IrishMist Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Here's a sampling of the needlework projects I've been doing while hooked up to this goofy antibiotic port/pump.... Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa_F Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Beautiful work! These are all embroidery work? Stunning! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Wow, you do Great work! When you click to view the big picture, ya ca't tell it's mini! Thanks for sharing Carol and I hope you are feeling better my Dear!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Beautiful work. Are they all for the Jefferson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishMist Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 Thanks! for the comments. Yes, they are all embroidery - cross stitch to be exact. The rug is now in the living room of my Columbian, and the tote bag is hanging on the coat rack by the front door. Haven't decided where to put the quilts yet, but one of my stores in the Street of Shops is going to be a quilt/fabric/seamstress store.... so they may go there. Carol ps. Gee! It's good to be back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 geee its good to have you back! an IV port for meds....well I hope it is working! I know I hated being confined to my chair for all those weeks. but I managed to get some of my little stuff done so not all was wasted time. feel better soon! nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 ps. Gee! It's good to be back! It's *really* good to have you back Carol! You were missed terribly and I'm sooooooooooo glad you're feeling better. It's good to see you here and good to see you mini-ing again. I'm drooling over your needlework. It's absolutely gorgeous! I love that little bow tie quilt. That one has to be going in the Jefferson. It's just pefect for that house! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I am glad to see you are doing better! Your work is just beautiful! I love the rug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Color Me Holly Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Beautiful work. I hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I think needlework adds so much to a dollhouse. Lovely work, Carol, & very glad to see you back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Gorgeous! I really like the quilt. Where did you get the patterns? Are they from a book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 I Love your rugs Carol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishMist Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 Thanks for the input! Some of them are from patterns, some I just wing it, and one (the tote) is a reproduction of a 15th century tote/market bag in a castle in England. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parisbabe Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 LOVE.........LOVE.................LOVE!!!!! Wen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbuilder Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Your needlework is amazing. I have started cross stitching and want to begin quilting. Where did you find the patterns for your work and what types of fabric do you use. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Carol- How are you feeling? Are you getting stronger? Miniatures are wonderful to work on during health recuperations. They're something you can work on right on your lap or on a small table. -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishMist Posted May 31, 2006 Author Share Posted May 31, 2006 Pam - I have s SERIOUS collection of old mini neewdlework books that I scour for patterns. I also have a computer program that will turn any picture into a needlework graph. For my crocheting and knitting, I usually just wing it. As far as fabrics, I generally use 22 - 28 count even weave linens, but I also have a stash of linen that is 44 count which I pull out for really intricate stuff. Susanne - THANKS! for asking. The nurse drew more blood on Monday and I will find out this morning if I get to come off the Vanquomyacin IV. They will leave the port in my chest for another 3-4 months, just in case. I'm kinda holding breath for the news.... seems like a long time until 10! And YES! minis are wondeful to work on when you can't do much...or even when you can! But it let's me do my needlework on a manageable level...couln't fight with an afghan or a full sized quilt right now... and I think the little extras make the house look more realistic. I've been crocheting rugs and pillows for several days now. And yesterday I figured out some slippers. So it keeps the brain working when it really is struggling with the fog of the IV stuff. Thanks again for all the great comments....tis appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Sending well wishes your way Carol Dear!!! I hope the IV treatment hurry and heal and get you back up and on your feet so you can be your normal self again soon!! :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Pam, you can also use silk gauze for mini needlework but I prefer linen or evenweave. I just find it easier to work with. I usually just stitch on whichever size will give me the right sized finished product, but for minis I tend to go for the higher counts (38-count, 40-count, up to 54-count when I can find it). I usually stitch in hand (no hoops or scroll frames) but I have some very small hoops that I use for minis, because it can be hard to stitch such a tiny piece without them! Here are some books I really like: Miniature Embroidery for the 20th Century Dolls' House Traditional Needlework in Miniature I have some others too, but these two are my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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