I'm working on a new project. It's an "R" stocking. I'm not sure how this one is going to turn out. I need to consider to add beads and layer things. At some point, maybe an idea will come out from wherever it is hiding.
I think I'm done.
I think this one is ready for the finishing touches! It's been fun to work with the Moroccan threads. I thought about adding beads to this one, but I think they'd take away from the design and the threads. So, I've decided to leave beads off of this one.
In case you are wondering, I deliberately made the cursive "rieken" a little organic. It seemed to add interest for me that way.
My cell phone takes crummy pictures. Once I've finished this stocking with the backing and everything, I'll try to get a photo that shows the coral fabric as it really looks. It's actually bright and not washed out. Also, some of the fabric in this picture looks stained. It isn't. It's just shadows.
Moving along with Blue/Coral Design
I've added more designs and decided to add some fabric leaves. I'm liking the way it's turning out. The blue threads are more manageable when they are doubled up. Soon I'll have to decide how to date/name the stocking at the top.
There's a lot more design at the top under the roll. Sorry, I didn't want to unroll it all for the picture. I'll be done soon enough and you can see it in it's entirety.
Satiny threads from Morocco wrapped on bamboo. Yum.
These are the Moroccan threads my mom brought from Morocco. Aren't they amazing? See how they are wrapped around bamboo? It's going to take years to use them up.
Each "thread" is really four strands to be separated. I tried using multiple strands together for a heavier look, but the thread is fine and it frays and tangles. So, I tried to use a single strand, doubled over and knotted, and when I want a "heavier" line, I just satin stitch or do the row twice.
My Current Project - Moroccan Threads
My Mom went to Morocco and brought back fabulous threads. I also had a piece of coral-colored wool from a trip to Santa Fe that I'd been waiting to use.
So, here's my latest project. It's just designs on wool. When I'm done with the pattern, I might overlay a design on top. Maybe leaves or something. We'll see how it looks as things move along.
I don't know what I'll do with the other threads from Morocco. They are like silk, but my mom doesn't think they are. They are wrapped around bamboo sticks and they are shiny. They fray.