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My Zellig 2 - Progress 2
Two steps forward and one step back. I’ve decided to keep the second shade of ecru that I’m using for the on point squares. But the Gobelin stitch over two threads wasn’t working at … more →
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My Zellig 2 - Progress 2
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threadmedley wrote 1 month ago: Two steps forward and one step back. I’ve decided to keep the second shade of ecru that I … more →
My Zellig 2 - Progress 1
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threadmedley wrote 1 month ago: I’ve had a busy couple of days and didn’t get much stitching done. I did get to my LNS y … more →
Project Planning
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threadmedley wrote 1 month ago: I always have several projects in mind, even when I’m working on a major project. Now that the … more →
High Atlas Pillow - Finale
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threadmedley wrote 1 month ago: Time to add a border and finish this pillow. More projects wait in the wings. The border has three p … more →
High Atlas Pillow - Progress 5
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threadmedley wrote 1 month ago: I’ve completed the last of the rectangles surrounding the middle square. I’ve used one o … more →
High Atlas Pillow - Progress 4
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threadmedley wrote 1 month ago: Time to work on the third of the rectangles that border the center square. This one is on the opposi … more →
My Zellig - Final Comments
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threadmedley wrote 1 month ago: I would like to see the tiles you have created with this zellig pattern. You can email them to me at … more →
My Zellig - Step 5
threadmedley wrote 1 month ago: Today, we will complete the design by stitching a border. In my stitched model below, I used a lime … more →
My Zellig - Step 4
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threadmedley wrote 2 months ago: Yesterday was a tiny area. Today is easy, but more area to cover. The four arms radiating out from t … more →
My Zellig - Step 3
threadmedley wrote 2 months ago: Here is the last of my samples to show you color ideas. I used two shades of turquoise floss for the … more →
My Zellig - Step 2
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threadmedley wrote 2 months ago: Here is another example to give you ideas for colors. I used an overdye cotton for the outside edge. … more →
My Zellig - Step 1
threadmedley wrote 2 months ago: Let’s start with the original tile so you can see how much I’ve simplified the pattern t … more →
Zellig - Would you like to stitch along?
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threadmedley wrote 2 months ago: I’ve introduced you to zellig tiles, and showed you what I want to work on. I also told you I … more →
Zellig of Morocco
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threadmedley wrote 2 months ago: Zellig (or zellige or zellij) is the art of mosaic tiles used in Moroccan homes and buildings. One s … more →
High Atlas Pillow - Progress 3
threadmedley wrote 2 months ago: Another rectangle is now complete, but I’m not sure I like it. I used white Trio to make long … more →
High Atlas Pillow - Progress 2
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threadmedley wrote 2 months ago: With the center finished, it’s time to start on the large rectangles that surround the center. … more →
High Atlas Pillow - Progress 1
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threadmedley wrote 2 months ago: There are several reasons for doing a pillow from the High Atlas area of Morocco. 1. There are so ma … more →
Moroccan Embroidery Finished
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threadmedley wrote 2 months ago: It took several days and lots of trial and error, but I finally decided on what to do for the sectio … more →
Moroccan Embroidery
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threadmedley wrote 2 months ago: Though most people think of rugs when you mention Morocco, embroidery is also beautiful and plentifu … more →
