Continuing on with my little project, I’ve added scotch stitches with the pink Mandarin floss, this time using 3 strands. I like the way it’s looking but thought it looked a little plain. So I decided to add some beads. I have a lot of beads, mostly left over from other projects, and had a […]
I’m continuing on with my little quilt block project, and have added waffle stitches with ribbon. I like using ribbon for waffle stitches, especially Neon Rays. Neon Rays is probably my favorite thread to use, at least for today! I use my mini-flat iron to iron the Neon Rays before I use it, which seems
It’s always fun to start a new project! Last time I showed you the threads I pulled that I was thinking of using. Today I’ll show you my start. When I design something I may or may not start in the center, may or may not start with a border, may or may not start
OK, now that you’ve had a chance to think about joining me in my design/stitching/writing/diagramming process, here’s what you’ll need to assemble. The design is small, 6″ x 6″ on 18 ct. canvas, so you’ll need a piece of 18 ct. mono canvas, 12″ x 12″, and 2 pairs of 12″ stretcher bars with tacks.
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I don’t know about the rest of you, but this prolonged stay home order is wearing me down. I’ve had classes cancelled, resulting in a lack of motivation to work and keep going. I’ve been dieting a bit and have been trying to avoid all the Easter candy, quarantine baking and eating everything in sight.
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