 17 February 2014

''Crewel twists'' my starting bible

I believe this is the second time when I am telling you about this amazing book, my first attempt was in a blog post from 17th July 2013.
My first attempts to crewel embroidery have been made after I have bought
by Hazel Blomkamp
I had found a great review of this book in a very well known site needlenthread.com  and I have to say this book actually is more than my expectation. Learn a lot from the patterns from the book and to say the truth I did not even follow the color scheme from the book ( economical reasons). Decided I want only to practice the technique in preparation to my Royal School of Needlework  courses. 
Here are few pics of my first steps .







I actually plan to get back to this book and do all the patterns in there in a more professional manner after I fill finish the Certificate in RSN . I actually find more exciting to work with cotton and the needle lace on the top of the design is more in tune with my other love - needle lace making .

Anyway happy crafting all
Renata

6 comments:

  1. Really great work, Renata. Where in the world are you?

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    1. In Ireland Dublin but originally I am from Romania , so I apologize for my bad English. Thanks for your nice words but I promise to follow your projects entirely after I do a bit more practice as they are amazing

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  2. very nicely done, I too have the book but so far have not done anything from it, more hours in the day please. Your English is always excellent

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    1. thanks Margaret , you are very supportive as always . Yes you're right few more hours on the day wont do any harm :)

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  3. I think your stitching is lovely, and I think I may need to get that book! Your English is very good!

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  4. Thanks very much girls about the English . Yes you should get this book if you really like embroidery is a mouth of fresh air for a very old embroidery .
    You don't want to let the work down until you finish the project.

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