I expect most of you will have heard about the Stitchalong Sundays with Chrissie here - if not, do take a look at her lovely blog, and I hope you decide to come along for the fun!
I am definitely in, for I know this will be very encouraging and inspiring, as well as fun! Now if I got my facts right I believe that Chrissie would like us to post about what we're planning to make, and also to update as we make progress, so I thought I'd just let you have a look-see at what Ive made a start on. This project should take me through the course of this lovely activity with Chrissie and friends, whilst still leaving me time for my other WIPs!
If all goes according to plan, this will be a cushion cover with an embroidered strip of 'similar but different' fabric sewn in about a third of the way down. First I drew my flowers (first pic), then traced the drawing onto heavy tracing paper with my iron-on transfer pen. Next step was to iron the transfer onto the fabric and voila! All set to go!
Below you see the two linen fabrics followed by the proposed placement of the embroidered strip, and finally a pic of the threads I plan to use, although these are subject to change as I progress! Well you know, it's good to leave one's options open, isn't it!
So there you have it lovely friends and now I'm off to do a few stitches. I do hope your weekend is working out even better than you hoped for!
Thank you so much for being here, and I'm looking forward to chatting with you all soon!
❤Joy xo
OOh that looks lovely Joy. Wasn't sure what was happening with the stitch along, so a little disorganised (nothing new!). Yours will be lovely!! Sending you much love xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you lovely Hannapat - I see from your post that you are now well and truly organised for the stitch along - have left you a message there!
DeleteMuch love to you too,
Joy xoxo
Joy how fabulous - I can't wait to see the finished piece - would love to join but am sure my sewing/embroidery isn't up to scratch but I will have a look at the website and might join in. What a talented artist you are Joy, you must be smiling at the fact that I cannot even draw a face on my new dolly! You always write such lovely posts Joy and I look forward to reading them. Hope your Sunday has gone well, a bit of an autumn chill here - love to you Joy as always
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Dorothy, of course your sewing is up to scratch - pop over and take a look at what's happening at Chrissie's place - the stitchalong is suited to all stages!
DeleteThank you for your lovely comments Dorothy and it woudn't enter my head to think badly of your drawing abilities - we all express our creativity in various ways don't we! Besides, I've been sketching and painting for ever and a day - a long day!!!
Have a great week and don't work too hard!
Joy x
It's going to be gorgeous, Joy! I can't wait to watch your progress.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer - I'm looking forward to the 'group' activities, encouragement is much appreciated!
DeleteHappy days to you!
Joy x
Gee whiz, Joy, I think you should offer your beautiful flower drawing as a pattern for us to download! They are so lovely! And I've learned something from you today, I've not seen an iron-on pen before, nor have I read about it anywhere...do y'all have some special crafty secrets Down Under? ;-) I'm off to Google it and get my own...I really, really look forward to seeing how you progress with this special cushion cover - the design is stunning, no doubt you'll have equally beautiful colours and stitching to follow! Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteThat's so nice of you Chrissie - I wouldn't know where to start at this stage, but it's always a nice thought, thank you!
DeleteI got my pen through Sublime Stitching, and it works a treat, BUT, I would like to find one with a finer point as I have to be so careful with the pressure when tracing - and then when ironing, not to prolong the heat stage, otherwise the lines become too thick and then require full six strands to cover!
I have also bought an iron-on transfer pencil (this one is pink), and I think I have more control with it.
I am so looking forward to the fun and adventure of your stitchalong Chrissie - everything's looking great, and fellow bloggers seem to be just as excited as we are, thank you so much for doing this!
Big hugs,
Joy xo
WOW what planning. I have started mine today because I need it for our local craft show on Saturday but I need to find a proper stitch along project to learn with. It's going to be good. Jo x
ReplyDeleteHello Jo - to be perfectly honest I didn't know until late Saturday night what I was going to tackle - I had hummed and hawed all week over this so was relieved when I finally came to a decision! Of course, I'm seven hours in front here so that gives me a head start, ha ha!!
DeleteI'm sure you'll come up with something that you're happy with - no rush! Looking forward to seeing what you decide on, and I think we can do more than one project over the period too, so that helps! It is going to be good!
Joy x
Enjoy yourself at the stich along x
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Joy - do you not fancy joining in? Everyone is welcome at Chrissie's place and it'll be fun!
