The Work Continues

As another WIP Wednesday approaches -- indeed, can be linked to HERE aleady -- I thought I'd post a few things currently under construction.  The 15th Annual Lacombe Art Show and Sale is looming now, and I still have at least 4 pieces -- 1 modest size and 3 minis -- if not more -- to finish.

Here's the latest mini -- but first, the inspirational photo:

You can see there's a lot going on in the background.  Here's what I wanted to capture (with a bit of artistic license):

Bed and Breakfast (c) 2014 - 5" x 7" matted to 8" x 10"

And a wee detail shot:

WIPs include this, inspired by my cyber-acquaintance, Velma Bolyard, a very fine paper and book artist, who gave me permission to use her photograph.  It's taken me some time to put it together.  I plan to mount it on shallow (1/2") stretched canvas, but first -- beading.

V's Berries - WIP - will finish about 9" W x 12" L

This is just a close-up; the lines are to be embroidered as branches for the berries.  I have just the right beads...and only hope I have enough!

Another WIP -- I'm currently doing the hand-stitch on this, prior to trimming and matting it up:

Profusion - WIP - machine stitching done - 5" x 7" + mat

And then there's the roses piece...I will post more soon.  Let's just say there's a pro photographer coming over this evening...

Meanwhile...I'll be reading the posts over on The Needle and Thread Network while I stitch...see you there!