Monday, March 29, 2010

25 Motif Challenge #6

Brain-damaged me made a realization - I was forgetting to count my pieces! This piece starts the count at 6 motifs finished so far.
I had a bit of trouble keeping the center balanced, but it might be a bit easier with a larger thread. I do like this pattern as it seems to reproduce the natural crystalline shape of snowflakes.

Snowflake 6
Festive Snowflakes & Ornaments
edited by Barbara Foster
unknown blue size 30 thread
3 1/2' across

Sunday, March 21, 2010

25 Motif Challenge

Have you ever seen butterflies in the snow? I have here in West Texas as the changing of the seasons you may see a butterfly flitting over snow. This snowflake reminds me of that as the 'points' look like butterflies to me.


Snowflake 5
Festive Snowflakes and Ornaments
edited by Barbara Foster
unknown blue size 30 thread
2 1/2" across

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

25 Motif Challenge

This doily was very easy to make with a nicely balanced design. It is a prime example of the professional free patterns available on the internet.


"Arches"
by Marilee Rockley
unknown size 30 thread
6" across

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

25 Motif Challenge

It's been a bit since I've posted due to a severe bout of arthritis and muscle pain. I'm coming out of it and feeling a LOT better. This is the third snowflake from the HH book, but it is not one of my favorites. It is just too light and flimsy for my taste.


Snowflake 4

Festive Snowflakes and Ornaments

edited by Barbara Foster

unknown size 30 thread

3 14" across