Blackwork Leaves
"Karen, this is truly lovely. What a wonderful way to show off blackwork motifs without using black. It's serene and beautifully stitched."
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Karen W. Gronau
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Tree of Stitches by Abi Gurden
Started this discussion. Last reply by Karen W. Gronau Mar 13, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Water Soluble Pen Color
Started this discussion. Last reply by christine earnshaw Dec 29, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Converting Pictures to Cross Stitch Patterns
Started this discussion. Last reply by Karen W. Gronau Jun 8, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Less Pictures When Searching
Started this discussion. Last reply by Karen W. Gronau Dec 31, 2009. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Blackwork Pattern for a Wedding Sampler
Started this discussion. Last reply by AnnieB Sep 9, 2009. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Karen W. Gronau commented on Karen W. Gronau's photoBlackwork Leaves
"Julia, I do NOT use Holbein stitch when I do blackwork. My thread goes every which way. The back looks hideous, but no one sees it."
Elaine Wilding commented on Karen W. Gronau's photo
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"wow Thank you for the close up. Your stitching is perfect. I love the colors you chose."
Julia commented on Karen W. Gronau's photoBlackwork Leaves
"Wow, I have to do something like this. Holbein stitch makes me breakout into hives though."
Margo Brooks commented on Karen W. Gronau's photoBlackwork Leaves
"Thank you! I may try this. I have black work patterns, but have always been hesitant abut trying, but doing it on Aida would make it easier to try out the stitches without worrying so much about making sure you had the right thread. What a great…"
Karen W. Gronau commented on Karen W. Gronau's photoBlackwork Leaves
"Margo, I used 14 count Aida. The pattern is here: http://anapa-mama.gallery.ru/watch?ph=bpSh-esVRq#feature=topscroll"
Margo Brooks commented on Karen W. Gronau's photoBlackwork Leaves
"Oh! I love this! What type fabric did you use and can you share the link? You colors are perfect!"
Profile Information
- What textiles are you interested in?
- embroidery including ribbon embroidery and Hardanger, blackwork, counted crosstitch, decoupage, basic knitting, plastic canvas...
- Where did you learn your textile skills?
- self taught
- Let us know you are not a spammer. Is there anything else you want to say to introduce yourself to the group?
- I am a retired elementary school teacher (32 years, mostly second grade). I work part time as an advisory teacher for a home schooling service via postal mail and Internet. I have much free time for reading and crafting and LOVE it.
This July, 2009 will mark my 35th wedding anniversary. In January our 31 year old son married so now we have a daughter-in-law. :-)
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Comment Wall (93 comments)
- At 9:28 on March 28, 2013,
Jen V said… Karen, someone else suggested I do this also. I'm thinking that after the year is over and I have several (hopefully, as it's random!) sets of alphabets I might look into it. :D
- At 8:43 on February 16, 2013, Elaine Wilding said…
By the way Karen I love the upcycling you are doing I do this kind of stuff also. Very creative. Hugs Elaine
- At 8:41 on February 16, 2013, Elaine Wilding said…
Thank you Karen for your lovely comment. I am having fun with TAST. I have been experimenting with each stitch and trying to figure out how I could use these stitches in my embroidery. I am really enjoying it. Thanks again Hugs Elaine
- At 4:07 on December 19, 2012,
Jessica Grimm said… Hi Karen,
Not to worry and thank you for accepting!
Jessica
- At 7:46 on June 24, 2012,
Claire Cousins said… Hi Karen
Many thanks for your lovely comments on my work, you are always so kind.
Claire
- At 22:25 on April 4, 2012,
Glenda Nichol said… Karen, I love the blackwork heart (tea dyed). Wondering about pattern details. I'm planning a small wedding sampler and could use parts of it. Glenda.
- At 2:21 on February 29, 2012, Claire Cousins said…
Hi Karen
Many thanks for your lovely comments on my recent work
Claire
- At 16:13 on December 26, 2011,
Sheila Knight said… Thank you for your kind comment.
- At 12:28 on October 20, 2011,
Carmelina López Andrade said… - Thank you for your friendly comments to my reticella, Karen. Greetings from Mexico. Your redwork (multicoloredwork :D) is so beautiful. I like it.
- At 21:39 on October 1, 2011,
Carolyn Blakelock said… Hi Karen
Thank you for the kind comments on my Afghani Nomad Dress
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