Friday, January 13, 2012

Block 1

Here is my first pieced block--well I should say tacked block for the EEC class with Karen.The block is 12" x 12" and I am now about to work on the seam embroidery.
As you can see I have added my Rouleau loops and I like the way this block is developing.





and wouldn't you just believe it--whenever I work with white fabric I inevitably prick my finger and get blood all over everything.
Luckily I hadn't stitched it down so I just cut another piece and replaced it -saved me trying to clean it with my own saliva,
When I was doing dressmaking I don't know how many wedding dresses I added unwanted colour on to-but I always managed to get it off.




Now I am heading off to do lots of French Knots and other wonderful stitches to add to it.

9 comments:

Shane Pollard said...

I love it - white on white and just a touch of softly coloured florals and ginghams!!
Wish I was doing this class with you....
Shane

Heather said...

It's looking very good already Doreen. I'm terrified of working with white - I don't bleed on it, I just make it filthy!

Maggi said...

A lovely starting point Doreen.

Janet said...

Your all white block looks so pretty and fresh. I have trouble wearing all white let alone trying to work with it! Every time I wear something white it just seems to act as a magnet for dirt.

Magpie's Mumblings said...

Aha - that explains why you do such beautiful needlework!!! Didn't know you had been a dressmaker and doing wedding dresses - yikes! NOT something I would ever tackle.

Suztats said...

Yummy! Loving it! Want more, and more. ;-D

shirley said...

This looks like being an exciting workshop. Looking forward to seeing more as you go along.

Dorothy said...

I am sure you will be very pleased with the results,happy stitching.It is looking good,already!

Penny said...

this looks like a lovely work shop to do.I know what you mean about blood and white on white though!