tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592676315961386822024-03-16T11:53:03.988-07:00Sew So Crazy!©Sew so crazy!http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422683452252160874noreply@blogger.comBlogger391125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-659267631596138682.post-50558720811893913172021-11-22T16:15:00.002-08:002021-11-22T17:53:17.192-08:00A special class and the Gympie Quilt and Craft Spectacular<p>My Instagram account was "stolen" a while back so I had to start over - this is the link to my new account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_clouston_embroidery/">https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_clouston_embroidery/</a></p><p></p><p>I consider it such a privilege to be able to teach what I love to do myself; to embroider following no pattern, creating as I go.</p><p>I was contacted by a previous student's daughter who wanted to give her Mom a "really special surprise" for her big birthday. She asked if I would spend a day with her Mom, working on an small embroidery project. As you know, Australia is a huge country and it was a big undertaking to get the birthday girl to my home. I was very moved by the request and, needless to say, the birthday girl and I had a lovely few hours stitching away.</p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NbbT2MHZsPc/YZVk5NyVcNI/AAAAAAAAZUc/b2IG-RBr4_cIBEBOHtzHqALrvWcamsGdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/0BEE5823-AB0E-4A10-BDB5-F2ED3131C632.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NbbT2MHZsPc/YZVk5NyVcNI/AAAAAAAAZUc/b2IG-RBr4_cIBEBOHtzHqALrvWcamsGdQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/0BEE5823-AB0E-4A10-BDB5-F2ED3131C632.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p></p><p>I love the native plants of my adopted country - the colours!<br /></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7cEMIEi2gLQ/YZVk5_95y-I/AAAAAAAAZUg/m36D5Y0jdW8TizC8LxuFnqTS-3ZaV4eKgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1774/4D820601-45A9-434F-8FAC-DBB4497A0D8A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1774" data-original-width="1774" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7cEMIEi2gLQ/YZVk5_95y-I/AAAAAAAAZUg/m36D5Y0jdW8TizC8LxuFnqTS-3ZaV4eKgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/4D820601-45A9-434F-8FAC-DBB4497A0D8A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p></p><p>English paper piecing (EPP) is my yoga and I always have papers and fabric on hand to stitch at night, in a the car/plane or in the garden. Another passion I have is to work with pre-loved fabrics - this quilt is made up of vintage sheets and doilies.</p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hXMFdBteGak/YZVk6lS_KsI/AAAAAAAAZUo/YjkPIw-ehVUBZ28YjhHHk-zRAekbNuh8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/5B0A3E1F-C02A-4D6F-9F26-C6ED898FE3E1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hXMFdBteGak/YZVk6lS_KsI/AAAAAAAAZUo/YjkPIw-ehVUBZ28YjhHHk-zRAekbNuh8wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/5B0A3E1F-C02A-4D6F-9F26-C6ED898FE3E1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p>At the recent Gympie Quilt Spectacular there was a display of "The Gentle Arts". It was good to share my work along side other talented makers. For those of you who are in the Gympie area it is a great quilt and craft show. <br /></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eWErc5ZeLGU/YZVk9f3kyzI/AAAAAAAAZVA/cnnYx9-vdL4-XLZIUGtDTJN7KUCeomhYACLcBGAsYHQ/s1774/C5D4E9B4-990C-4939-A847-73E7AF3A37AC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1774" data-original-width="1774" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eWErc5ZeLGU/YZVk9f3kyzI/AAAAAAAAZVA/cnnYx9-vdL4-XLZIUGtDTJN7KUCeomhYACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/C5D4E9B4-990C-4939-A847-73E7AF3A37AC.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p>Chris and Carmel from "Colour Streams" <a href="https://colourstreams.com.au/">https://colourstreams.com.au/</a> had a stall selling all their stunning threads, ribbons, sequins etc.<br /></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dtv3yCDyXeQ/YZVk6cyg_MI/AAAAAAAAZUk/YI4BZ27XM5Q_k0Bve33YMzz3I5peKQV2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1774/5362CC6C-2768-4F5E-B20A-616FCCA49F65.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1774" data-original-width="1774" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dtv3yCDyXeQ/YZVk6cyg_MI/AAAAAAAAZUk/YI4BZ27XM5Q_k0Bve33YMzz3I5peKQV2QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/5362CC6C-2768-4F5E-B20A-616FCCA49F65.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p></p><p>I use their products in most of my work........................<br /></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E13wOaWbbfk/YZVk4toJVQI/AAAAAAAAZUU/nEC1U-jtS_A5nCi92Yp7QhuhArbvav82gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1774/0020F15A-E643-44AB-88D2-48952174965C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1774" data-original-width="1774" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E13wOaWbbfk/YZVk4toJVQI/AAAAAAAAZUU/nEC1U-jtS_A5nCi92Yp7QhuhArbvav82gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/0020F15A-E643-44AB-88D2-48952174965C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p>Supporting a small Aussie business. Chris and Carmel are funny and creative people too!<br /></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-55-tGHMkRyA/YZVk7o6zIMI/AAAAAAAAZUw/GCLJ71rJihYuUmZTk7SE7KH_bh0VOO1eQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1774/8985AE91-1048-4FDC-B0F1-75909217353D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1774" data-original-width="1774" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-55-tGHMkRyA/YZVk7o6zIMI/AAAAAAAAZUw/GCLJ71rJihYuUmZTk7SE7KH_bh0VOO1eQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/8985AE91-1048-4FDC-B0F1-75909217353D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WiZ7ASXAG6Q/YZVk-5kbznI/AAAAAAAAZVI/tJjybnBgTEctFt8QCdjWFc_D7TIsKCf_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1774/FE724E96-6F32-4401-9DA6-3751FF335E51.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1774" data-original-width="1774" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WiZ7ASXAG6Q/YZVk-5kbznI/AAAAAAAAZVI/tJjybnBgTEctFt8QCdjWFc_D7TIsKCf_gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/FE724E96-6F32-4401-9DA6-3751FF335E51.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p>Most days when we have breakfast in the garden a very cheeky little PeeWee joins us and simply helps himself to my breakfast!<br /></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AD8Oto0hvTE/YZVk87Tp0wI/AAAAAAAAZU4/jqAuV4O0V3MUufS2Gn1_cp3GK8qSdv3qQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/AF47FFB0-6083-4A57-B4B5-FEF594F6073D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AD8Oto0hvTE/YZVk87Tp0wI/AAAAAAAAZU4/jqAuV4O0V3MUufS2Gn1_cp3GK8qSdv3qQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/AF47FFB0-6083-4A57-B4B5-FEF594F6073D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QpyOgfsDTkw/YZVk5E6jz2I/AAAAAAAAZUY/FKgBcveT1ZMOkeO3jt4IAdY7nCvXf1ALgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/40697622-8DEC-469D-97DF-C0D24B081E1A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QpyOgfsDTkw/YZVk5E6jz2I/AAAAAAAAZUY/FKgBcveT1ZMOkeO3jt4IAdY7nCvXf1ALgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/40697622-8DEC-469D-97DF-C0D24B081E1A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p>I have always wanted to learn how to do water colour painting - but I am totally useless - however, I never stop trying !!!<br /><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTR5x3MdtSQ/YZVk9KcGOkI/AAAAAAAAZU8/eg9yKKLinvEanMgizHjiARMdshDBifnAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/B9F45E06-D401-4694-AD42-F517A2C753F3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTR5x3MdtSQ/YZVk9KcGOkI/AAAAAAAAZU8/eg9yKKLinvEanMgizHjiARMdshDBifnAwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/B9F45E06-D401-4694-AD42-F517A2C753F3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p>Sometimes, I still find it hard to believe that I have written three books!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LwXp39tXNYQ/YZVk-OvewbI/AAAAAAAAZVE/5mLJHBTQpG8b2bwfSdF3YqGVbPa3tq5HQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/DA266B9C-0EEE-4706-A814-2CEB7CCF95D1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1375" data-original-width="1440" height="612" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LwXp39tXNYQ/YZVk-OvewbI/AAAAAAAAZVE/5mLJHBTQpG8b2bwfSdF3YqGVbPa3tq5HQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h612/DA266B9C-0EEE-4706-A814-2CEB7CCF95D1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p> Till next time!