WORK IN PROGRESS Work in progress may be of any type of embroidery project. I could be working on a new kit, commission of someone's pet, or other request, see Commissions for other examples of commissions that I have worked. Scroll down below to see what's currently being worked on, or click on the links below to see past projects that I have worked. CURRENT PROJECT Goldwork Lion  |  Goldwork Ram  |  Home Page!  |  Commissions  |    View Shopping Cart PAST PROJECTS Goldwork Or Nue Peacock Feather  |  Eastern Blue Bird on Blossom Branch  |  Jack Rabbit Goldwork Still Life  |  Grizzly Bear  |  Goldwork Rooster  |  Goldwork Tulip  |  Pygmy Owl Robin on Berry Branch |  Robin on Blossom Branch  |  Robin in Grass  |  Burrowing Owl Cat Commission  |  Iris  |  Oliver and Maudie - Needle Painted Cats  |  Pansy 1  |  Red Fox Sea Otter  |  Spaniels - Needle Painting  |  Teko - Shih Tzu Cross Bichon Dog  |  Wild Rabbit

1: Tack the Design onto the Fabric 4: Additional Pearl Purl Outlines 5: Working the Mane Close up of the Mane Click on Images for Enlargements

GOLDWORK LION WORK IN PROGRESS The design is tacked onto 25 count black Lugana ground fabric. The face of the lion is outlined in Pearl Purl. A blackwork pattern is worked on the face using 5 different shades of gold Kreinik #4 Metallic Braids to create shading. 2: Pearl Purl Outline 3: Face worked in a Blackwork Pattern Additional pearl purl outlines are added to the face and ear to create definition. The bottom part of the mane is worked in purl threads and a variety of couching threads in gold, copper and pewter. The top part of the mane is worked in gold and copper purl threads. The mane is completed and a spangled is added to the eye. 6: More of the Mane 7: Finished Embroidery Close up of the Face Close up of the Mane EMBROIDERY SIZE Height: 3 ¾ inches (9 ¼ cm)     Width: 3 ¾ inches (9 ¼ cm)  PREPARATION TIME Tracing the design, prick and pounce method of transfer, and placing the fabric into the stretcher bar frame: 1 hour EMBROIDERY TIME 40 hours BACKGROUND FABRIC USED 25 Count Black Lugana THREADS USED Pearl Purl, Kreinik #4 Metallic Braids, Rococco, Passing thread, Check thread, Japan threads, Gold Cord, Spangle.

1: Tack the Design onto the Fabric 4: Pearl Purl Outlines 5: Padding the Horn Close up of the face Click on Images for Enlargements

GOLDWORK RAM WORK IN PROGRESS The design is tacked onto 25 count black Lugana ground fabric. The face of the ram is worked in a blackwork pattern using 5 different shades of gold Kreinik #4 Metallic Braids to create shading. The blackwork pattern is continued down the neck. 2: Face worked in a Blackwork Pattern 3: Neck worked in a Blackwork Pattern Pearl purl outlines are added to the face and ear to create definition. The horn is padded with waxed crochet cotton. Over the crochet cotton padding different textures of gold purl chips (beads) are sewn over top. The horn is completed, additional stitches added to the neck and a spangle is added to the eye. 6: Working the Horn 7: Finished Embroidery Close up of the Horn Close up of the Mouth EMBROIDERY SIZE Height: 3 ¾ inches (9 ¼ cm)     Width: 3 ¾ inches (9 ¼ cm)  PREPARATION TIME Tracing the design, prick and pounce method of transfer, and placing the fabric into the stretcher bar frame: 1 hour EMBROIDERY TIME 45 hours BACKGROUND FABRIC USED 25 Count Black Lugana THREADS USED Pearl Purl, Kreinik #4 Metallic Braids, Smooth Purl, Rough Purl, Bright Check Purl, Wire Check Purl, Spangle.

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