Just kidding! But check him out....look at this funny little guy on my German Ostsee mandala:
Crabby Guy
I did get all the "stems" of the various flowers finished around the border. Now I have to finish stitching all the little blossoms, as well as three more of those corners....and three more little crabs! :)
Ta Da!! Here's Part 2 of my German Ostsee Mandala. I ordered the beads yesterday. As soon as they arrive, then all the sparkle and bling will be added.
I just love the seashells in the corners!
Not quite finished with Part 2...but a progress picture. A little bit more left to fill in on those "motifs", then onto the remainder of the shells. There is one there....just not backstitched with the specialty fiber, which I just ordered. Then it will be the Algerian Eyelets and Diagonal Eyelets to fill in. Some of those are in a brighter pink/coral color, which will definitely add a "splash" of color. = )
Part 1 of my German Ostsee Mandala (Chatelaine Designs) is done!! I still have to attach most of the beads and crystals (which I have to order!). Take a peek!
Santa's little tree (Winter White Santa/Mirabilia Designs):
I did just a little more on Ostsee. Lots of colors changes going on here:
Another new design by Martina Weber (Chatelaine Designs)....my little beginning on this one.
I purchased a large (very, very large!) piece of 28 count Ice Blue Cashel linen for this one. The cut piece is 37" x 37"!! Huge....anyway I decided to try again with the paints. I had purchased a spray bottle of paint at A. C. Moore (turquoise) and gave it a try....
In the picture you can see where I folded the fabric at the top. The top color is the Ice Blue and the lower portion is where I sprayed the center portion with the turquoise over the blue. I did try to add a few clouds, but they have not shown up very well. May have to try again after I finish stitching the center portion. I'll probably use a stencil brush to try and apply those. :)
