tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741067433255315442024-03-13T23:06:56.251-05:00Eclectic-Meanderings"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I will
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--Rumideanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.comBlogger519125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-40711885961467956342016-08-21T12:15:00.005-05:002016-08-21T12:20:24.550-05:00Stitching a Story<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Karen's class,<a href="http://karenruane.bigcartel.com/product/coming-soon" target="_blank"> Stitching a Story</a>, is coming to an end. It has been 12 wonderful weeks of embellishing a storybook of our choice. My choice was <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bedspread-Sylvia-Fair/dp/0688008771/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1471797494&sr=1-1&keywords=the+bedspread+by+sylvia+fair" target="_blank">THE BEDSPREAD by Sylvia Fair</a>. It is a story of two old sisters who decide to decorate their boring bedspread. I have made a short video where I flip through the pages of my embellished book. There are pages with collages, embroidery, paper work, fabric pajamas, stuffed figures, etc. Some of the pages are kind of blurry in the video but you can still get a good idea of what it looks like. You can see the video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDXWi194_go" target="_blank">here</a>. I did run my fingers over some of the areas embellished in the video to distinguish from what was already on the page.<br />
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Here are some stand alone pictures of some of what you will see in the video and a few pieces that are stand alone pieces. Sorry for the poor quality of these images.....I think I need to go back to using my camera instead of my phone. click on the images for a closer view.<br />
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Karen's classes are always inspiring and motivating and allow you to move in the direction of your own personal creativity. The next class, WRAPPED AND BOUND IN STITCH, begins on Sept. 5th, so check it out <a href="http://karenruane.bigcartel.com/product/wrapped-and-bound-in-stitch" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a pocket with the book jacket printed to hold the book and a zippered pocket embellished with embroidery and a 3D fence to hold all the patterns used.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">an embroidered door, a tiled welcome mat and a collaged tree with embroidered flowers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">some of the embroidery and stitch done on a stand alone bedspread piece.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The book is opened to the page where Maud and Amelia are embroidering on their boring bedspread. I created a stand alone piece with bits of fabric and lace to mimic their bedspread. It measures 30" x 11".<br />
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deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-7104837216806757282016-07-10T11:30:00.000-05:002016-07-10T11:34:05.309-05:00Back for an overview....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I haven't posted in so long that I'm hoping I remember how to do this....I post mostly on Instagram these days and some of you have been following me over there....so thank you. Some of you have wondered why I wasn't posting here anymore and there just isn't enough time to do it all so I hope you'll come on over to<a href="https://www.instagram.com/deanna7trees/" target="_blank"> Instagram</a> and follow me over there. You do not need to set up an account to follow me.<br />
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Thought I'd just load this post with some of the images that I've posted over there so you can see what I've been up to....click on the images for close up views.<br />
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There have been more pouches:<br />
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Lots of embroidery:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a tree embroidered onto a page in a story book </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">embroidered names of characters in storybook THE BEDSPREAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">miniature pajama tops with monograms for the 2 characters in the book</td></tr>
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The storybook is what I'm working on in Karen Ruane's class STITCHING A STORY. It's not too late to sign up....Go <a href="http://karenruane.bigcartel.com/product/coming-soon" target="_blank">Here</a><br />
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and I've also been working along with Pat Sloan's Splendid Sampler group. Two blocks are posted each week to work up. I'm refreshing my memory on so many techniques I haven't used in years....and it's all FREE....so check it out and see if you'd like to join in. Go <a href="http://www.thesplendidsampler.com/blocks-and-bonus-projects/#blocks" target="_blank">HERE</a> Scroll down at that link and you'll see all the blocks presented so far. There will be 100 total so it's an ongoing project done a little at a time. It's amazing how fast the blocks add up. Here are some of mine. I'm working in two different colorways so I'll have 50 in each when it's complete.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a block with lots of embroidery</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this one was a challenge with foundation paper piecing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and here are most of them in one colorway</td></tr>
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Well, I guess that's all for now. Not sure when I'll be back here but hope you'll come see me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deanna7trees/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Hope you're all enjoying life.</div>
deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-81299327648118627272015-11-28T07:05:00.000-06:002015-11-28T07:05:18.936-06:00and the winners are.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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...chosen with my eyes closed. I have emailed both Christine and Jane. Congratulations to them. Wish you all could have been winners.....maybe next time.<br />
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Have a great weekend.</div>
deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-35532257282969197582015-11-22T10:59:00.002-06:002015-11-22T10:59:39.671-06:00My latest interests....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We had a paper folding play day at Quilt Bee a couple of weeks ago and since then, nothing in my house is safe from becoming a little folder. They are so much fun to create and are nice to have in your purse to carry papers, lists, coupons, business cards, etc. They each have six pockets and I've added note paper to some of them.<br />
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If you would like to have one, leave a comment and I'll choose 2 names next Saturday and mail one out to each of the winners. Not sure yet which ones I'll mail out. I might even make some new ones.<br />
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The instructions for making them were in the Winter 2015 edition of Pages magazine put out by Cloth, Paper, Scissors.<br />
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I've also been playing with the light that comes through my kitchen window during the afternoons at this time of year.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">playing with a small prism and the light from the window</td></tr>