</p><p>Jenny C</p><p>XX<br /><br /><br /> </p><p></p>Sew so crazy!http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422683452252160874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-659267631596138682.post-11110687509783672222021-11-01T20:53:00.002-07:002021-11-01T20:53:23.369-07:00A video and little slow stitching project<p><br /></p><p></p><p>C&T Publishers posted a little video (including a few giggles) chatting about my new book.</p><p>Click on the link below to watch! <br /></p><p> <a href="https://fb.watch/8KVACyTQXE/">https://fb.watch/8KVACyTQXE</a></p><p>You can purchase the book from them too! <br /></p><p><a href="https://www.ctpub.com/best-sellers.html">https://www.ctpub.com/best-sellers.html</a></p><p>I do a daily stitching exercise most days following the premise from the Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. </p><p>Instead of a "stream of consciousness" with words, I use stitches.</p><p>Sometimes they turn into something other days not. The object of the exercise is not produce or "end game" anything - simply let your mind and fingers stitch what they like. </p><p>This daily stitching helps my ideas to stay fresh - I am so privileged to teach many embroidery workshops each month. However, it is important to me to not let my neural pathways take me in the same direction every time I pick up a needle and thread, and most importantly, when I stand in front of a group of expectant students.<br /></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1-wGEMwsVPE/YXfPZb-azDI/AAAAAAAAZTw/njT2P86WmFEaqPrbiZefm303zSNHUhRMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/55A4A965-805A-4F61-9C35-45CE729A9B3E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1-wGEMwsVPE/YXfPZb-azDI/AAAAAAAAZTw/njT2P86WmFEaqPrbiZefm303zSNHUhRMgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/55A4A965-805A-4F61-9C35-45CE729A9B3E.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p>I never throw anything out - a scrap of fabric or an ort of thread.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e6FXxUrXgPc/YXfPZZvVK_I/AAAAAAAAZTs/zWMkB-2YpbgUk3LK0Isx9ex0RQFF83MmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/66CB76CF-3C83-4E71-BBCE-D2F2BB2DAA34.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e6FXxUrXgPc/YXfPZZvVK_I/AAAAAAAAZTs/zWMkB-2YpbgUk3LK0Isx9ex0RQFF83MmwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/66CB76CF-3C83-4E71-BBCE-D2F2BB2DAA34.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I keep them in baskets or glass jars on my sewing table .................<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FSaShAeEVnQ/YXfPZD_ynqI/AAAAAAAAZTo/1NSQzmvbcHsIlNigADZ0IcIrwZUdtGyCQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/453F5103-51E5-4F9D-9A14-99D28314C317.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FSaShAeEVnQ/YXfPZD_ynqI/AAAAAAAAZTo/1NSQzmvbcHsIlNigADZ0IcIrwZUdtGyCQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/453F5103-51E5-4F9D-9A14-99D28314C317.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>These are what I use in my daily stitching.............................sometimes I include someones else's work (as in an old doily), or left over bits of my work - just whatever tickles my pickle!!!!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gY0RFlLmIgA/YXfPa7NgB7I/AAAAAAAAZT0/wpFPqyLDSMQrW6cqT3jpPlU3n1qfwS53QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/812667DE-F6FF-4499-8E1A-0986CD509FF2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gY0RFlLmIgA/YXfPa7NgB7I/AAAAAAAAZT0/wpFPqyLDSMQrW6cqT3jpPlU3n1qfwS53QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/812667DE-F6FF-4499-8E1A-0986CD509FF2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>In this case, I did make something our of the daily practice...................</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Si7V9Nj2juQ/YXfPbCi7N8I/AAAAAAAAZT4/M8FFv7F2RtoqrH6auFxSEER22rPvy-Z1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/E9A6BEB3-E935-4678-A7D0-B369203C7278.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Si7V9Nj2juQ/YXfPbCi7N8I/AAAAAAAAZT4/M8FFv7F2RtoqrH6auFxSEER22rPvy-Z1QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/E9A6BEB3-E935-4678-A7D0-B369203C7278.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>But I am just as happy if they are left in their little hoops for me to gaze at them.</p><p><br />Until next time</p><p>Jenny C</p><p>XXXX<br /></p><p></p>Sew so crazy!http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422683452252160874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-659267631596138682.post-59018923282512175202021-09-03T20:03:00.002-07:002021-09-03T20:03:11.969-07:00Dinosaurs, Knitting and Orts<p></p><p>I knitted a knee rug for my daughter a few weeks back. For some reason I do not like to throw away my orts (left over bits of threads and yarn)<br /></p><p>While watching TV one night a rolled a handful of orts into a small ball - I loved how they looked.<br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vI5fg96Owz0/YSmeWGM_tLI/AAAAAAAAZQE/z_oTbbNTUbwpaifwvSJ6PxKB62pkmmaGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/0A574C8C-35EC-4F71-832E-1FA75CA0B2BC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vI5fg96Owz0/YSmeWGM_tLI/AAAAAAAAZQE/z_oTbbNTUbwpaifwvSJ6PxKB62pkmmaGgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/0A574C8C-35EC-4F71-832E-1FA75CA0B2BC.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p>So, I secured them with thread.<br /></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FDsEjX5QTPs/YSmea0yiQ-I/AAAAAAAAZQk/PkwMWS9a9T0IA6AYnx7gTw--WZmTCGyOACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/B7448A88-61ED-4F2D-9777-85F1A99780BF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FDsEjX5QTPs/YSmea0yiQ-I/AAAAAAAAZQk/PkwMWS9a9T0IA6AYnx7gTw--WZmTCGyOACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/B7448A88-61ED-4F2D-9777-85F1A99780BF.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p>And I just LOVE them! Small things amuse small minds!!!!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d2uwak7zLQQ/YSmeWRYXX9I/AAAAAAAAZQM/hoy_0BYY6JYOa7fk0EJz8JfFbRjEH3ZzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/15792245-A6FB-4191-9F99-022CAFFD25B3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d2uwak7zLQQ/YSmeWRYXX9I/AAAAAAAAZQM/hoy_0BYY6JYOa7fk0EJz8JfFbRjEH3ZzwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/15792245-A6FB-4191-9F99-022CAFFD25B3.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Our sweetest little dinosaur obsessed grandson turned FOUR! A dinosaur quilt was needed....................<br /></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k-GBxnhZUFc/YSmeYx9GBeI/AAAAAAAAZQY/AytkPwk8w78PV_b3WqEu17np-EPYmHOngCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/81CE9DA7-2095-4768-B448-6AD247F5DDAE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k-GBxnhZUFc/YSmeYx9GBeI/AAAAAAAAZQY/AytkPwk8w78PV_b3WqEu17np-EPYmHOngCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/81CE9DA7-2095-4768-B448-6AD247F5DDAE.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p>Hand quilting in the garden - or any stitching in the garden is such a treat.</p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jUR-hek_ZGU/YSmeWXd8uXI/AAAAAAAAZQI/QQEN-Q-klDIiytbx1f4_bSXuIkZRKerqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/15DB05A3-3ABA-4ED7-B4BA-6C02056CED3F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jUR-hek_ZGU/YSmeWXd8uXI/AAAAAAAAZQI/QQEN-Q-klDIiytbx1f4_bSXuIkZRKerqgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/15DB05A3-3ABA-4ED7-B4BA-6C02056CED3F.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p>All done and ready for posting - Covid spoiled the fun of me delivering it myself!!!!!!!!</p><p><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fuILV0Y85fw/YSmeYrodKHI/AAAAAAAAZQU/JAK-FsG526c6eUuIMbYBvmuoNaRihGhPgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/6EA66C3F-96DC-4E91-9006-E62F826A66F5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fuILV0Y85fw/YSmeYrodKHI/AAAAAAAAZQU/JAK-FsG526c6eUuIMbYBvmuoNaRihGhPgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/6EA66C3F-96DC-4E91-9006-E62F826A66F5.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p>Till next time!</p><p>Jenny C</p><p>XXX<br /><br /><br /></p><p></p>Sew so crazy!http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422683452252160874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-659267631596138682.post-25365140934091719232021-08-22T19:35:00.001-07:002021-08-23T00:12:01.545-07:00English paper piecing and embroidery - a few of my favorite things!<p></p><p></p>Tidying up my sewing room I found these covered triangles left over from another project.<p></p><p>Enjoying the sun, I stitched them together.