Thursday, May 6, 2010

Creative Space XV...

Recently I have started making personalized make-up cases and pencil cases using a heap of linen I bought from Spotlight.  I like to sit and embroider whenever I watch T.V.  (Except for when watching Glee which always requires a spectacular amount of focus).  This one is for my sister, who loves to be called by her initials.  It will eventually become a padded make-up case with red and natural linen on the outside and the lovely Ginkgo Biloba cotton lining the inside. I will machine a button hole there at the V under the embroidery and I have a cute button covered in an undyed cotton knit.

What I love about embroidery is that it's so very relaxing and if my stitches look uneven (they often do) I can easily pull them out, re-thread and continue on.  Much better than quick-unpicking machine stitching.

Other than that it is off to the Stitches and Craft fair this afternoon.  My 3 year old little Jim is home sick from day care today so he will make the event interesting I'm sure :)

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13 comments:

  1. I think your stitching looks perfect! Have a wonderful time this arvo at the show. x

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  2. today is my first time embroidering & I am quite enjoying it.
    hope little one is better & you enjoyed the stitches & craft

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  3. Thanks Cathie, I think he is improving and I spent way too much money on fabric once again. x

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  4. It looks lovely! Your sister will be thrilled I think. Hope Jim is feeling better and that you enjoyed the show.

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  5. It looks very neat & tidy! I think I need to practice a bit more so mine looks so good! Looking forward to seeing them finished!

    Jealous about craft show! Sounds like everyone is going!

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  6. oh i have to agree with you about stitching..it is indeed very relaxing and rewarding :)

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  7. I have decided that I am THRILLED to be doing any craft that allows me to snuggle by the fire. Unless we experience a winter heatwave I don't fancy the chances for pulling out the sewing machine. Your stitchery is gorgeous. Fairy stitchery indeedy!

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  8. Oh I do hope your little one gets better soon. I agree - embroidery is ace.

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  9. Your embroidery is lovely. I've been wanting to give it a try myself..I think i may have to make some time very soon...

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  10. Very nice stitching. I agree that the unpicking is much easier, although I've started embracing a slightly imperfect look and that saves me even more time. ;)

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  11. Yes I recently embraced 'imperfect' stitches and discovered that no one noticed anyway. I realize that the only one scrutinizing my stitches is Me! I could probably relax a bit! :)

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  12. Your stitching looks pretty fabulous to me. Before I read the post I was thinking how neat it is.

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