It's taken me a lot longer than I anticipated, but the golden Medieval gown is almost done.... ..and here's why......it's all that beading..... First there was the two days spent on each of the four hanging sleeves, but then came the front edge of the gown itself. There were five passes all the way around. First the picot beading with the tiny size 15 glass beads. Then a row of chain stitch embroidery with gold thread. Then stitching down the gold braid alongside the chain stitch. And then finally stitching down the opposite side of the gold braid and sewing on the tiny pearls.... I still have to finish beading, and sew on, the tricot hanging sleeves onto the under dress, and make something for the doll's hair. So hopefully I'll get done this weekend.
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Dorothy
2/29/2020 09:14:42 am
This is so pretty. It may be my favorite gown yet. I can't wait to see it on the model.
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Martha
2/29/2020 10:45:02 am
It's on Bianca at the moment, but I've not taken any photos of her in it yet. Because it's not finished, and I might just wait until the new ladies arrive. I'm thinking this one would be perfect for Yvette. But who knows?
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Donna
2/29/2020 11:37:59 am
It is so beautiful! The amount of fine, detailed needlework involved is truly a labour of love. Whichever lady gets to claim it will be very lucky :o)
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Martha
2/29/2020 12:59:48 pm
I really enjoy the fine needlework, but this gown has been taxing my patience. I'm ready to move on, but I still have to finish the cap. It's taken me all day so far.
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Brigitte
3/1/2020 02:35:37 pm
That gown is amazing. So many details. I really admire your patience to deal with so many tiny pearls.
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Karen C
3/21/2020 08:00:01 am
Your patience with those intricate details is amazing. I love your work so much!
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