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There are more images on Instagram. click<a href="https://www.instagram.com/deanna7trees/" target="_blank"> HERE</a> if you're interested.<br />
Wishing you all who celebrate a Happy Thanksgiving. We have had our first really cold days this weekend and it feels good. Stay safe and enjoy whatever it is you are doing.</div>
deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-13795026319033810012015-10-24T11:05:00.000-05:002015-10-24T11:05:03.563-05:00it's been awhile.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
since I posted but I have been stitching, lacing, crocheting, knitting and doing a whole lot of experimenting. I've been creating a lot of small scraps and hate to throw anything away so I've started a scrap scroll that is attached to a wooden spool. I'll have a scrap scroll library someday as I have quite a few wooden spools to fill.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">scrap scroll on a wooden spool</td></tr>
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The triangular shawl I was making for my<a href="http://eclectic-meanderings.blogspot.com/2015/02/i-did-it.html" target="_blank"> knitted coat</a> is finished so I'm ready for winter, if it ever arrives.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">crocheted triangular shawl....goes over my head like a cowl</td></tr>
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The bobbin lace tree is finally finished. The finishing was a nightmare...trying to manage all those hanging threads with knots in them. I did think I would be able to hide the knots but didn't do a great job of that. I finally gave up and tacked it all down after spending hours trying to make neat braids. Not a perfect ending but I am pleased with it nevertheless. It is in a glass shadow box frame.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this is what it looked like before braiding</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">after auditioning lots of backgrounds, I decided on this green wool felt. The color is much more vibrant in person.</td></tr>
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....And I've been having lots of fun making all kinds of paper and fabric samples in Karen Ruane's class Sampling for Stitch.<br />
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There are more images of what I've been up to over on Instagram. So hop on <a href="https://instagram.com/deanna7trees/" target="_blank">over there</a> if you're interested to see them. <br />
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Have a great weekend and see you again sometime soon.</div>
deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-7139949846811445892015-09-25T09:37:00.000-05:002015-09-26T07:21:35.898-05:00Another pouch....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
which has already been put to use. Not sure when I'll get tired of making pouches but that seems to be my main focus these days when it comes to stitching. This one is all blue and white and started out with an almost square, cotton, vintage doily edged in lace. It just grew from there and developed into this tall slim pouch which now holds all of my white and beige tatting and bobbin lace threads.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">it measures 4½" wide x 12" tall</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a ruffled cloth added between the edges to enlarge the diameter and separate the lace edges.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">it stands up on its own.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a 4" steel ring is stitched into the base.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a perfect fit for all my white and beige tatting and bobbin lace threads.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">another view...chicken scratch on pocket</td></tr>
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I've also been practicing the art of Armenian Lace which is a needle lace, after seeing <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=171&v=ikWkmoi4XOs" target="_blank">this video</a> on Facebook. I'm getting better at it and would like to incorporate the stitches in some of my embroidery work.<br />
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There's been lots of inspiring work going on in Karen Ruane's <a href="http://karenruane.bigcartel.com/product/patterns-for-a-pillow" target="_blank">Sampling For Stitch class</a>. Here are a couple of my latest paper and stitch design sheets.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">paper, stitch, fabric grid, gimp, stencil work, tile</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">watercolor bits, newsprint, stenciled letters</td></tr>
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<a href="http://eclectic-meanderings.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-musical-theme.html" target="_blank">My bobbin lace tree</a> is completed in terms of the lacing but I have not yet had the time to pull all the pins and form the trunk shape....hopefully next time.<br />
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Hoping you all have a great, creative weekend.</div>
deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-10961425567048328512015-09-11T13:00:00.000-05:002015-09-11T13:00:42.995-05:00moved into creating something a bit strange.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Last time I showed you a hand quilted piece of muslin where I started using some inktense pencils with textile medium. I wanted to give it up several times because some of the colors were just not the way I planned them but I was determined to make something of it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hand quilted muslin with inktense pencils and stitch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">completed color work and stitch and marked grid where no stitching was done with micron pen. piece marked for cutting into sections.<br /><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">formed into a basket shape with a fun cow lining.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">made a small pouch and scissors keep with the leftover pieces.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and a small pin cushion with that one lefter over triangle.</td></tr>
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It is all a bit strange looking but very usable as a basket.<br />
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Pulled out another tray with UFOs and finished up a small triangular pouch. There are several more to do but waiting to receive the zippers I ordered.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">velvet pouch with silk print lining.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">bottom side. the fabric was purchased that way in patches so easy to put together.</td></tr>
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....and a new class has started over at Karen Ruane's place...SAMPLING FOR STITCH. I'm already having lots of fun with this one. Check it out<a href="http://karenruane.bigcartel.com/product/patterns-for-a-pillow" target="_blank"> here...</a><br />
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Here are my first two design sheets...<br />
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Lots more going on with knitting, crochet and another pouch but I'll save that for another time. Some of you might remember the bobbin lace tree I was working on <a href="http://eclectic-meanderings.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-musical-theme.html" target="_blank">here</a>. It's at the bottom of that post. Well, it's almost finished and I'm hoping it will be finished and framed by the next time I post.<br />
