A Beaded Sheep

I really need to get to work on the round robin crazy quilt.  I have pulled threads and just need to force myself to begin stitching.  But as that will require  thinking, I continue to work on this little kit.  It is fairly close to being done! My daughter thinks I should frame all these Nativity kits.  Not so sure.

Cameo Blue Is Beaded

Now I just need to finish it to a heart shape!

Amadeus Stitch

I was getting ready to teach this to my guild and worked the Amadeus stitch with the white perle cotton.  It looks ok but I thought I would try the light blue floss next.  Ok, but not great.  I decided the white floss with the blending thread was the best choice.  You can't see it in my photo, but it has a nice sparkle.  I think people are afraid to change colors in pieces because they may have to rip.  But if you don't  try something new, how will you learn?

Beading on my Heart

This is what I really want to work on.  I am a little worried that my bugle beads are too close together and won't make the "necklace" for this piece work.  I think I have some extra beads that I can use to make it work.

A New Crazy Block

This is the next block I need to work on in my round robin.  Beautiful,no?  But what should I do?  The theme is Asian Nights.  The center is fairly bare and I am thinking a fan would be nice.  Don't want to add too many beads as the owner wants to use it on a coverlet for a bed.  Suggestions?

More of Flowers of Italy

How I miss my college students!  My middle child is such a big help with techie things.  I video taped myself stitching this section of the Amadeus stitch and it is adequate, but could be better.  Thank God he is coming home tomorrow and can help me edit my videos and maybe make a few more.  I need the video for my local EGA as I am teaching this stitch next Tuesday!

Angel Wings Removed

I was cruising along on this piece when I came to the spot where the Angel Wings are horizontal again when I realized I was off. Since I am using blending filament along with the floss, I was super sad to remove it.  I love the sparkle of blending filament,but hate how it shreds.  Maybe I should get my bees wax out.