Friday, January 16, 2015

Meanwhile, Back on the Stretcher Bars...



I know, I know... it's been a while since I've done some regular blogging.  But I've been very busy dividing my time & energy between designing and stitching several types of projects, and by the end of the day it's hard to focus enough to string words together... I'm hoping to get back in the bloggin' groove this new year, so here's to the start of another fantastic stitching season!

Wanna see what I'm working on for the New Year?
 
Here's a counted canvaswork piece that's almost finished.  I'm waiting for icy blue beads to arrive, before I can finish the model and release the pattern (with beads included).   I'm calling this one NORTHERN LIGHTS, because it's got lots of blue and aqua shimmers in it:



The patterns and stitches are actually very easy, but mixing and matching different threads makes it look more complex than it is....Very Very Fun!!  Psst: it's actually a companion piece to one of my favorite designs, JEWEL BOX, which was done in greens and pinks:


The other project on my stretcher bars is THE SENTINEL, another gorgeous painted canvas by Sandra Gilmore. The owner of FLEUR DE PARIS (distributor of Sandra Gilmore canvases) asked me if I'd like to do a stitch guide for this fellow, and of course I said YES!   I've got him hanging on my office wall, and his unblinking stare continually reminds me that ahem, I've got to get back to work on him:


So far, I've figured out a border; started working on the birch trees; and now I need to get started on the wolf's coat.  I've got a pile of soft Bella Lusso wools for the wolf, and plan to do him in overlapping long stitches. Wish me luck on that!

Hope your New Year is off to a great stitching start, too....


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13 comments:

  1. Wendy @ WendysquiltsandmoreJanuary 16, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    I love the look of Northern Lights. I've made Jewel Box, but I changed the colours to match Starry Night. Maybe I'll have to make Northern Lights too.

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  2. SheilaJanuary 16, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    I love Northern Lights!! Blues are my color. I'm new in the canvas work but I think I'll be watching for the release of this. It's just gorgeous.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 16, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    I also have t"The Sentinel'. It is a beautiful canvas. The border is a great idea. I am also doing long and short.
    Kat Gallagher

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  4. UnknownJanuary 16, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    Hi Lauren,
    I also have 'The Sentinel' - it's a great canvas. I am also doing long and short. The border idea is great.

    Kat Gallagher

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  5. merlinsmomsterJanuary 16, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    OK, Laura......it is painful for me to see this and to know I cannot order the pattern right this minute. I've been in a stitching slump, but once again , you've managed to get me fired up . I can't wait to get started on this... Maybe release the threads needed so we can have them ready to go once the pattern is available??? Just askin'

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  6. zenuwpeesJanuary 16, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    All your embroidey's are so beautiful Marie-Claire

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  7. lewmewJanuary 16, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    It doesn't need beads!!! Release it!!! (she says greedily)

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  8. susanalbertJanuary 17, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    I made Jewel Box & loved it--want to do Northern Lights, too. Fantastic, Laura--thanks for all your creative work...

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  9. merlinsmomsterJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    I agree with lewmew........let us buy it now, please.....

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  10. merlinsmomsterJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    We would not be begging so seriously for this new pattern, if we weren't all so addicted to your phenomenal pieces, Laura. We are just so anxious for our next, newest "fix.....

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  11. DorothéeJanuary 18, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    It's just absolutely marvellous !
    Regards from France

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  12. Cindy in OregonJanuary 18, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    Yes, please, tell us what the threads are so we can be ready! It's a perfect winter project.

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  13. UnknownJuly 27, 2018 at 9:09 AM

    Laura
    What happened to Northern Lights? I enjoyed stitching many of your designs, and Jewel Box is one of my favorites (my most favorite is Arabesque) Please make it available again.

    Big fan,
    Diane

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