I am so honored to be invited again by the wonderful Agatha from Green Issues by Agy to jump on board her new blogging train: Making Good...
The textile bag which I started earlier is now complete! I'm really happy with the result. It turned out just like I thought it would be. And more than that, I ended up adding some unexpected touches – like the buttonhole edging with bullion picot, which has a lovely “lacy” look. And today I'm sharing a how-to on this stitch. Previously I thought that the baggy would be used for the materials and tools I usually keep together at hand when working on some piece. But somehow it didn't really fit for that purpose. The baggy is a little too deep, so all the stuff gets lost and shuffled there. As a whole, it wasn't that handy. However, I still found a purpose for it – now it serves as a storage for my beads jars. The embroidery in the facade of the baggy is the one that I showed back here. Floral motif with fly stitched leaves and stem stitched stems. Then I added few buttonhole hearts and a number of french knots. First I was a bit wary that the embroidery will be too heavy with this amount of elements, but the knots balanced it out. And the bright palette, I guess, is a sort of consolation for me while I'm anticipating the coming of warm season with its radiant colors of flowers and greenery. Actually, while I was sewing it, I realized how much I lack in this skill. I need to seriously catch up, so I hope this challenge will help me to get more practice and hone my accuracy and ability to manipulate the sewing machine. I set myself a goal to make at least 10 sewed thingies using the fabric scraps that take too much place in my drawers. When I finished the baggy I felt the urge to add some edging to the top of it, so I opted for a buttonhole edging stitch with bullion picot – it has such a fun, lovely look! To work this stitch, you need to: Start with a regular buttonhole edging. Bring the needle up and pierce through the fabric below on a small distance. Then bring the needle back up inside the loop. Make as many stitches as you like (I made 5, but if you want the bullion arcs to be placed more closely, then you can make 2 or even 1). And then, instead of making another stitch, pull the needle under the previously made stitch. You don't need to pierce the fabric when you do it – pulling the needle under the thread will be enough. Then wind the thread around the needle, making around 10 loops. Hold them with your fingers while you pull the needle through. After the bullion arc is complete, make a new buttonhole stitch and repeat the steps from the start. To keep your edging consistent make sure you make the same number of loops for the buttonhole and the same number of buttonhole stitches between the picot arcs. Following these steps will help to make the buttonhole stitching invisible from the outside and let the lace effect really stand out! This stitch is so versatile and will fit a lot of projects, so I hope you will also find a use for it :)
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Sofferta e combattuta, la S con i suoi fronzoli è arrivata, forse, alla fine. I colori mi hanno esaurita. Ce n'erano troppi da far entrare in sintonia. E adesso ho bisogno di lasciarla riposare per un po' senza guardarla. Non mi sono inventata l'esuberanza delle sfumature: potreste percepirne l'ebrezza entrando nella Libreria Piccolomini, a cui si accede dalla navata laterale sinistra del Duomo di Siena. Gli affreschi del Pinturicchio sulla volta e sui muri e i pavimenti a contrasto riempono gli occhi e, addossate alle pareti, grosse vetrine custodiscono vecchi manoscritti gregoriani concepiti per esseri giganteschi. www.operaduomo.siena.it E le illuminate... Meravigliose! Pochi passi e già il marito mi canzonava scimmiottando un Huuh, sai che bei ricametti che ci potresti faareee... Avrei voluto fare la superiore dicendo che non ci pensavo proprio e che non capiva niente, ma ho finito per scattare qualche foto, di nascosto e rigorosamente senza flash. Il dettaglio che mi ero portata a casa raffigurava il fiore stile Jacobean che ho inserito nel mio disegno sulla testa della S. La foto però mi ha teso una trappola: sono partita a ricamare la parte ispirata ai dipinti delle illuminate proprio dal fiore, rispettando il colore della mia foto, a dir poco orrenda, per quell'inutile nostalgica faccenda della memoria. Poi sono passata alle foglie della coda della S, cercando di copiare i colori da un libretto acquistato in Duomo e intitolato Miniature dei corali per il Duomo di Siena (Enzo Carli). Per accorgermi poi che in effetti il fiorellone sarebbe stato più bello in versione amaranto anzichè magenta-rosa. E quel giallo avrebbe bisogno di un contornino arancio?! E gli ori?! Tremendi ori! E tremendo il filo metallico, Diamant o vecchio metallico che sia. Ce ne vorrebbe uno sottilissimo e maneggevole! Io ho usato una seta floscia della zia d'Arezzo e il metallico DMC. Non potete sapere quante volte ho fatto e disfatto i nodini. Giusto stamattina ho definitivamente annientato quelli intorno al fiorellino giallo, che era anche sfumato di arancio e adesso è solo giallo. Tra le diverse faccende di riordino ho anche dato una lucidata al pavimento con una seta Au ver a soje panna. E...sì! Ho aggiunto la foglia stumpork per stupire con effetti speciali! L'ho finita ieri sera ed ero felicissima, perchè mi era venuta proprio benino. Ma quando l'ho appiccicata oggi, il mio entusiasmo si è smorzato, perchè mira e rimira, la solita vocina antipatica mi sussurrava che forse non l'avrei dovuta fare verde. Fortuna che almeno del mio ricciolino arancio vado orgogliosa! Ebbene la storia giunge alla fine, a meno che non mi prenda la follia di disfare e rifare qualcosa. In ogni caso aspetto a smontare il lavoro dal telaio e lo lascio in posizione verticale per un cambio di prospettiva. Mi auguro che il passo-passo sia servito, in qualche strano modo! L'insegnamento che traggo io è che, per quanto sia divertente lasciarsi andare all'improvvisazione, forse un po' più di progettualità mi avrebbe reso la strada meno impervia e probabilmente il risultato più soddisfacente. Ma è pur vero che sbagliando s'impara. E siccome ho tanto sbagliato,.. La mia S di Siena mi ha fatto tanto imparare!
