After looking at this block alot over the weekend, I decided that the seams need to be covered with cream colored things rather than red or purple. I started by adding daisies with some curly vines and beading them. Looking at it now, I think it needs one more daisy. I'll add that later before moving on to another area.
I put alot of thought into making my blocks look balanced. A good way to do that is to repeat things like the background fabrics, stitches, threads and beads. I will probably repeat the daisies on the other side of the hat but I'm planning to use some of my little daisy appliques. I have to get them out and see if they're white or cream. If they're white, I'll have to handpaint a few of them.
Cross Stitch Patterns inspired by nature, animals, holidays and scripture by Pamela Kellogg
Monday, November 07, 2005
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Red Hat Block Day 3
Well, all I managed to do on this yesterday was to finish beading the bottom edge of the lace piece at the top.
By the time I finished my errands and cleaning and visiting with my parents for a little while, I was kind of tired. It was cloudy and windy and raining outside too so I curled up on the sofa and watched TV.
I expect to work on it some more later today.
By the time I finished my errands and cleaning and visiting with my parents for a little while, I was kind of tired. It was cloudy and windy and raining outside too so I curled up on the sofa and watched TV.
I expect to work on it some more later today.
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Red Hat Block Day 2
Excuse my dangling thread! I started beading the edge of the lace above the hat but then it was time for dinner and I had to put it down and didn't get back to it last night.
Anyway, you can see that I did a feather stitch along the right side and beaded that, then I added some beads and sequins to the lace on the bottom.
I like sequins, but you have to be careful with them. They can make or break a project.
Today I plan to finish beading that top piece of lace and we'll see where it goes after that.
I have to say, I really loved doing the hat! I don't think I'd ever hand applique a big traditional quilt, but a little bit of hand applique is alot of fun and it's a really cool technique for a crazy quilt block!
Anyway, you can see that I did a feather stitch along the right side and beaded that, then I added some beads and sequins to the lace on the bottom.
I like sequins, but you have to be careful with them. They can make or break a project.
Today I plan to finish beading that top piece of lace and we'll see where it goes after that.
I have to say, I really loved doing the hat! I don't think I'd ever hand applique a big traditional quilt, but a little bit of hand applique is alot of fun and it's a really cool technique for a crazy quilt block!
Friday, November 04, 2005
Ralph
I wanted this share this photo with you that my friend Sylvia sent me yesterday.
Sylvia is kind enough to allow me to use her beautiful cats as models for my x stitch designs. This is Ralph. I did the design several years back. Sylvia just had her piece framed and I thought it was so beautiful, I asked her if it would be ok if I blog it and she said yes.
I've since retired the design so it's no longer available but I thought you would like to see how Sylvia had it framed. I love how the matting brings out the colors in the morning glory flowers!
Thanks again Sylvia, for allowing me to use your beautiful babies as models for my designs!
Sylvia is kind enough to allow me to use her beautiful cats as models for my x stitch designs. This is Ralph. I did the design several years back. Sylvia just had her piece framed and I thought it was so beautiful, I asked her if it would be ok if I blog it and she said yes.
I've since retired the design so it's no longer available but I thought you would like to see how Sylvia had it framed. I love how the matting brings out the colors in the morning glory flowers!
Thanks again Sylvia, for allowing me to use your beautiful babies as models for my designs!
Red Hat Block Day 1
Well, for those of you who guessed "Red Hat Society", yes! You are correct!
It's not that I'm into that. I've haven't quite reached the right age yet, but I thought it would be a really fun theme to do and so far it is!
I did the little hat with red velveteen using the freezer paper applique technique. For instructions, click here.
I removed the freezer paper from the back by cutting a small slit in the foundation fabric and the background fabric.
To give the hat a 3D look, I added a bit of poly fiberfill before whip stitching the opening closed.
The hat will be embellished more but I'm holding off for the time being until I decide on what embellishments I'll be using on the rest of the block.
It's not that I'm into that. I've haven't quite reached the right age yet, but I thought it would be a really fun theme to do and so far it is!
I did the little hat with red velveteen using the freezer paper applique technique. For instructions, click here.
I removed the freezer paper from the back by cutting a small slit in the foundation fabric and the background fabric.
To give the hat a 3D look, I added a bit of poly fiberfill before whip stitching the opening closed.
The hat will be embellished more but I'm holding off for the time being until I decide on what embellishments I'll be using on the rest of the block.
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