Showing posts with label mending. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mending. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

trying to do it all...

i have not posted here in a while. i've been busy stitching, spinning, knitting, crocheting and trying out some new things. it actually feels good working on so many things at once that i know will get finished. my mood dictates what i pick up to work on. i have to force myself to stop and clean house and straighten up lately because i'm so involved.  and here are some visuals...click on the images for close-up views.

some of my silk hand dyed pieces are finally being stitched into a small throw. it measures 40" x 40". more on this piece as i start to stitch.
another thrift store blouse that was too small got the side strip treatment that i talked about in my last post and is now wearable.
stitching scraps together, one day, wound up as a pocket on a fun shirt i wear around the house on chilly days.
punching holes in cloth and stitching eyelets (as a result of Jude's post in the diaries class). in the background is silk and cotton flannel dyed with RIT dye.
THAT LED TO THIS:

a little pouch 6" x 6" with a needle book stitched to the outside. eyelets stitched on the zipper as well with a crocheted edge. this will be great for carrying scraps to stitch when on the go with pins and needles very handy.
inside of needle book.
i was happy to hear that some of you benefited from watching the video i posted last time. sometimes we can help ourselves by just changing our way of thinking. the full version is no longer available but half of it is available here. this was originally posted by Jude on facebook.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Make Do and Mend

I just had to share this video that was posted on Facebook. Some of us are going back to that 'make do and mend' philosophy for a variety of reasons. For some of us it is important not to fill up the landfills with things that can be mended and reused. And it is a way of being creative by transforming something old into something new and beautiful. For some it is due to the economy and a way to save money. Whatever the reason, I think you'll enjoy this video that is under 3 minutes.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

a little mending...

with patchwork stitches to be able to continue wearing a fabric t-shirt that is stained.

a kind of four patch

I finished up a few pieces to send to Wendy Golden-Levitt for the children. Check out her blog. She does amazing work.


and some of you might be interested in this. coming soon to PBS or you can order the DVD.
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