Friday, February 25, 2011

All that sparkles

I've attached gold beads and highlighted with gold Kreinik blending filament (002HL) using variations on a Rhodes stitch. http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/rhodes-stitch.html

There's plenty of sparkle, for sure!  

Using metallic thread can be a challenge in the beginning, but it's well worth the effort for many needlework patterns and designs.  Here's a tutorial that will help you get the most enjoyment from metallic thread:
https://sites.google.com/site/wyrdbyrdsnest/quirky-quistmas-twee/Home/using-metallic-floss




3 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    That's looking fantastic!

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  2. Aurelia EglantineFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Beautiful! The gold looks very classic, like gilt. I really like the stitch adaptation you used to fill the diamonds. Can't wait to see how it stitches up! The more sparkles the better ;)

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  3. Marina NOSTROMOMarch 1, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    WOW! Gorgeous, fantastic work, very nice! I like it!
    Welcome to my blog: http://fullmoontheedgeofthesoul.blogspot.com/

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