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Embroidered Bookmark, a perfect blend of beauty, craftsmanship, and functionality. Elevate your reading experience with this charming accessory that not only holds your place in books but also adds a touch of elegance to your literary adventures. My Embroidered Bookmarks make a thoughtful and meaningful gift for book lovers, literature enthusiasts, students, or anyone who appreciates the art of reading. Surprise your loved ones with this charming accessory that combines aesthetics and functionality. Flowers are embroidered on fine felt and lined on the inside so that the pages of your book will slip in without a hassle. The reverse of the bookmark is brown. This bookmark measures 9cm x 9cm (half of a 9x9 cm square) All of my items were designed and made by me in a smoke and pet free home. The default shipping method does not include a tracking facility. If you require tracked shipping please upgrade to tracked shipping at checkout Follow me on Instagram for more updates @crafty.dreams
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If you've been around since the beginning of Lo & Behold Stitchery, you might remember that key fobs were my JAM. Back in the early days, I cranked out SO many key fobs in all sorts of variations and stocked my Etsy shop with them. They are super fun to make and very quick and rewarding! I eventually phased out of making them for sale, but I do still really enjoy making one from time to time! They make great teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, party favors....whatever you'd like! All you need is some scrap fabric, scrap batting and a key ring (which you probably already have!) Gather all of your supplies and lets get to it! PS - Looking for a printable PDF? I have this tutorial condensed into six lovely, printable pages for your convenience. Download it here. . . Okay, here's what you'll need: Basic sewing supplies (Sewing machine, rotary cutter, cutting mat, scissors, iron, ironing board, etc.) You can find a list of all of my favorite supplies here. Fabric - One 3
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English: Ammonites are fossilized sea creatures, the forefathers of the Nautilus. They are formed like ram’s horns, named after the Egyptian god Amon whose animal was the ram. Once, ammonites roamed the seven seas, all bright and fearsome. Now, all we have are some dull colored stones. This is your opportunity to give them back their sparkle! For the mathematically inclined: Each section is build up according to the Fibonacci sequence (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, …). As the Fibonacci sequence is a model for natural growth, the ammonites look rather realistic. There are two versions given in the pattern: For a fast-growing ammonite and for a slow-growing one. Tentacles are optional. The ammonite is worked in Tunisian crochet, with short rows. These stitches are based on the Tunisian Simple Stitch. They are also known as linked stitches. All new terminology is explained in the pattern. The pattern comes with picture tutorials for all stitches and techniques used. yarn: 4ply cotton. Yarn can be substituted ad libitum. hook: 3 mm (US size C or D) You do not need a special Tunisian hook for this pattern! other notions: polyfill and a darning needle Gauge is not important for this pattern. Just chose a hook that gives you a dense fabric. Thanks to Waldmaus for proofreading and to the member of the free pattern testers group for testing! The pattern is available in (US) English and German. Ammoniten sind urzeitliche Versteinerungen von Weichtieren, die eine spiralige Schale hatten (benannt nach dem ägyptischen Gott Amon, dem der Widder zugeordnet war). Die heutigen Nachfahren dieser Tiere heißen Perlboot oder Nautilus und haben Schalen aus Perlmutt. Für mathematisch Interessierte: Jeder Abschnitt basiert auf der Fibonacci-Reihe (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, …). Da die Fibonacci-Reihe ein Model für natürliches Wachstum ist, sieht der Ammonit recht realistisch aus. Die Anleitung umfaßt zwei Varianten, einen Ammonit mit schnell wachsender Schale und einen mit langsam wachsender Schale. Tentakel sind optional. Der Ammonit wird mit verkürzten Reihen von einfachen tunesischen Maschen gehäkelt, die auch verbundene Stäbchen genannt werden. Alle Maschen und Techniken werden bebildert erklärt. Garn: vierfädige Baumwolle. Das Garn kann beliebig ersetzt werden. Häkelnadel: 3 mm. Es muss keine spezielle tunesische Häkelnadel sein. anderes: Füllwatte und eine Stopfnadel Eine Maschenprobe ist nicht nötig. Das Gehäkelt sollte nur dicht sein, damit es ausgestopft werden kann. Vielen Dank an Waldmaus fürs Korrekturlesen und an alle, die frühere Versionen der Anleitung testgehäkelt haben! Die Anleitung ist auf deutsch und auf englisch erhältlich. Eine frühe Version der Anleitung war im Häkelclub der Handarbeitsfrauen, für einen CAL im November 2009. Die aktuelle Version ist vom Juli 2013.
