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Please, note that this is a digital tutorial (PDF file) to download and not a finished product. You will be able to download the document immediately after payment. A download link will be emailed to you. This pattern allows you to only embroider the month of january from my calendar of the seasons to embroider. It is therefore necessary to have the kit including the pre-printed canvas to complete it. The kit as well as the other patterns of the sabbats to embroider are available on the shop. The guide includes: - the real-size pattern for the month of january to transfer to your fabric - a color chart of the threads used - a detailed and illustrated step by step of the embroidery with the stitches used. © 2023 Renarde Endormie – All rights reserved. The pattern and its contents are for personal use only. It is prohibited to reproduce, copy, share, publish, translate, resell or make any change to this pattern or parts of it. This pattern is protected by international copyright laws. You can not sell finished products created with this pattern. Due to the digital nature of this product, it cannot be refunded or exchanged.
Tightly pulled vertical smocking. Image via Trans.lu.cent» Smocking is a fabric manipulation technique that is generally created by using hand stitching to create areas of tension and release in the fabric. This results in very sculptural
Make your own huggable Fresh Fish pillow- this fish is a perfect accessory for any age or gender- looks great on a bed or sofa. The fish can be made eco-friendly with recycled wool or cotton clothing. Included are instructions for using stretch or non-stretch fabrics. The pattern makes a fish approximately 24" long depending on the fabric used. This PDF pattern is 18 page and includes full size pattern pieces for the fish, written instructions, clear illustrations and step-by-step color photographs. It also includes notes on working with recycled clothing. This sewing project is suitable for a beginner with basic sewing machine skills- It uses a sewing machine with zigzag, and simple embroidery for the fish mouth. Supplies needed for this project include- largest piece of fabric for fish body- 1/4 yard, all other pieces are cut from smaller pieces of fabric. 1 lb stuffing, embroidery floss and bit of felt (optional), 2 eye buttons, basic sewing supplies like needle and thread. This pattern is an instant download through Etsy. This pattern is for home use only. You may not make products for sale using this pattern. This pattern is copyrighted and cannot be re-sold, reproduced or shared without permission. This pattern is in Adobe pdf format.
I should break up this post into 3 parts instead of packing everything in one post! If you are like me you would probably like to share what you are doing. Let's see what I have to share with you. First it's the Simplicity of the little things. Second it is the Autumn dyeing in jars. Third is the update on the online workshop and lastly, a little exciting news I can't wait to share with you at the end of this post. After the last exhibition Connecting with Nature in November 2013. I was on a roll and wanted to work on another exhibition straight away! I thought I would only work on something small for the next exhibition. Small, simple, but meaningful! While trying to think for the right name for it. Emma Ayres, is my favourite classical radio presenter that I wake up to 5/7. One morning Emma said the word I was looking for Simplicity of the Little Thing! I jumped and knew that I would call my next exhibition the Simplicity of the Little Thing! The exhibition won't happen until 2015 though, but it's okay to keep the idea in mind! The idea was hatched years ago in Barcelona when I worked on my first simple little thing! I never leave home without a bunch of threads and fabric in my carry-on. I always prepare for being stranded in a desert island somewhere! On my first trip to Barcelona, yes have been there more than once, I got inspired by Park Güell that Antonio Gaudi created. I decided to create a piece of embroidery using the dyed threads and fabric I took with me. Until today I still feel that it was one of my most original creation I have ever made. Having been eco-dyeing a lot recently I started stitching small pieces using dyed silk and dyed threads. I'm trying to keep the stitching simple and minimal, letting the marks on the fabric dictate my stitching. See the circle on the piece? Circle appears here too Heart instead of circle Below is the Autumn dyeing in jars. Autumn leaves are gorgeous lately. On my walks I always gather leaves for dyeing. Dyeing in jars only takes a small amount of leaves and fabric. Dyeing station out on the back deck Jars filled with concoctions of various leaves, rusty caps, copper pieces, rain water and vinegar. I steamed them for an hour and let them cool in the canning pot. How long can I leave dyeing in jar? The answer is, not long at all. A week in this case. If you are like me, you open one and then you would open them all! My first time dyeing with She Oak pine needles after watching the video on Irit Dullman's blog. The result from the pine needles is very pleasing. I definitely will use them