Tag Archives: Teresa Wentzler

Preparing for the Smalls SAL

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Heather

I love to plan. I don’t always follow through on those plans, but I still love making them. While planning for the Smalls SAL, I made a list of all the designs I would like to stitch. And, to make … Continue reading →

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Mermaid and Fishes

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Heather

I love Passione Ricamo designs, even though I’ve never really stitched one. (There was that abortive attempt at last year’s mystery SAL, but that didn’t go well.) However, after a few setbacks, I’m finally moving full steam ahead on the … Continue reading →

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Castle Sampler

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Heather

I thought I would share another one of the needlework pieces I have collected. My love of Teresa Wenzter’s designs is so well known that even my knitting friends know about it! That is a finished Castle Sampler that a … Continue reading →

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Weighty Issue

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Heather

What can you do with a piece you love but don’t know how to finish? How about a frame weight? That’s just what I did with Teresa Wentzler’s Bargello Basics. I sewed a border around the design to make it … Continue reading →

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Theme-a-licious – Compass Rose Silks

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Heather

Time for a Theme-a-licious update. This month I’m working on Teresa Wentzler’s Cutwork Compass Rose because I’d like to challenge myself by doing more hardanger/cutwork. And, I think it is coming along nicely. I just managed to finish up all … Continue reading →

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Basically Bargello

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Heather

I love trying new to me needlework techniques, and I especially love it when they are simple and fabulous when finished. This is Bargello Basics by Teresa Wentzler, a class piece from the 2009 Creativ Festival. Sadly, that was the … Continue reading →

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August WIPocalypse and Theme-a-licious

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Heather

Two SALs in one day! Last month’s WIPocalypse went pretty well. I was able to finish up my Christmas Biscornu fairly quickly, although I am in no rush to do buttonhole stitch again anytime soon. This month’s focus project will … Continue reading →

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