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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Bookmarks x4

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Warning - photo heavy post - I will try to keep words to a minimum. 😀

I belong to a local Embroiderers' Guild, and recently we made a display for our national conference.  The theme for the display was 'A stitch in Time', and as we are a small guild, we chose to make some bookmarks each, in various techniques, and attach them to a background.

These are my contributions


From Right to left...it's just the way the photos loaded...


Canvas work - in soft colours, with silver threads for highlights - they glint beautifully in the light


Both these canvas word bookmarks were designed by myself


Another canvas work - this time using a variegated thread  for one of the colours



White thread on a pricked card - the pattern came as part of a card making kit, but I gave it an alternative use...

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And last but not least - some bobbin lace


One of my best pieces to date, as I had to let it rest for some years, due to life circumstances - I have picked it up again recently


I hope you have enjoyed this glimpse at some of my other crafty endeavours

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5 comments:

  1. brendaAugust 5, 2026 at 3:59 AM

    What a lovely display of bookmarks, could enter at Tag Along!

    B x

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  2. Glennis FAugust 5, 2026 at 7:03 AM

    Very clever projects Maxine, the lace is amazing

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  3. Barb FinnicalAugust 5, 2026 at 3:14 PM

    Maxine, these are absolutely stunning! As someone who crossed stitches, I really appreciate needle work. But I can do nothing even close to this. I love how different each bookmark looks. And that bobbin lace bookmark is absolutely exquisite! I have only heard about doing this and have never known anyone who has actually done it. I would love to give it a try sometime. I’m so glad that you have the time now to work on these things. 😊

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  4. Faith A at Daffodil CardsAugust 5, 2026 at 8:09 PM

    I haven't done embroidery for many, many years, and I am so impressed with the gorgeous work and designs on each of these beautiful bookmarks. I have to say your bobbin work has to be my favourite, the intricacy of the piece is amazing, and so fine. It's also something I have looked at, and decided not to even try. Fabulous work Maxine. x

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  5. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) August 6, 2026 at 5:46 AM

    Maxine, your stitchery looks amazing! You are so talented!

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