I'm not getting nearly as much done this year. In addition to increasing my hours at work and dealing with Beadboy3's terrible twos, it seems I can't finish anything I start, whether because I lack the right materials or I can't solve a design problem or even I just lose interest. But I did get some Eastery stitching and crafting done.
Shiny Happy World's Fancy Felt Egg:
An egg wrapped in fabric strips:
There are a ton of tutorials out there for this. I cut not-very-precise 1/4 inch strips and wrapped them around one of the kids' plastic eggs, using Modge Podge to hold it all in place.
I like to display my eggs in a big bowl on the mantle, but because I've used so many techniques (and bought some made from all sorts of materials), I've tried to get a more cohesive look by limiting the color palette -- pinks and purples, greens, and teals:
I can't resist a cheery yellow, though, so I got a little bowl for them, too:
I also stitched Down Grapevine Lane's Bunny in a Hoop:
Rather than lots of floss colors, I used the Caron Collection's Waterlilies silk thread in "confetti." Easter lasts 50 days, so I should be able to finish the hoop, ha ha!
Are those French knots in the last photo? That's incredible work and so detailed. Beautiful Easter displays.
ReplyDeleteYes they are, and thank you! I find filling a space with knots to be both time-consuming and restful.
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