</p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1q0vIZ6yfmU/YRXVG6FCQ_I/AAAAAAAAZMA/GewqNWvH4EslmXGgjWcvO7vEgu7oOwhtQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1774/1D92B76A-BC45-4D1D-A438-139846A0F22D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1774" data-original-width="1774" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1q0vIZ6yfmU/YRXVG6FCQ_I/AAAAAAAAZMA/GewqNWvH4EslmXGgjWcvO7vEgu7oOwhtQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/1D92B76A-BC45-4D1D-A438-139846A0F22D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p></p><p> I will use my latest book - FOOLPROOF FLOWER EMBROIDERY - to explain which embroidery stitches I used to embellish the joined triangles. My book is available from the major online bookstores and your local quilt shops.<br /></p><p> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1kRFeAmQRd8/YSMBa0hk9_I/AAAAAAAAZNs/hNDvW5z4GOUACuE8Kt5nJofBExoPZfvZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1983/180AD915-0720-466E-AEEE-F334A24F53DA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1983" data-original-width="1588" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1kRFeAmQRd8/YSMBa0hk9_I/AAAAAAAAZNs/hNDvW5z4GOUACuE8Kt5nJofBExoPZfvZwCLcBGAsYHQ/w512-h640/180AD915-0720-466E-AEEE-F334A24F53DA.jpeg" width="512" /></a></p><p> There are so many different leaves to chose from...............<br /></p><p> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j0_ymDNxYf4/YSMBbB-CdmI/AAAAAAAAZNw/PVmGSPkBlu8TG-4YbZvExCcs2rxa5ph7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1983/914BA4F2-F626-49BC-9016-0C04BE71EAC2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1983" data-original-width="1586" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j0_ymDNxYf4/YSMBbB-CdmI/AAAAAAAAZNw/PVmGSPkBlu8TG-4YbZvExCcs2rxa5ph7wCLcBGAsYHQ/w512-h640/914BA4F2-F626-49BC-9016-0C04BE71EAC2.jpeg" width="512" /> </a></p><p> .............not to mention little "twigs" that I absolutely love to create .........<br /></p><p> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VoNgMNUCLNw/YSMBbAmH5GI/AAAAAAAAZN0/kamNXM4k7E8Myson1z948h-dQ-GGCDmJACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/0A4FC433-7D41-4856-BD2C-6A5FD762F6A1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1495" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VoNgMNUCLNw/YSMBbAmH5GI/AAAAAAAAZN0/kamNXM4k7E8Myson1z948h-dQ-GGCDmJACLcBGAsYHQ/w468-h640/0A4FC433-7D41-4856-BD2C-6A5FD762F6A1.jpeg" width="468" /></a></p><p>The leaves are made up of felt and a netting fabric - </p><p>*The veins on the leaves are fishbone stitch - on page 23 and page 77</p><p>* The black twigs are fern stitch - page 77 - I added a straight stitch randomly to the fern stitch.</p><p>*I whipped the fern stitch with a metallic thread and added a few more straight stitches - whipping stitch - page 86</p><p>* The green stem is a chenille thread which is couched - page 74</p><p>* A little sprinkling of small sequins added shine!<br /></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uVyD1lP2jNE/YRXVHiLIqGI/AAAAAAAAZMI/8O8IyZSnBAgR_ZHef-wxp9KGek5_31GoACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/16CA1984-6321-4022-AB5A-1647914D7EE9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uVyD1lP2jNE/YRXVHiLIqGI/AAAAAAAAZMI/8O8IyZSnBAgR_ZHef-wxp9KGek5_31GoACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/16CA1984-6321-4022-AB5A-1647914D7EE9.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p> ..................and then a few fluffy flowers - Tufting - page 84 ...................<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b6ggcOBRSMU/YRXVIAFkvpI/AAAAAAAAZMM/g0KhkTbA7kwfAjhIVpgyLRnl0ES87qHpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/293EDEB7-3BFF-4CC4-94EC-EF55F7D43D42.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b6ggcOBRSMU/YRXVIAFkvpI/AAAAAAAAZMM/g0KhkTbA7kwfAjhIVpgyLRnl0ES87qHpwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/293EDEB7-3BFF-4CC4-94EC-EF55F7D43D42.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /></div><p>.............the fluffy flowers (tufting - page 84) were made from a combination of threads.......................</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-isYDiYkwDrc/YRXVJTUAX4I/AAAAAAAAZMU/a6rhqAYCN4YuGVURlzhd5oP7W80FlUl9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/C6E9BE0E-F057-4051-9763-063DD01B5D3D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-isYDiYkwDrc/YRXVJTUAX4I/AAAAAAAAZMU/a6rhqAYCN4YuGVURlzhd5oP7W80FlUl9ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/C6E9BE0E-F057-4051-9763-063DD01B5D3D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I used up all the triangles and the finished size was just right for a little pouch. The zip pull is also a combination of threads.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ie24LJvZrWQ/YRXVJl6V_-I/AAAAAAAAZMY/JydHLv7nmxQFhInE8eN0Iy8QZdSo8hVEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/D86FDB66-5D8E-471C-B6A7-A31F18392208.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ie24LJvZrWQ/YRXVJl6V_-I/AAAAAAAAZMY/JydHLv7nmxQFhInE8eN0Iy8QZdSo8hVEgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/D86FDB66-5D8E-471C-B6A7-A31F18392208.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>A colorful "finish!<br /></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OwzayNqMFH0/YSMA-P3v3pI/AAAAAAAAZNg/dACzNb6MNuglgCXZlqWy5iJ77J72L9ougCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/6A4046E5-2F6A-4F73-92E7-4CF9CD87815A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OwzayNqMFH0/YSMA-P3v3pI/AAAAAAAAZNg/dACzNb6MNuglgCXZlqWy5iJ77J72L9ougCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/6A4046E5-2F6A-4F73-92E7-4CF9CD87815A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p> Till next time!</p><p>Jenny C</p><p>XXXXX<br /></p><p> </p><p></p>Sew so crazy!http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422683452252160874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-659267631596138682.post-7088028516730809592021-08-19T22:32:00.002-07:002021-08-20T04:19:30.628-07:00Joining the blocks - at last!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p></p>It's been over a year, I know! I have a very good reason for not posting the instructions for the joining of the blocks - I forgot to take photos of the all the stages.............................oops!<p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BSj2TRJDuEw/YQiK3Zf9QEI/AAAAAAAAZLc/CHGsXb1uat0YWv46sY8gjhH9MvSv5hTMACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/E9679E1D-C13F-455C-A69E-DC123F00F61F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1970" data-original-width="2048" height="616" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BSj2TRJDuEw/YQiK3Zf9QEI/AAAAAAAAZLc/CHGsXb1uat0YWv46sY8gjhH9MvSv5hTMACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h616/E9679E1D-C13F-455C-A69E-DC123F00F61F.jpeg" width="640" /></a><p></p><p>Just a recap - The foundation fabric for my blocks is approximately 3" larger (on all sides) than the 6'' measurement of the blocks. I do this for quite a few reasons - I like to use a hoop whenever possible and the extra fabric allows the square to fit into a hoop. Another reason is that when I add my border fabric it too has the foundation fabric under it - therefore my blocks and borders present the same. I hope that this makes sense. I NEVER cut the excess foundation fabric until I have decided on the placement of the blocks. One more thing, I prefer crazy quilting without sashing so these instructions will not include sashing. <br /></p><p>Step 1. Decide on the placement of your blocks.</p><p>Step 2. Make a template<br /></p><p>Using template plastic cut out a window - the measurement of the window is the block size (which in this case is 6'') and then add 1/2'' seam allowance to all sides. That means the window for this project is a7'' square.<br /></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nHeyL04LfyE/YQiKwzRA8iI/AAAAAAAAZK8/lo2m7PlwmCg3ZRMEAjsHajL0Ob7IcZylQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/19947449-4231-4958-A369-606869BB9E33.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nHeyL04LfyE/YQiKwzRA8iI/AAAAAAAAZK8/lo2m7PlwmCg3ZRMEAjsHajL0Ob7IcZylQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/19947449-4231-4958-A369-606869BB9E33.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p>Step 3. Trimming back</p><p>The next on my to-do list is to determine which sides of the block I am going to trim back - meaning removing of the excess foundation fabric. You will notice that I have marked the sides of this block that will be trimmed back with an X. This is the center block therefore ALL the sides will be trimmed back to the marked line.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LLiDYDh1Y8w/YQiKyiBId1I/AAAAAAAAZLE/2gTWr20J8nw3brya4VmVPjYzbhpgk3QQACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/8B4669DF-1D59-437C-844B-2D8639408583.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LLiDYDh1Y8w/YQiKyiBId1I/AAAAAAAAZLE/2gTWr20J8nw3brya4VmVPjYzbhpgk3QQACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/8B4669DF-1D59-437C-844B-2D8639408583.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Obviously, the center block will have all sides trimmed. So, I can go