again. Here are the two small pieces of silk using She Oak Pine needles. I washed and pressed these. Very happy with them. Plenty of pine trees in my campus, how lucky! From Mother's Day bouquet to silk Ornamental grape leaves on silk Eucalyptus Iron Bark leaves on silk Just want to say, dyeing in jars is great because I only need a small amount of silk for each jar and the same with leaves. It's fun to add things like used teabags, onion skin, turmeric powder and pomegranate skin. The list is endless. Update on the online workshop I'm taking with Karen Kuane. I posted a few embroidery blocks on the last post. I then used a photo editing program to set the images on point. My original plan was to embroider around reversed appliqué on the dark block, but after seeing this prototype of my journal cover, I don't think I need embroidery on the dark blocks. I have since finished a few more light blocks with different embroidery designs on each one. Now come to the exciting news! Made in Australia I hear you asking? We were at the hardware store yesterday looking at samples of Australian building products to build an extension for Upstairs Studio over the exiting double garage at the back of the house. Every artist needs a studio right? Up until now, all my stuff is in a single bedroom. It's far too small to do anything in there so I usually work on the dinning table. There are a few hicks-up getting everything ready for a building permit, but we got that sorted now. Any luck the work can start next week. I was told it will take eight weeks to complete. We have to paint it before I can move in. I'm excited as the thought of having my art studio all for myself. Will keep you posted on the progress of the work. Until next time Nat
Still warm from the iron my new Saori " Artist vest"! cotton and silk. Pockets for sketch books, keys, phone, and the mossy inspiring stones you discover. Cotton warp, silk weft up in my Etsy shop click here *************************************************** Jeanne came by to try out a picccolo loom... She tryed on my "artist vest" and decided to buy a 15 pound portable piccolo loom … So about 30 mins latter from the box Jeanne was weaving. ( she has a full size saori loom at home she loves it) it was so easy to assemble! MORE ABOUT THE PICCOLO LOOM HERE I showed her how to spin cotton briefly on the Charka and she was off . she arrived home at her Daughters home where she is staying for the summer and her youngesr granddaughter started weaving at 3 years old! she sent me this photo saying "THANKS JILL" ****************************************************** Joan i have know from our local weavers guild for quite a few years. She came to the studio with a piece of her hand spun cotton indigo dyed cloth she wove over a decade ago and asked me to create and sew a top for her out of it. So I made a muslin and started to go to work…. She spun and wove a magnificent piece! Here is my finished design before I mailed it off to her. She loved and took one of my saori scarves home "calliope 2 " ... a fraternal twin pair I wove Etsy shop like to calliope 1 scarf Peaceful weaving in the redwoods Jill Nickolene Sanders All hand made items that are listed for sale and items already sold are original and ⓒ of jill nickolene sanders 20011 - 2015 Note: I retain copyrights to all designs and images of my work, regardless of ownership.) WWW.SAORISANTACRUZ.COM yarnn sets saorisantacruz on Etsy.com
Even though drones are not such a new thing any more, it is still spectacular to see the nature photos and videos that are taken using them. Not only is nature beautiful in and of itself, but this also gives us, wingless beings, a chance to see what birds see on the daily.
Smiley Loch Ness Monster Free Sewing Pattern is a big project to DIY a Nessie for children. The finished size is big enough for a little kids to ride on it.
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FREE 1st CLASS DELIVERY! This is a small hand-stitched textile mounted onto a greeting card. I have hand-stitched everything with care and used a pretty cotton prints for the border. The miniature applique is made with my own hand-dyed recycled cotton fabrics with finely embroidered details. There are many other designs in my shop, something for every occasion! Each carefully worked miniature is a gift in itself to keep (frame?) as well as a card in which to write your message. I have listed this card under New Home, but it is suitable for many other occasions from birthday, moving in together, or any message when a non-specific card is called for. My cards measure 12 x 9 cm and come with recycled toning recycled paper envelopes in a clear (compostable cornstarch) protective sleeve - no plastic! Each card is signed on the front, where the title is also written: 'Little House on the Hill' and my studio stamp is on the back. Cards are made from stout 100% recycled card - blank inside. Ref: C513 Read more
Before I realized I really wouldn’t have much wall space in the “studio,” I started collecting images of art that was textile or needleart-related, with the intention of finding a framable print or two for the walls in my project room. While organizing some of the image files (I have over 60,000 pictures on my ...
