Perle Cotton Easter Eggs

Blue and Taupe Eggs

About 6 years ago, I saw this idea in an issue of Martha Stewart Living Magazine. These are styrofoam eggs, purchased at the local craft store, covered with DMC #3 and #5 Perle Cotton. They are easy enough for kids to make, but there is enough creative scope for adults.

I spent some time this evening making a new egg to document the process, but Martha's directions are more precise than my own.  I've added the link to the article.

http://www.marthastewart.com/913769/thread-wrapped-easter-eggs
(All the photographs are my own work, no Martha's.)

Owl Mandala

Owl Mandala

cotton and silk floss on 20 ct. linen

pattern from

 http://allthingsparchmentcraft.blogspot.com/2011/01/mandala-conversion-to-parchment-craft.html

I chose this pattern based on an on-going story telling project I've was involved in for several years.

The red line represents a story element, as well as the thread of any narrative that brings ideas together.

This is a close up of the stitching I did on the individual feathers.  I used both variegated and solid color floss in a wide pallet of browns and grays.  I then alternated contrasting colors to make each feather look distinct from the rest.