didn't accomplish half the things i planned to do this week. i am so easily distracted but sometimes the distractions lead to new inspirations so i guess it's a good thing. i started out making a bound button hole as demonstrated by Karen Ruane in Simply Stitch 3...well i wound up with this....
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| an embroidered letter on free motion embroidery done on scrim |
doesn't look anything like a button hole, does it. well this is how it started:
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| and there it went to a different type of letter... |
it's been embellished and sits on one of the panels of my Fun Times Cloth. one more panel and corner block to make before it can be finished.
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| embellished on one side with ruffled lace, bullion knots and french knots |
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| an F and a T for Fun Times |
with the help of a couple of people, i finally was able to make a sample of this knitting pattern i really like. i had the graph but no legend and instructions so i was pretty lost. those little white bobbles are called nupps (rhymes with soup).
here's a video if you'd like to try them. they give a nice little texture every once in awhile.
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| this measures about 3" square. made with a extra fine yarn and a size 2 knitting needle |
i'm thinking this pattern might be nice for the top section of a sock or maybe even a scarf.
i have done some more work on my knitted coat but not as much as i hoped...too many of these distractions taking up time.
i also wanted to show you this beautiful cotton embroidered cloth i purchased from ebay a couple of weeks ago. i'm sure it's machine made but i thought....very unusual....can't wait to find a use for it. it's said to be vintage 1930s.
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| vintage 1930s cotton embroidered cloth |
it's been a cold and rainy week but should warm up a bit to the 50s and 60s in a few days. i'm really looking forward to that. hope you're all staying warm and cozy.
