Some of you may remember that I sewed up a couple of CQ blocks a few weeks back. I've already stitched the Pink/Green Block and the Pansy Block so now I'll be starting to embellish the blue block.
The black fabric in the center is Velveteen, the purple fabric is a Batik, the white with silver and the dark blue fabrics are both Brocades and the light blue fabric is a cotton with gold metallic sparklies on it.
I've finished my design work for the day so I'm off to fold a load of laundry and then stitch.
Judging by the colors,can anyone take a guess at what the theme will be for this block?
Cross Stitch Patterns inspired by nature, animals, holidays and scripture by Pamela Kellogg
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Embroidered Basket
I stitched up this little basket yesterday. I haven't rinsed or pressed it yet. I'd like to sew up a few more CQ blocks later this week and I might work this little piece into one.
Besides Crinoline Ladies, little flower filled baskets were a popular theme for embroidered linens back in the 30's and 40's.
Besides Crinoline Ladies, little flower filled baskets were a popular theme for embroidered linens back in the 30's and 40's.
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Loulee's Embellishment Challenge Project
Another stitcher has finished her Embellishment Challenge Project! This is Loulee's stitched piece:
I love this! It has a very classic Valentine's Day feel to it! Very creative Loulee!
Loulee has also sewn her project together and has posted a photo at my EZ Board. She has also included comments on her project which I'm sure you'll enjoy reading. You can find them here.
Thank you Loulee, for sharing your work with us!
I love this! It has a very classic Valentine's Day feel to it! Very creative Loulee!
Loulee has also sewn her project together and has posted a photo at my EZ Board. She has also included comments on her project which I'm sure you'll enjoy reading. You can find them here.
Thank you Loulee, for sharing your work with us!
Bead Embellished Bonnet Lady
I finished my little Bonnet Lady last night. With the exception of the hair, face and arms, all embroidery was worked with DMC Varigated threads. I replaced all of the French Knots with beads. Petite white Mill Hill beads are on the bodice and sleeves and the flower centers are glass seed beads.
On the transfer, the flowers on the hat looked like apples to me so I used some larger rosey pink beads there.
At the bottom of the dress, I added a piece of lace and again embellished it with some Mill Hill glass seed beads.
I'm not sure which manufacturer did this transfer design. It came in a batch of misc. loose transfers that I found at a flea market.
On the transfer, the flowers on the hat looked like apples to me so I used some larger rosey pink beads there.
At the bottom of the dress, I added a piece of lace and again embellished it with some Mill Hill glass seed beads.
I'm not sure which manufacturer did this transfer design. It came in a batch of misc. loose transfers that I found at a flea market.
Monday, June 20, 2005
Days Of The Week Rooster Towels
You may remember back I was blogging on my EzBoard that I started a set of "Days Of The Week" towels with roosters. These were from a vintage Vogart set of transfers that I purchased from a seller at Ebay. The transfer was complete and uncut and in fact, the package was still sealed and never opened!
Well, I completed the the towels last week and over weekend, made time to rinse, press and starch them.
These are a gift for Christmas so now they're ready to pack away for the next few months.
I'm currently working on a crinoline lady. When I complete the project, I'll post it.
Well, I completed the the towels last week and over weekend, made time to rinse, press and starch them.
These are a gift for Christmas so now they're ready to pack away for the next few months.
I'm currently working on a crinoline lady. When I complete the project, I'll post it.
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