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Finally got round to displaying my miniature house thimble collection. I am still looking for (or making) a nicer stand for them, as there are many more to collect, but this looks good for now. It almost looks like streets of building with them all lined up like this. Aren’t they the cutest though? #thimblecollection
I worked more on the tree, which I think is just about finished. Next I will need to think about a few bits of texture to add to the foreground and some tiny trees to put in the background to create more depth. The swords are finished too but not attached yet. However, I couldn’t resist popping them in for the picture. #rsndiploma
I did some more work on the tree today. Couching is taking forever but at least the chenille is more forgiving than goldwork threads! I really like the bark-effect (swipe to see a close-up). Can’t wait to add the smaller branches and see the final effect. #rsndiploma
In the evenings it is too dark to work on my stumpwork project so I have been stitching the dragonfly needlepoint kit (designed by @tapisserie_london). It really is a lovely mindful project to work on: only tent-stitch and the canvas dictates the colour…. #needlepoint
Some actual stitching on my RSN diploma stumpwork project. I put in the main structure of the foreground tree and started couching the trunk in chenille threads. I am trying to do it as uneven as possible to give the illusion of a natural bark-like texture. It will require a lot of threads to fill the tree and the additional branches at the top so I will be awhile. I really like the look though and I think it accentuates the setting sunlight at dusk. I also tried the swords I made yesterday on my design (swipe to see). I am really happy with their look. They need a little bit of tweaking and painting before they are finished though and I will only attach them at the very last minute to ensure they don’t break. #rsndiploma
It might not look it from this photograph, but I have actually been working on my RSN diploma stumpwork project today. I made Robin Hood and Sir Guy their swords. As suggested by my tutor I used the disposable wooden spoons as they are thin and light and don’t split as easily as the wooden popsicle sticks. I am really happy with them. Tomorrow I will try and see what they look like on my embroidery, adapt them as necessary and paint them. #rsndiploma
My best nine of 2021. A lovely mix of my projects from this year and lovely to see that my graduation from the RSN certificate course takes prominence. Hopefully there will be many more trip over next year so I can complete some diploma pieces too! I would also like to use this post to thank everyone for following, liking and commenting and I wish everyone a very happy and healthy 2022!
As today is Xmas it is also the last day of the @onceuponunefois @auverasoie Soie d’alger and metalics adventcalendar. The parcels contained so many lovely shades this year and despite having quite a few already (and having taken part last year) there were only a couple I had already. In the picture my collection of metalics and part of my soie d’alger collection. On the printed background this year’s colours. #aventdelabrodeuse
Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄🎄🎄

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