Friday 31 May 2019

Smalls SAL - May

Hello  blogging friends,

I wanted to get a post up days ago but have been slowed down by new computer hardware and finding my way about.
It´s the last Friday of the month, so I´m joining Mary of Mary´s Thread today for this month´s Smalls SAL check-in.


This embroidery is a free design called Blackwork Anemone by Lesley Teare and can be found here.  The pattern was generously shared as a SAL started in January and released in twelve weekly installments.


I loved the pretty colours at first sight and wonderously had all the DMC floss numbers mentioned in the chart, not having to buy or substitute any colour which is usually the case.


Each section of the leaves shows a different blackwork pattern and a splash of floss colour and although I enjoy doing French knots, I changed them, as suggested by Leslie, for seed beads to add a touch of bling.




I´m not sure what destination I shall give this pattern, maybe just add a frame as I hardly ever frame my stitcheries......... something like this ......


Perhaps not such a dark frame, I just had this one on hand and will have to see what I can find and then maybe I could create a collage wall of embroideries? .... hmm.

Thank you for stopping by and looking, until next week.
Sheryl

24 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous! Thanks for the link.

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  2. Wonderful finish. I love it. Wonderful colours.

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  3. You could always sand and paint the frame, if you want to use it...

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  4. Beautiful work and wonderful colors :)

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  5. Loving this one Sheryl, its really pretty. I like the darkness of the frame against the purples.

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  6. In my mind's eye I can see a wall with a collage of your exquisite framed embroideries, Sheryl. How glorious that wall would be. You really should do it! As for embroidered anemone.....how beautiful. I love the different black work patterns for each petal and the addition of the little beads is inspired. Love all those hues of purple.

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  7. WOW that turned out beautiful! Congrats on such a stunning finish.

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  8. My, but this must have taken you quite awhile to complete, Sheryl! How intricate the design is...
    I love your idea to decorate a wall with your embroideries... How beautiful (and impressive!) That would be!
    Have a wonderful weekend...

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  9. A very pretty flower, I really like the different stitches, and the great effect. Have a nice weekend, Martina

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  10. It is an exquisite embroidery Sheryl, I think you should frame it, it is beautiful! I love the colours too! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend! Christine xx

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  11. I love this design , I may put it on my must stitch list .
    Love the colours , enjoy your weekend .

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  12. I've seen a few people stitching this but yours is the first finished one, and you've done a wonderful job! I'm not a fan of blackwork but Leslie's incorporated just enough for effect so as to not overpower the pastel colours. And the beads... much better than french knots! As you're not usually a framer, I wonder how you'll finish it? :)

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  13. What a beautiful sampler piece that is and I too love the colours. xx

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  14. Simply beautiful! What a lovely intro to blackwork! I will try it! Thanks for joining the SAL!

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  15. I have this one saved and intend to stitch it soon - it's so pretty! I think it'll look great in a little frame.

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  16. This turned out gorgeous! I thought the first picture was how it was framed and I liked it with the flowers above it.

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  17. Your blackwork anemone is lovely. The colours are beautiful, you made great choices.

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  18. Isn't it wonderful when you have all of the suggested threads just waiting in your stash for a new start, Sheryl? This one is particularly lovely in those luscious colors--I can see why you wanted to stitch it.

    Hope you get comfortable with your new computer hardware very soon. I fear that my 10 year old computer is on its last legs and dread learning a new system! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  19. Beautiful work as always Sheryl. You always do amazing work and it is so enjoyable to view. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever

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  20. that is so pretty..just my colours!

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