Well, I knew I would be finishing my Peacock Block shortly (and it is complete now) so last Thursday, I decided to sew up a few more blocks.
After a number of phone interuptions while trying to sew, this is what I came up with.
I'm not at all happy with it and I was so frustrated that I gave up on sewing and put everything away.
I was actually going to trash this block but my husband suggested that I take it as a challenge and see what I could do with it. So that's what I will do!
The floral piece in the center is a cotton print of vintage postcards. I bought a yard of it thinking they would be great for CQing. Not so sure now.
The bright pink is a Brocade, the cranberry color fabric is crushed velvet and the green is a cotton print with metallic gold sparklies on it.
The pins are there because I kind of got backed into a corner on this block and didn't have a way out. I'll have to hand applique that patch down.
Ok, so join me in yet another CQ Journey as I attempt to take a less than mediocre block and make it into something pleasing to the eye!
Cross Stitch Patterns inspired by nature, animals, holidays and scripture by Pamela Kellogg
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Jewelry Pieces For Crazy Quilting
Another set of bargins for me! I found these clip earrings and they were 50% off of the marked price! Wow! And, they're in really nice shape. I almost hate to break the clip off the back but I bought them for Crazy Quilting so that's what I'll use them for.
Flea Market Finds - More Transfers!
Continuing on with my Flea Market treasures, I found a whole envelope full of these little floral designs.
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I'm not sure what these would have been used for. Maybe clothing or baby things. But I can see some of them used on a Crazy Quilt!
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I'm not sure what these would have been used for. Maybe clothing or baby things. But I can see some of them used on a Crazy Quilt!
Monday, June 27, 2005
Peacock Crazy Quilt Block Completed!
I just finished this a few moments ago! I really love sewing beads on! I added some small white pearl like beads and some tiny purple beads to the lace at the bottom, some green sead beads to the seam embroidery above the peacock and delica beads to the tiny holes in the lace where the purple beads are. I also sewed on a few silver star sequins to the blue trim on the top left.
I also did a simple floral motif to the blue patch above the peacock and last but not least, I added a bit of rayon floss to the peacock in a light shade of blue to highlight his little body and wing.
By the way, sorry for posting the large photos of my iron-on transfers. I meant to use the small ones but as usual, was trying to do too many things at once and my brain crashed for a moment!
I also did a simple floral motif to the blue patch above the peacock and last but not least, I added a bit of rayon floss to the peacock in a light shade of blue to highlight his little body and wing.
By the way, sorry for posting the large photos of my iron-on transfers. I meant to use the small ones but as usual, was trying to do too many things at once and my brain crashed for a moment!
Loulee's 2nd Embellishment Challenge Project!
Well, Loulee is really enjoying the creative process! She's completed a 2nd design using the Embellishment Challenge Chart!
This is lovely Loulee! Thank you for allowing me to post a photo of your work.
This is lovely Loulee! Thank you for allowing me to post a photo of your work.
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