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threadwalker ([personal profile] threadwalker) wrote2010-05-02 10:10 am

Ode to an Urn

I've been joking that the RSN Class was like Embroidery Boot Camp. Definitely not for the faint of heart or dilletantes. It was awesome and I'm writing a favorable review for them (they kindly provide a questionaire for us to fill out and return). I've caught up on my sleep but I'm still dreaming about stitching pearl purl such that the threads are invisible-ish and I can feel the caluses on my finger tips even when I'm not looking.

I am still percolating on the roll that taking an RSN class fits in my life: I like it. I like LEARNING from the pros. I'm tired of discovery by trial-n-error. I like being coached by someone who's "been there and done that" and who went on to do needlework in a professional arena.

Pictures of my project under cut.

Final piece


detail shots (in progress)








[identity profile] beanolc.livejournal.com 2010-05-02 05:27 pm (UTC)(link)
This is incredible! I am in awe.

[identity profile] broider-barones.livejournal.com 2010-05-02 06:13 pm (UTC)(link)
excellent!!!!! really good use of materials too Love the octopus!

[identity profile] klwilliams.livejournal.com 2010-05-02 06:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow. Very nice.

[identity profile] dizzyblonde30.livejournal.com 2010-05-02 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow!!
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[personal profile] loup_noir 2010-05-02 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Coolest thing I've seen in weeks.

[identity profile] helblonde.livejournal.com 2010-05-03 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
Fantastic! The Octopus is wonderful.
At first glance, the portholes looked like rings. Great job on getting those really round.
Is that yellow chalk that you drew your design with?

answered in my next post

[identity profile] thread-walker.livejournal.com 2010-05-03 07:44 am (UTC)(link)
I had a few queries about the design/process, so I am doing a mini-post on it.

[identity profile] aastg.livejournal.com 2010-05-03 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
That's a terrific piece, and the design looks like fun!

[identity profile] fighter-chick.livejournal.com 2010-05-03 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
That's beautiful.
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[identity profile] xrian.livejournal.com 2010-05-03 01:05 am (UTC)(link)
Kudos. That's wonderful -- hope the ship is prepared for its Kraken Encounter ;)

Me likey!

[identity profile] dakini-bones.livejournal.com 2010-05-03 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
Octopussy!

[identity profile] kahnegabs.livejournal.com 2010-05-03 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
Amazing! I love it!

[identity profile] hunrvogt.livejournal.com 2010-05-03 12:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Yep. Better with Pictures. I totally dig the octopus.

[identity profile] 666-bookwyrm.livejournal.com 2010-05-03 02:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Shiny!

[identity profile] weenie100.livejournal.com 2010-05-04 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
holy cow! but are you sure it's an octopus & not a kraken?!!

[identity profile] catagon3.livejournal.com 2010-05-04 07:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Terrific finished product!