ahead and place the window onto the block and center it and mark with a
marker - this marked line is now the CUTTING line and includes a 1/2'' seam allowance. </p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hiyxACY4l84/YQiKyuAu3EI/AAAAAAAAZLI/H5Zkx8suUwsH_ZhY6XtVaaj1UdLIQJfXACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/A70AA3E2-9856-48C3-BF9F-E44AB392938A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="2048" height="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hiyxACY4l84/YQiKyuAu3EI/AAAAAAAAZLI/H5Zkx8suUwsH_ZhY6XtVaaj1UdLIQJfXACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h500/A70AA3E2-9856-48C3-BF9F-E44AB392938A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p>It is at this point that I forgot to take photos...................................... However, you can see from the diagram that my husband drew which sides of the squares need to be trimmed back to the marked cutting line and which will still have the excess foundation fabric LEFT INTACT!!!!!! <br /></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8gtPLcxhEAc/YR84DFvi3nI/AAAAAAAAZNU/brJ0Tj0l9-oEt2PTzkT2rPddY_5qoWlJQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/03B30A39-C660-48C3-87BC-9349D438A23A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8gtPLcxhEAc/YR84DFvi3nI/AAAAAAAAZNU/brJ0Tj0l9-oEt2PTzkT2rPddY_5qoWlJQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/03B30A39-C660-48C3-87BC-9349D438A23A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p>Step 4.</p><p>Stitch the block together in a row and then join the three rows to form the wall hanging.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QG_bCoBStcs/YQiKxw4ptzI/AAAAAAAAZLA/HIuJE2WKpgECEu0fZYK4bIyssMahQjfRgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/53C395AD-FF51-470B-91BD-82A16ABCC1A8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QG_bCoBStcs/YQiKxw4ptzI/AAAAAAAAZLA/HIuJE2WKpgECEu0fZYK4bIyssMahQjfRgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/53C395AD-FF51-470B-91BD-82A16ABCC1A8.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Step 5.</p><p>If you are adding feather stitch around the blocks now is the time to do that.</p><p>Step 6.</p><p>Decide how wide you would like the border to be and stitch that to the wall hanging.</p><p>I like to stretch my small pieces of crazy quilting onto a wooden frame - that means I have to add quite a wide border.</p><p>If I am not stretching the crazy quilt onto a frame I secure the raw edges of the seams to the foundation fabric (on the back of the work). A herringbone stitch is a great stitch to use. Be careful not to let the stitches show on the right side of the work. Your seams will lie beautifully flat if you use this method. Remember that I use a 1/2'' seam allowance for my crazy quilting this also helps in keeping the seams between the blocks flat.<br /></p><p> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EGZBHWXye70/YQiKwDYcsYI/AAAAAAAAZK0/Qc-sLPG7vwIXLpfBx4ojetwD3tcO_NKowCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/3E5E7969-436B-4DA8-A949-F40EABAB65B6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EGZBHWXye70/YQiKwDYcsYI/AAAAAAAAZK0/Qc-sLPG7vwIXLpfBx4ojetwD3tcO_NKowCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/3E5E7969-436B-4DA8-A949-F40EABAB65B6.jpeg" width="480" /> </a></p><p> </p><p>So, there you are! My method of joining my crazy blocks.</p><p> I hope that you find it usefull!</p><p>Jenny C <br /></p><p></p>Sew so crazy!http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422683452252160874noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-659267631596138682.post-40214217451795981092020-09-24T03:25:00.000-07:002020-09-24T03:25:20.389-07:00Block #9 - Pattern #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</p><p>We are onto our last block. Apologies for the slow down in the posts - but with the Covid restrictions being lifted here in Queensland, my classes are back on track and I have never been as busy teaching, which is lovely. We also welcomed a new grandchild to our family which is so wonderful AND we can travel interstate to visit our family!!! Oh, happy days!</p><p><br />
</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Block #9 - pattern #1</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Seam that joins piece #7 to pieces #4, #2 and #5</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Threads used:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Perle #8</div><div style="text-align: center;">Perle #12</div><div style="text-align: center;">Perle #16 (or two strands of floss)</div><div style="text-align: center;">4mm silk ribbon</div><div style="text-align: center;">Nymo beading thread</div><div style="text-align: center;">Seed beads</div><div style="text-align: center;">Small pearl beads</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Stitches used:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Feather stitch</div><div style="text-align: center;">Beaded pointed petal/leaf</div><div style="text-align: center;">Single bead stitch</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lazy daisy</div><div style="text-align: center;">Straight stitch</div><div style="text-align: center;">Colonial knot <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1. With a Perle #8 and a feather stitch ( 4 feather stitches to the left and 4 to the right) create a base for the seam treatment. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Feather stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--_AsTav3AWs/X2v3pa-y5AI/AAAAAAAAYnw/VQZMo5W2FRUOqG8i6nxve3eMntmmbbNQACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/image.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="910" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--_AsTav3AWs/X2v3pa-y5AI/AAAAAAAAYnw/VQZMo5W2FRUOqG8i6nxve3eMntmmbbNQACLcBGAsYHQ/w362-h640/image.jpeg" width="362" /></a></div><p>
</p><div style="text-align: left;">2. Form a pair of beaded pointed petals/leaves onto the feather stitch. Add a small pearl bead to the center of the beaded petal<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Beaded pointed petal/leaf - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 82</div><div style="text-align: left;">Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 85</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</p><div style="text-align: left;">2. Add lazy daisy leaves with 4mm silk ribbon below the petals. Straight stitches with colonial knots form the stamens.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72</div><div style="text-align: left;">Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73</div><div style="text-align: left;">Colonial knot - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</p><div style="text-align: left;">3. Next, create leaves with a fly stitch and a straight stitch between the V of the fly stitch.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Fly stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72</div><div style="text-align: left;">Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">1. See the photo on page 68 (9G1) in FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Seam that joins piece #6 to pieces #4, #1 and #3</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Threads used:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Perle #8</div><div style="text-align: center;">Perle #12</div><div style="text-align: center;">7mm silk ribbon</div><div style="text-align: center;">4mm silk ribbon</div><div style="text-align: center;">Nymo beading thread</div><div style="text-align: center;">Seed beads</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Stitches used:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stem stitch</div><div style="text-align: center;">Loop stitch</div><div style="text-align: center;">Colonial knot</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ribbon stitch</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lazy daisy</div><div style="text-align: center;">Straight stitch</div><div style="text-align: center;">Single bead stitch</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fishbone stitch</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">1. With a Perle m#8 and stem stitch create a stem along the seam and then another one to the right of it.