Finally working on my Solstice Dream project again.
I'm up to the bees on the last block needed to complete the centre panels. I have to admit I have been a bit hesitant about making these bees. The stitch used is called Turkey work, or Turkey knots and is actually what is used to make Turkish rugs. After watching a couple of you tube tutorials, I had a couple of practice attempts and then on to the real things. Gosh they use up a lot of thread, and make a bit of a mess when it's time to trim them. The result is a very tactile if somewhat unusual coloured bee. Only two to go, though I think my hair cutting skills need a little work before I'm totally pleased with them.
They look good to me, but then I'm not a hairdresser :-)
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so cute! I'm not good enough at this kind of stitching to produce something so cute - I can see I need pratice
ReplyDeleteGreat work, you're brave to try a new stitch.
ReplyDeleteAnd why not?
I think they look cute and very bug like. Nice embroidery on the border too.
I hope you have a nice sharp pair of scissors! And little ones too! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteYes, a very cute bee! Those little blue buds caught my eye too, so sweet!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute bee! I have not heard of turkey knots, you-tube tutorials can be great for learning new things. I followed a tutorial to learn how to sew in an invisible zip this past week and it was so easy and clear to follow. Meg:)
ReplyDeleteI think you have a sweet bee indeed. :-)
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