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Hope you all have a great weekend. We finally got some rain here yesterday after no rain for a couple of months.....so all the plants are happy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">these were purchased....not from my garden.</td></tr>
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deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-91494850519366586302015-08-28T14:30:00.000-05:002015-08-28T14:32:40.092-05:00More Pouches and Pockets.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We are at the tail end of Karen Ruane's class Embroidered Pockets but I can see I'll continue to make pockets and pouches until the cows come home. I started out with some broderie anglaise and doodled a sashiko design with micron pen and then did some stitching with hand dyed thread. I added some bumpy bits and just folded it up and laid it to the side. The next time I looked at it, some of the dye from the thread had bled onto the white cloth. I had nothing to lose so soaked it into some oxi-clean and most of the dye came out so the piece was once again usable.....but I really didn't like it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hand dyed thread bleeding into white cloth</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">washed in oxi-clean</td></tr>
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so.....I cut it up into pieces and started some patchwork with the fabric used for the bumpy bits.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cut up and did some patchwork</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">lots of embellishing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I created 4 panels and edged each with lavender piping.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">only used 3 of the panels and made a circular base</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I wanted the top opening to be rigid and circular.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">stitched in a steel ring covered with binding. it measures 6" across the base, 25" around the middle with the poufed out sides and it stands 9" tall. it's lined with white cotton cloth.</td></tr>
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I now had one panel left over so another pocket was in order.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">more embellishing and doodling....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">for the back, I stitched all the little scraps left over together, made some patched bumpy bits, added some more doodling and it turned out looking like the face of a robot....to me, anyway.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and here is the completed front with a green cotton lining.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and the back with that funny looking patchwork piece stitched onto some white embroidered cotton.</td></tr>
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I've also been playing with my Inktense Pencils and a hand quilted muslin piece that was done years ago just for practice. It's 2 layers of muslin with cotton batting in between.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I colored with the Inktense Pencils and applied textile medium over it to make it permanent. You can use water but the textile medium prevents the colors from bleeding to other areas of the cloth.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Once it dried, I added some stitch. More on this one next time.</td></tr>
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Have a great weekend and do something creative for yourself.</div>
deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-77690424660722566732015-08-08T08:03:00.000-05:002015-08-08T08:03:47.412-05:00Crocheting Bullion stitches and more....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I've tried crocheting bullion stitches many times but found it much too fiddly and time consuming.....but I watched this video this week and it is demonstrated using a latch hook to help ease the stitches off the hook and I've finally been successful with this technique. Thought some of you crocheters might like to try it. The video is<a href="http://startingchain.com/2015/06/bullion-stitch.html/?utm_source=stc-stc&utm_medium=social-fb&utm_term=080415&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=bullion-stitch&origin=-" target="_blank"> here</a>.<br />
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Here are the first two I've made. Click on the images for closer views.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">bullion stitch flower made with worsted yarn</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">bullion stitch flower made with hand dyed bakers twine</td></tr>
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....and just a few pictures of some of the things I've done in the last few weeks...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">paper folding</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">shuttle tatting Josephine Knots</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Needle tatting Josephine Knots</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cutwork and Shisha mirrors on hand dyed silk velvet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doodling with paper scraps and pen</td></tr>
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Have a great weekend.<br />
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deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-30926014177880871822015-07-17T09:00:00.003-05:002015-07-17T11:56:47.175-05:00The Wrapping Cloth is finished.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I did name it the FUN TIMES cloth and it has been in progress for a few years. It was started in Karen Ruane's wrapping cloth class back in 2011....I believe. I'm just posting a whole bunch of images here of the finished cloth and lots of images of the cloth in progress. Feels good to have this finished. I apologize for the quality of some of these images.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">32" x 32" piping around the center section and most of the outside edge</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">14 puffs along the right side edge</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a peek at the backing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hidden behind the ruffles</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">petals, fme lace, embroidery</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">prairie points</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cut work and bullion knots</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">mid section finished</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">smocking</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pocket filled with puffs</td></tr>
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So happy to have this finished. The problem with dragging out a project for so many years is that you realize all the things you should have done that are too late to correct but it was fun and I learned so many new techniques in Karen Ruane's classes.<br />
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I probably will not be posting as often and when I do, it will probably just be images of what I've been doing just so I can keep a record. I know that I haven't had much time to check all the blogs I love to read and I'm sure some of you have the same problem. Always love your comments and feel free to ask questions....anytime.....I will respond personally, if you comment with your e-mail address.<br />
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Have a great week.</div>
deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-79714765594328179212015-07-05T09:02:00.000-05:002015-07-05T09:02:00.037-05:00some of the ground covered this week....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I moved from this project to that project and back again. Trying to finish up some UFOs and started something new. Can't ever resist starting something new. Here are a few images....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">doodles on cloth, sashiko stitching, bumpy bits </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">preparing fabric circles for embellishing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">doodles on cloth enhanced with chain stitch</td></tr>
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Finished up a flextangle that was started a while back.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">color catcher sheet attached to flextangle pattern and adding stitch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2 completed flextangles</td></tr>
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Determined to finish this wrapping cloth started in one of Karen Ruane's first embroidery classes. Added some embellishment to this panel.<br />
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And....a few of you asked how I was managing to control all those loose threads on my bobbin lace piece, so here's a picture. The threads are temporarily wound around four large pins stuck into the pillow. The nightmare will be untangling them and braiding them into the trunk of the tree when the lace work is finished.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">managing the bobbin lace threads</td></tr>
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Hope you're all enjoying your weekend. Have a great week.</div>
deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-40516357436009108972015-06-27T08:02:00.000-05:002015-06-27T08:02:25.045-05:00a musical theme...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Another pouch completed. This one was started awhile ago and just got lost in the UFO pile. It's a small one but with lots of detailed stitching. It all started with a hanky and a piece of pink dupioni silk.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cutwork, puffs, embroidery, and a ruffle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the back...musical bumpy bits, embroidery</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">close up of cutwork and embroidery</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bWprLC_qLik/VY6ctxamx7I/AAAAAAAAGpI/1fg-pKZ4qXU/s1600/ScreenShot8412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bWprLC_qLik/VY6ctxamx7I/AAAAAAAAGpI/1fg-pKZ4qXU/s400/ScreenShot8412.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">an inner pocket</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WWprSAD-7gY/VY6ct0sP_eI/AAAAAAAAGpE/Nv1nJTaQANo/s1600/ScreenShot8411.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WWprSAD-7gY/VY6ct0sP_eI/AAAAAAAAGpE/Nv1nJTaQANo/s400/ScreenShot8411.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a doodled lining</td></tr>
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I'm making good headway on my bobbin lace tree. Almost 2/3 complete. Anxious to finish this one so I can start on something new. Braiding all those long threads into a tree trunk will be a challenge.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--xFhu3eiIcI/VY6cl4j3-mI/AAAAAAAAGos/2vwk_uPh5dQ/s1600/ScreenShot8417.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--xFhu3eiIcI/VY6cl4j3-mI/AAAAAAAAGos/2vwk_uPh5dQ/s400/ScreenShot8417.jpg" width="398" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">all those loose threads will be woven into a tree trunk.</td></tr>
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It's been a good week for so many reasons. Some hope restored for the future.<br />
Hope you all have a great weekend.<br />
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deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-74730116319629539062015-06-21T12:08:00.002-05:002015-06-21T12:08:50.759-05:00blue and white....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I do like working with blue and white. Mostly stitching a blue and white pouch this week and not much else. Some images as it started and to completion. The white background was stitched awhile ago....layering of fabrics secured with free motion quilting. The pouch measures 10" x 12".<br />
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click on the images for a better view....<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-puECHOwL-lU/VYbtDRxOY7I/AAAAAAAAGnE/_C4qddpAF_U/s1600/ScreenShot8372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-puECHOwL-lU/VYbtDRxOY7I/AAAAAAAAGnE/_C4qddpAF_U/s400/ScreenShot8372.jpg" width="376" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">gathering....hand dyed cloth, a thrift store soft denim skirt and some blue and white quilters cotton</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aa-o0KbVUr8/VYbtDYzXKVI/AAAAAAAAGnk/yMo_2VVtphU/s1600/ScreenShot8369.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="381" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aa-o0KbVUr8/VYbtDYzXKVI/AAAAAAAAGnk/yMo_2VVtphU/s400/ScreenShot8369.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cutwork, bullion knots and web stitches</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bWMaM1tZHTI/VYbtDRup29I/AAAAAAAAGnI/frbJuwuOEqE/s1600/ScreenShot8379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="368" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bWMaM1tZHTI/VYbtDRup29I/AAAAAAAAGnI/frbJuwuOEqE/s400/ScreenShot8379.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">adding a pocket</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1jafU2Zt7cQ/VYbtDx6tXII/AAAAAAAAGnc/65IZZNtKeMs/s1600/ScreenShot8381.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1jafU2Zt7cQ/VYbtDx6tXII/AAAAAAAAGnc/65IZZNtKeMs/s400/ScreenShot8381.jpg" width="305" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a triple stitch on the machine with a variegated thread</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WD-MSZPibX0/VYbtFKLvRGI/AAAAAAAAGno/ZzPd-5HW2AA/s1600/ScreenShot8387.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="396" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WD-MSZPibX0/VYbtFKLvRGI/AAAAAAAAGno/ZzPd-5HW2AA/s400/ScreenShot8387.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a doodle and trim hidden on the inside</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZsYASm5dI3M/VYbtE6qQMWI/AAAAAAAAGn8/yDRFWWktUFI/s1600/ScreenShot8386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="396" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZsYASm5dI3M/VYbtE6qQMWI/AAAAAAAAGn8/yDRFWWktUFI/s400/ScreenShot8386.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a lacy button</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yPdCARLQD1U/VYbtEXCzc8I/AAAAAAAAGng/CkQ8uhBkWT8/s1600/ScreenShot8385.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="381" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yPdCARLQD1U/VYbtEXCzc8I/AAAAAAAAGng/CkQ8uhBkWT8/s400/ScreenShot8385.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the front</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AmWuh_mHxbE/VYbtD-fBw1I/AAAAAAAAGnQ/ck4Uet-blKY/s1600/ScreenShot8384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AmWuh_mHxbE/VYbtD-fBw1I/AAAAAAAAGnQ/ck4Uet-blKY/s400/ScreenShot8384.jpg" width="385" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the back...web stiches with perle cotton and sashiko thread and running stitches along the white edge.</td></tr>
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Wishing you all a happy Sunday and a creative week.</div>
deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-3903789052581504472015-06-13T11:26:00.000-05:002015-06-13T11:26:27.570-05:00a pouch with a vintage look...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The pouch I showed you a bit of last week was just finished last night. It was made with vintage linen cloth and a commercial fabric with a vintage look. It's already filled with fabric of the same type. Here are some images so you can see it from all angles. It measures 8" x 12".<div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xOGyYRCSS2g/VXxWYGR_5hI/AAAAAAAAGlw/hD_zyT32dLo/s1600/ScreenShot8358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="337" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xOGyYRCSS2g/VXxWYGR_5hI/AAAAAAAAGlw/hD_zyT32dLo/s400/ScreenShot8358.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a message on the lining done with a micron pen, 3 puffs and a scalloped edge</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XlMXCCZWcAQ/VXxWYxr4qvI/AAAAAAAAGl4/Tnvd-MOicAs/s1600/ScreenShot8360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="295" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XlMXCCZWcAQ/VXxWYxr4qvI/AAAAAAAAGl4/Tnvd-MOicAs/s400/ScreenShot8360.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">vintage linen stitched over the fabric with eyelets and embroidery</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--OnIlZUkzKk/VXxWXTsv_vI/AAAAAAAAGlc/Wv5iKTdtKOM/s1600/ScreenShot8344.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--OnIlZUkzKk/VXxWXTsv_vI/AAAAAAAAGlc/Wv5iKTdtKOM/s400/ScreenShot8344.jpg" width="366" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">eyelets, some hand embroidery and a piped ribbon edge</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u4S-FxDLMRY/VXxWYmNH_SI/AAAAAAAAGl0/IspTenRdRnM/s1600/ScreenShot8359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="318" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u4S-FxDLMRY/VXxWYmNH_SI/AAAAAAAAGl0/IspTenRdRnM/s400/ScreenShot8359.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">just a couple of puffs on the back and some matching ties for closure</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TPcoESmK0Kk/VXxX1FNgQwI/AAAAAAAAGmo/Ky_tgyYh1lo/s1600/ScreenShot8338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="365" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TPcoESmK0Kk/VXxX1FNgQwI/AAAAAAAAGmo/Ky_tgyYh1lo/s400/ScreenShot8338.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a close up of the front motif</td></tr>
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And the paper blanket is finished. There might be a contrasting second edge added to the border but for right one, this is it. it measures just over 16" square and is quite flexible. Loved working with the Shosenshi Japanese paper.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b7py1QsbQeI/VXxWYFrO_4I/AAAAAAAAGmQ/n4dxC3-F-F4/s1600/ScreenShot8357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="335" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b7py1QsbQeI/VXxWYFrO_4I/AAAAAAAAGmQ/n4dxC3-F-F4/s400/ScreenShot8357.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">each square is 4"</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XnCaPKMhHKc/VXxWX79-5LI/AAAAAAAAGmU/fEDnGcEnfbg/s1600/ScreenShot8356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="388" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XnCaPKMhHKc/VXxWX79-5LI/AAAAAAAAGmU/fEDnGcEnfbg/s400/ScreenShot8356.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">joined with a soft bamboo thread in crochet and then whip stitched together</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_aj5l5Yzo2Y/VXxWXb-wTyI/AAAAAAAAGmY/KCDT6ZEIIHo/s1600/ScreenShot8355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="336" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_aj5l5Yzo2Y/VXxWXb-wTyI/AAAAAAAAGmY/KCDT6ZEIIHo/s400/ScreenShot8355.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
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Hope you all have a great weekend. I'm about to try pounding flowers. Don't have too many colorful ones but anxious to try the process once again. Haven't done this in years.</div>
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deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-59867910218890298592015-06-06T12:45:00.003-05:002015-06-06T12:45:46.866-05:00more pockets....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I did finish the pocket I showed you last week that I started as part of <a href="http://karenruane.bigcartel.com/product/embroidered-pockets-human-cloth-doodle-embellish-wrap" target="_blank">Karen Ruane's Embroidered Pockets class.</a> It's not too late to join in. You'd be amazed at some of the work being shown in the Flickr group....sorry, it's Private so I can't show you. But I can show you my finished pocket.<br />
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click on the images....for a much better view.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QtggTkbwT58/VXMuAQ6LzvI/AAAAAAAAGlE/mGQixqsyZog/s1600/ScreenShot8329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QtggTkbwT58/VXMuAQ6LzvI/AAAAAAAAGlE/mGQixqsyZog/s400/ScreenShot8329.jpg" width="350" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pocket front...embroidery and appliqued bumpy bits over the broderie anglaise.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7wUEofIfhxE/VXMuAXKaVPI/AAAAAAAAGk8/qHkwrUzd3Ew/s1600/ScreenShot8328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7wUEofIfhxE/VXMuAXKaVPI/AAAAAAAAGk8/qHkwrUzd3Ew/s400/ScreenShot8328.jpg" width="318" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pocket back...appliqued and embroidered bumpy bits</td></tr>
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I've started a new pocket....that I think might wind up being a pouch. Took my inspiration from some work I did in a ledger class given by Karen Ruane some time back.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DIa1ZRBDLOY/VXMuAfpmP_I/AAAAAAAAGk0/MiOHpYkyr-Q/s1600/ScreenShot8333.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DIa1ZRBDLOY/VXMuAfpmP_I/AAAAAAAAGk0/MiOHpYkyr-Q/s400/ScreenShot8333.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inspiration from one of my ledgers transferred onto cloth.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6TSTUU_fZwM/VXMuA9bu1wI/AAAAAAAAGk4/YTxy16T-K-8/s1600/ScreenShot8338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="365" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6TSTUU_fZwM/VXMuA9bu1wI/AAAAAAAAGk4/YTxy16T-K-8/s400/ScreenShot8338.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and here it is embroidered with a printed fabric stitched behind the opening.</td></tr>
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Hope this one will be finished by next week.<br />
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Still working on my paper blanket and just a few more squares to stitch together.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Saq64j7N2Ig/VXMuA47DCtI/AAAAAAAAGlA/XU2Wx2zzFxg/s1600/ScreenShot8343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Saq64j7N2Ig/VXMuA47DCtI/AAAAAAAAGlA/XU2Wx2zzFxg/s400/ScreenShot8343.jpg" width="363" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">crocheted around the edge and then whip stitched together.</td></tr>
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We've been having beautiful weather after all that rain but it's already getting too hot for my liking. We've already had several days in the 90s but Summer is nearly here so that is the way it will be.<br />
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JUST A FACT: The Romans used to clean and whiten their teeth with urine. Apparently it works. Please don't do it, though.</div>
deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-56822684418890065652015-05-30T13:06:00.000-05:002015-05-30T13:06:06.179-05:00the sun is finally shining....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
and the rain has stopped for the moment but more is predicted. You've probably all heard on the news about the floods in Texas. Lots of people lost everything and so many trees were just snapped in half so there's lots of cleaning up going on. I am lucky to live in a neighborhood where there was little damage. The good side of all this is that we are no longer in a drought status. The lake has gone from 36% full to 74% full and still rising. This is good news for so many reasons. Wishing the best for all those who have lost friends, family, their homes and belongings.<br />
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Have spent lots of time indoors this week avoiding the dangerous flood areas and there is lots right here in my own little space to inspire.<br />
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This shell was gifted to me from a friend who just came back from Florida. Can't wait to doodle a similar design with paper and pencil....such a beautiful pattern.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-inQPEk8ZtWw/VWn4Yfzzr_I/AAAAAAAAGjw/g5cchriltRY/s1600/ScreenShot8309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="372" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-inQPEk8ZtWw/VWn4Yfzzr_I/AAAAAAAAGjw/g5cchriltRY/s400/ScreenShot8309.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pattern on the bottom of a sea shell</td></tr>
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I did test out some colors to surround the paper weavings I've been doing. There are 16 blocks to put together which will make a paper blanket about 16" x 16". The final decision was blue. I'm crocheting around the block and then whip stitching the pieces together.<br />
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Lots of wonderful things happening in Karen Ruane's latest class <a href="http://karenruane.bigcartel.com/product/embroidered-pockets-human-cloth-doodle-embellish-wrap" target="_blank">Embroidered Pockets</a>. We are working with ledgers as well as with cloth.<br />
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Working on the back of this pocket today....so nearly finished. Have lots of ideas for the next one so can't wait to get started.<br />
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Hope you all are having a great weekend and hope to see you next week.<br />
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JUST A FACT: Honey does not spoil. You could feasibly eat 3000 year old honey.</div>
deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-62108872485542926212015-05-23T11:47:00.002-05:002015-05-23T12:08:15.271-05:00successes and failures....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I've managed to completely piece the top of the redwork hat quilt. Decided to edge two of the sides with prairie points....some embroidered with patterns of the hat bands showing in the fabric. I probably shouldn't stitch those on until the top is quilted. Lots of ideas of how I want to quilt this but need to do some sampling to see if my ideas will work. The plans are to do some hand quilting and some machine quilting.....more on that at another time.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm wondering if this will be enough.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">just playing....might be an idea for tile work.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the edge....facing inward is how I plan to place them.</td></tr>
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Continuing to weave with the Shosenshi paper on the pin loom. I did try leaf dyeing on a couple of them but that was not very successful. Maybe I'll try adding some paint or stamps on these but they will not be part of the paper blanket.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">looks like it's coated in mud....not very pretty.</td></tr>
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I did experiment with crocheting some of the woven squares together which worked out fine but I think I would like it better with a color. It looks too drab. I do have some pretty colors of this bamboo yarn so I will continue to experiment.<br />
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And.... did do some more experimenting with the paper manipulation but haven't been successful ....yet... in achieving what I'm planning.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">color catcher sheets fused to cardstock, pin pricked and stitched</td></tr>
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I watched this wonderful video of an embroidery of the Magna Carta that was fascinating. Thought you might like to see it. The video is<a href="https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153330075742139&set=vb.8579062138&type=2&theater" target="_blank"> here</a>. The link I planned on sharing was just made private so I'm hoping the link I'm providing will work for you. You might have to be signed onto facebook. The embroidery is being exhibited at the British Museum right now. Wish I was close enough to visit.<br />
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....and...<br />
JUST A FACT: Stephen Hawking's father, Frank Hawking, was a bee keeper.<br />
You might enjoy this little video describing why the bee's build a perfect hexagon....it's<a href="http://www.brainpickings.org/2015/01/15/bees-hexagons/" target="_blank"> HERE</a>.<br />
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It's still raining here in Texas on a daily basis....on and off....the ground is saturated but more rain is predicted. Have a great weekend and I'll see you next time.</div>
deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-17875409955945929632015-05-16T12:04:00.000-05:002015-05-16T12:10:53.831-05:00mostly weaving....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I spent most of my time this week weaving with the Shosenshi linen paper I showed you last time. It's <a href="http://eclectic-meanderings.blogspot.com/2015/05/it-was-challenge.html" target="_blank">here </a>if you missed it. At first I just wove the paper on the pin loom as it presented itself with all the kinks and creases but I decided I wanted a cleaner, more balanced look so I started straightening the paper as I wove and I'm loving how it looks and feels. It has a kind of crisp feel but I've read that it will soften with time. I did try weaving in a pattern but it didn't show up well so I just doodled over that one with a cross stitched flower and did a crochet edge....just a sample for the ledger. I also tried that same pattern with yarn and it shows up so well....another sample.<br />
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They work up quickly and are very calming and relaxing to do. I'm thinking of connecting them to make a paper blanket....maybe with a contrasting bamboo yarn. I'll have to do some sampling. There are lots of interesting patterns and designs for pin looms and zoom looms on Pinterest, if you are interested. Just go to Pinterest.com and do a search.<br />
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I did also play with some paper folding and manipulating.<br />
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I'm working on one where I've fused some color catcher sheets to cardstock. Hope to stitch on that one this week and will show you next time.<br />
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Also still working on the hat quilt. I'm having to piece fabric together for the borders and it involves matching the hat design fabric so it's taking a bit of time.....lots of basting to be sure it's matched up correctly.<br />
