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Posted by Donna on October 26, 2009, 9:46 am
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> Well, wish me luck - I finally decided to try for the Master Craftsman
> in Silk and Metal Embroidery. =A0There were several terms mentioned I
> did not recognize, so we'll see how it goes. =A0Luckily I have plenty of
> time to get each submission in. =A0It looks to be a good challenge, so
> I'm looking forward to this one. =A0I figured I ought to go for it when
> I realized I was looking at a class for a chinese dragon in metal
> threads and thinking "I can do that, it looks like fun". =A0Good hint,
> huh?
> I have just gotten to test # 5 (of 6) in the Canvas Embroidery Master
> Craftsman program. =A0So far, my only issues have been very minor. =A0I
> started it as proof that I could do the work, and, I have to admit,
> this one has been fairly easy for me. =A0Just time consuming. =A0I've bee=
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> debating if I even want to finish it, but I will. =A0Just to say I did,
> I guess.
Good for you. I'm still struggling with a border for the master
Craftsman in Counted Thread. I can't let go of the "I want it to be
perfect." But I think I'm nearly past it in my head. I've got to get
to some real progress on this.
And I had my first exposure to real gold thread this weekend. Kimberly
Servello has a lovely Elizabethan purse that is all non-linear
blackwork and gold and she taught it at the Mid-Atlantic Regional
Smart Days in Culpeper, VA. I now have mastered the plaited braid
stitch with Kreinik. But I was attempting to do it with the gold and
ARGH! This is going to a challenge. We started a yahoogroup for
support and soon we may all be moaning there...
Donna in Virginia
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> your choice for the next mastery. If anyone is interested in the
> surface embroidery program, they can view some of the passed results
> here: http://www.heritageshoppe.com/gallery Admittedly some of the
> pics are less than ideal and come a bit wrinkled, but you can still see
> the skill that goes in them. These are wonderful programs through EGA.
> Really stretch your skills.
> Best wishes, Fran!
> Dianne