Stitch in Public day!
UPDATE!
Apparently there was some kind of glitch in the way Etsy pulled the
entries for the initial selection round. A new batch of semi-finalists
has been announced and I'm in it! You can VOTE NOW for my piece. Read more on my blog. Spread the word and thank you SO much! :)
This is my entry for the NASA/Etsy Space Craft Contest. It's a high texture hand embroidery of the moon. I didn't make it to the voting round, but you can read more about that and get some great space and embroidery resources over on my blog. You can read more about the project on its Etsy listing page. :)
Stitches used: chain stitch, stem stitch, satin stitch, split stitch, french knot, bullion knot, button hole wheel, button hole wheel cups, button hole, Portuguese stem stitch.
I blogged about all the stitches I used in the Moon project.
Threads used: stranded cotton embroidery floss, pearl cotton, rayon, silk,
Light beading.
Stitching in the car while waiting in the carpool lane at the kids' school. It was a lovely breezy afternoon - had the windows down and the music on. Even had someone stop by and ask what I was doing! Hurrah!
I blogged about all the stitches I used in the Moon project.
Comments and faves
artsy-crafty babe (21 months ago | reply)
gorgeous!
beefranck added this photo to her favorites. (21 months ago)
DIY Sara (21 months ago | reply)
omgosh that is amazing... embroidery boggles my mind :D
lizzibabe (21 months ago | reply)
oh, that's exquisite!
average_jane_crafter (21 months ago | reply)
Aw, thanks, y'all!
Sara - no way! Embroidery is the easiest! Give it another go - seriously the most fun, relaxing, instant gratification, portable, inexpensive, best craft ever!
(though I admit ... I'm a bit biased ;)
Lisa Leggett (21 months ago | reply)
Whoa... this piece looks amazing already!
mrxstitch (21 months ago | reply)
I agree - interesting piece you're working on there Rach. Look forward to seeing it finished.
camelama (21 months ago | reply)
Love the different textures, just from stitches and layering.
zuglói lány added this photo to her favorites. (21 months ago)
chickenstitch (21 months ago | reply)
wow that looks like it will be rather cool when its finished
brookelynn23 (21 months ago | reply)
Great embroidery, and I'm loving the polish! :)
average_jane_crafter (21 months ago | reply)
BK! The polish is just for you. :) I'm always in awe of your manicures. :) XOXOX
Thanks for all the kind words, y'all! The project has been moooooonths in the making. All will be revealed ... eventually. ;)
kika1965 added this photo to her favorites. (21 months ago)
kika1965 (21 months ago | reply)
It was wonderful ... great inspiration for a beautiful job
jellystitches [deleted] (21 months ago | reply)
Amazing work.
cathy cullis and Anne Greene added this photo to their favorites.
ThatGirlBecky (21 months ago | reply)
Your stitching is amazing!
ThatGirlBecky added this photo to her favorites. (21 months ago)
inateapot (21 months ago | reply)
I soooooo wish I lived close enough for me to take lessons from you!! :)
cindyjean added this photo to her favorites. (21 months ago)
KreinikGirl (21 months ago | reply)
well done!
kpwerker (21 months ago | reply)
Holy smokes, this is gorgeous, Rachel!
kpwerker added this photo to her favorites. (21 months ago)
Fée Clobouclett' (21 months ago | reply)
yes ! great picture ! your embroidery is "sublime" like ours in Brittany (west of France), called Glazig style !;o) dzing from Fée !
wanilinowa added this photo to her favorites. (19 months ago)
average_jane_crafter (19 months ago | reply)
Lookie there! I finished the project ....
www.flickr.com/photos/11707873@N00/5141865312 /
average_jane_crafter (19 months ago | reply)
Thanks, everyone! It turns out there was a glitch in how Etsy pulled entries for review in the initial round of the contest, and now mine has been listed as a semi-finalist and is open for voting! You can read more about it on my blog, or just head straight to Etsy to vote (you'll need to be a registered Etsy user, but it just takes a minute). Spread the word if you like. :)
lgmcat and embroidery-antiques.blogspot.com added this photo to their favorites.