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Add loop stitches in a 7mm silk ribbon to the top end of the stem.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Stem stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73</div><div style="text-align: left;">Loop stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</p><div style="text-align: left;">2. Next add a few more stems and ribbon stitch leaves in 7mm silk ribbon. Scatter a few lazy daisy leaves 4mm silk ribbon between the loop stitches. And to finish off a colonial knots at the top of the flower.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72</div><div style="text-align: left;">Colonial knot - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</p><div style="text-align: left;">3. Scatter a few seed beads amongst the loop stitches. Create leaves in Perle #8 in an open fishbone stitch.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Then add twigs in a Perle #12 - straight stitch stem and lazy daisy leaves.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 85<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Fishbone stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 76</div><div style="text-align: left;">Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iXyBJz2eZrU/X2v3vShH-bI/AAAAAAAAYog/1t1mUTwUUpwjRwjHfUvLLogHb4QbYGubgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/image.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1410" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iXyBJz2eZrU/X2v3vShH-bI/AAAAAAAAYog/1t1mUTwUUpwjRwjHfUvLLogHb4QbYGubgCLcBGAsYHQ/w562-h640/image.jpeg" width="562" /></a></div><p>
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</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Piece #2</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Threads used;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Metallic thread</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Stitch used:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Straight spider web</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">1. Follow the instructions on page 89 - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Threads used:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">4mm silk ribbon</div><div style="text-align: center;">7mm silk ribbon <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Perle #8</div><div style="text-align: center;">Nymo beading thread</div><div style="text-align: center;">Small pearl beads</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Stitches used:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lazy daisy</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ribbon stitch</div><div style="text-align: center;">Straight stitch</div><div style="text-align: center;">Single bead stitch</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">1. Draw a stem shape along the seam and a second one along the seam that joins pieces #1 and #4.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Then scatter lazy daisy leaves in 4mm silk ribbon along the line.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72</div><div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</p><p>2. Connect the lazy daisy leaves with straight stitches.</p><p>Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73
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</p><p>3. Complete the seam by adding and extending the branches. Then attach the pearl beads and a few ribbon stitches in 7mm silk ribbon.</p><div style="text-align: left;">Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77</div><div style="text-align: left;">Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 85</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aEI8--EEsUI/X2v3vWa5ooI/AAAAAAAAYoY/w4kGhRnrGecT9hVjQ2g8JSu79PCfXH51ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/image.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="1536" height="546" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aEI8--EEsUI/X2v3vWa5ooI/AAAAAAAAYoY/w4kGhRnrGecT9hVjQ2g8JSu79PCfXH51ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h546/image.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p>
</p><p> -------------------------------------------------</p><p>And there we have it - NINE blocks all completed. When I get back from visiting family I will go through I join the blocks etc</p>
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Perle #8</div>
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4mm silk ribbon</div>
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Nymo beading thread </div>
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Small flower sequins </div>
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Small pearl beads</div>
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1. Stitch a curved shape in stem stitch in Perle #8 along the seam. Repeat in pieces #3 and #1, extending into piece #4.<br />
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Stem stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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2. We will complete one stem in it's entirety before completing the other two stems; in this way we can see how much space (visually) it takes up before repeating on the other two stems.<br />
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Add straight stitch twigs randomly along the stem in Perle #8<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77<br />
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Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 85<br />
Colonial knot - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71<br />
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1. With a Perle #8 threaded through the smallest Milliner's/ straw needle stitch chevron stitch with beads along the seam.<br />
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Loop stitch and flowers - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77<br />
Loop stitch and flowers - FOOLPROOF CRAZY-QUILT PROJECTS - page 88<br />
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Colonial knot - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71<br />
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Fern stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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Two more blocks and then I will go through how I join the squares.</div>
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1. With a Perle #8 thread stitch two curved shapes along the seam.<br />
Stem stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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Create padded straight stitches (Perle #8 and 7mm silk ribbon) along the top end of the stem.<br />
Padded stab stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY-QUILT PROJECTS - page 88 <br />
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Fern stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73</div>
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Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 85</div>
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With a Perle #8 thread create leaves using an uneven Fishbone stitch.</div>
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Fishbone stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 76</div>
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Colonial knot - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71</div>
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Add extra stab stitches in a Perle #12 to the fern stitch.</div>
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73</div>
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Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 85</div>
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1. Along the seam create a number of straight stitch leaves using a twisted silk thread. </div>
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Stab stitch leaf - FOOLPROOF CRAZY-QUILT PROJECTS - page 92</div>
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3. Add two more longer straight stitches to the fan in a different color and a attach a small bead to the base of the leaf. To finish off form a colonial knot to the end of the new straight stitches.</div>
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Sew so crazy!http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422683452252160874noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-659267631596138682.post-41026839024353798262020-08-06T18:00:00.002-07:002020-08-30T21:03:06.338-07:00Slight hiccup!Apologies for those who are waiting for the next block. I am having issues with Blogger which I cant seem to resolve.
