By sewing the third layer of leaves so that the leaves stand upward a little, I was able to give the pillow some more shape, and it all fits together much more nicely. There are still gaps between the leaves, which I hope won't make the whole pillow too fragile. But the changed geometry definitely reduced the gaps!
Bag is basically complete now! Still need to do the strap, but the bag functions as a bag now and that's a big milestone. Still going to work on the strap for as long as possible. #crochet#fiberart#fiberarts
Highs in March here ranged between 40°F (4.4°C) and 80°F (26.7°C). I'm still struggling to reconcile hitting 80°F on March 3rd. I'd expect that in maybe late April.
Okay, so here's what 3/4 of Death by Cross Stitch looks like. This pattern is huge, I had to get the tall teenager to hold it up so I could get a picture.
Death by Cross Stitch is the name of the pattern by Long Dog Samplers. Thread is DMC 310 and the fabric is white 16 count aida.
Discovered a wonderful creator over on TikTok this evening! Kristine Vike is from Norway (her posts are in English) and cover a wide variety of fiber lore - including history, all kinds of interesting techniques ranging from tablet weaving (ahem, @jonobie), nalbinding, darning, and more.
Inspired by @keysaunt I decided to try my hand at #TapestryCrochet! I learned a ton making this piece, and I think I'll do more in the future, but I definitely want to invest in some bobbins first.
This is one of two pieces I created for the DIY Show "Uncommon Threads" many years ago. I demonstrated the steps for piecing the 3d roses for the topiary. That was a fun experience!
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Hurrah, didn't need to love the hoop for the wing.
There is a LOT of colouring in to do. Then I will move this to a bigger hoop for doing the legs, beading and backstitch. Been a productive stitching day today. @crossstitch #CrossStitch#Mirabilia#Fairy#FiberArt
Finally, my best #Yarnuary tip. If you're lucky enough to be bought an adjustable tailor's dummy for Christmas, make sure you take your measurements like I did, early on Boxing Day. You may be horrified at the time but now I feel smug knocking off a few centimetres without suffering too much dieting hell.
This is definitely a slow stitch, or maybe I've just slowed down a lot. I've felt "pressured" with the SALs and other big projects lately, so its been nice to slow down with this project. I really do need to get the daylight lamp plugged in though before I wreck my eyes with this one. These threads are lovely to work with and I love the names of them, they make me smile.
Second arm finished...I'm calling it 'heart on my sleeve' as I've managed to incorporate an anatomical heart and a swirly one. There's a brain at the top...
This #FullMoonArt project took me the full four weeks, cuz I wanted a big, oversized cardigan. I softened it up with a few washes and now I have the perfect cozy winter sweater. I guess this is my own pattern, I was just winging it based on some other sweater patterns I’ve done, and I designed the moon motif myself.
The great 2024 #decluttering has turned up this. It’s a washable colouring in map thingy. I’m very tempted to turn it into a small quilt. Maybe with flags around the outside as a border? Could maybe colour in the critters with embroidery? 🤔
Yes, yes, I know, its another pattern on the go, I may just be a serial starter!
I found a Mirabilia kit yesterday, so decided to get started on it. Stitching on 32 count linen is a change from the usual evenweave. Its a gentle stitch, its been a peaceful day.
I have finished this past year's temperature blanket piece. This is a continuing project that will encompass a decade in my village here at the 45th parallel. Each row represents the daily high temperature. 60s are green, 70s yellow, 80s red, and so on.
New art thread for 2024 starts here! This is a mostly daily thread with a different artist featured in each post, primarily modern and contemporary stuff since that's my thing.
Textile works by American artist Mary Tooley Parker, 2020s, who employs a rug hooking technique with new and recycled fibers for her scenes of everyday life.