Just Having Fun

To test my skills with various stitches I started to work with alphabets spelling my blog name Sulam Sayang. The fabric is left over from an unfinished kurung project of burgundy japanese voille.

I intended to do the full wording but it's taking too long to complete, so I'm posting it here today anyways.

The design is taken from Ondori Floral Embroidery, not fully. Check out the template at Sulam Sayang DIY. The book did not provide for the letter M so I've improvised N for an M, just add another arch.

Most of the alphabet's outlines are with stem stitches. Some as A uses chain stitch. Filling/shading is done with herringbone stitch - those X'es.

Various other more advance stitches, including satin stitch and bullion, were used for the flowers. Aren't they lovely.

The flowers at S are daffodils. While U are water lilies. The other I'm not sure but A looks very wild. Love 'em.

Projects like this is very good to use up those left over threads. I have many of them, greens and red/pink in various shades, so that really suits projects of floral or plant motifs such as this. Why don't you try it?

Happy Sewing and Happy Blogging -



P.S. learnt to place this signature followings tips from a friendly blogger, I think her name is Maya. Tks Maya.

"Fit for a Princess!"

These kurungs are Putri's two little daughters'. Had em done following the kids clothing. So my team worked from scratch - tayloring, tulang belut and beading. The dresses are our traditional kurung dresses, one with the normal pesak and the other as per Kurung Pahang with pesak gantung. The girls are gonna be so cute in these. Glamorous for sure!

The fabric is cotton with simple floral motifs in baby blue. We matched the neck stitching with tulang belut in baby blue. And completed the teluk belanga neckline with pearl buttons. Elaborate baby blue bunga tanjung adorns the girls' dresses. White Japanese glass beads vines roam the borders. Baby blue Japanese sequins and glass beads highlight the edging. Hm.. beautiful. A feast to the eye.

Sisterhood Award

Lovely young and enthusiastic Alviana at Sewn by Alviana has nominated my blog with this wonderful award. I feel very honoured, happy and loved it so much.

Alviana said "... I love all her creations and handmades..."

And I said "Alvianna! That's too much. But u've made my day. Thank u so much..."

The rules:
1. Place the award logo on your blog.
2. Nominate 10 other blogs which show "Attitude and/or Gratitude"
3. Link to the nominees on your blog post.
4. Comment on their blog that you have nominated them.
5. Share the love and link to the person who nominated you

Extending the award (still work-in-progress), here're some blogs worthy of acceptance with no particular order :

1. Yarin Collection, quilter from Indonesia. Showcases Yana's work. Fine and noble activity with creativity and simplicity. Lovely work and effort.
2. Famili Cooking, my family, aunts and nieces, sharing cooking experience. Love you all!
(to be continued)

Cool Tudung Bawal - 100% Hand Sewn and Hand Embroidered

This color, bead and design combination is for the chique and sophisticated. When Putri a Sulam Sayang visitor said I should do more of this hand embroidered tudung bawal, I decided to start on bawal again. She loves this fabric color from my selections at Sulam Sayang E-Shop, so I started to work on it. I don't know if she wants the tudung for herself, but I hope she does. So Putri I hope u like it enough to purchase :) Call me, I can have it send together with your daughters' kurung. Other wise, it'll be up for sale at Sulam Sayang E-Shop!

When I picked up the fabric from my selections available at Sulam Sayang E-Shop I find it hard to get the correct floss color to match it. Not until I found the beautiful green "stones" in odd shapes for the rose buds did I decided on the matching green floss for the leaves and vines and the duo-pink for the roses. Before that it was to be like brown vines and dark green leaves. It would have been just common. But this - I just love it. The floral motif is just enough to give the elegant yet sophisticated look. The flower arrangement is just nice and just enough not too crowded to give that 3-D effect. Love it! Hm.. just love it!

Sulam Tangan dan Sulam Manik Tudung Bawal

Terbaru! Tudung bawal bersulam tangan dan manik - pattern kuntuman rose, manjalara dan crystal bud. Gabungan ini saya lihat terkini di pasaran tudung bawal Kelantan. Harga mencecah RM160!

Untuk sulaman manik, di sini saya gunakan tiga jenis beads - mauve tubular bead, light purple seed bead dan slightly pink small crystal. Untuk sulaman tangan pula dua jenis jahitan saya gunakan - lazy daisy stitch untuk daun dan bullion stitch untuk rose dwi warna. "Hm geram! Macam nak picit-picit je bunge tu."

Saya sarankan kepada peminat-peminat tudung bawal bersulam, cubalah jahit sendiri. It's very rewarding bila hasil kerja tangan kita tu siap - seperti yang kita idam dan rancangkan.

"Hm. projek tudung dah siap boleh pakai raya ni. Nampaknye, color theme tahun ni purple lah. Boleh gabung dgn silver gray or soft pink."

Selamat Bersulam!!

