Peacock Block
Today was a real stitching day. I made a block with the peacock from the TAST chain stitch. As with the peacock, most of the threads used were hand-dyed silks.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
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5 comments:
Love the block -- AND I just noticed the bar at the top of your blog -- congrats on the 19 lbs. lost -- GREAT JOB!!
beautiful block.
wht a lovely block...and of course the peacock in the center can ;t help but be magnificent! I saw the closeup and it is truly gorgeous. Great job on that tail!
ktj
The peacock is gorgeous! It is perfect for the colors you've chosen for the block. Have fun with your new threads!
Love you colors for the block and your peacock is lovely.
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