No: 2 in my Mandala Series ‘Orange Crush, Australian Summer’ using DMC variegated thread, gold Indian Sari thread, Moroccan glass beads, gold sequins. The orange hoop will be its frame.
27 November 2023
12 November 2023
Modern Hand Embroidery: Raspberry Mandala (Mandala Series No: 1)
Raspberry Mandala sewn with variegated and metallic thread embellished with sequins. The pink hoop will be its frame.
11 November 2023
08 November 2023
05 November 2023
Thread - Floss - Cottons: Whatever You call them they are luscious, enticing & food for the needles of your imagination!
For my Embroidery & Crewel:
DMC VARIGATED
DMC LIGHT EFFECTS
CACTUS SILK HANKS
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For my Japanese work (Boro & Sashiko):
JAPANESE COTTONS
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