Basic Chain with Sequin Padding

Looks like pattern basic chain with sequin padding ni telah menarik minat ramai peminat-peminat sulaman manik! Kali ini sequin yang saya gunakan adalah yang size kecil sekali. Jadi sequin padding di jahit pada setiap basic chain. Wah! Of course warnanye adalah warna yang sedondon dengan kain. Kali ini saya pilih warna highlight pada fabric. Bunga pada fabric adalah besar-besar and ada splash in red! So I choose red as my main color on the chains. Disamping itu warna oren dan coklat mendampinginya untuk ia kelihatan lebih interesting. Hasilnya? Tentulah cantik!!

Lihat pattern yang sama dengan tona warna yang berlainan di post-post yang sebelum ini - Baju Kak Long, I did it again, Baju kurung lovers - recommended edging.

Kelas Sulam

Hi All! Readers of Sulam Sayang,

I am happy to announce that Sulam Sayang is ready to provide teaching services to embroidery fans! The classes will be conducted at - Kolej Komuniti Kuantan!

Currently available - Kelas Asas Sulam Tangan, Kelas Asas Sulam Manik, Kelas Sulam Tangan Tudung Bawal dan Projek Sulam Manik. Hubungi saya, Norazihan, di 019-9846026 atau emel norazihan@yahoo.com pendaftaran dan maklumat lanjut. Ada sijil penyertaan!

Vibrant Red Florals

These vibrant red florals just burst out from the fabric. The concentric pattern contrasts well with the swirling lines batik design on the silk. The flowers actually have orange tips and medium size pearls. This is a funkier version of Soft White-n-Blue Floral.

Check out how I used my new small spring loop to work with this kurung sleeve edge bead embroidery at Sulam Sayang DIY.

Soothing Blue

Selamat tahun baru 2009!
Wah, lama tak pegang jarum dan menaip kat sini.

So today I'm posting Kak Ani's blouse which she wanted a simple bead lining at sleeves and collar. We liked the combo mix of the deep blue glass beads and the tiny baby blue pearls. (Had to let the floral sequins go Kak Ani as I didn't like the tone, sorry.)

Ni orang kata is "jalinan kasih" ye? Anyway, its your basic stem stitch with alternating beads and pearls. Sweet. Although I would like to add a dash of almond green to go with the fabric. Alas. Can't find the color.

Lembut dan menawan rupenye yek? Kalau pakai tidur ni mesti lena dan mimpi yang indah.

BTW, I'm working on a lot of fantastic projects for my niece, Na. No new designs but watch out for some fantastic colors. See you soon!!

Soft White-n-Blue Floral

This is a collaboration work between Mok Su Zana and myself on Kak Yan's baju kurung. I'm just finishing off the floral motif MSZ started. She will add manik tabur both at sleeve and neck edges. Cantik.

I'm kind of worried if the long stitches would get tanggled with the wearer's jewelleries like bracelet, wrist watch, bangle and tudung and necklace. Because of the design, the stitches are just going outlet from the central pearl bead, no criss-crossing at the back. hm...

Eventhough not finished, just wanted to share it with you here. Enjoy.

Back Linked With Love

I wish to thank you who have made their way here at Sulam Sayang. I am very happy when I notice your presence and especially honored when you took time to comment on my work, left a note at my shoutbox or sign my guestbook.

I must tell you that I really enjoy beading and hand embroidery and sharing it with you here at Sulam Sayang. I've also noticed that many had come to this blog from a link else where and I've found that some of you had made a link to Sulam Sayang on you blog list or others. I am again honored and very glad that you enjoy visiting this blog.

As such, this post is a tribute to all of you, especially those that have Sulam Sayang link on their blog.


Rainbow Glitter Pictures


*Abby (who loves this work and gardening like me)*Kak Pah (sewing lover from Sarawak)*Norazihan (he.. he.. sendiri punya bloglah)*Rahma (marine lover from Sabah)*Sheila Wahid (embroiderer and a technical professional)*Kak Long (my loving daughter)*Ina (ribbon embroiderer)*Suzanne Cooper (US) *Beader's Showcase (beaders all round the world)*Bead Journal Project 2008 (bead artists)*Maziah (my secondary school friend till now)*Pinchesska(cross stitcher)*Umi Da*Norazlina (who loves sewing for her princess)*Fabric Malaysia (my love for local fabric)*Yarin (quilter from Indonesia)*Halida (Yogyakarta, Indonesia)*Adani (yg baru habis exam kot)*Afariez (peminat sulam kot)*MrsNzam(yg tengah happily carrying a baby)*Gee(fabulous smocker)*Haslina(peminat beading kot)*Alviana(young n enthusiast)*Suryani(love her family)*Nadd(stylish)*NurAzimah(beginner cross-sticher)*Farahana(avid taylor)*Nora(nice tudung) <i know ada lagi a few. do let me know who you are so i can back link you in return here, tq. tak kira whether u generate income from your blog or not, i would like to back link u here as my tq for your support>


Thank You Glitter


Happy beading and happy blogging!

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Sulam tangan bersama Sulam Sayang!!