Whitework again. This one will be a pendant with a beaded tassel finge hanging from the bottom and a beaded chain going to the neck that will be removable. This is an Ann Benson pattern that I have reworked in my style of beads in tones of white and champagne. I hope to start work on a collar next. I would love the collar to be able to be adapted to different styles of outfits and create them as well to be worn with evening wear.

Whitework medallion finally finished. I started with thread from a selective pack of dfn perle thread and ended up purchasing pack after pack as they do not offer their threads for sale singly, but I am glad I made the extra effort. This measures about eighteen inches square and I have also added metallic dmc thread as well as mill hill antique white beads. I enjoyed working this pattern, it is my own adaption of a heart that I saw on line.

Whitework is a form of embroidery I have never tried but today I took the plunge and I think I am glad that I did. I used a good cotton, " Kona ", and some perle thread along with some metallics, but I think I will remove the metallics. I am hoping to develop this one into a pillow and place a monogram in the centre for the bedroom. I also want to make matching monogramed sheets. Sounds ambitious now doesn't it.

I have also been making some beaded cabs and still working on the one and only paisley that I will ever make for a swap.

About a weeks work left on the pineapple christening gown, and still working away on the log cabin quilt by hand.

Well off to watch the freezing rain hit the windows.