Well to start the year off here is my first block for this project. To refresh you memory I'm making a tree skirt for my Christmas tree. I have always wanted an elorborty embellished one, and so I can go wild on my own. Here is the first block and closeups. I may add a bit more to each block as I go along, but I still need to leave room for sewing together.
And some closeups:
First the Beaded gathered chiffon bow
Double Chevron stitch with beaded and flower sequin centers. Two Christmas wreath charms, these I picked up from the cheap shop, they were a pair of earrings, they worked wonderfully.
And the other side of the fan is Cretan stitch with beaded extensions.
At the bottom you can see the lovely ribbed braid I picked up from a recent trip to the Sunny Gold Coast, wished I had of bought more, it's works so beautifully.
My sister in law wants one of these skirts for her tree, so I might be making more than one this year.
Arlene
And some closeups:
First the Beaded gathered chiffon bow
At the bottom you can see the lovely ribbed braid I picked up from a recent trip to the Sunny Gold Coast, wished I had of bought more, it's works so beautifully.
My sister in law wants one of these skirts for her tree, so I might be making more than one this year.
Arlene
7 comments:
Wow Arlene! You are really ahead of the crowd! I'm going to have to work hard to keep up!
Love the block!!
Love the concept of a tree skirt. Nice job on the stitching and the Double Chevron is very pretty!
Deb
Lovely stitching Arlene. Beautiful and creative. Hugs Judy
Wow! You are fast! I am still trying to figure out what I am going to do and it is making me a bit anxious.
It looks beautiful and abundant with that lovely braids and gordeous Christmas fabrics.
This is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I love your use of earrings...very clever. The bow is so pretty, too. I'm looking forward to your progress on this project each month:)
wow...gorgeous cq block...i love the way you embellished it
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