A few of my students gathered at the Botanic Gardens to celebrate World Embroidery Day. What a great day is was, friendship, bubbles and embroidery. I cannot put the images into a sequence but please enjoy the beautiful work that was on display!<br />
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When things don't go according to plan.<br />
We all have ideas of stitch and color combinations, but when we actually put them onto our work, they just don't look right. I do not unpick them straight away; I will complete my block and then adjust the seam treatment accordingly.<br />
As I have said before, each seam treatment, in some way, affects the one next to it. This is the reason that I do not unpick until I view the block in it's entirety - I can then see what is wrong with the offending seam treatment and remove JUST what is necessary. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water!<br />
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The seam treatment below is a very good example. I really felt that I needed to add a bit of mustard to the block. Also, because the seam treatment next to it is very curvy, I felt that this seam treatment needed to be firm and strong. So, I created this little number!<br />
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I knew that the seam treatment was wrong but I left it as is and when the block was complete I could see what was needed to be done. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Seam that joins #6 to pieces #3,#1 and #4</span><br />
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Perle #12<br />
4mm silk ribbon<br />
Nymo thread<br />
Seed bead<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Stitches used:</span><br />
Open blanket stitch<br />
Stem stitch<br />
Straight stitch<br />
Lazy daisy<br />
Colonial knot<br />
Ribbon stitch<br />
Single bead stitch<br />
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1. Firstly, I unpicked the mustard chevron stitch, lilac straight stitches and pearl beads.<br />
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I left the stem stitch, lazy daisy and straight stitches in a Perle #12.<br />
Then I added open blanket stitch along the seam. <br />
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Stem stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
Open Blanket stitch - See attached link to a previous post <a href="https://sewsocrazy.blogspot.com/2020/04/block-1-seam-treatment-3.html" target="_blank">https://sewsocrazy.blogspot.com/2020/04/block-1-seam-treatment-3.html</a><br />
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2. Add Colonial or French knots to some of the arms of the blanket stitch.<br />
Ribbon stitch in 4mm silk ribbon creates the petals on top of the straight stitches.<br />
Attach beads to the base of the ribbon stitches.<br />
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Colonial knot - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71<br />
Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77<br />
Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 85<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Seam that joins piece #5 to pieces #3, #2 and #7</span><br />
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Perle #8<br />
Perle #12<br />
Nymo thread <br />
4mm silk ribbon<br />
Seed beads<br />
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Straight stitch<br />
Ribbon stitch<br />
Single bead stitch<br />
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1. Stitch evenly spaced straight stitches in a Perle #8 along the seam creating a fan shape.<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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2. Add straight stitches in a Perle #12 between the fan shape - make these a little shorter than the first stitches.<br />
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Add seed beads to the straight stitches.<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 85<br />
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3. Next add ribbon stitches to the base of the fans and attach a bead.<br />
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Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77 <br />
Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 85<br />
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Block 7 complete - only TWO more to go and then we assemeble the little wallhanging.<br />
Oh, happy days!<br />
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Only three more blocks to go!<br />
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The one question that I am most frequently asked is how I choose the stitches and threads for my crazy quilting projects. I know that there are many who say that crazy quilting has no rules, but for me, I tend to disagree. I have a few guidelines that I adhere to. My objective is not to use a huge variety of techniques, stitches, threads etc in my crazy. In fact, I often repeat a color of thread/ribbon many times in the project I am working on and I keep my color pallet quite contained. My objective is draw people into the crazy quilt; to see each seam treatment as a unit and not to see the quilt as a whole. This is very difficult for me to explain.<br />
Even though I do use silk ribbon, beads buttons etc and my seam treatments are admittedly busy, I am still inspired by the first crazy quilts done in the Victorian era; clean lines, strong motifs and plain fabrics<br />
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The following photos are from my collection of antique crazy quilts and are a constant source of inspiration.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Seam that joins #7 to pieces #4, #2 and #5</span><br />
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4mm silk ribbon<br />
Perle #8<br />
Perle #12<br />
Nymo beading thread<br />
Seed beads<br />
Small sequins<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Stitches used:</span><br />
Ruched silk ribbon garland<br />
Lazy daisy with bead<br />
Straight stitch<br />
Beaded sequin<br />
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1. Create zigzag shapes along the seam with 4mm silk ribbon and the ruched ribbon garland technique.<br />
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Ruched silk ribbon garland - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 78<br />
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2. Add staggered lazy daisy with beads in a Perle #8. Try and use the smallest Milliner's needle you can as we need to add a bead to the end of the lazy daisy.<br />
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Lazy daisy with bead - FOOLPROOF CRAZY-QUILT PROJECTS - page 87<br />
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3. Next add a few straight stitches between the lazy daisies.<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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4. Nestle small beaded sequins into the zigs and zags.<br />
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Beaded sequins - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Seam that joins piece #4 to pieces #1 and #2</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Threads used:</span><br />
Perle #8<br />
Perle #12<br />
Stranded cotton <br />
4mm silk ribbon<br />
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Feather stitch<br />
Lazy daisy with a knot<br />
Fern stitch<br />
Colonial knots<br />
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1. With Perle #8 thread create a curved feather stitch along the seam. A curved feather stitch is quite difficult to do - just remember to make a perfect V for each feather stitch.<br />
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Feather stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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2. Add another curved feather stitch on piece # 2.<br />
With a 4mm silk ribbon scatter a few leaves along the arms of the feather stitch - these are placed randomly. You have created a rhythm with the feather stitch so these leaves can be nice and random.<br />
These leaves are made up of a lazy daisy and a pistil stitch. Extend the pistil stitch a little further than the end of the lazy daisy.<br />
A pistil stitch is simply a knot which is extended further than where the needle has emerged from the fabric. <br />
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Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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3. Next add a few fern stitches with a Perle #12 along the feather stitch. Then pop a colonial knot in 6 strands of DMC on the end of each fern arm.<br />
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Fern stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
Colonial knot - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71<br />
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Feather stitch seam treatment completed with fern stitches and colonial knots.<br />
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Nymo beading thread<br />
Small buttons<br />
Seed beads<br />
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Simple beaded button<br />
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1. Snuggle two buttons together and one further away along the seam. The larger button has five beaded tassels emerging from the holes. The other two buttons are simple beaded buttons.<br />
Take care choosing your buttons - they must be "part" of the block - do NOT allow them to dominate!!! <br />
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Beaded tassel - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 83<br />
Simple beaded button - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 91<br />
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Apologies for the next step-by-step instructions: I got so carried away with the seam treatment that I forgot to take photos!!!<br />
OOPS!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seam that joins piece #3 to pieces #1 and #2</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Threads used:</span><br />
7mm silk ribbon<br />
Twisted silk Perle #8<br />
Small beads<br />
Small sequins<br />
Nymo thread<br />
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Free-form flower with beads<br />
Loop stitch with knot or bead <br />
Ribbon stitch<br />
Straight stitch<br />
Lazy daisies<br />
Beaded sequin<br />
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1. Following the rule of thirds place two free-form flowers (7mm silk ribbon) onto the seam.<br />
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Free-form flower with beads - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 91<br />
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2. Next, add ribbon stitch leaves and loop stitch buds both in 7mm silk ribbon.<br />
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Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77<br />
Loop stitch with knot or bead - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 76<br />
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3. This is where I got carried away and took no photos - I will explain how I completed this seam treatment.<br />
I firstly connected the flowers and buds with straight stitch stems and lazy daisy leaves.<br />
Then I added a third free-form flower in a lighter shade to the first two.<br />
Lastly, I scattered beaded sequins along the stems.<br />
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Jenny CSew so crazy!http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422683452252160874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-659267631596138682.post-8963017336521056832020-07-03T19:54:00.001-07:002020-07-03T19:54:57.865-07:00Block #6 - pattern #3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My life has got a lot busier as we have come out of isolation - which is soooooo great! - hence the late post.</div>
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This is a long post as all the seam treatments for block #6 are in this one post. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Seam that joins piece #4 to pieces #1 and #2</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Threads used:</span><br />
Perle #8<br />
4mm silk ribbon<br />
7mm silk ribbon<br />
Nymo beading thread<br />
Seed beads <br />
Small sequins<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Stitches used:</span><br />
Feather stitch<br />
Colonial knots<br />
Ribbon stitch<br />
Single bead stitch<br />
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1. With a Perle #8 and feather stitch create a meandering branch along the seam. Note that the feather stitch is irregular.<br />
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Feather stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
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2. Next add a few branches of more feather stitches.<br />
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Feather stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
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3. With a variegated 4mm silk ribbon form little shapes that resembles bunches of grapes. If you do not have a variegated ribbon simply use 2 or 3 different shades of one color. There are gaps between the "grapes" as I plan to add a few beads later.<br />
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Colonial knots - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71<br />
