The Primitive Needle
Belle Soie over one on 30ct Antique Cotton by R&R
Finished in a Twisted Threads Rectangle Tin Necklace
My friend, Kim, had a birthday on Friday and I wanted to make something special for her. She’s a Halloween girl, like me, so I decided that a little “Wicked”-ness was in order. I really enjoyed stitching this and the colors were so fun. I had to special order the little tin necklace frame from my LNS, and luckily (even though it was on backorder for awhile), it came in the nick of time. I’ve got enough of the supplies left over to treat myself to this trick, so I think I’ll be wearing a matching pendant sometime soon. I do hope that she likes it.
And since we’re keeping in the Halloween spirit, I thought I’d share my silks for Black’d Skie. You can see how lovely they will be on the fabric. I’m really excited to try out these Pure Palette silks. They were a birthday gift and I’m absolutely thrilled to have them.
And finally, since finishing Kim’s gift I have returned to the Garden of Eerie for a bit. The center tree is coming along. In fact, I’m getting down almost to the snake. Can’t wait for that!
I’m starting to think about my goals for the end of the year and what I’d like to finish. I’m also starting to think toward 2011 too. Mostly, I’d just like to cut down on the amount of WIPs I have going. I think a focus on finishing is in order. But in the meantime, I’m just enjoying spending time with my wicked things.
I am grateful for a smile on Eric’s face.
Wicked indeed!
That is a wickedly awesome pendant! I’m sure your friend will be thrilled with it…you better get busy with yours, Halloween’s just a few days away 😉
What a Wicked Present!!
Oh how lovely!!! I enjoyed drooling over this post. lol!
Love the necklace – it’s wicked!!
Love the Silk Palette fiber, yummy
Absolutely beautiful, Michelle! And those silks!!! What have I been missing??
WHOA! Amazing new silks. Can’t wait to hear how they are to stitch with!
Your wicked pendant will be greatly treasured, no doubt. 🙂
Wicked is such a cool project! And wow–such lovely thread–you’ll have to tell us how they feel through the fabric!
It’s me, Kim, the lucky recipient of the Wicked necklace, and yes, it is every bit as awesome as in the picture. Michelle and I are truly identical twins (personality wise) separated at birth and 10 years apart, it’s uncanny how we like so many of the same things and have the same off-center, skewed sense of humor. A million thanks to you, Michelle, for one of my favorite birthday prezzies ever!
Cute, cute necklace! I have never heard of those silks before. You’ll have to report back on how you like them. 🙂
You do such beautiful work, and so tiny!!!!
That’s a cool necklace. Love your thread bobbin. Makes me smile everytime I see it. Your silk are gorgeous! Drool… Great progress on Garden of Eerie. Can’t wait to see more.
Whooowee that is a wicked pendant – totally cool.
Eerie is looking fab as well – I am liking those lightning bolts.
Your silks – quite scrumptious. Can’t wait to see them on the linen.
Love the Wicked pendant…wonderful bday gift for your friend Kim. Great progress on GoE!
Oh, what a present! And I just love that palette of colours – gorgeous.
I’ve been trying to finish Wicked for ages – great inspiration! The silks are just gorgeous, and nice progress on GoE.
I am seriously in love with that pendant! WOW!!! CUTE as a button and beautifully done 😉
Your Garden of Eerie has me falling for it….thanks. (LOL! – I don’t own it yet…and watching yours grow makes me want to own it like yesterday).
And I’ve been thinking too about next year…I think it will be less spending and more finishing from my own stash too…
Love the Wicked pendant! I’ve not heard of these silks before (I’m pretty new to silk). The colors are gorgeous!
Michelle – I’ve been dying to try the new Pure Palette Silk and also their Empress which is wool/cashmere for a NP piece I am working on. Please report back – it’s lovely! and so is your stitching – the Wicked pendant was soooo cute! Melody
Cute, cute, cute and perfectly finished!!!! Love the colors for Black’d Skie.
Can’t wait to hear what you decide for the new year :-).
One gorgeous picture after another! I love that Wicked piece so much. And those silks for Black’d sky are beautiful.
What a great present. I always enjoy seeing your work.
Love the Wicked pin Michelle! I have the chart and hope to get to it in time for next Halloween 🙂
Thank you so much for posting a pic of the Baroque silks – I’m trying to convert these to cottons for my Black’d Skie and this photo has been incredibly helpful 🙂
Your necklace turned out beautiful Michelle! I just love that freebie pattern! Those silks are to die for! Can’t wait to see your start on Black’d Skie. You’re making great progress on Garden of Eerie!
Wow I LOVE Wicked! It’s so cute in that pendant! Can I ask where you got that from please?
Love your WIP and thise silks are gorgeous!
Wickedly wonderful! Enjoy Garden of Eerie!
I love your wicked finish – it’s great!
Those silks look wonderful and your ATS is coming along so well.
Enjoy your weekend.
The Wicked pendant looks fabulous Michelle.