Wednesday, July 15, 2009

DRAGONFLY WINGS



I just had to try Thelma's directions for making dragonfly wings... Check out her tutorial...


I wish I had only used the crystal Angelina , but I added some green and purple and it made it dark and after ironing it didn't show the color...sigh!


Anyway I stuck with it, I used quite a fine wire, (34 guage ) and it was a little hard to keep the shape when I sewed it down... However the first time is always a bit difficult.. I will complete the dragonfly later. .... it is 1 am and my eyes are getting dim!!!!

14 comments:

June said...

Wow what a great idea and very difficult i should imagine but it works so well and those wings looks so perfect
hugs June x

Thelma said...

You go Maggie!!! Yea, the really smaller wire is a little harder to keep in shape,,but your doing great!

Coralie Cederna Johnson said...

You did well for such a difficult project! Go Maggie!!!

Judy S. said...

Looks to me like you have a good start, Maggie!

Wildflowerhouse said...

RIGHT ON MAGGIE! Sharon

Micki said...

Wonderful job Maggie!
Micki

Micki said...

Wonderful job Maggie!
Micki

said...

That's amazing. They look 100% real!

Jackie said...

Those wings are beautiful, so very delicate.

God bless.

JennaLouiseCreates said...

Hi Maggie:) Oh how I love your little projects:) I've been so crazy busy at work these days and haven't been around a lot. My teddy bear is about the same size as yours, aren't they cute. Love the book marks also:) Happy summer to you too!

Jennifer C. Valerie said...

Oh my, such delicate fabric it looks like! How do you do it? Stopped by to say hi. Enjoy your weekend.

LOVE STITCHING RED said...

The wings are beautiful. It's a great idea that I shall file away for just the right project

Hope you have a great weekend
Best wishes
Carolyn Saxby

Ashley said...

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Marva Plummer-Bruno said...

Oh how cool!!! I think they're fabulous! I do have more of the antique ads, it's the 5th sheet down in my shop listings. Marva