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4. Add some luscious ribbon stitch leaves in 7mm silk ribbon.<br />
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Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77<br />
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5. Scatter a few small sequins on the ends of some of the feather stitch arms. Because these sequins are so small I have simply couched them down with Nymo thread.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seam that joins piece # 5 to pieces #4, #2 and #6</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Threads used:</span><br />
7mm silk ribbon<br />
Nymo beading thread<br />
Perle #8<br />
Small Perle beads<br />
Buttons<br />
Seed beads <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Stitches used:</span><br />
Knotted couched ribbon<br />
Twisted chain<br />
Straight stitch<br />
Lazy daisy<br />
Single bead stitch<br />
Simple Beaded button <br />
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1. Meander a 7mm silk ribbon and using the knotted couched ribbon technique along the seam. I have used a small bead to couch down the center of the knot.<br />
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Knotted couched ribbon - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 91<br />
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2. Snuggle a few small buttons into the curves of the ribbon.<br />
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Simple beaded buttons - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 91<br />
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3. Twisted chain and straight stitch with a Perle #8 form little twigs above the ribbon.<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
Twisted chain - FOOLPROOF CRAZY-QUILT PROJECTS - page 93<br />
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4. Add small beads to the arms of the twisted chain and lazy daisies to the straight stitch stem.<br />
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Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 84<br />
Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page72<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Seam that joins piece #6 to pieces #5, #2 and #3</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Threads used:</span><br />
Perle #8<br />
Nymo thread<br />
Perle #16<br />
Stranded cotton<br />
Seed bead<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Stitches used:</span><br />
Chain feather stitch<br />
Straight stitch<br />
Single bead stitch<br />
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1. Create a gentle curve with a Perle #8 and a chain feather stitch.<br />
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Chain feather stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page71<br />
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2. Add straight stitches to the end of the chain feather. <br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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3. Between the straight stitches add more in another colour or thickness.<br />
I did not know what color thread to use - so, I auditioned a few and
still could not make my mind up. So, I will leave that decision until
the blocks are joined together. I often do this when I am unsure of a
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Attach a small bead to the base of the straight stitches.<br />
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Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 84<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Seam that joins pieces #6 and #7</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Threads used : </span><br />
7mm silk ribbon<br />
4mm silk ribbon<br />
Perle #8 <br />
Nymo beading thread<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Stitches used:</span><br />
Loop stitch flower<br />
Lazy daisy<br />
Straight stitch<br />
Single bead stitch.<br />
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**** Please note that I have added straight stitch twigs to the chain feather stitch on the seam treatment to the left of this seam ******<br />
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1. Using the rule of thirds place the large flower (7mm silk ribbon) on the seam and then the two half flowers.<br />
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Loop stitch flower - FOOLPROOF CRAZY-QUILT PROJECTS - page 88 <br />
Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 84<br />
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2. Next, starting from the large flower, scatter a few lazy daisy leaves in 4mm silk ribbon.<br />
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Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
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3. Once again, starting at the large flower, create twigs using a Perle #8 and straight stitches. This will connect the leaves and flowers.<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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4. Add lazy daisy leaves in Perle #8.<br />
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Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
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5. It's time for a few small beads to tie this seam treatment together.<br />
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Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Seam that joins pieces #1 and #2</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Threads used:</span><br />
Perle #8<br />
Nymo beading thread<br />
Seed bead<br />
Small sequin<br />
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Blanket stitch<br />
Straight stitch<br />
Beaded sequin<br />
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****I broke my rule with this seam treatment. I always like to complete my blocks by working the seam treatment right next to the one I have just done. Does this make sense????? In that way I can see how the seam relate to each other - I like to have create contrasts ie. a curved treatment next to a straight one.<br />
Just ignore the fact that you have not yet done the Cretan stitch on the right on this photo. Do this seam first!!!!!!! ******<br />
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1. Cover the seam with an uneven blanket stitch in a Perle #8<br />
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2. Then add a few beaded sequins<br />
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Beaded sequins - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 83<br />
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3. Straight stitches under the sequins form little leaves.<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seam that joins piece # 3 to pieces #1, #2 and #6</span><br />
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Perle #8<br />
7mm silk ribbon<br />
4mm silk ribbon<br />
Ribbon stitch<br />
Small bead<br />
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Cretan stitch<br />
Ruched rose<br />
Lazy daisy<br />
Colonial knot<br />
Ribbon stitch<br />
Single bead stitch <br />
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1. Along the seam, with a Perle #8, stitch an even Cretan stitch.<br />
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Cretan stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY-QUILT PROJECTS - page 73<br />
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2. Add lazy daisy stitch to the top of Cretan stitch.<br />
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Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
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3. Take your time placing the colonial knots (or beads) between the Cretan stitches.<br />
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Colonial knot- FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page71<br />
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4. Using a 7mm silk ribbon create ruched roses on every alternate leg of the Cretan stitches.<br />
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Ruched rose - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 78<br />
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5. Then add a scattering of ribbon stitch leaves around the roses in a 4mm silk ribbon.<br />
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Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> That's block #6 done and dusted.</span><br />
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Just a few additions:<br />
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*** I added another set of straight stitch stems underneath the knotted couched ribbon.***<br />
*** Beads were added to the grape thingies***<br />
*** Beads were also added to the Cretan and ruched rose seam treatment***<br />
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Just a reminder that the small areas that are a little sparse may or may not have bits added to them BUT only when I know the placement of my blocks.<br />
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PS I apologize for any errors in this post, It was looooong and I had to concentrate for a looooooong time!Sew so crazy!http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422683452252160874noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-659267631596138682.post-69928859841603986542020-06-23T20:35:00.003-07:002020-06-23T20:35:58.156-07:00Block #5 - Pattern #3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As I have said so many times before, I absolutely love teaching embroidery and crazy quilting. The classes keep me very busy and I get to meet so many lovely people. One of my new students gave me this beautiful little pincushion, the base of which is a walnut shell.<br />
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This tutorial will complete block number 5.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Block #5 - Pattern #3</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Seam that joins piece #4 to pieces #1 and #2</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Threads used:</span><br />
Perle #8<br />
7mm silk ribbon<br />
Nymo beading thread<br />
Perle #16 (or two strands of DMC)<br />
Small seed beads<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stitches used:</span><br />
Feather stitch<br />
Ruched rose<br />
Single bead stitch<br />
Lazy daisy<br />
Straight stitch<br />
Colonial or French knot<br />
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1. If you repeat a feather stitch to one side - either to left or right - a zigzag shape is formed. I created 4 feather stitches to right and then 4 to the left with a Perle #8. Try very hard to make sure that each feather stitch is a perfect V shape. Don't worry about creating the zigzag yourself, if you follow the feather stitch rules, it will create itself.<br />
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Feather stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
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2. Form a ruched rose with 7mm silk ribbon on the pressure points of the zigzag feather stitch.<br />
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Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
Ruched rose - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 78<br />
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3. Sprinkle a few lazy daisy leaves in 4mm silk ribbon along the<span style="font-size: large;"> straight</span> side of the feather stitch.<br />
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Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
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4. Between the leaves add little twigs made up of straight stitches and colonial or French knots.<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
Colonial knot - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Seam that joins piece #5 to pieces #4 and #2</span><br />
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Ribbon<br />
Nymo beading thread<br />
Perle #12<br />
4mm silk ribbon<br />
Perle #16<br />
Buttons<br />
Small beads<br />
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Stem stitch<br />
Fly stitch<br />
Straight stitch<br />
Padded straight stitch<br />
Single bead stitch<br />
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1. Stitch down the gentle twists and folds of a ribbon along the seam. I have used a dark thread so that you can see where I have caught the ribbon. Obviously, you would use a more neutral thread.<br />
Do not attach the button marked with an X as seen in this photo. I changed my mind and then forgot to take a new photo! <br />
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2. Attach the buttons along the seam - tucking one or two under the ribbon.<br />
Next, with a Perle #12 and stem stitch, create a few gently curving branches.<br />
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Stem stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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3. Little padded straight stitches in 4mm silk ribbon make the sweetest little buds.<br />
Padding a straight stitch creates dimension to the straight stitch.<br />
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Padded straight/stab stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY-QUILT PROJECTS - page 88<br />
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4.To create small twigs begin with a fly stitch.<br />
