Just after Christmas, I was going out in my car. It was completely frosted up. I sat in the driver's seat, and marvelled at the morning sun shining through the patterns on the windscreen. Isn't this lovely? I cleared it all away, then drove safely to the Supermarket. I decided my much delayed December TwoByTwo should be a snowflake pattern. I had some lovely deep blue satiny lining fabric on hand [I'd made Nick a Magician's Waistcoat] So I found some silver thread - thick and thin, beads and sequins, and some ice-blue embroidery floss.
I couched the thick threads into a 6 pointed star then added other stitches plus beads and sequins to give sparkle.
There are many types of snowflakes - mine are stellar dendrites, which means they are star shaped with tree like branches.
How crazy am I? But sometimes nature is amazing, isn't it? I could have used my embroidery machine, as I bought a set of snowflake patterns when I made my neighbour's Elsa dress three years ago ... The snowflake shapes were machined, but then over three hundred beads and sequins stitched on.
But our TwoByTwo is strictly a hand sewn 'slow stitching' enterprise.
And as we are producing the patches two at a time, we will be finished double-quick!
Both the patterns on your windscreen and your creation are superb!
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DeleteYour sewing is magical. So pretty. Regards Sue H
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DeleteI love the childlike sensation of stomping on snow or even in puddles! Those boots have very sturdy soles and ideal for the snowy weather. Your two snowflakes look so delicate and it was a lovely idea to be inspired by the wonders of nature. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI was amused by a recent bank advert which had an adult turning into an 8year old jumping in a puddle
DeleteThe squiggly footprints are fun! I enjoyed the scrunch of the snow last week as we walked very carefully on the pavement.
ReplyDeleteI see small children with kinetic flashing lights on the side of their shoes. At nearly 70, I would love to wear shoes with pink flashing lights.
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DeleteFrost gives us some wonderful patterns doesn't it, and I love that your saw the inspiration while sat in your car waiting for it to thaw out. There's something very satisfying about walking around on virgin snow and seeing the tread of your shoes isn't there, one of my sons hates the sound of feet crunching on fresh snow, he says it sets his teeth on edge ... strange man!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt looked so much brighter from inside the car, I just had to take a photo
DeleteBeautiful patterns. I was always fascinated by them as a child and still am. x
ReplyDeleteI bet you did the paper folding and cutting too ❄️❄️❄️
DeleteI am glad you are finding beauty and enjoyment in the snow while it lasts. We have a few months each year to discover amazing patterns and beauty, which make up for the inconvenience. Seeing diamonds sparkling on the snow in the sunlight never ceases to thrill me.
ReplyDeleteDiamonds in the snow, what a lovely concept
DeleteThe snowflakes are sumptuous, I love them.
ReplyDeleteI've been sitting here admiring your 2x2 patch which arrived earlier. So lovely
DeleteThe frost patterns are beautiful! Your snowflakes are lovely, too. No snow here; it's sunny and 72F. :)
ReplyDeleteCan't imagine that temperature in the UK in January
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