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| Clara Warschauer Goldwork Cross Class |
This was the Zoom class I took last Saturday. Clara Warschauer (@clarastitching) was the instructor, and she taught this in collaboration with Ecclesiastical Sewing (ES) in Minnesota, USA. Kits could be purchased from Clara, and other materials are available from ES.
This is a lovely piece, which measures approximately 3" square, and will make a nice tree ornament, box embellishment, or framed piece for someone special. I intend to stitch it in another colorway as a Christmas gift. I'll be using champagne-colored silk dupioni rather than the red, as I think the colors I want to use will look better on that color.
I am making my list of Christmas projects now, and will begin creating them this week. Sunday is a cookie exchange at my niece's, so I'll also be making at least six dozen cookies and a dish to pass for that. Handsome will need some cookies, too, so I'm planning extras for him.
I've decided to make the delicious koulourakia cookies that my friend, Kathy in Florida always made to share with the Panera's group during the holidays. They're especially tasty because of the bergamot flavoring that goes into them, plus they're not overly sweet, so I think they can be enjoyed by all.
Today, I'm working again my usual 10 am - 4 pm, but I'm going in an hour early. My boss needs to take another day at home, so Teresa will come in early to cashier, and when I get there, she can go home and let her dogs out before coming back to work her usual kitchen shift with me out front on the till.
The projects begin tomorrow, so I'll probably go to bed at a reasonable hour tonight so I'm fresh to start creating. We're supposed to get another snow dump starting after work, so I'll be happy in the studio. I've got lots of food out for the birds and critters, so I'm making sure they're taken care of, too.
If you're in the snow belt, stay safe and warm. I'll be back tomorrow with my list. You'll be able to see what the elves and I will be up to for the next couple weeks!
That Cross is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented.
I can't believe we have so much snow & cold before Christmas, the last few years it all came after Christmas.
Stay warm!
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteClara stitched this piece, and it's really lovely. I'm looking forward to stitching it, too. Of course, I'll take a little "artistic license" and change it up a bit, but it's definitely going to be fun! I'm watching it snow right now from my studio. More plowing and shoveling in our future. Handsome has a beast of a cold, so I think Andy and I will probably tackle the task once it stops coming down. I'm just glad I don't have to worry about getting to work for a few days! You stay warm, too, dear!
xoxo
Donna
The longer I look at that pic the more detail I find.
ReplyDeleteI've been very fortunate with no snow so far, can you tell I'm not a skier.
It was 10* this morning, tomorrow 42* and rain, go figure.
Shirley
Hi Shirley:
DeleteThere's certainly a lot of beautiful work put into a relative small piece. I can't wait to make mine! (I always keep the first one, and share more after that.) I used to ski in my 30s when Handsome and I first got married, but these knees aren't for skiing anymore. I need a home with a fireplace to plop down in front of with some needlework! (Until then, a nice candle will have to do.) I swear Mother Nature is off her meds! Take care, dear.
xoxo
Donna
Such a pretty cross! I've never played with goldwork so certainly admire what you do (and my wee froggie guards my china cabinet against all marauding bugs)
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteI'm really looking forward to working on it. I have a few other of her projects that I haven't touched yet from the past year. After Christmas, I'm making it my mission to do those and at least a second of each one to share! I'm so glad you love your frog. I do love making them!
Take care, dear.
xoxo
Donna