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I have to be honest, woven t-shirts are usually not my friend. I have a hard time fitting them and bias tape makes me cringe (but so do facings)….it’s so hard. But, before my trip to Utah I really wanted to sew up some new rayon tops and was so happy I did – there’s […]
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ARGH! Those blasted moths! If you just discovered that your closet has been Golden Corral All-You-Can-Eat Buffet destination for the clothing moths in your neighborhood, then you need this post.
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I have completed a year of the “Made On Monday” project, which involved making a 5 inch piece of artwork every week. I chose to make mine from the scraps left over from my other textile…
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Reindeer needle felting kit. This is one of the most challenging kit that we sell but if you’re up for a challenge, the the Reindeer is for you! This needle felt kits contains everything you need to make a small woollen reindeer: wool fleece, needle felting tools, needle and thread and beads for eyes, sponge and wire for antlers plus full written instructions with diagrams. The finished reindeer will be approximately 10cm. Looking for something simpler? How about a bear or a hare kit? This is NOT a toy and care should be taken with the needles which are very sharp. Not suitable for children under 10. Keep away from pets they love the wool. Looking for a gift for a birthday or special occasion? We also offer a FREE gift wrapping service for birthdays or specials occasions. Just e mail the details. To see all our other Black Dog & Ginger Cat needle felting kits which range from complete beginners to more experienced needle felters and our range of beautiful British wool and accessories then visit our etsy shop just follow the link below. https://etsy.me/2yfXlNa
A reference guide on how to sew with knit fabrics. Tips for sewing with knits, along with resources and books about knit fabrics.
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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.
PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE PURCHASE. This is not a standard pattern and some drafting is required. This is a digital draft-at-home pattern drafting template and scale ruler set to make a lovely and timeless pair of French panties with a waist yoke and optional ruffles at the leg openings. This is a pattern from a French pattern drafting system fairly similar to the Lutterloh golden rule patterns. You will be able to draft a pattern to your exact size from the miniature pattern template and specially designed rulers. To draft any of these special patterns to doll, children, and adult sizes is easy. Rulers are available to draft the pattern as small as a 5 1/2" chest to as large as a 60" chest and the pattern will be scaled perfectly every time. ALL RULERS ARE INCLUDED AS PRINTABLES WITH THESE PATTERNS. Don't have a printer? Not a problem! We offer a printing service for these patterns here: www.etsy.com/listing/196872505 The pattern includes basic markings and notches that show you how they fit together, and indications such as dotted lines for cutting on the fold. I have included several pages of drafting instructions that I have translated from the original French personally. The illustrated instructions show you how to easily draw your pattern pieces from the miniature pattern template using your special ruler. These patterns were marketed originally to both home seamstresses and professionals alike and assume that you have a basic understanding of clothing construction. The original patterns DO NOT include any sewing instructions. To sew these, you should have a basic understanding of how pattern pieces should fit together. The pattern pieces are illustrated in such a way that you can see how they are supposed to be sewn to each other. DIFFICULTY LEVEL: These patterns might be a bit difficult for the beginner but an intermediate level home seamstress will most likely have little trouble. For a complete tutorial on drafting your pattern including photos, check out this blog post: http://afewthreadsloose.blogspot.no/2013/01/draft-at-home-patterns-how-to.html QUESTIONS? Check out our draft-at-home patterns FAQ page: https://mrsdepew.com/draft-at-home-faq ============================================ INSTANT DOWNLOAD: Your purchase will be available for download the second your payment clears through Etsy. Simply follow the email sent to you, or click on , then and under your receipt, . ============================================ What you will need: Paper (I use large tracing paper but butcher paper, muslin fabric, wrapping paper etc all work great!) Pencil Fabric: this pattern requires approximately 1 meter (about 1 yard). It's that simple! No special tools are required! If French is your first language and you would prefer a copy of the instructions in French instead, please let me know. I would be happy to send that too! Measuring Band type: Class B