Laura Connor
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Insects and other small creatures --embroidery

Thanks Elizabeth, An iridescent green scarab beettle would be perfect. I have done one butterfly. The children's ages range from 7 to 17, I think.

Tagged: emboidery, hand, insects

Replied Nov 28

Insects and other small creatures --embroidery

Hi Catherine, Please wait until Monday evening to delete them. I am visiting my father for the Thanksgiving Holiday and don't have any way to save or print your pictures. I do want to see them.

Tagged: emboidery, hand, insects

Replied Nov 28

Insects and other small creatures --embroidery

Barbara, Thanks. I did The Very Hungry Caterpillar in bullion stitch. I can't post photos because I am in a motel room in Boise but I think another bright caterpillar is a good idea. I will do a sea…

Tagged: emboidery, hand, insects

Replied Nov 14

Inspiration Needed

Elizabeth, I hope you have your groove back. I am new to SF and I was surprised to find your concern. I am 63 years old, and I have a hard time understanding why you would feel obligated to do any k…

Replied Nov 4

 

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Jayne Coleman replied to Laura Connor's discussion 'Insects and other small creatures --embroidery'
The Hand Embroidery Network *HEN) at http:/handembroiderynetwork/ning.com/ has a group just for people stitching bugs, butterflies, bees and other creepy crawlies. Take a look for some good ideas. I got linked up to stitchinfingers through HEN.
December 2
Elizabeth replied to Laura Connor's discussion 'Insects and other small creatures --embroidery'
I think really can put anything on it - something for everyone.=) You wouldn't want to risk missing out the girls for the sake of not 'putting off' the older boys! A little bit of everything gets my vote and I look forward to seeing the finished pie…
November 30
Laura Connor replied to Laura Connor's discussion 'Insects and other small creatures --embroidery'
Thanks Elizabeth, An iridescent green scarab beettle would be perfect. I have done one butterfly. The children's ages range from 7 to 17, I think.
November 28
Laura Connor replied to Laura Connor's discussion 'Insects and other small creatures --embroidery'
Hi Catherine, Please wait until Monday evening to delete them. I am visiting my father for the Thanksgiving Holiday and don't have any way to save or print your pictures. I do want to see them.
November 28
Elizabeth replied to Laura Connor's discussion 'Insects and other small creatures --embroidery'
I don't think you need to avoid butterflies. Men like them as much as women and I would say that they fascinate little boys as much as they do little girls. I also think small flowers and leaves would be OK too. I'm assuming your audience in small-i…
November 25
Catherine Ronan replied to Laura Connor's discussion 'Insects and other small creatures --embroidery'
Hi Laura, I a going to upload two photos for you. I will remove them in a few days. This piece is not finished yet. I had a lot of fun with metallic theads and beads when I stitched these bugs. You may or may not want that look for some of yours. I…
November 23
Laura Connor joined Elizabeth's group
Stumpwork and Raised Embroidery
For those who have already done some of this work, those who are admirers of the style and would like to make a start and also just for curious enquirers.
November 16
Laura Connor replied to Laura Connor's discussion 'Insects and other small creatures --embroidery'
Barbara, Thanks. I did The Very Hungry Caterpillar in bullion stitch. I can't post photos because I am in a motel room in Boise but I think another bright caterpillar is a good idea. I will do a search for a good photo of a caterpillar and use that…
November 15
Barbara Morrow replied to Laura Connor's discussion 'Insects and other small creatures --embroidery'
Lovely idea, Laura, What about a nice bright caterpillar or two?
November 14
Jennifer replied to Laura Connor's discussion 'Insects and other small creatures --embroidery'
Hi Laura, yes-now I do see how colorful they are! Jennifer
November 8
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Elephant blanket
November 5
Laura Connor replied to Heather's discussion 'Inspiration Needed'
Elizabeth, I hope you have your groove back. I am new to SF and I was surprised to find your concern. I am 63 years old, and I have a hard time understanding why you would feel obligated to do any kind of sewing project. A card for your husband? Bu…
November 4
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November 4
Laura Connor replied to Kristie's discussion 'I'm curious about needlework fabrics'
Kristie, I don't know what kind of projects you do but I haunt the thrift shops. I find beautiful silk skirts, dresses and blouses and use them to make crazy quilts which I embroider. Recently, i found a large piece of red and off white silk fabric…
November 4
Laura Connor replied to Laura Connor's discussion 'Insects and other small creatures --embroidery'
Hi Jennifer, I deleted and reposted the pictures. They are now less than 25 kb Laura
November 4

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What aspect of textiles are you interested in?
embroidery, crazy quilts, crochet
Where did you learn your textle skills?
books

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At 3:28am on November 6, 2009, anusha krishnamurthy said…
hi laura, thank u for ur comments, as for the lizard i used cotton thread as padding, then those metal springs u use for goldwork , & as elmsely says jane nicholas's book is awesome . waiting to see ur project .
At 9:59am on November 4, 2009, Elmsley Rose said…
Hi,

Jane Nicholas (Stumpwork) has quite a lot of insects in her books - an entire book on Goldwork Beetles, and another on Dragonflies. (You might want to simplify some).

Also, if you give me your e-mail - I have a few pictures etc I've collected, as I have a special love of insects in embroidery. :-) I'm at a_velvet_claw@yahoo.com.au
At 2:59am on November 4, 2009, anusha krishnamurthy said…
hi laura, u can try a variety of beetles, esp egyptian . luv anusha
 
 

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