Lookie what I’m working on: Those of you who know me, know I’m a mid-century nut as well as embroiderer, blogger and other vices. A while ago I bought some pattern from Sublime Stitching, yet when I went to stitch them onto towels, I just couldn’t put them into designs
A month ago (sheesh time flies) – I taught a class at the Rocky Mountain Crazy quilters about the button hole. We started with “Buttonhole 101” and then worked through some options you might use in crazy quilting. Here’s my sample cloth: the top left is the “101” and then
Sigh. I just realized I have a problem. I know, all of you will laugh because those of you who are on Facebook or who follow me Twitter-wise or whatever, probably know this, but I have a blog problem. I know, it’s not news. However, I may have just reached
Note ** I have had so much going on, that I’m WAY behind on my posts, this is a post, I started two weekends ago – eek! Since then I’ve done a ton more, so the next few days will be post heavy! (brace yourselves, ha ha)** So, the first
These are some hearts I’ve made through the years for “Milagros del Corazon” a fundraiser to benefit the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council here in Denver. Have a fabulous Holiday everyone! Love each other!
In the last post, I commented I was ripping things out – mainly all the flowers I had previously done on my fairy – now that I have more ideas (and more books!) on how to do Silk Ribbon Embroidery, I HATED my old stitching. So, why put up with
Stitch night was tonight and oh how I love it! It focuses my work and gives me time to sit and chat and just think about stitching! (oh, and we eat at Panera, which I love). How bad can it be! I’m working tonight on my fairy – and by
Here’s what I ended up doing with my Spirit Dolls. I found this “hat” at the thrift store and thought it would work great to hang the dolls from it in a circular pattern. The cool thing is you can now see the bottom and both sides of all the
Whew! I’ve finished a couple of ornaments for some exchanges, the first one is for a local ornament exchange. Nothing exciting, made from a kit, but I learned a few tips – which is cool. Loved the bead treatment at the top of the ornament: And then this one, you
Well, I need to reach out to all my stitching friends for help on a problem: Not for the long and short on the reindeer – but the Yellow bells on the harness – I’m having a heck of a time getting them round – suggestions?