CyberPointers March Program

As I'm using Fiona's camera there are no good close ups of this piece yet.  (Mine is in the basement and I'm too lazy to go and get it).

If you are in an ANG guild I highly recommend considering this project for your group.  It is addictive and  fun.

The only problem is finding Halloween fabric this time of year.  As a quilter you'd think I'd have some in my basement but of course that is not the case.  I did manage to find a local store with a wonderful stripe that matches the top right section to finish this with.  Instead of fabric covered buttons I'm going to try/use some scrap booking brads I found at Hobby Lobby.

The picture does not show the glitz and colour to its best.  Please believe me that the yellow pops.  Doing the borders first has been a wonderful help.

Pretty Petal Pin

Stitching all done.  Almost ran out of the Crystal Braid I used for the center and one set of petals.

For anyone out there who is doing this piece please don't trace petal sets as close together as I did!  As I finish my own work it is not a major problem.

I need to find some ultra suede to back the petals with and then I will photograph the method I intend to use. 

First the piece needs to be left for at least 48 hours on the stretcher bars.  This helps avoid the need for blocking.

Pretty Petal Pin - Started

This usually piece is by Toni Gerdes and was presented to us at Cyberstitchers Chapter of ANG. 

I choose not to use the listed threads as I've been looking for an excuse to try Hyla's High Cotton.

This is a stranded thread that is thicker than DMC/Anchor.  Has 5 strands for some reason.  It is a bit like using multiply strands of a fine perle.  I  think this is a thread I will start to collect.

I am also using a canvas that I purchased in a bundle and really don't care for.  In the future it may get used for a project with my girls.

Going to Fiona's self defense class now and the little one (Amanda) has asked if she can bring her needlepoint with us to do.  Needlework is catching in this household.