I decided to go back to this project since I haven't had time for sewing. I like to stitch in the evening while I watch a little television. Anyway, I added some vintage lace (Gina do you recognize the piece at the top?) and then I did some embroidery on two seams.
I'm really into unique handbags lately so I think I'll make this into a handbag rather than a wallquilt which was my original intention.
I expect to have more stitching time later today so hopefully, I'll have an update for you tomorrow.
Cross Stitch Patterns inspired by nature, animals and the holidays by designer Pamela Kellogg of Kitty And Me Designs
Thursday, June 22, 2006
3 More Charted Seam Treatments
1 1/4 inches wide on 8.5 count waste canvas
1 inch wide on 8.5 count waste canvas
7/8 inches wide on 8.5 count waste canvas
Click on any photo for a larger version at my Flickr page.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Satin Stitch Maple Leaf Seam Treatment
Ok, one more for today. I did this one awhile back but just updated it.
On 8.5 count waste canvas, the width is 3/4 of an inch.
Enjoy!
On 8.5 count waste canvas, the width is 3/4 of an inch.
Enjoy!
Charted Crazy Quilt Seam Treatments
Again, I couldn't squeeze in any stitching time yesterday. I will be stitching today! But I had this cool idea to chart out some seam treatments for crazy quilts. After all, I'm a professional charted pattern designer and I have the software!
Then this morning, I was reading Sharon's In A Minute Ago blog and she's decided to do a series of posts regarding seam treatments, 1 each day for 100 days. What a cool idea! Be sure to check out her blog!
I can't say that I can promise a new seam treatment everyday for the next 100 days. But I do think it would be fun to do a couple a week, esp. on days when I don't have any stitching to share.
So here are my first 2 charted seam treatments:
Finished width on 8.5 count waste canvas will be approx. 1 3/8 inches.
Finished width on 8.5 count waste canvas will be approx. 3/4 inches.
I usually pin my waste canvas to my block, running one of the blue lines in the waste canvas along the seam. You can repeat the pattern as many times as needed to cover the seam. When completed, pull the waste canvas out one thread at a time.
I also usually use #5 Perle Cotton but feel free to use whatever threads you have.
Click on the photos to go to my Flickr album where you can download a large version.
Feel free to embellish like crazy! And I would love to see photos if you use these patterns!
Then this morning, I was reading Sharon's In A Minute Ago blog and she's decided to do a series of posts regarding seam treatments, 1 each day for 100 days. What a cool idea! Be sure to check out her blog!
I can't say that I can promise a new seam treatment everyday for the next 100 days. But I do think it would be fun to do a couple a week, esp. on days when I don't have any stitching to share.
So here are my first 2 charted seam treatments:
Finished width on 8.5 count waste canvas will be approx. 1 3/8 inches.
Finished width on 8.5 count waste canvas will be approx. 3/4 inches.
I usually pin my waste canvas to my block, running one of the blue lines in the waste canvas along the seam. You can repeat the pattern as many times as needed to cover the seam. When completed, pull the waste canvas out one thread at a time.
I also usually use #5 Perle Cotton but feel free to use whatever threads you have.
Click on the photos to go to my Flickr album where you can download a large version.
Feel free to embellish like crazy! And I would love to see photos if you use these patterns!
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
New Stitcher's Blog
I don't have any stitching to share today. I had wanted to sew up some more 5 inch blocks but didn't get to it yesterday. I had to wanted to stitch on the Strawberry block but didn't manage to make time for that either.
So today, I'll point you in the direction of Lillian's blog, Crazyseoulsister. Lillian lives in Korea and has shared some beautiful photos of her area along with some of her stitching. In fact, she just started a new crazy quilt project so please hop over to check out her blog.
So today, I'll point you in the direction of Lillian's blog, Crazyseoulsister. Lillian lives in Korea and has shared some beautiful photos of her area along with some of her stitching. In fact, she just started a new crazy quilt project so please hop over to check out her blog.
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