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I'm still working on the other wing but it's been a month since I posted.  I wanted to pop in and say Hi.  I thought you'd like to see the wing I've finished with the two parts together.  I've put it on the black background fabric for the photo.  It gives you a better idea of where I'm headed with this.  I'm almost done with the other wing after a time consuming big mistake I made and had to take out.  I also spent a bit of time on a RR square this month between all the May birthdays around here.  I find I spend more time trying to come up with ideas than I actually spend stitching.

Butterfly Wing 11

Speaking of RR's, I read somewhere that when you do work on a square you should leave 1/2 " bead free along the edges that are going to be stitched to other squares or borders.  I've never done that and just use a zipper foot to stitch the fabrics together and think that a scant 1/8" is plenty of space to allow.  I think a 1/2" bead free area especially in a seam that goes out to the edge looks unfinished.  What do you do?  I guess you could enclose enough beads for the recipient to finish it off.

4 comments:

  1. This is just incredibly gorgeous and original, Reen. Love the way you used those lace motifs, too.

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  2. Wow, this looks amazing with the two wing parts together. I love how you're repeating motifs and colors. Lovely. I wrote you a long letter last night, and navigated away from it by misssssnake and Poof! It was gone. I'll start over tonight.... ;-) Hugs, Cathy

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  3. Reen
    The wing looks great put together. Can't wait to see it done with a body!!
    PS Love you pic on the ACQ photo album. Took me a few minutes to figure who was added!
    Love Ya
    Shirlee

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  4. It's stunning!!!!

    The black really sets off your embroidery...And now that I see them together, I can realize the brilliance of your piecing. I love the little bits of purple/blue that tie it all together.

    I'm the same way. Takes me days and days to design what it only takes me an hour or so to stitch. All I can say is that it's working for you!

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