Saturday, November 19, 2011

Vibrant Valdani


Autumn is not quite over - or I am in severe denial!  There are still a very few of these glorious Japanese Maple leaves around.  I cannot get over the red-red-red leaves of this magnificent tree.

The thread that Sis brought is Valdani #12 and I had to try it right away.  It is a two ply, very soft, inconsistent in texture.  Yet, the stitches look good if I tat very tightly and concentrate on getting a consistent tension.  I love the colours, which are very saturated and rich.

It is a different look and the thread though cotton seems to act like a very fine lace weight wool...

#19 - 100 Motif Challenge
#12 Valdani Thread, Pattern by Karey Solomon

This is a great little pattern from Karey's publication for this quarter:

Just one more self-indulgent photo before the snow flies!

6 comments:

  1. The leaves are pretty, but don't start talking about snow!

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  2. Gorgeous colors.

    Snow here today- all day. Better start raking!

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  3. Your leaves are beautiful! Valdani certainly comes in some wonderful colors!

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  4. Ah, my favorite time of year!!!

    And you've hooked me on the Valdani... I love it!!

    Beautiful leaf (to both kinds)

    Now my thought is: Does the Japanese maple give edible sap,and how does it taste?? (I'm a big fan of Canadian Pure Maple Syrup)

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  5. Thank you!

    Diane, The colour choices are wonderful, but it is VERY soft thread.

    Lily - i think only the Sugar Maple is used for sap... But I am no expert!
    Fox : )

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  6. BTW, when I mentioned that you hooked me on the Valdani.... silly me -- it was the Altin Basak you hooked me on.

    Oh, me poor brain... I really do need a transplant. Wanna switch? LOL

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