Thursday, March 31, 2011

Inspiration in stitches...

kate o'connor



joetta maues



unknown








I just adore these works and hope you do, too!
So, I've stitched a little more on my vintage doily...








I'm trying to keep the back of the work as neat as the front and will update a photo of the back soon.
Happy stitches,
Beth



Monday, March 28, 2011

So simple. So gorgeous! Ruffle shirt envy.


Love this top?
I know, me, too!
Check out Sachiko's at Tea Rose Home Blogs 
simple
tutorial here!
It's made with a t-shirt she bought
for $1.00.

Very cool.

tomorrow then,
Beth

 

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Enlarge image (check), transfer image (check). Begin.

I'm attempting to embroider this "B" initial onto this lovely old doily. 
To transfer the copied, enlarged image to the doily I just taped the copied image to the bathroom window (any window will do) and then I taped and aligned the doily just so and taped it onto the image.  Using the light from outside and the window worked just like a light box (without the expense).
Next, I used a fine point black pen (yikes), and carefully traced the now easy to see image right onto the doily.
Simple.
The lovely pattern for the initial was found in Alicia Paulson's book,
Thank you, Alicia!



Also thought I'd share a few of my pretty slips!










I simply love how delicate they are.
What are you working on?
tomorrow then,
Beth



Friday, March 25, 2011

Needle-book-o-mania...


Our librarian must think I'm nuts.
I think I've checked out more books in one trip than the last 15 people.
I get that look, like, yeah, you're gonna read all these.  Truth is, I'm just perusing them in hopes of finding the gem!

Latest trip net 13 books.
Gems, 6!
Not bad.

find it here


find it here



find it here



find it here



find it here



find it here


Now, these aren't all-inclusive stitch-o-masters (although, stitch-opedia is close), but they are easy reads with great, attainable creations.

Enjoy.

tomorrow then,
Beth






Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Muted beauty.



Love this Cabbage & Roses collection.

tomorrow then,
Beth

What to do. What to do.


Love and Liberty Cross Over Dress
at

Pretty, yes. Agreed.

A very dear family member has requested that I make her this dress...you see there are no more small sizes left at FP.

Looks innocent enough but I'm finding it incredibly difficult to come up with an embroidered chiffon substitute for the top layer.

Suggestions...

tomorrow then,
Beth


Twinkle, Thimble, Tattoo...


Dress Envy.



Twinkle Sews

Definitely, one of my favorite sew books.



Love the draping over the belt.



design sponge

Thimble envy.





Thimble perfection.




kityglitter

Thimble love, for sure.

tomorrow then,
Beth

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...