Chikankari paisley

I'm back with yet another whitework/chikankari project.                                 

This paisley pattern is stitched on very fine muslin using 1 and 2 plies of embroidery floss.

My plan is to appliqué this onto a saree pouch.

Happy stitching!

blackwork

I love pincushions/needle books so I often end up designing/teaching these accessories.                        

a blackwork biscornu...

Happy stitching!

Anita

redwork

I'd like to share my recent finish with y'all..                                    

                                                 

 

 

These redwork pieces are for a quilt. I've used basic stitches like stem, chain, daisy, split, straight, fly, blanket,seed and french knots.

Happy stitching!

Anita

doily 'Anamika'

I'd started this doily almost a year back I think.                         

I was making slow but steady progress since then and finally finished it last week..

Happy stitching!

Anita

Horse

My recent finish... a blackwork horse.              

I've stitched this on 14ct aida fabric with anchor floss.

Happy stitching!

Anita

stole,panel & dress

I'd crocheted a couple of things but couldn't share it immediately 'coz was busy with classes/workshops.                    

                   

                              

stole crocheted with acrylic yarn                    

       panel for sling bag crocheted with cotton thread                   

                  Baby dress crocheted with cotton thread

I want to be an active blogger but need either more hours/day or someone to help me run the business.Unfortunately I can't afford it at this stage so will try to post whenever I can.

Hope y'all will remember me and read my ramblings even if I blog once in a while.

Have a great weekend!

Anita

Doily Anamika

Though it's very hot here in Chennai I took the doily 'Anamika' from the UFO/WIP basket and made a little progress.

                   

                                              

Finished cutting the threads and weaving the inner square and moved on to the next element of the design as of now. A little progress is better than no progress,isn't it?

I've formed a whatsApp group for embroidery/needlework addicts living in Chennai and posting little studio scoop,needle work tips,my workshop info etc there as often as possible.It's a small group as of now but I hope it'll grow very soon.

Have a great weekend!

Anita

Diya

I've been busy teaching this blackwork biscornu for the past few weeks.                    

It's going to be a busy summer because of the online version of this class which has started this week.

What are you stitching/planning to start right now?

Have a great weekend!

Anita

sewing

A quick post to say hello and show a couple of things that I made.            

                   

It's too hot here around 38c and it's difficult to keep up with everyday chores.

Happy sewing!

Anita

pillow covers

Hand painted fabric for pillow covers.                            

                    

got to add some embroidery and beads before sewing...

Happy stitching!

Anita

doilies n wallets

I spent most of my time sewing wallets and dresses this past week.                

crochet doilies are blocked and ready to be displayed.                   

 

                                   

Happy stitching!

Anita

lace,doily and shisha

A new embroidery project with mirrors and some basic stitches.                

Tatted lace in progress..                    

Crocheted doily with #20 thread..                   

Happy stitching!

Anita