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We've had non-stop rain here so everything is lush and green and no need for much hand watering. One morning it was raining so hard that the rain looked like long running stitches.<br />
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deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-81510954424871571772015-05-09T10:20:00.001-05:002015-05-09T10:20:27.208-05:00it was a challenge....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
but one that turned into a wonderful meditation. After awhile I was in the zone....I was on my feet for hours but I did get it done. I guess I ought to tell you what I'm talking about. I was gifted a hank of some wonderful Shosenshi linen paper. It looked like a hank I could just put on my swift and wind up like I do my yarn....however, part of the hank was in tangles and putting it on the swift just wasn't working. So, I hung it from a magnetic clip on my door and that worked out much better. I know it's probably hard to believe but I enjoyed doing it. Now that it's done, I hope to do some weaving on my pin loom that I showed you a couple of weeks ago. Will show you some weaving next time.<br />
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I have worked on my redwork hat quilt and it's a challenge doing this without a pattern....calculating what to cut for the next round...and not sure how it will actually look. So far, I'm liking it. Just a couple more rounds to go but not quite sure yet what that will look like. I'm also starting to think about how I will quilt this and my plan, so far, is sounding complicated in my mind. Hoping I don't lose interest on the way to the finish.<br />
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....and I did play with some Alcohol Inks after watching a video that looked interesting. You can see it <a href="http://www.joggles.com/alcohol-ink-drops-on-yupo.htm" target="_blank">here</a>. It was in the Joggles newsletter I received. I've had the inks for a long while and want to play a bit more this coming week.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">alcohol inks on a plastic box and on a ceramic bead</td></tr>
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Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. I have a long list of what I want to accomplish today so I'd better get started. See you next time.<br />
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deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-61476198461724947162015-05-02T09:43:00.000-05:002015-05-02T09:45:20.726-05:00mostly paper play....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So many exciting new ideas in Karen Ruane's class <a href="http://karenruane.bigcartel.com/product/reinventing-the-page" target="_blank">Reinventing the Page</a> that I spent most of the week on paper play. I'm getting ideas from ideas....it's a never ending stream of inspiration.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">some nice images as my printer runs out of ink</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">little stitched booklet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">little stitched booklet 3" in diameter</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">booklet created with printer and watercolor paper 4½" x 3½"</td></tr>
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And I couldn't resist trying this.... found<a href="http://babbledabbledo.com/paper-toys-flextangles/" target="_blank"> here</a>...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">flextangle</td></tr>
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The weather has been outstanding this week....beautiful Spring days....no complaints....hoping for more of the same. Wishing you some beautiful, creative days.</div>
deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-55492875964491010562015-04-25T18:30:00.001-05:002015-04-26T12:48:53.863-05:00a new book....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I was made aware of a new Pin Loom Weaving book this week and I had to have it. This one has patterns for lots of different designs and I would like to make a sampler blanket. I have some wool yarn that's very fine and I'm going to experiment and see if it will make a nice looking block.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">another project will be started. the bottom book is the new one.</td></tr>
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Did some more paper play in Karen Ruane's class Reinventing the Page.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the center is crumpled tracing paper with pen and stitch on the surface</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the full designed page</td></tr>
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I finished one of the pouches from long ago. I added a needle threader to a length of yarn that is permanently attached. I'm always searching for a needle threader and I try to put one in every sewing pouch.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pouch front</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pouch back</td></tr>
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<br />UPDATE: just to say that I found these needle threaders at Joann's (US). also, if you hold onto the wire part of the needle threader when you are pulling through the needle, the wire will not come loose from its plastic holder. my needle threaders last me a very long time.<br />
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....and I did sew up that first redwork hat quilt block. It turned out to be 15" square and I'm now ready to stitch 3 more like it with different hat centers. I'm designing as I go so there is no real plan or size in mind. I do know that black and white check fabric will appear somewhere.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15" square</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ready for stitching</td></tr>
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We hit 91 degrees today. Summer is on its way too soon. Hope you all have a great weekend.</div>
deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-40767202259512395272015-04-17T21:21:00.004-05:002015-04-17T21:21:53.962-05:00another class has captured my attention....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I started a new class with Karen Ruane this week....<b>Reinventing the Page</b>....you can find the details <a href="http://karenruane.bigcartel.com/product/reinventing-the-page" target="_blank">here</a>. As usual, it has taken over my attention with all the different forms of paper play that Karen is demonstrating. I started out with inspiration from some fabric I've had for years and some paper and fabric play from an earlier class.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ewz0fZ5v2wY/VTG8KF0W_0I/AAAAAAAAGcU/HyFUNjn2dXI/s1600/ScreenShot8149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ewz0fZ5v2wY/VTG8KF0W_0I/AAAAAAAAGcU/HyFUNjn2dXI/s1600/ScreenShot8149.jpg" height="297" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inspiration from fabric and previous paper and paint play</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">forming a design</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a repeat pattern</td></tr>
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Lots more experimenting to be done. This is just a start...<br />
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I didn't get very far with that hat quilt block I talked about last time....but, I have decided on how the first block will go together. I'm thinking those empty square spots will be white. I haven't cut those out yet.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hat quilt block</td></tr>
