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Sunday 3 April 2016

Two cards

I made two more birthday cards. One is embroidered and made without a plan, but I used Sharon B's crazy quilting templates (well worth investing in, and enjoyable to use):

The other card was another stumpwork portrait:
I haven't made a stumpwork portrait in a long time and it was, as always, so interesting to see it grow. 
The veil is made of a stretchy fabric, and if the pin is removed the lady's face, and hair, will be revealed 


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24 comments:

  1. Séverine4 April 2016 at 00:42

    Your postcards are beautiful.

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  2. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com4 April 2016 at 05:10

    Love your stump work lady.

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    1. Queeniepatch7 April 2016 at 13:52

      Isn't it fascinating how much more you notice the eyes when the rest of the face is behind a veil?

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  3. Renee4 April 2016 at 06:29

    Your cards are wonderful! Your stumpwork portrait is amazing. Gorgeous work! I love Sharon's templates - thanks for the idea of using them on a curve.

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    1. Queeniepatch7 April 2016 at 13:53

      Thank you! It is always fun to make stumpwork portraits as you never know what a personality you will get!
      Sharon's templates are SO useful! Just play around and you can make the most amazing designs.

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  4. margaret4 April 2016 at 15:40

    such talent with your stump work and revealing too, goo to see you blogging on a sunday. The card with Sharon`s templates is so good too, reminds me I bought her second set to keep the first company but have not used it yet maybe a play later this week

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    1. Queeniepatch7 April 2016 at 13:55

      Don't miss the fun of using Sharon's templates - the result will be great!
      I was very pleased with this portrait, but adding the veil was a bit fiddly.

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  5. crazyQstitcher4 April 2016 at 16:20

    The first card of stitches is so bright and beautiful. I love the mystery of the veil over the face. She looks a little surprised to be unveiled. Both views lovely. I have missed your stumpwork ladies.

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    1. Queeniepatch7 April 2016 at 13:58

      The embroidered card was just a 'scribble' with the needle!
      Yes, I guess the lady was a bit surprised, but I wanted to show her flaming hair.
      I have missed making portraits, too and hope to make another one shortly!

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  6. Stitching Lady4 April 2016 at 17:44

    Nice to see your work, the lady - a veiled lady - a delicate theme though in Europe- discussed over and over again.

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    1. Queeniepatch7 April 2016 at 14:00

      Yes, it is a topic of discussion! Throughout history and culture there have been ways to show or hide one's hair or face. The fascinating thing with these two pictures is that when the face is half hidden, the eyes are much more noticable.

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  7. Julie Fukuda4 April 2016 at 19:34

    Both are so nice and are going to make someone very pleased.

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    1. Queeniepatch7 April 2016 at 14:03

      Thank you, Julie.
      The first card was a work in haste and although the second took much longer it was made in an instant!

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  8. Annet4 April 2016 at 22:49

    Love your new stumpwork lady!

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    1. Queeniepatch7 April 2016 at 14:05

      Thank you. I stitched the eyes differently from many of the other portraits but the eyes are very striking, especially when the rest of the face is behind the veil.

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  9. Pamela4 April 2016 at 23:28

    Beautiful, creative cards!

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    1. Queeniepatch7 April 2016 at 14:05

      Thank you, Pamela. How are you enjoying Shikoku?

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  10. carorose7 April 2016 at 10:31

    They make great cards Queenie.

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    1. Queeniepatch7 April 2016 at 14:06

      Thank you. They are very different, though, but were equally fun to make.

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  11. Mrs. B.2 May 2016 at 02:51

    Lovely work. I really like your stumpwork lady.

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    1. Queeniepatch2 May 2016 at 07:56

      Thank you, Lilian.
      How is your crafty world? Busy?

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  12. Tanya3 May 2016 at 16:31

    I LOVE your stumpwork! I treasure mine... Let's see... Didn't I name her Blanche? Your card is so cute! I really wish you'd do a tutorial as I don't think I'm going to get to Tokyo on a regular basis.

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    1. Queeniepatch3 May 2016 at 20:48

      Thank you, Tanya, you are always so full of encouragement. Yes, I loved making Blanche because she has that embroidered collar.
      Actually I have a number of photos prepared for a tutorial, I just haven't had the time to write up the text. Once I have done that I'll hold an online tutorial. Before that I need to get hold of more free time. Today was another TOUGH day!

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