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Major General Clarence Tinker is my subject for the Okie Stitchalong. I was afraid to do a portrait, but I like it so far. This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless! To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit www.verizonwireless.com/picture. Note: [...]
I’m required to wear plain scrubs these days. There was a time when I dressed like a Hospital Weird Al. The prints are horrible and unflattering and I actually agree that solid colors look more professional. I can’t believe I wore these scrubs in public. Ouch. I am a crafter, though, and I couldn’t throw [...]
A simple blanket for Isabel–thermal knit bound with satin blanket binding. This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless! To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit www.verizonwireless.com/picture. Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.
Toy soldier embroidery with handspun wool. This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless! To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit www.verizonwireless.com/picture. Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.
I made a flannel rag quilt for my bed this week. I'm in love with it. This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless! To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit www.verizonwireless.com/picture. Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� [...]
I took an embroidery class today. I don't have to be so serious all the time. This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless! To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit www.verizonwireless.com/picture. Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� [...]
I’m working on many projects at once right now. I’ve started working crazy hours and I don’t have as much time to do things as I used to. Instant gratification projects are really making me happy. I felted a pair of slippers for my BFF. I make her the same pattern in a different color [...]
I made a Wisp. I used a yarn my best friend gave me for my birthday. It’s Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball. It’s more of a sock yarn than lace, but I wanted something soft around my neck. My 6 year old has adopted this scarf, though. It matches her coat. I’ve been documenting all of my artsy-fartsy [...]
I really wanted to stitch a TASER. I did. I spun the floss for this project. I dyed it all by hand. I’m fairly pleased with it. I’ve gotten a lot of negative comments for stitching such violent subject matter. What I’m trying to do with this work is to soften what is harsh, cushion [...]
Sorry it took me so long to get back to everyone. I started a new job on Monday and I’ve been exhausted. Only 6 people signed up for the giveaway, so I’ve decided to send some wool to everyone who entered. Yay! One of you will receive the book, but I’m going to keep it [...]
Isabel's first embroidered masterpiece. This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless! To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit www.verizonwireless.com/picture. Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.
Miss Isabel has taken up embroidery. This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless! To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit www.verizonwireless.com/picture. Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.
I thought I’d post a bit about what steps I take to finish an embroidery. The first step is the idea, of course. A good idea will keep me up way past my bedtime. Then I sketch. For something inorganic (like guns, pills, other objects) I sketch directly onto tracing paper. If you were stitching a portrait, you [...]
Hand carded rolags for spinning floss. This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless! To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit www.verizonwireless.com/picture. Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.
I’ve been dying and spinning embroidery floss for my latest projects. I’ve been using a tightly wound single. This allows me to twist the fiber tighter or looser depending on the effect I’m trying to achieve. I’ve had a lot of fun experimenting with dyes. If you want to see some of my handspun in [...]
December 21, 2009
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