MLI's The Wedding
lrdavis
switching servers and unavailable so I have to bother you all with my
questions. I bought DMC's B5200 for the white in the dress, but now I'm
wondering if it is too white. I always use that for white, but I'm
worried that the contrast with the off whites (like 822) that give
dimension to the folds of the dress will be too stark. Has anyone used
the B5200 on this piece? Also I think I've read of people using rayon
thread for the veil, I thought that sounded pretty. Any advice or other
ideas on that?
TIA,
Lynn in Lancaster PA
Jo-Ann Woolverton
I did "The Wedding" for my sister two years ago. I did not use B5200 for the
dress. I think that you are right it would be too bright a white for the
dress. I did use a white silk thread for the the veil.
I hope that you enjoy stitching it as much as I did.
Good Luck,
Jo-Ann Woolverton
WIP: Angel of Christmas (L&L), Camelot (TW), To have and to hold (Leisure
Arts)
Babsbiatch1
white would be too white especially since the beads are an antique white and
not white white. As for the veil I used what it called for but at that time
where I was I couldn't get anything else. I think the silk or rayon would be
pretty on it tho....just my 2 cents.
babs
NEENichol
white, be it dresses or wings. I have used this before DMC came out with the
bright white.The folds show up nicly, not to bright.I did one on natural
linen,one on the green,wich i changed the blues to lavenders.Both came out
really nice.Actualy the beads you can see where they are in the dress,and they
just look great. You may want to try Beads for the veil, instead of rayon
Just my 2c worth
Ellie
Puddin'
thought that it looked great. The bride is also a stitcher and she
loved the B5200 too. I added pearl blending filament to the white for
the veil. It gave it a nice shimmer.
Puddin'
Marilyn Leavitt Imblum
Since I've seen that so many stitchers have done "The Wedding" design
several times....would you be interested in another Bridal design?
I'm kind of inbetween designs now and could go anyway.
Look for "Celtic Spring" in June and then in July "World Peace" Angel
My part is finished...now the printers get to hold us hostage!
Marilyn
Cindy Spangler
Perhaps one with a short sleeved dress? Or with the bride and groom in
front of an altar.....
waiting to see what happens!
Cindy
"Marilyn Leavitt Imblum" <mar...@tiag.com> wrote in message
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Louise Sugar
hair
or
bride and groom full figure or from the waist up with a candle between them
perhaps with their hands meeting to light the flame
Louise
John & Liz Hampton
> I'm curious......
>
> Since I've seen that so many stitchers have done "The Wedding" design
> several times....would you be interested in another Bridal design?
snip
> Marilyn
How about a design appropriate for the mother of a groom??? Not that I am
one, but I've noticed that most of the designs seem focused on the bride
alone, or maybe the back of a groom. The bride may care more about the
actual ceremony than the groom (in general), but there are probably lots of
groom's moms who would love a remembrance of the wedding, even if they have
to (get to??? <lol>) do the stitching themselves. We have a library patron
who has four sons & I'm sure she would love something like that when her
boys get older.
Liz from Humbug
Remove knots to reply.
MWhit1028
How about an American Indian bride? Or a bride from a different country?
Mary
Deb Wise
Japan or India. Maybe both bride and groom. That would be beautiful. Deb
Wise
Ruth409028
>
>How about an American Indian bride? Or a bride from a different country?
>
>Mary
>
OOOO!!! Yes!!! One that would tie in to Earthdancer and Spirit Dancer.
Frances
Take Jacques out before replying.
KMadeleine
>
>Marilyn, how about a second time bride, cream color lace with flowers in her
>hair
>or
>bride and groom full figure or from the waist up with a candle between them
>perhaps with their hands meeting to light the flame
>
>Louise
i like the idea of a second time bride, or just a less
elaborate wedding dress on the bride. only some of the
weddings i've been to lately have included the huge,
formal, train-and-all type of dress. those dresses are
pretty, but it wasn't my style, and i know i'm not the
only one.
then again, i've had so many friends get married in the
last two years that all i've been stitching for them is
simple sampler-type pieces.
>"Marilyn Leavitt Imblum" <mar...@tiag.com> wrote in message
>news:392AC9...@tiag.com...
>> I'm curious......
>>
>> Since I've seen that so many stitchers have done "The Wedding" design
>> several times....would you be interested in another Bridal design?
>>
>> I'm kind of inbetween designs now and could go anyway.
>> Look for "Celtic Spring" in June and then in July "World Peace" Angel
>> My part is finished...now the printers get to hold us hostage!
>>
>> Marilyn
>
--
KMadeleine
Pinky Lee
a request! After you are through designing another Bride could you
maybe do a Black Rose done with Silk and other wonderous shiny things?
