Sunday 10 April 2011

Stitchmap Mentor challenge

As you all might know I am a member of StitchMap, and part of the mentor program.  We too have some challenges that we get to participate in, and one of them was the Mug Rug swap, here is the one I sent to Ruby in the US,


and below, is the one I received from Michelle in the US, along with some yummy assortment of tea's.


The second challenge was to make something from a gift that Shari had sent us.  It was an embroidered peacock feather.  To give you a peek and not to give to much away to it's recipient, here are some teasing eye candy shots.

and one more closeup,

I truly love the colours of this piece and have reservations of sending it on, but it is for a very special lady and I know she will love it.  I am using some of the techniques I love best, beading, surface embroidery and gold work.  There may even be a bit of stump work in there too.... watch this space.....

TTFN
Arlene

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh Arlene I love the mug rug you sent gorgeous. the one you received is so pretty!

WOW your secret project is coming along so nicely. I love the colors you used. i too have been working on mine. This is so much fun. Love that you shared a peak!

Hugs,

Ann Flowers

Connie said...

Love your sneak peak too! How exciting!