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Berry Bakewell: April Challenge - Hand Embroidery
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Saturday, 30 April 2016. April Challenge - Hand Embroidery. Well March came and went and I didn't get around to setting a challenge and April has almost gone the same way! TAST 9 - Couching. TAST 10 - Running Stitch. For my first running stitch sampler I was inspired by Japanese Sashiko embroidery. I thought it would be fun to try a freestyle, doodle type of thing as well. On its own in a small hoop it looks like it could use some additional embellishment, but it might work better on a larger surface...
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Berry Bakewell: February Sewing Challenge - Turn UFOs into PFOs
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Tuesday, 9 February 2016. February Sewing Challenge - Turn UFOs into PFOs. I'm not a great finisher. My house is littered with half-finished projects. I tend to jump into a new project with gusto, but then it all just kind of fizzles out. So my challenge for February is to turn some UFOs (unfinished objects) into PFOs (proudly finished objects)! Fingers crossed for a good result. Another item that's been hidden away for about three years now (! I think I'll leave it there. No point in trying to do to...
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Berry Bakewell: TAST Week 46 - Magic or Checkered Chain Stitch
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Saturday, 17 November 2012. TAST Week 46 - Magic or Checkered Chain Stitch. This week's stitch from Sharon at Pin Tangle. Is a wonderfully fun one. I have seen this stitch a few times and thought it would be fiendishly fiddly to do, but I was delighted to find that it was quite straightforward. I opened a shop on Folksy. A little while ago, and although I'm still in the process of setting it up (read trying to find the time to stock it! 18 November 2012 at 05:00. Great idea, Lilian! Find me on Folksy.
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Berry Bakewell: April 2016
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Saturday, 30 April 2016. April Challenge - Hand Embroidery. Well March came and went and I didn't get around to setting a challenge and April has almost gone the same way! TAST 9 - Couching. TAST 10 - Running Stitch. For my first running stitch sampler I was inspired by Japanese Sashiko embroidery. I thought it would be fun to try a freestyle, doodle type of thing as well. On its own in a small hoop it looks like it could use some additional embellishment, but it might work better on a larger surface...
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Berry Bakewell: January Sewing Challenge - The Finished Cushion
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Sunday, 31 January 2016. January Sewing Challenge - The Finished Cushion. Yay, I did it! I made a cushion before the end of the month and here it is:. The design is inspired by a motif I saw in a colouring book. I chose the fabrics based on colours I tried both on paper and on the laptop. On to the next challenge! 1 February 2016 at 06:25. Very nice love a home made cushion. 9 February 2016 at 13:37. It was good to finish something. 2 February 2016 at 02:14. Good show, Lilian! 9 February 2016 at 13:41.
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Berry Bakewell: June 2016
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Wednesday, 8 June 2016. I've been working on my May sewing challenges. The paper piecing project is well underway. All of the rectangles have been 'papered' and sewn into strips. The next step is to sew the strips together and then to add a border. The final piece will eventually become a cushion cover. I was going to give the crazy quilting a miss, but at the last minute I decided to take Queeniepatch's. Links to this post. Thursday, 2 June 2016. Red, White and Blue Granny Square Blanket - Ta dah! But t...
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Berry Bakewell: May 2016
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Saturday, 7 May 2016. May Sewing Challenge - Try Something New. The second is crazy quilting. Again this is something I've seen around a lot but I'm not quite sure that I like. However it does look like with the various layouts and fabric, colour, stitch and embellishment choices the ability to put your own stamp on things is pretty much infinite. I did find this example on Pinterest which I think is very pretty. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Sign up for my newsletter. Find me on Folksy.
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Berry Bakewell: March 2016
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Wednesday, 2 March 2016. From UFO to PFO. My February sewing challenge for myself was to turn some long-standing UFOs (unfinished objects) into PFOs (proudly finished objects). I was partially successful in that I finished the play tent, but unfortunately the tablet cover, although no longer at the bottom of a rather large bag of stuff, still remains unfinished. I'm pretty pleased with the play tent. I didn't use a pattern so it's great that it actually stands up! Links to this post. Find me on Folksy.
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Berry Bakewell: TAST 7 & 8 - Chain Stitch and Detached Chain Stitch
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Tuesday, 1 December 2015. TAST 7 and 8 - Chain Stitch and Detached Chain Stitch. We usually put our Christmas decorations up on 1st December, which is today! Last year I wasn't satisfied with the decorations. The living room looked great but the rest of the house was a bit sorry. So I have been trying to make a load of decorations to spread festive cheer throughout the house. 22 December 2015 at 19:00. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Sign up for my newsletter. Find me on Folksy. Say Hello on Facebook.
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Berry Bakewell: WIP Wednesday
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Wednesday, 10 February 2016. The RWB blanket is tantalisingly close to completion! Since taking the picture there are only 2 squares left to fill in. Then it's a case of edging (or not, haven't decided yet) and darning in ends. So close! Red white and blue. Thanks for stopping by. Im always thrilled to get feedback and appreciate you taking the time to comment. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Sign up for my newsletter. Find me on Folksy. Say Hello on Facebook. Red white and blue. Make do and mend.
