The Peacock's Feather

"French Heart" Start

 

I really wish I could take better photos of my work.  Someone should really do an online tutorial as I see lots of wonderful photos out there.  Anyway, here is my Shepherds Bush start on "French Heart".  I love the specialty stitches even though both the linen and the floss are so pale it can be hard to see where my needle is going.  I'm not quite sure what to think of the angel though.  It seems to have Groucho Marx eyebrows.  I think I'm being hard on any stitched faces lately.  I'm still not sure what to do about this face.  Maybe I am being too picky?  I'll keep going with this one, though, as the other motifs might make up for it.   

Something New for 2009!

 

Since it is a new year, and I have been very remiss in the past year in updating my blog, I am going to try and be better.  So I thought I would share a few photos of project I've been working on.  Yes, here is more "Toccata 2".

 

This one is a bit closer up.  I am working on that motif under the tree which is using soie perle (which I hate to be honest) and japan gold thread (which I don't like much better).  Still, I'm making slow progress.

 

I started Just Nan's "Tulip Time" last year, but now that the holidays are over and I am thoroughly tired of the cold and snow I thought it would be nice to look at something pretty and colorful.

 

And a new year certainly deserves a new project.  I decided on Shepherds Bush's "French Heart".  It took me a while to divide up the floss (why do all those colors look alike?), and I had to wash the fabric to try and take out some of the creases, but I think I am ready to start stitching tonight.  I tried last night, but it was too late and I couldn't rustle up the energy.

Happy New Year everyone!