Even though it is taking me a very very long time with my Crazy Quilting lessons I am not quitting. Now I am learning Silk Ribbon Embroidery and I am so excited. I have always wanted to be able to do this. Here are my very first ever practice Iris flowers.
Here are my CQ Block Iris flowers. They are not blue but the same purple that are my practice flowers. I am so pleased with these.
Now I have my practice Spider Roses also known as 5-Spoke Roses. I love the color of this variegated silk ribbon.
Here are my Roses that I stitched onto my CQ block. I used softer peachy colors to help balance my block colors. These Roses are super easy to create and I can imagine lots of possibilities for using these in other creative ways and places.
I am excited to see my CQ block coming along and filling in the blank spaces. If you click on any photo they will be larger so you can see the details even better. Thank you Kathy Shaw for teaching me this wonderful Crazy Quilting process.
Now that October is here we have had the cold snap that truly brings out the Fall colors. Our temperatures are much cooler and we have had to turn on the heater already. We have had a high of 52 degrees F and a low of 33 degrees F. I am so not ready for Winter which follows Fall. Growing up in Southern California there really weren't "Seasons" and I never knew to miss them. Now that we have Seasons here in Northern California I appreciate them but I certainly do not need them. Thankfully we have had a little rain. We also had a massive hail storm and luckily it didn't cause any damage for us.
Thank you for visiting and always inspiring me along the way in this journey of life. I continue to EMBRACE every day and all that it holds. Falling into Autumn Bliss...
Hi Sherry, WOW I love your ribbon work. Each flower and stitch is gorgeous. You have done an incredible job learning this. I love your CQ block. I need to start learning this. I love to embroider. I have several books on ribbon embroidery and when I am free enough, maybe this winter, I need to begin. You have inspired me. It's like painting with ribbon!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are enjoying cooler temps and did have some rain.
Happy October and Happy Creating! xo
I love seeing new things like this! Congrats on expanding your horizons!
ReplyDeleteawesome work! I haven't tried this yet
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed!!! Your silk flowers are wonderful!!!! Just wonderful!!! I am in awe of your talent (again!).
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean practice pieces!! These are just perfect. I did get as far as buying the silk material, ribbons and needles but that is a far as I have got. So little time to try everything. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteYour ribbon stitching is gorgeous Sherry - those peachy colours for the roses are just perfect! You've inspired me to re-visit crazy-quilting with all the beautiful work you're showing here.
ReplyDeleteFall is here as well, with all it's glorious colours. It's still very warm in the sun but the shade is cool, as are the nights. I do love fall, with all it's coziness, but hopefully not too much snow.
Take care, and warm hugs,
jillayne
Very impressive ... I have not seen Silk Ribbon Embroidery in a very long time. Love it and you are doing a great job. I would not have the patience go do that. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAudrey Z.
Wow! So beautiful! I think you can do anything you set your mind to. lovey work!
ReplyDeletebeautifully done,I struggled with the ribbon embroidery when I did Kathy`s class but you have done yours beautifully
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty and beautifully worked.
ReplyDeleteSherry, your silk ribbon embroidery is beautiful! Lovely stitches, and very nice colour choices. I'm enjoying seeing your CQ block come alive. Well done! Happy autumn.
ReplyDeleteSilk Ribbon. I think I first heard of it a a sewing machine class! Luv it but I think it is less stress full (and bloody) if it is done by hand. Luv my sewing machine but silk ribbon got me thinking about handwork. gee, you are an inspiration for the CQ class. I have only gathered my fabric and supplies. Good for you. lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are so lovely ,all your silk flowers, Sherry ,I love the roses you did, looking ended very difficult, even you say ,not !! Here we life with the seasons and I have to admit I like it, even the colder weather, and winter, is part of the charm,....but I haven`t tried other , so maybe that is why, my dear. I hope your autumn and winter is not gonna be very hard on you !! Hugs, Dorthe
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers! They look so good it's hard to believe you're a beginner. Perfect for your CQ.
ReplyDeleteLovely embroidery Sherry.A new interest?
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are beautiful. I have always admired the silk flower embroidery.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing you can't do! Your ribbon embroidery is absolutely gorgeous! I like to embroider, but I only know the basics. I don't do it often, because it requires sitting still! Have a wonderful day! XO
ReplyDeleteHello my friend!! I'm back from vacation catching up on all of your beautiful projects I've missed while I've been gone!! I wanted to leave a comment on each one but blogger has decided I'm a spammer and I have to go through the click on "not a robot" button and the picture captcha. Ugh. So I'm sorry I can't comment on your needle tatting post but wow, they look amazing!! And wow again!! The embroidering looks stunning!! What gorgeous flowers!! I love them all!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Oh I too have always wanted to learn this charming needle craft. Your iris is truly lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour ribbon embroidery is beautiful! My mother used to do that and I have a couple sweatshirts that she did. I have never worn them and keep thinking I should make them into pillows. Great work!
ReplyDeleteSherry, your ribbon embroidery and regular embroidery stitching is beautiful. The finish will be a wonderful keepsake in your new adventure.
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