DeleteJoy x
Joy, it looks like you are going to have a great time with all your stitching. I just ripped out my sweater, time to start again.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
Hello Meredith, yes I'm sure it's going to be a great time all round!
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your sweater - and it looked like it was coming along so well - but, I understand that we sometimes have to just do it. I continued on far too long with that one of mine before 'biting the bullet'. I wish you all the best with your next steps!
Warm hugs,
Joy x
This is such a pretty design and good idea to make it on a contrasting fabric. I love the colours! Looking forward to seeing it come along...
ReplyDeleteHello Leeanne, and thank you so much for your lovely message!
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Hi Joy, such a pretty design, I look forward to see it stitched, it's going to look beautiful. Thank you for stopping by my blog and your kind words. Have a great week. Deb x
ReplyDeleteHi Deb, nice to see you here and thanks so much for your interest - I'm looking forward to seeing your lovely work coming along too. Isn't it exciting!
DeleteJoy x
It's going to be lovely Joy! And how tempting to join in with the stitching Sundays!
ReplyDeleteHello Annie, and many thanks for stopping by again and for your sweet encouragement! The stitchalong is going to be so much fun - why don't you join us!
DeleteJoy x
Dear Joy
ReplyDeleteWow, your design is amazing. I am really looking forward to following its progress.
Best wishes
Ellie
Hello Ellie, lovely to see you here and thank you for your kind words - I'm excited to watch your work progress also - Isn't the stitchalong such a happy thing to do!
DeleteJoy x
It is going to be beautiful! I am enjoying checking in to see what everyone is working on this week...
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Hi Marianne, thank you for your lovely message! Yes, there's a bit of excitement gathering with the stitchalong, and I too have been having a look around at all the projects in their beginning stages.
DeleteI hope your week is a really good one!
Joy x
Hello Joy.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've been busy, busy.
Hope that you enjoy your stitch along your work so far looks amazing! Is there anything your bad at? I'm starting to wonder haha.
It's going to be wonderful xx
Hi FB - I like your little toadstool!
DeleteAh yes, being busy keeps me going FB - and - I only show you the things that work out well ha ha!!! See, I've got you fooled eh?
The stitchalong is going to be a lot of fun - already it's so nice to see the projects being planned and started and so nice to learn new things isn't it.
I hope your craft sales went well at the weekend.
Joy xo
Wow your design is so gorgeous, I love the flowers, I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops, I think it's going to be amazing. Thanks for stopping by and following my blog.
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Hi Clare - lovely to see you here and thank you for leaving your sweet message.
DeleteI'm wishing you all the best and looking forward to keeping in touch.
Joy x
I love needlework of all kinds and appreciate so much the skill of those that can do it.
ReplyDeleteHello Joyful - thank you for your kind message - it's lovely to hear from you!
DeleteJoy
How exciting! A new embroidery project. I shall look forward to seeing those sweet little flowers all in colours!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra - I'm really enjoying the stitching at this time - and the choosing of colours, ah yes, colours - magic!
ReplyDeleteI hope your week is going well with good light for your lovely pics!
Joy x
Your flowers are beautiful - so talented I can't wait to see your project progress x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sue - lovely to hear from you again.
DeleteJoy x
Hi Joy, you been holding out on us a little....Your also a very good artist! Love your little design you drew to embroidery. If you ever have time to make a pattern out of it, I would love to give it a go....it's awesome!
ReplyDeleteHave fun stitching, I know it's going to come out just beautiful
Hugs, Shari
Hi Shari - oh such lovely compliments and greatly appreciated, thank you! I'll keep the subject of pattern in mind too! The stitch-a-long is a lot of fun and very encouraging Shari, which has added to my newfound love for doing these little projects - and you have been an inspiration to me over the past months with your lovely work, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI hope your week is going well!
Warm hugs, Joy xo
Oh Joy, I'm quite enchanted with the idea of your cushion and am really looking forward to seeing how you progress.
ReplyDeleteI've just been looking through a couple of your latest posts - I just love your cardi, especially the sleeves, (so pretty and feminine) and completely blown away by those teeny little blue wrens - I've never seen anything like them before!
Have a super weekend.
Heather x
Hello Heather - how lovely to see you here, and thank you for leaving such a pleasing message!
DeleteI'll be posting very soon on the up-and-coming cushion - the embroidery part has been really enjoyable so far.
Those little blue wrens are absolutely magical with their sweet song - I never tire of them!
Joy x