Butterfly Summer
I’ve been making so many butterflies in the #100daysofsummerstitching that I think I have butterflies on the brain. The 100 day project is all fabric and not a wool butterfly in the entire mix, so I had to make wooly one.
Read MoreInside-out Buttonhole Wheel Stitch
This stitch is a great stitch to make small flowers or flower centers. I’ve used it in numerous projects, so I thought I make a simple tutorial that you can link to when I refer to it in a pattern.
Read MoreFern stitch tutorial
This is a quick tutorial on the fern stitch.
Read MoreCable Chain Stitch Tutorial
The cabled chain stitch is a great decorative stitch to add to a border. This is a quick tutorial on how to make it.
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Summer Sewing Progress
I’m stitching a little ahead for the #100daysummersewalong because I know I won’t be able to stitch everyday. I’m not sure if I’m getting any better at needleturn applique, but I feel more confident.
I’m using up my Uppercase Circular Logic fabric stash and adding a few odd pieces of scrap fabric from my general stash. The background fabrics are all remnants of various quilt backing fabrics that I knew (ha, ha) would come in handy someday. This is a excellent project for me to use up my fabrics. The only purchase I had to make thus far is another spool of black Sulky 12 wt. thread for the embroidery. This has made my husband and my pocketbook very happy.
It’s not too late to join in if you are looking for motivation to do some hand sewing this summer. https://sewfine.ca/blogs/news/sew-along-inspiration
Happy Stitching Everyone!
BIRDS OF A FEATHER BOM - BLOCK #8
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.”
― Henry James
It’s not quite summer, but let’s celebrate for times yet to come. Block #8 features a redwing blackbird perched on a juicy slice of watermelon - a perfect welcome to my favorite time of year.
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Summer Sewing
I’m getting ready for the #100daysummersewalong sponsored by Jenn from Sew Fine Thread Gloss (my favorited is Satsuma). There is no set project for the 100 days, just some sort of stitching. I’m combining embroidery with my needle turn applique. I figure by the 100th day I’ll be pretty good at needle turn, or at least needle turn butterflies.
If you want to join in you will need to follow #100daysummersewalong on Instagram. There will be prizes! You will also need to sign up for email updates from Jenn at https://sewfine.ca/blogs/news/100-day-summer-sew-along . It starts on June 1, 2021.
Happy Stitching!
BIRDS OF A FEATHER BOM - BLOCK #7
Block #7 of our BIRDS OF A FEATHER BOM is here! It’s our Independence Day Celebration block.
Read MoreBIRDS OF A FEATHER BOM - BLOCK #6
It’s time for BIRDS OF A FEATHER BOM - Block #6!
Read MoreBIRDS OF A FEATHER BOM - BLOCK #5
Block #5 of BIRDS OF A FEATHER BOM is here! A hope for new beginnings for all. Take care my friends.
Read MoreBIRDS OF A FEATHER BOM - BLOCK #4
Hello Everyone! It’s time for Birds of a Feather BOM Block #4.
Read MorePractice Kindness
No act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted. -Aesop
Read MoreBIRDS OF A FEATHER BOM - BLOCK #3
This month’s Birds of a Feather BOM Block features my version of a yellow warbler overlooking a basket of shamrocks. I hope it will bring you all luck.
Read MoreRudolph Ornament
It’s that time of year again. This year’s ornament features the most famous reindeer of all! Hopefully this quick and easy project will brighten you day and put you in the holiday spirit.
Read MoreBIRDS OF A FEATHER BOM - BLOCK #2
Two love birds play a starring role in block #2 of the Birds of a Feather BOM.
Read MoreBaltimore Album Inspired Wool Applique
I love old quilts and the history behind them. Some of my favorites are the beautifully appliqued Baltimore Album Quilts. This wool applique version is based on a block from a Baltimore Album quilt from the American Folk Art Museum in New York.
Read MoreBIRDS OF A FEATHER BOM
It’s block #1 of Birds of a Feather BOM.
Read MoreHow to Make a Simple Fabric Cross body Bag
I made this cross body bag mainly to provide a canvas for my wool applique designs.
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