You do paint beautiful flowers and I know that would sell big time even
if you are a people person. I am almost finished with Peace Angel and
have a few others of yours including Angel of Mercy kitted up and ready
to go but I am really wanting a beautiful black rose! You could do this
justice and I know it. Blacks and blues with dark purple.. I am sighing
just thinking about it!LOL
Pinky Lee
WIP: Peace Angel
Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
Before you buy.
NEENichol
I love the idea of the native indian bride.Also would love to see you release
one of those beautiful Flowers that you paint,PLEASE
Ellie>
>
>
..
>
>Question?
>From: Marilyn Leavitt Imblum mar...@tiag.com
>Date: 5/23/00 6:10 PM !!!First Boot!!!
>Message-id: <392AC9...@tiag.com>
>
>I'm curious......
>
>Since I've seen that so many stitchers have done "The Wedding" design
>several times....would you be interested in another Bridal design?
>
>I'm kind of inbetween designs now and could go anyway.
>Look for "Celtic Spring" in June and then in July "World Peace" Angel
>My part is finished...now the printers get to hold us hostage!
>
>Marilyn
>
>
>
MWhit1028
Thanks for liking my Native American bride idea! gg
Other ideas:
Warning: I do not like modern day wedding dresses that tend to be plain--just
my tastes I guess.
I got to thinking on other wedding ideas and I'm trying to remember if a
Renassiance bride has been done. Or a medieval looking one. I really love
that Ren. Faire gown that's done up like a bridal dress in Simplicity catalog.
In regards to the NA designs I was thinking about a Southwestern Indian
lady--ribbon shirts, those 3-tier skirts, silver necklace.
Then there are . . . nope better stop!
Mary
Marilyn Leavitt Imblum
I can see this one.....she would have a white doeskin dress....
all of your ideas sound great! You do know this board is my best
connection to the stitchers point of view?
Marilyn
Marilyn Leavitt Imblum
Those flower paintings would be thousands of boring stitches...you don't
want that really? do you?
Marilyn
Marilyn Leavitt Imblum
The World Peace angel started out as a black lace woman with the colors
you speak of...I worked her for weeks and she evolved into an angel
instead. Maybe if you look into her eyes you will see the Black rose
lady she use to be?
Marilyn
psThunder storm coming my way!
I better get off!
Marilyn Leavitt Imblum
>
> > I'm curious......
> >
> > Since I've seen that so many stitchers have done "The Wedding" design
> > several times....would you be interested in another Bridal design?
> > Marilyn
>
Long ago I was told by a very wise woman that "the mother of the groom
should wear beige and keep her mouth shut". It worked for me when my son
got married. Being the mother of the bride is like walking through
flames while catching butterflies.
I much prefer mother of the groom!
we...@my-deja.com
wedding 2 years ago. I'm really looking for something which I can
best describe as 'sophisticated.' Simple, clean lines on the dress, no
hearts, ribbons, lace, doves, etc. Something with calla and stargazer
lillies, colors such as periwinkle, celadon green and others currently
used for bridesmaids dresses. I have only seen 1 or 2 things which
appeal to both my husband and I. The vast majority of the weddings I've
seen lately are simple yet sophisticated, with elegant lines for both
bride, bridesmaids and groom. Perhaps that reflects the fact that more
people are getting married for the first time later in life. I look
forward to seeing what you will come up with!
Irina
In article <392AC9...@tiag.com>,
Marilyn Leavitt Imblum <mar...@tiag.com> wrote:
> I'm curious......
>
> Since I've seen that so many stitchers have done "The Wedding" design
> several times....would you be interested in another Bridal design?
>
> > > TIA,
> > >
> > > Lynn in Lancaster PA
>
Babsbiatch1
them. The Wedding is the very first design I ever saw of yours and I have been
hooked ever since. But I for one would love to see more wedding. Look forward
to your upcoming designs.
Babs
Liesch
> want that really? do you?
> Marilyn
While I love your work, I seldom stitch it. Angels and beautiful, wistful
ladies just aren't my thing. That said, the first MLI design I stitched was
the three part flower chart with roses, pansies and violets. I've managed
to keep that one. The second one I stitched was "Santa of the Forest" and
my very dear MIL has that in her living room. She can no longer see well
enough to stitch, but loves to feel the texture of the piece.
So yes. More flowers. A different bride. Maybe even a scenic view or two.
Rita Liesch
Babsbiatch1
and I would of loved to have a black rose. Still would for that matter!!
babs
J. McAshan
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> Being the mother of the bride is like walking through
> flames while catching butterflies.
As I'm now going through the Mother of the Bride business with my eldest
child (25 yrs and most strong-willed) - I LOVE your description!! I made
the mistake last week of expressing an opinion on wedding cakes, and got my
head bit off..... I am SO glad that she decided to have the wedding in
Florida where she lives instead of Texas - where I would have been doing the
planning and in the truly horrible position of being BETWEEN her and her
idea of a perfect wedding! Thank God the other 2 are boys.
