This book is the newest addition to my needlework library. Enchanted Embroidery by Jenny Adin-Christie. It's a gorgeous hardcover book! Within the covers are pages upon pages of stunning needle art, and patterns are included.
The very first piece she shares is this lovely embroidery that she created as a book cover, The Owl and The Pussycat. She employs a number of techniques and materials, including sequins to bring this piece to life.
I really love this little wren. It has a special compartment in its back to carry a thimble, and needles can be safely stored under its wings. This is also available as a kit, but fair warning, they're not inexpensive to purchase. I think I remember the kit for the owl on the cover was about $500 Australian.
Even so, I'm thinking that most of the piece can be constructed by the needleworker, with the exception of the beaks and feet on the birds. I might need help from a woodworker to reproduce those! I think when I'm ready, I'll begin with something like a scissor or needle case and work my way up to something framed.
Either way, I will enjoy paging through this book to take in every sweet detail, and dream of the day when I'll finally tackle one of the projects.
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OMG! The projects are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteMariyln
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteThere were so many more and I fell in love with every single one! I know you'd love them, too.
xoxo
Donna
We do love our animals, birds, etc
DeleteMarilyn
Sherry of createology: Dear Oh Dear! You do find the mos amazing things!! This book is Breathtaking. I definitely see you createing some of these projects. For now enjoy your cuppa and just sighing over each and every page. Enchanting My Friend.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry:
DeleteThis one was irresistible! I agree with your "breathtaking" assessment, too! I definitely have a longer To Do list now. Thanks, dear heart.
xoxo
Donna
aww geez. Another book going on my wish list. I do have to say I'm very glad I was sitting down when I saw that $500AU price tag for a kit!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteSorry, girlfriend. Didn't mean to give you palpitations. I actually gasped out loud when I saw it. They apparently did all the prep work on the form, so a person really only has to do a bit of stitching and then assemble it. sigh I'll either figure out my own forms or move on to a project that doesn't require them. There's no way I'm going to purchase that particular kit. (I can purchase a LOT more supplies with that money.) I will be enjoying reading every page until I get to any of the projects inside.
xoxo
Donna