Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Neither turbulence nor spilling shall stop this art!

We are once again on vacation, this time in New Orleans. The excuse this time is that I'm attending a national seminar for the American Needlepoint Guild. I wish I could post some pictures from the exhibit but cameras were not allowed so you'll just have to take my word for it. .. there are some seriously talented artists represented!

Take a Stitch Tuesday

TAST Stitch 52 - Sheaf Stitch



TAST Stitch 2 - Buttonhole Stitch



OK. I'm going to get on my soapbox and argue that this stitch is not properly called the Buttonhole Stitch. Buttonhole is a knotted stitch used to make...buttonholes! This is Blanket Stitch, a looped stitch, and is used for decorative edgings and all sorts of clever things. For a more thorough explanation check out Marion Scoular's page on the subject.

The Diva Challenge


This week's Diva Challenge is to spill something on your tile and use that as your string. I spilled some red watercolor reminiscent of a drink I had in the French Quarter the day before and then
tangled on it when it was dry.



I also had a chance to do a tile for Diva Challenge 276 which was too tangle while moving. I did this tile on the plane. There was quite a bit of turbulence and not a lot of light so I decided to use an 02 micron instead of an 01.



I hope you are all enjoying this last week of August!

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  1. ria matheussenAugust 30, 2016 at 2:05 PM

    First of all, I wish you a nice time at the seminar.
    As I can see, you did a good job while moving, for me, that is impossible.
    For this week challenge:a nice tile, created on a beautiful background. Which tangle did you use? It creates nice contrasts with the black inside.

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    1. DEMenSeptember 2, 2016 at 6:37 AM

      The pattern in the background is Gotta Go. It was new to me too.I have the TanglePatterns Tangle Guide and sometimes scroll through for inspiration.

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    2. DEMenSeptember 2, 2016 at 6:37 AM

      The pattern in the background is Gotta Go. It was new to me too.I have the TanglePatterns Tangle Guide and sometimes scroll through for inspiration.

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    3. ria matheussenSeptember 2, 2016 at 9:08 AM

      Thank you Dorita for this information, It is a very nice tangle and I'm gonna use it too.

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  2. jeanchaneyazAugust 30, 2016 at 3:25 PM

    Your spill tile is fun to look at. I love the randomness that pulls together with the color. Enjoy that seminar!

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  3. SuseAugust 30, 2016 at 10:00 PM

    Lovely work! The seminar sounds great!

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  4. Anne's tangle blogAugust 31, 2016 at 10:48 PM

    The 'moving' tile is quite well done. I did mine walking in the garden and that was sooooooooo hadr to do :-)
    A lovely spil tile, with great chosen tangles.

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