Embroidery project and new sewing machine series

To kick off my new and re-invented blog I’m going to have one day a week where I feature what I’m working on – this is what I’m stitching currently. Above is my new martini towel (for a friend). The one below is for Missy C’s collection of cat stitching on her wall:

But my big news is my  new project – which I will talk about more over the weekend. For those who have read my blog fora while, you know while I LOVE hand stitching, I’m sewing machine “challenged”. I know just enough to get me in trouble,but not enough to really sew and use a machine. Last week at Joann Fabrics I happened across this book:

“Stitch by Stitch, Learning to Sew One Project at a Time” by Deborah Moebes

I’ve hesitated to take sewing classes because frankly I do know quite a bit and what’s the chance I’d sit through a class (that I paid a lot for) and be bored stupid? This book was inexpensive and comes with a CD and has lots of big pretty pictures that I can look at and follow.

So, here’s my strategy. I’m going to work through this book – at my own pace – and share with you what I learn (and what I screw up). I think it will help me round out my sewing skills so at least I reduce the fear I have of sewing and finishing my projects.

I fearlessly emailed the author – who has a marvelous blog “Whipstitch” and asked her if she minds if I use photos (can you imagine her gorgeous pictures next to my creations – ha ha!) and she said yes!

As I was explaining to my husband, sometimes I spend months working on handwork projects only to have them sit in my studio because I’m afraid I’ll screw up the results with the sewing machine.

Anyway, watch for the official start of my projects this weekend and wish me luck, I’m going to need it!

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