1/14/2007 1/3/2007
12/10/2006
The fabric is Teal Green Belfast 32 ct.
I did this part in my 10-day Miami, FL & Orangeburg, SC trip. I lost my beading needle toward the end of the trip so the mosaique left unfinished.
This project has been a real challenge every step of the way so far.
First of all, the very center part, the Jessica Stitch, took me sometime to figure out how to stitch it on the fabric correctly. I tried 3 times just this part to get it done right and the color effect I wanted.
I was not sure about my counting when I stitched the turquois blue boarder. I used the transparent 32ct grid to help me. The beads in my Mosaique were crooked at first. I applied Wendy Causer’s beading technique to stitch beads, now they stay straight.
The dark color and 32 ct fabric makes it really difficult to see clearly and to count. I finally figure out to use a magnifying glass and work in the daylight or real good lamp lighting. Otherwise, mistakes occur just like a few of the beads are crooked when you look real closely. Fortunately, I think I can fix those beads to make them straight.
Well, after all the fusses, I am really happy with my piece. I think and hope it’s going to get easier.
