And it’s not coming from the bees!
It’s my Hummingbird Lace Chatelaine and I’ve been working on it over the weekend while joining in with the Chatelaine Weekender Sal, which runs every weekend, Friday to Sunday.
I find a great way to put some stitches into it, without feeling overwhelmed by the size and intricacy of the project and it was what helped me get to the finish of Butterfly Lace last year.
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I only picked this one up on one evening during February and this is where I had got to.
And after three evenings of stitching, I finished the four sides to the centre square and started to work on the first of the flowers.
I’m still not sure if I’m going to bead as I go with this one. I left it until the end on Butterfly Lace but it was daunting being faced with more the 4000 beads and crystals to attach, all on one go.
I believe this one has
even more but I’m worried that my silks will catch on them if I do them as I
go.
The members from Chatelaine
group on Facebook were very helpful, giving their experience when asked, but
having read all the comments, I still can’t make up my mind, Lol!
I guess what I will have to do is may be bead the centre square and see how it goes.
Happy Stitching!
Sue
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Hummingbird Lace Mandala - Chatelaine
Designer - Martina Rosenberg
Fabric – 28ct Jobelan Evenweave – Antique White
Threads – Called for Silks, DMC and Petite Treasure Braid
Beads – Swarovski Crystals and Delica Beads
Your newest piece is looking lovely already, Sue! Those colors are so wonderful. I can't imagine leaving the beading til the end when there is so much of it. I admire you for taking on such an intricate design!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol. Although it doesn't look like it at the moment, I think this one is going to be a lot more pastel. I've gone for a compromise with the beading and I'm going to add the smaller delica beads as I go and leave the crystals until the end. Happy Stitching! xx
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