Jane
Angela of Kentucky
Angela/Kentucky
"NEENichol" <neen...@aol.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Marilyn
> I love the idea of the native indian bride.Also would love to see you
release
> one of those beautiful Flowers that you paint,PLEASE
> Ellie>
> >
>
> >
>
>
> ..
> >
>
> >Question?
> >From: Marilyn Leavitt Imblum mar...@tiag.com
> >Date: 5/23/00 6:10 PM !!!First Boot!!!
> >Message-id: <392AC9...@tiag.com>
> >
Angela of Kentucky
"Marilyn Leavitt Imblum" <mar...@tiag.com> wrote in message
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BIG SNIP
Marilyn Leavitt Imblum
My first born daughter had to have the the reception at the classiest
place in town. The space could only fit 135 chairs and we invited 250
people. She assured me that their would be plenty of room at this second
floor joint. I told her that unless great Aunt Martha did some sprinting
she wouldn't make it to the top of the stairs fast enough for a seat. I
cojoaled for months and finally had to say...50 more chairs or you pay
the bill!
Guess what happened......and it looked very crowded!
Of course I ruined her wedding....I take the blame well.
Marilyn
emerald
Thanks for asking the question.
Personally, I'd like to see a bride in a short/tea-length dress.
And I'd like to see a few more grooms. I think grooms (and their mothers!)
are short-changed in the world of cross-stitch.
emerald
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stef
Deb Wise <deb...@home.com> wrote in message
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> Oooo yes! I would love to see a bride in traditional costume from
either
> Japan or India. Maybe both bride and groom. That would be beautiful. Deb
> Wise
>
Please Please Please - an Indian Bride with a gorgeous sparkly red sari,
nose jewellery and of course a dashing Sikh bridegroom on a white horse. I
would love to see more India-inspired designs. The area I live in has a
very large Indian/Pakistani population and every time I see a wedding party
I
long for the creative genius I would need to recreate the gorgeous colours.
--
stef
Hounslow England
Richard
<mar...@tiag.com> wrote:
>I'm curious......
>
>Since I've seen that so many stitchers have done "The Wedding" design
>several times....would you be interested in another Bridal design?
>
>I'm kind of inbetween designs now and could go anyway.
>Look for "Celtic Spring" in June and then in July "World Peace" Angel
>My part is finished...now the printers get to hold us hostage!
>
>Marilyn
Patti says to design a victorian ballet dancer, she's really into
victorian.
Richard
John & Liz Hampton
> Being the mother of the bride is like walking through
> flames while catching butterflies.
>
> I much prefer mother of the groom!
>
> Marilyn
My mom commented to someone that I was an "easy" bride. :-)) I wore an "off
the rack" Gunny Sax dress that my oldest sister bought for me, DH wore tails
& a top hat & carried a cane and we had a neighbor's 1915 model T Ford drive
us from the church back to the house. My little sister (18) & best friend
(7 mo. pregnant) were my attendants, so I let my mom & sister pick out a
pattern that would be appropriate for both of them. We had the reception in
my mom's back yard & I told her it was "my" wedding and "her" reception. DH
& I gave her the list of people we wanted to invite (50??) and said that
whoever else was or wasn't there was up to her. :-)))))) I have been to
other weddings, though, where you could pretty much tell that the bride &
her mom were making each other crazy. :-)))
Linda D.
<mar...@tiag.com> wrote:
>Long ago I was told by a very wise woman that "the mother of the groom
>should wear beige and keep her mouth shut". It worked for me when my son
>flames while catching butterflies.
>
>I much prefer mother of the groom!
>
>Marilyn
I am the mother of two son's and have also heard similiar
advice... The advice I got was,
"When you are the Mother in Law on the husband's side everytime you go
to visit your grandchildren, be sure to arrive with gifts and keep
your mouth shut!"
This advice came from the mother of 4 grown and married son's
:)
take care, Linda :)
(who looks pretty good in beige....thank goodness!.....(smile)
Vancouver Island, bc.ca :)
(who is still working on Mirabilia's Fairy Moon...(sigh)
as well as Puddles by Meredith Mark, The Auction by MLI,
7 drawn thread tassels & a shawl for a baby due July 1st.
J. McAshan
> > "Marilyn Leavitt Imblum" <mar...@tiag.com> wrote in message
> >
> > > Being the mother of the bride is like walking through
> > > flames while catching butterflies.
How about a design of this?! It's one I'd love to have in MY home, assuming
I survive the next few months. Wedding date is Sept. 3......
Jane
Joan Erickson
: I'm really looking for something which I can
: best describe as 'sophisticated.' Simple, clean lines on the dress, no
: hearts, ribbons, lace, doves, etc.
