2010: August 24
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Category: CRAFTY GOODNESS, Fabric Craft
Keywords: bookcovers, embroidery
While my house may be under construction, i have squeezed in some artsy time. Im working on a super secret project that i cant post about until after a wedding, but its coming up so I thought id put a shout out there to watch for it.
What i can share with you is this super sized bookcover. I will eventually post patterns but they arent ready yet so chill out there, cowgirls. Patience is a virtue:) I am happy that now Ill be able to offer two sizes : the standard “mass market paperback” size and the standardish larger “trade paperback” size such as this one:
Purple Butterfly, a la Heidi Grace
Felt and Embroidery (Chain stitch and back stitch)
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2010: July 23
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Category: CRAFTY GOODNESS, Fabric Craft
Keywords: crafternoon, critters, embroidery, pouch
A while back I discovered the idea of a Crafternoon. Unfortunately I dont remember where the idea came from, but when you google it, you can see different takes on the theme. The general idea is to get together and make projects while you hang out. Since a lot of the people I know either have kids or young people in their lives, I thought a Tooth Fairy Pillow was in order.
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2010: June 18
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Category: CRAFTY GOODNESS, Fabric Craft
Keywords: embroidery
I added a butterfly with a different piece of the lacey cloth. Up close, the butterflys body has a faint outline. Its my first experience with the dye in the thread bleeding but its not enough to bother me that much (though it did rub a bit on the white flower…)
