Mini DYB for Connie K

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The second round robin that I am in right now is a "Mini DYB" (do your block).  Our blocks were to be a maximum of 3 1/2" square or equivalent amount of square inches in another shape.  Connie K chose to do small rounds, which will get folded in half and used to complete a bunting for her Christmas tree!  

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Working on something tiny does make one rethink how to maximize impact and Connie asked for a central motif on each half.  I found that I wanted the seams to be the same on each side of the motif rather than changing things up.  

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The holly leaves were created using 7mm silk ribbon and adding stitches over the top.

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The other side has a Star Stitch star and a little seam of pine trees.

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I had never done this stitch before and must say that I will do many more to come!  Just love the way it turned out!  Can't wait to see what everyone else does with their blocks!  

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I also finished the last seam of the week for the Joyful Embellishments group.  This feather stitch variation is known as Maidenhair.  It's another stitch that is new to me, but I can see many creative potentials for it! 

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This week also saw a little bit of stash enhancement!  I was lacking a good variety of threads for my CQJP 2015 blocks, so when I saw these luscious beauties at Color Complements, I had to get some of them!  They are going to go perfectly and I'm motivated to get stitching on the January block again! 


Comments

I wondered what Connie K was doing with her mini blocks. I love your stitching on them. I posted the block I finished for you on my blog. Hope you like it.

Those threads are perfect for your CQJP! It is only January and I am already stuck on mine. I thought I knew what I wanted in the centers but it isn't working out right. Never give up - right?
Lorraine said…
Love the holly leaves and the star motif - I'm going to have to experiment with this as I've not seen it before. So pleased to see my threads arrived and they have inspired your creativity - that is after all why I do them! Look forward to seeing as you progress through all your various RR's etc. Thanks again, Lorraine

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