Pearsall's Silk Floss - Experiment # 1 - Dollhouse Miniature Pillow

For the try of my newly arrived Pearsall's silk floss I chose to make a miniature pillow with Pansies.

I can't put it together yet since, as you can see, there is still a lot of room left for the experiments, :)))

As I said in my previous post, I didn't purchase a big variety of colors, and only violet colors to try a new design of Pansies. For this dollhouse miniature pillow I used 3 types of threads: Pearsall's (for the petals), DMC cotton (leaves) and Gutermann silk for the background.

I started experimenting with 40 count silk gauze. Pearsall's silk floss seems to be thicker than DMC and still gives nice coverage on 40 count.

Because of this difference, it gives a nice 3D effect of the petals of Pansies that I haven't expected. I tried to take the pictures as close as possible for you to see the difference:

Definitely, when you touch the surface of the future pillow, you can feel it, :))

Now I will try Pearsall's silk on 49 count.

See you soon,
Natalia

New Silk Floss Arrived...

I am a silk floss addict and I am enjoining it, :)))

I am always excited and anxious to try new silk floss on silk gauze. A week ago I ordered Pearsall's silk floss that has been discontinued and had to put my little Siam kitten aside for a while. The silk is twisted, seems to be thicker than DMC, shinny (:((....

In spite of the fact that I didn't order many colors, I hope my kitten won't be neglected for a long time, but I HAVE TO try my new silk floss right the way!

I will post a result of the experiment as soon as I finish it!

Natalia

Little Siam Kitten

This little Siam kitten was created today. He is very tiny even has been stitched on 40 count silk gauze. Now I am thinking what to do with him...

Silk Gauze SALE at My Webstore www.dollhouseneedlepoint.com

Silk Gauze on SALE! Chose from 40 count to 90 count at Bargain Corner:

http://www.dollhouseneedlepoint.com/apps/webstore/products/category/1098667?page=1

Please, visit my store www.dollhouseneedlepoint.com for great deals on silk gauze for your dollhouse needlework! Go to On-Line Store and then turn to the Bargain Corner!

First come - first served!

Have fun stitching!

Natalia

Sneak Peek - Dollhouse Miniature Victorian Slippers

I am inviting you for a sneak peek on my new project: Victorian slippers with a rose on the front and pansies on the sides. 72 count silk gauze, Pearsaills silk, 14 colors

to be continued...

Natalia