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I'm slowly working on my <a href="http://eclectic-meanderings.blogspot.com/2015/02/i-have-started-knitting-button-down.html" target="_blank">bobbin lace tree</a>. It's slow going since I only work on it once a week when I go to lace class but I'm happy with the way it's progressing.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">bobbin lace tree</td></tr>
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The garden is doing well and we are lucky to have been getting some rain so no need for very much watering. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.</div>
deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-80864209969207448312015-04-10T11:57:00.001-05:002015-04-10T11:57:14.457-05:00it's a rainy day here....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
so my plans to spread mulch have been squashed. It will give me time to continue going through all my fabric and deciding what to keep and what to give away. I have taken a whole carton of fabric to quilt bee this week and shared with my quilting friends. There will be more to share as I go through it all. I am determined to, once again, have a house that is neat and organized....well, relatively speaking.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">what to keep and what to give away is the dilemma...</td></tr>
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I came across a couple of projects that never were completed....actually one was never started so I've made an attempt...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">red hats</td></tr>
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I have 12 of these embroidered hats ( 6 different varieties ) that i bought on ebay many years ago. I'm trying to draw a quilting block to start putting this together. Red is not a color I'm really comfortable working with but I'm going to get this done. I always like adding black and white and have lots of different black and white checkered fabrics. I hope to have at least one block done by my next post. If you have any ideas, please share them. I'm very open to suggestions.<br />
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Also found this little project I had started in one of<a href="http://spiritcloth.typepad.com/" target="_blank"> Jude Hill</a>'s classes. Hoping to get 2 pouches made after doing a bit more stitching.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the backgrounds are upholstery type fabric</td></tr>
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....and I'm still playing with the PDF doodle download that Karen Ruane has in her shop. You can find it<a href="http://karenruane.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank"> here</a>. So many possibilities....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the doodle printed on some of my hand dyed cloth</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">also printed on cardstock and tissue paper for wrapping small gifts...</td></tr>
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I'd better get busy before the day is gone. Time seems to be moving too quickly, lately.<br />
Hope you all have a great weekend. Create something....anything....it always give me a lift and i bet it will do the same for you.</div>
deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-44318741859942823482015-04-03T14:07:00.000-05:002015-04-03T14:07:00.165-05:00pockets....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Pockets are so handy in any form. I finished up one of the pockets I started last week....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pink dupioni silk embellished with parts of an old hanky, my own printed cloth, lace and stitching</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the other side....cording to mimic strings of a mandolin and hard to see all the stitching done here.</td></tr>
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Karen Ruane is selling a PDF download of one of her doodles<a href="http://karenruane.bigcartel.com/product/printable-pdf-document-printable-colouring-page" target="_blank"> here</a>. I have so many ideas on how to use this. So far, I've printed it on dupioni silk and made myself a little pocket for a small knitting project. There are so many different ways to use this and she talks about that <a href="http://karenruane.bigcartel.com/product/printable-pdf-document-printable-colouring-page" target="_blank">here</a>. Go on over and check it out. Here's the pocket I made this morning.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a silk pocket using Karen Ruane's PDF download</td></tr>
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Once a year, my quilting bee has a gift exchange. We had such a wonderful time and exchanged so many beautiful items. Here's a pic of all of us. We sure do look happy in this picture....don't we....that's me in the white blouse up front.<br />
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Some of us stopped at a local quilt shop on the way home and there were some things I couldn't resist.<br />
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The garden is doing well and I actually picked Swiss Chard for my salad this week. It will be awhile before anything else is ready for picking. The temperature reaches 80 almost every day. It does feel wonderful spending some time outdoors this time of year.<br />
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Wishing you all a great weekend and lots of creativity.</div>
deanna7treeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74106743325531544.post-63969381979372784322015-03-29T09:40:00.001-05:002015-03-29T09:40:50.120-05:00more dyeing with black walnuts...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The black walnut dye keeps giving. I've done a few more pieces ... some shibori style.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">top left piece was folded in half and then in triangles. the binder clips I used give nice marks</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">shibori style....wrapped with string</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">shibori style....circles of stitching pulled taught on cotton/linen</td></tr>
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I did some more printing on silk like I showed last week. First the watercolor on paper; scanned and printed on paper; doodled with ink pen; and finally, silk ironed onto freezer paper and printed. I should have washed it to test it but I didn't. I'll remember to do that next time....and maybe, try to print on cotton next.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pink silk, hanky, and watercolor painting on paper</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">mandolins drawn on printed watercolor and then printed on silk</td></tr>
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I've started putting together a couple of small pockets....mini pouches....hope to have them finished by my next post....lots more stitching to be done.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the beginnings of 2 pockets</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">using the printed cloth for a mandolin shape and some hexies. fine piping cord used to mimic mandolin strings.</td></tr>
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Ready to go out and put some more seeds and plants in the garden. We already have had days in the 80s and it's getting too warm too fast. I prefer the 60 - 70 degree range, but the plants seem to be happy.<br />
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Have a great week.</div>
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