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Sunday, 18 April 2010

Blue Bee

I have found I am enjoying doing more embroidery, I find it very relaxing, even if the some of the stitches can be a challenge.

One of the forms of embroidery that I have always admired was crewel work.  Many years ago, before I had the children, I bought myself the Anchor Book of Crewel Stitches and Patterns.  Finally, I have taken it out and am having a go at some of the designs in the book.

The first one I have done is Blue Bee.  I've used a variety of threads-DMC and  Madeira stranded cotton, Anchor Pearl No 5 and 8.  Stitches used-chain, back, satin, stem, french knots, basque stitch, and couched threads.

I now have to decide how I will incorporate the finished piece into something.  The next one I do will be done using wools, which is a bit more traditional.
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19 comments:

  1. Miriam18 April 2010 at 08:18

    Wow! This is really amazing beautiful!

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  2. zetor18 April 2010 at 11:12

    really lovely. I have not heard of basque stitch before, will look that one up.

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  3. Terry18 April 2010 at 12:04

    Very nice! You're just so talented! :0)

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  4. Amy18 April 2010 at 13:21

    LOVELY!!!

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  5. Gina E.18 April 2010 at 14:33

    That is lovely, Jane! I used to do a lot of crewel work about 25 years ago, and have about 8 of my finished pictures hanging around our home. But once I got into Cross Stitch, and more recently Patchwork, I haven't had time for Crewel. One day I would like to do some more though...if I live that long!

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  6. Rudee18 April 2010 at 17:03

    I love that shade of blue.

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  7. Lorna @scrapsnscribbles/letssewit18 April 2010 at 17:03

    wow that is just lovely work.

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  8. Annie18 April 2010 at 23:05

    That's gorgeous. I used to do a lot of crewel back in the day. I always enjoyed it, but it got overtaken by needlepoint in popularity at the time. Due for a comeback I'd say.

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  9. Anonymous19 April 2010 at 03:11

    This is absolutely exquisite! How beautiful. I love hand embroidery and stitching as well. There is something peaceful and comforting to have the needle and fabric in one's hand.

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  10. Deepa 19 April 2010 at 04:47

    Beautiful. Crewel work is in my to-learn list. But first I need to get the resources which sadly are not available here.Have you tried Jacobean?

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  11. Sue19 April 2010 at 05:19

    It is beautiful! You have done a fabulous job.

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  12. Angela19 April 2010 at 12:53

    Your Crewel work is amazing! I have a couple of crewel work books on the shelf but as with so many other things I want to try just don't seem to have the time to give it a go.

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  13. Maggi19 April 2010 at 14:11

    Lovely piece Jane. The first real embroidery I ever did was a crewel tablecloth when I was nine. I still have it!

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  14. Elena19 April 2010 at 19:19

    Wow! Gorgeous work! I really love all of the beautiful stitches and French knots, and your idea with the combination of different threads is so creative!

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  15. Karan19 April 2010 at 21:20

    Another gorgeous piece of embroidery. Love the bee. :0)

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  16. Karen20 April 2010 at 14:02

    Jane, this is breathtaking, I literally gasped when i saw it, beautiful.

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  17. Anonymous22 April 2010 at 02:46

    Absolutely stunning. Really nice work. Lovely stitching. Can't wait to see how you finish it.

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  18. Anonymous22 April 2010 at 14:02

    Beautiful piece...I love the blue bee : )

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  19. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS22 April 2010 at 22:21

    Wow. Jane this stitchery is truly beautiful. Hugs Judy

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