Janet's Seahorses
Seahorses have
always caught my eye.
I like the elegance of them. Here are some that I have
designed and stitched:
Contemporary Filet Darn Seahorse with a chunky border
You can see this seahorse in step by step detail here:
http://www.jmddesigns.co.nz/seahorse.htm
This bag above is 41 x 49cm (16 x 19 inches). The seahorse was needle
turned appliqued onto the fabric and then Stem stitched around the edge
of the shapes. Inside the shapes, top stitching of circles and crosses
were stitched. The wavy spine was Stem stitched. Then pieced blocks were
added on two sides and strips the other two sides. Then padding was
added behind the whole piece and seaweed etc was hand quilted. I used
Pearl 8 thread to quilt with because the stitching will get worn easily
being used as a bag. Beads and miniature sequins were sewn down
the spins and between body sections. Then the bag itself was
constructed.
Neptune's Steed
Traditionally Blackwork is
stitched on white fabric with black threads.
I have given a contemporary feel with sea green fabric and multi colour
threads. Beads also
make the filling designs stand out. 10 different filling stitches
are used. Design size is
approximately on #14 Aida:
24 x 13 cm (9 1/2 x 5 inches)
To purchase this design
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Sirsea
The sections on the body are each individually padded. He is 19 x 10cm (7 x 4
inches). Stitched with Rayon threads,
miniature sequins, beads and metallic threads. Stitched
onto washed patchwork
fabric.
Beaded Seahorse
It measures 11 x 19cm (4 1/2 x 7 inches). I
used beads and a variety of metallic threads couched and stitched. About
6 difference types of beads. Stitched on purple
washed patchwork fabric. Once it is stretched properly
when framed the outside border will sit
straight.
Aqua
Seahorse
Split stitched onto a
washed quilting
fabric. Rayon and metallic threads and beads were used.
It measures 11 x 19cm (4 1/2 x 7 inches).
Underwater
Creatures
The embroidery style is Pulled Thread that this is stitched in.
Variegated stranded cottons were used for the outlines of the creature.It
measures 36 x 12cm (14
x 5 inches).
Seahorse
Serenity
This cute Assisi design incorporates Anchor variegated
threads and single coloured stranded cotton threads. The outline of the
Seahorse itself is highlighted with silver metallic threads.
Instructions and chart included.
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