As far as brides go, this would really be nice. I've always liked
"simple elegance."
But, as you may remember, I'm *still* stumping for "Angel of
Procrastination" like we all talked about and envisioned last year! :)
Okay, I'm off my soapbox!
Joan
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Arliss Link
You know, we ask so much of our designers that we can't possibly believe
they'll get to everything in their lifetimes. Looks like this one may
be up to you to design. ;-)
I need to get back to my stitching. The place needs a good cleaning,
and the dishes need to be washed (how hard is it to load the
dishwasher?!).
Arliss (procrastinator in Bismarck)
Joan Erickson
: Does this mean you *still* haven't given up, Joan?
Nope, not me! :)
: You know, we ask so much of our designers that we can't possibly believe
: they'll get to everything in their lifetimes. Looks like this one may
: be up to you to design. ;-)
HA! You wouldn't want to see what I'd design! I can only follow
directions--not make them! That's why I need someone like Marilyn to
design for me (us, I mean!).
: I need to get back to my stitching. The place needs a good cleaning,
: and the dishes need to be washed (how hard is it to load the
: dishwasher?!).
I just started on a wedding piece for my neice. And I have a
pasture fence to fix and flowers to plant on this rainy last day of the
long weekend! Hope the rain doesn't last long.... So why am I still here
reading rctn?!?!?! Cuz I *love* it and only DD's home so I can! :)
Joan (who, me, procrastinate? You betcha!)
John & Liz Hampton
> as you may remember, I'm *still* stumping for "Angel of
> Procrastination" like we all talked about and envisioned last year! :)
> Okay, I'm off my soapbox!
> Joan
Yes! Complete with "Daddy Long Legs", cobwebs in the corners and fuzzy
slippers (or pig slippers, in my case). :-)) And maybe a dirty dish or two
in the sink and on the counter????
Elizabeth
feet complaining about the empty food bowl, and *of course* the frown of
concentration on her face as she stitches.
Haha -- I thought that the 'Angel of XS' on that magazine cover a while back
was a *little* unbelievable -- how many of us stitch in a gorgeous floor-length
gown?
;-)
Elizabeth
WIP -- Hideaway Cottage by Marty Bell
JUST FINISHED -- Indigo Rose's Millennium and Shepherd's Bush Millennium
Sampler
"Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by stupidity..."
(remove 'spamless' to reply)
KDLark
>was a *little* unbelievable -- how many of us stitch in a gorgeous
>floor-length
>gown?
Actually, it's a color-coordinated pinnafore and apron. I ought to know, I've
been working on the gosh-darned thing forever.
I stitch in blue jeans -- or my pajamas!
Katrina L.
Marilyn Leavitt Imblum
I do! Marilyn (in her nightgown)
Elizabeth wrote:
>
> Don't forget the 'PAST DUE' bills sitting on the table, the cat sitting at her
> feet complaining about the empty food bowl, and *of course* the frown of
> concentration on her face as she stitches.
>
> Haha -- I thought that the 'Angel of XS' on that magazine cover a while back
> was a *little* unbelievable -- how many of us stitch in a gorgeous floor-length
> gown?
>
peh...@my-deja.com
I've done the Bride and The Wedding 3 times each, the latest being for
my sister who is getting married this Saturday. None of them look
exactly the same, since I've changed the hair color on all, and the
color of the flower girl's dress to match the colors of bridal party,
but I'd love a new bridal piece!! I'm thinking in a purely selfish
mode here; I'm getting married next September and would love to have
something completely different to stitch for myself. (Otherwise, it
will be The Wedding for us, also....)
Paula
In article <392AC9...@tiag.com>,
Marilyn Leavitt Imblum <mar...@tiag.com> wrote:
> I'm curious......
>
> Since I've seen that so many stitchers have done "The Wedding" design
> several times....would you be interested in another Bridal design?
>
> I'm kind of inbetween designs now and could go anyway.
> Look for "Celtic Spring" in June and then in July "World Peace" Angel
> My part is finished...now the printers get to hold us hostage!
>
> Marilyn
>
aollostme
Beautiful Colors and people. I have searched for oriental women/men to
stitch and it is next to impossible to find a good design of this
subject (in fact I have not been impressed enough with one yet to
stitch it)...but I know one from you Marilyn would be just exquisite!!
Jennifer
In article <OQXW4.1521$Wr2....@news6-win.server.ntlworld.com>,
G. Romilly Goodfellow
<mar...@tiag.com> wrote:
>....Oh we all wear floor length gowns!!!!!
>
>I do! Marilyn (in her nightgown)
*waves* Hi Marilyn!
I do, too. (Of course, I also often demonstrate period stitching at
various historical reenactment demos.) Does that count?
~ G. Romilly Goodfellow
Cat hair? What cat hair? That's creative use of specialty fibers...