Since changing my branding over to Mason Bee, I have been determined to promote the worrying demise of the humble, and often overlooked bee. They are such a vital part of our ecosystem and need our protection, which is why I have become a supporter of the British Bee Keepers Association*, amongst over bee related charities to help.
This clock is the first in a line that will help me to support their good work, and by purchasing this clock a donation of £5 will be given to the BBKA on your behalf.
Now to the clock itself....
I have meticulously hand embroidered a version of the Honeycomb stitch, one of many patterns that go under the heading of Blackwork (a counted form of embroidery). To give the piece more depth I have shaded the pattern in two ways; firstly by utilising different shades of amber to burnt umber coloured thread and by fading out the pattern.
To give even more detail to the piece there are subtle stitches in gold metallic thread, and three tiny bees also adorn it.
Overall the piece just makes me want to have a cup of tea, and a slice of toast smothered in honey.
*For more information about the BBKA see their website -
[link] You can purchase my clock from my Etsy store -
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`anmari has been spreading her infectious positivity throughout our community for over 6 years. Throughout this time Ana has been at the core of all things devious, passionately developing an eclectic gallery, helping organise devmeets, participating in chat events and also recently completed dedicating her time as a Community Volunteer. We are absolutely delighted to bestow the Deviousness Award for May 2013 to `anmari, congratulations! Read More
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First off, I would like to say that your pieces are amazing!
I would like to invite you to take part in my group,
Crafty Nation'sawareness and causes
challenge! This group is for all sorts of artisian crafters, and this contest
is about bringing awareness and change to the causes closest to your heart. Perhaps you've created
a piece and are giving your proceeds back from that to support an artist? That's awesome too!
We want all sorts of pieces!
The grand prize is 100 points and a feature on Crafty Nation's page, with whatever works and/or
causes
you would like us to feature!
This is an opportunity to get your work, and a cause you care about seen by many!
If you would like to enter this, or any other piece of your work, please let me know, we would love
to have you in the contest!
Thank you!
~On behalf of Crafty-Nation
-Jennifer L. Corter
I have only one objection though
Hmm, the hands yes its something I can see what it look like with other colour hands, I have a collection of silver, gold and black hands. I have a feeling the black might be a bit harsh. And I have no trouble with you telling me things
The first color that popped in my head was indeed black but if that would be too harsh how about antiqued gold, you know, that pretty dark gold with black accents.
So at the moment its a case of using what I have, I've totally over done the spending this year on materials, and we've only just gone past the half way mark :/ oops.