CREWEL kind of girl

[BarbieGirl]

KayL...lol, another book I 'need!'. Really cute! I love the new/old thread painting embroidery. The blending of the threads are truly inspiring and eye catching. That's a talent I wish I came by naturally!

[BarbieGirl]

I've tried ribbon embroidery years ago. It's so beautiful! I wasn't very successful with the project, but always thought if I could just practice more it could be fun. They just don't give you extra ribbon for practicing, it's all for the project.

[BarbieGirl]

knitting and crochet. I'm also playing around with some wire crochet and using up some of my old stash of lampwork beads that I made back in the late 90's. I really should get a torch again.
I sew and quilt a bit.

I've never seen wire crochet. That sounds interesting and really different. I'm going to check it out and see what it looks like....neat!

[BarbieGirl]

Iris Lily,

I'd be flattered too! That must be an awesome feeling. Was it a way to supplement your college income or did she just copy your design?

[Tussiemussies]

I remember in the 70's how it was the big thing to embroider on you jeans. Some people had some amazing jeans!

[Dhiana]

I've never seen wire crochet. That sounds interesting and really different. I'm going to check it out and see what it looks like....neat!

Google "Arline Fisch" and you will see works from one of the premiere wire crochet artists in the world. She's basically retired now but she has done amazing work using textile techniques in metals. Truly amazing!

[BarbieGirl]

Dhiana,

Thanks! Off to google!