Before I left this morning, I spent some time finishing up the last of the four wonky houses for the little Wonky Houses sew-along from Jenny of Elefantz. And these are the first pictures I've taken since the return of my camera.
Looking pretty good, huh? I'm not talking about the embroidery. It's fine too, but remember the spots I was getting on my images? Here's how it looked before I took it in for repair.
And now? All gone!
And my embroidery pieces are finished too. All in all, a good day. This piece still has one more embroidered piece to go with it, but I didn't want to do that until I'd sewn it into a top. Here's how the whole thing looks:
Next, I'm going to start on the next embroidered pieces for the Gardener's Journal quilt. In the process, I'm going to try out the new product I was introduced to last month: Sticky Fabri-Solvy. It's used to transfer embroidery designs to fabric. I've heard good things about it, but I've never used it before. I'm hoping it will be easy to figure out. (Note to self: search for a YouTube video.)
I'll take a lot of pictures as I do it so you can see how well it works as I'm learning to use it.
That will be a few days from now. I've been very busy getting ready for my friend Lisa's visit, which I am terrifically excited about. Lisa and I have been texting back and forth about what she should bring, etc., and we are both looking forward to a girls' weekend. Today I bought a bunch of food because nobody goes away from a visit at the Three Cats Ranch without gaining ten pounds. Including the cats. Even though they are on the smallish side in comparison.
Tomorrow I have a bit more housework to do, and I need to do a little work in the greenhouse. Hopefully, I'll squeeze in some sewing time in the afternoon.
Summer is here to stay in Oregon, I believe. How was your day?
13 comments:
I'll be interested in hearing if you like the Sulky stuff. Have fun with your friend.
I am glad your were able to get your camera cleaned and the photos look wonderful and really show off the colors and stitching. I have heard others using sulky, so will be fun to see how you like it. I got one that dissolves, but doesn't stick so it moves, not something I want to happen when I stitch.
Debbie
For your Wonky Houses, did you use the colors that Jenny suggested? I'm in the process of making them also for a friend who just bought their first house and it's a housewarming present. It won't be done by Saturday but shortly there after. I'm using sky blue light as my background fabric, I personally wish I had used the yellow you did. Oh well, thanks for sharing your blocks, gives me something to look at also.
How cool that you and Lisa will have a party with each other !~! I love when girl friends come to visit, and I know you do too. Enjoy; the weather looks like it might hold for you.
Yay! Glad to see that special relationship take off again....spa visit must have been successful, cos the photos are stellar!
Glad your camera came home all healed. Have fun with your sister chick. Poor Mike. Or, maybe not.
Looking forward to seeing what you think of the Sulky product for your embroidery. I heard good and not-so-good reports, but I think the not-so-good's were because they did not use the product properly.
Have a great time with your friend and yes it looks like the weather will be fine for her visit.
I did get 4 machine embroidery blocks done, but may have to two out two of them. I have loops on the back side!
Nan
I have downloaded the houses too, but I have too many other projects going right now, so I am resisting the urge to start them... LOL Sounds like you will have fun times with your friend!
Welcome Home Coolpix! I know what you mean - I carry mine in my purse all the time.
Wonky houses look great!
Have a great time with Lisa!
I like how your version turned out.
Your wonky houses are looking good.
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