Make it your own embroidery class -- show your work

[Carole B.]

Carole B. The framing was a great idea. Here I thought you knew all the stitches in the book before this. I am so glad they
have the zoom feature so I can see the details. How is your Sue Spargo block BOM coming along? Are you learning a lot
of new stitches there too, or is it mostly ones you already know. Hope Alex features you today in her Live. I am sure a lot
of people would love to check it out for inspiration. You do amazing stitching. HelenW

Thanks Helen! I'm still plugging away to finish my 2021 TQS BOM before I move back to the Sue Spargo BOM and other projects. Finishing up stitching down the vine on the last side of the border. Then on to 100 leaves and oodles of pennies!

[Helen W.]

Carole B. The framing was a great idea. Here I thought you knew all the stitches in the book before this. I am so glad they
have the zoom feature so I can see the details. How is your Sue Spargo block BOM coming along? Are you learning a lot
of new stitches there too, or is it mostly ones you already know. Hope Alex features you today in her Live. I am sure a lot
of people would love to check it out for inspiration. You do amazing stitching. HelenW

[Carole B.]

Got my circle sampler back from the framer today. Never would have thought to do this on a silk background if it wasn’t for Alex. Thank you! This pushed me to learn 20+ new stitches using Sue Spargo’s Creative Stitching book. The sky is the limit!

[Suzanne F.]

Suzanne, What a masterpiece of stitching. Just Love It!!! I love the chain on the long section.
Yes, if you put some stitching in each oval I think it will just look even better. Your stitches are so perfect and the combinations are stunning. Great Job! HelenW

Thanks, Helen. Chain stitch it is! I have to decide what to put in the middle. Will post.

[Helen W.]

Suzanne, What a masterpiece of stitching. Just Love It!!! I love the chain on the long section.
Yes, if you put some stitching in each oval I think it will just look even better. Your stitches are so perfect and the combinations are stunning. Great Job! HelenW

[Suzanne F.]

Thanks to Geribear & Helen W for your suggestions. Here is a pic of what I ended up doing. My only question is if the chain stitch "chains" in the long section are distracting from the circles. If I keep the chains I will add something in the middle of each oval. Looking for anyone's thoughts.

[Helen W.]

Thanks Suzanne, I know what you mean when just looking and something jumps out at you and you like the idea. Happens
to me all time. I often Google something and click on images and just scroll. I think to myself, I only have to find one I really
like the idea of. Works every time. Looking forward to your progress pictures. And thanks for the compliment. It is all just
so much fun. HelenW

[Suzanne F.]

Suzanne, You can audition different designs by laying a couple clear paper protectors over the piece and drawing with a fine
sharpie marker. You could do spaced straight line quilting across the sashings. Like 3 lines 1/8 or 1/4 apart, then go about
3/4 or 1 and 1/4 inches of space and then do another 3 lines in a variety of colors that you used in the circles. I also like something simple like XXX shapes going across
sashings might look good. Your stitching is magnificent. Alex said you can not block silk projects. HelenW

Thanks, Helen...I like the idea of the clear sheet protectors.
I decided to put some decorative stitching on the sashing. Right now I am contemplating a woven chain stitch with some flowers in one of the sashes. I usually stare at the project and peruse the books until I get a brain wave. Will post my progress.
BTW, your butterfly piece is beautiful, as is your GPDU.

[Helen W.]

I need input...I am finished with my circles and had originally planned to put some straight-line quilting in the "sashing" areas. Should I? Or just leave it as is? If I did add anything, it would be relatively simple/uncluttered.
Also, any ideas on how to block it before I add the borders?
Thanks in advance for any ideas.

Suzanne, You can audition different designs by laying a couple clear paper protectors over the piece and drawing with a fine
sharpie marker. You could do spaced straight line quilting across the sashings. Like 3 lines 1/8 or 1/4 apart, then go about
3/4 or 1 and 1/4 inches of space and then do another 3 lines in a variety of colors that you used in the circles. I also like something simple like XXX shapes going across
sashings might look good. Your stitching is magnificent. Alex said you can not block silk projects. HelenW

[geribear]

You have beautiful work.....for a simple approach to the sashing perhaps echo quilting or if you are into microquilter matchstick quilting maybe in a basketweave style and micro stiple around 3mbroidery for a trapunto effect...something like Cindy Needham linens

[Lori H.]

Irene, your Brazilian Embroidery work is stunning! Thank you for sharing.

[Suzanne F.]

I need input...I am finished with my circles and had originally planned to put some straight-line quilting in the "sashing" areas. Should I? Or just leave it as is? If I did add anything, it would be relatively simple/uncluttered.
Also, any ideas on how to block it before I add the borders?
Thanks in advance for any ideas.

[Noella D.]

Judy! My mouth dropped open when I saw your posted photos. Your work is magnificent! I had dreamed up alot of the same type of scenes that you successfully made here that couldn’t work on mine because my fabric is too thick, or just the subject matter that I had restricted myself to. Great work, keep going, you motivate us all!

[Noella D.]

Your oval designs are superb!

[Suzanne L.]

Well, I'm finally finished. Mine are not as beautiful as some others, but I had fun learning. Thank you Alex.