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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Sheaf Stitch
Isaac has passed on through and although parts of Louisiana and Mississippi were hard hit, we generally missed all the problems. We didn’t even lose electricity. Amazing. Although Baton Rouge was in the center of the hurricane path, we are … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, embroidery
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Upcycled Plastic Fabric Foldover Bag
Another project that’s been on my to-do list for quite a while has been to make fused plastic fabric. It seemed like such an easy thing to do. Just cut up plastic bags and iron them together. Not quite. Step … Continue reading
Upcycled T-shirt Skirt
My dear hubby has a hard time parting with his old T-shirts. Even the stained and holey ones are kept as “gardening clothes.” He is however my biggest supporter and when I mentioned that I needed T-shirt for my latest … Continue reading
Posted in clothing
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Linked Double Chain Stitch
This week may have started slowly for me, but it is ending in a rush. Today I was busy with a sewing class. This time for adults, not kids. It’s the third adult class for the summer and like before, … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery
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Dream Journal
Sometimes a dream is so powerful, it stays with you for a long time. This particular dream has been one that I’ve thought of many times. Often I would get out my fabrics and play with ideas for a page … Continue reading
Posted in art journal
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Pekinese Stitch
Week 33 of Take a Stitch Tuesday: Pekinese stitch An easy to work two part stitch, this week’s stitch looks like a fancy braid. I’ve used it as line in my latest prayer flag. The stitch is composed of a … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery
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Cast on Stitch
Take a Stitch Tuesday: This week is cast on stitch. Cast on stitch is similar to bullion stitch only instead of wrapping the thread around the needle, it is looped over in a half-hitch. As I was learning the rhythm, … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, felt
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Christmas in August
Every summer I think I’ll get started on some handmade gifts for family and friends early. This year I actually did. I’ve made an apron and a pair of slippers. The history of the apron began in 2005 when Alison … Continue reading
Posted in applique, clothing
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Another Cloth Doll–Lolo
My summer vacation is nearly over. School begins next week. I begin the new year with a meeting for the school therapists bright and early tomorrow morning. I’ve gotten a lot accomplished this summer, not everything on my list, … Continue reading
Posted in applique, cloth doll, embroidery
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Algerian Eye Stitch
This week’s Take a Stitch Tuesday challenge stitch is Algerian eye stitch. This challenge has been a great motivation for me to keep a steady stream of stitching going every week. It’s been a chance to play and experiment with … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery
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playfulstitching 