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Fly stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
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5. Continue adding as many twigs as you like and attach a bead to the end of the padded straight stitch.<br />
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Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 84<br />
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Amended seam treatments:<br />
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*** I added beads to the arms of the zigzag feather stitch***<br />
*** In pieces #2 and #3 I extended the fern stitch seam treatment. These spaces looked a little bare but I did not want to just add anything to these spaces; simply to fill the space. I was happy with the balance of the block so extending the existing seam treatment pleased my eye and did not make the block overly busy. I prefer not to add "stuff' to my crazy simply for the sake of it. (hope this makes sense)***<br />
*** There is an empty spot on the bottom right of the block next to the feather stitch. I will wait until I know the placement of all my blocks before adding anything to it. ***<br />
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Happy stitiching.<br />
Regards<br />
Jenny C<br />
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I am back teaching all my classes so that means my posts might not be very regular - but I will post every week.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seam that joins pieces #6 and #7</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Threads used:</span></div>
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Nymo thread</div>
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4mm silk ribbon</div>
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Perle #12</div>
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Small round beads in two sizes </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stitches used:</span></div>
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Beaded forget-me-not</div>
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Ribbon stitch</div>
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Colonial knot</div>
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1. Scatter a few beaded forget-me-nots along the seam. Do not create a rhythm- by this I mean, do not place the flowers evenly over the seam. I have used two different size beads so that the flowers are not all the same size.<br />
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It is best to use perfectly round beads for these flowers.<br />
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Beaded forget-me-not - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 82<br />
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2. Add the centers of the flowers with a colonial knot (or bead) with a Perle #8.<br />
The little leaves are ribbon stitches in 4mm silk ribbon.<br />
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Colonial knot - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71<br />
Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77<br />
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3. The little twigs are couched straight stitches in Perle #12 (or 2 strands of stranded cotton).<br />
Form a straight stitch (keep the tension of the stitch loose) and then couch the stitch down at jaunty angles.<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Seam that joins piece #6 and pieces #5, #2 and #3</span><br />
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Perle #12<br />
Nymo beading thread<br />
Small bead<br />
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Fern stitch<br />
Straight stitch<br />
Single bead stitch<br />
Free form flower with beads<br />
Lazy daisy<br />
Colonial knot<br />
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1. Make sure that the fern stitch (Perle #12) creates a lovely elegant curve over the seam. Be careful not to make the individual stitches of the fern stitch too small - this will create a heavy looking fern stitch - AND WE DON'T WANT THAT !!!!!!<br />
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Fern stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72.<br />
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2. Add straight stitches to the alternate arms of the fern stitch. Not too short, please!<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73.<br />
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3. Add a small bead to the single arm of the fern stitch.<br />
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Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 85<br />
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Then repeat the above steps to create another fern stitch seam treatment over the seam that joins piece #3 to pieces #1 and #2.<br />
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If I am planning to repeat a seam treatment I will always complete the initial seam treatment in all it's glory before adding the second. This way I can see how much space it will take up in the block.<br />
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4. With a 7mm silk ribbon create a free form flower with beads.<br />
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Free form flower with beaded center - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 91<br />
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5. Add lazy daisy leaves in Perle #8<br />
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Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page72<br />
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6. Add as many free form flowers as you would like along the seam. Bead the centers and add the lazy daisy leaves. Sprinkle a few colonial knots around the flowers.<br />
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Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
Colonial knot - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Seam that joins pieces #1 and #2</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Threads used:</span><br />
Nymo beading thread<br />
Perle #12<br />
Bugle beads<br />
Round bead<br />
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Single bead stitch<br />
Straight stitch<br />
Colonial knot <br />
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****** As you know, I am very frightened of bugle beads - they are powerful little things and have the potential to be rather unfortunate! Please take your time choosing the correct color and size. If you prefer, just use straight stitches in a thick thread instead. Also, follow the directions below to get this bugle fan neat and compact.********* <br />
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1. Remember to go through the bugle bead twice and anchor before and after every bugle bead.<br />
Begin by stitching down one bugle bead along the seam.<br />
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Bugle fan - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 84<br />
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2. Attach the round bead (or colonial knot).<br />
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3. Add the next bugle - snuggle them up tightly!<br />
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4. The top bugle comes next.<br />
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5. Then fill in the other two bugles.<br />
All nicely compact and firmly stitched down.<br />
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6. Continue along the seam.<br />
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To complete the seam treatment - add straight stitches and colonial knots in Perle #12 to one side of the bugle fans. On the opposite side add two straight stitches and colonial knots in a single strand of stranded cotton or Perle #16.<br />
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You will also notice that I have continued with the free form flowers along the seam that joins piece #3 to pieces #1, #2 and #6. <br />
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A beading tip - as you know, sewing machine feet and beads are not the best of friends. If you need to add a bead to a seam treatment which is very close to the edge of the square (where they will be stitched by machine) attach the bead onto the foundation fabric close to where it will be stitched after the blocks have been joined. This way you will not have to rummage through all your beads to find it at the end of the project.<br />
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Happy stitiching!<br />
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Regards<br />
Jenny C<br />
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PS We are half way there!!!<br />
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<br />Sew so crazy!http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422683452252160874noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-659267631596138682.post-27624037395281083962020-06-10T15:32:00.003-07:002020-06-12T13:31:00.719-07:00Block #4 - Pattern #3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Can you believe that we are onto the last seams of block 4.</div>
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I am back teaching - and it is so wonderful to see all my "students' again.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Pattern #3</span><br />
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Seam that joins piece #5 to pieces #1 and #2<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Threads used: </span><br />
Perle #8<br />
Nymo beading thread<br />
Small beads and sequins<br />
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Straight stitch<br />
Colonial knot<br />
Single bead stitch<br />
Lazy daisy<br />
Bullion knot<br />
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1. The next stitch is a variation of the buttonhole pinwheel. I wanted a much cleaner look on this very small block, the stab stitch version is what I used.<br />
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Simply create the spokes of a half wheel with a Perle #8 and a straight stitch. It is best to have all the stitches coming INTO the one point at the base of the pinwheel than coming OUT of the one point. I hope this makes sense. By using this technique the tension of the previous straight stitch will not be compromised.<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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2. To complete the little pinwheel add straight stitches connecting the spokes.<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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Continue along the seam adding as many pinwheels as needs be.<br />
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3. For a little bit of bling secure small sequins at the base of the pinwheels.<br />
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Beaded sequin - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 83<br />
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4. Chubby little colonial knots finish off the pinwheels. French knots or beads will work too. <br />
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Colonial knot -FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71<br />
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5. To create the little bushes, stitch a few straight stitches as seen on the left. Then add bullion knots and lazy daisy leaves to complete.<br />
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Bullion knots are all the about the relationship between the size of the Milliner's needle and the thread being used. If the needle is too small the bullion knots will be distorted as needle is pulled through the wraps. If the needle is too big the wraps will be too lose. Also, an "over wrapped" bullion knot is so much more attractive than a bullion with too few wraps. Just relax and they will work out just fine.................<br />
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For the bullion knots on this seam I have deliberately chosen a very loosely twisted silk thread as I wanted my bullion knots to be little wonky and "unformed".<br />
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Bullion knots - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 70<br />
Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73 <br />
Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Piece #5</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Threads used:</span><br />
Nymo beading thread<br />
7mm silk ribbon<br />
Perle #16 or two strands of DMC <br />
Rice pearl and small bead<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stitches used:</span><br />
Single bead stitch<br />
Loop stitch<br />
Ribbon stitch<br />
Straight stitch<br />
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1. Attach the beads to piece #5. If you do not have suitable beads follow the instructions on page 87 of FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING to make the little body and head.<br />
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Single bead stitch - Foolproof crazy Quilting - page 84<br />
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2. On one side of the little butterfly body body, near the head, make a small loop stitch in 7mm silk ribbon.<br />
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Loop stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77<br />
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3. A smidge under the loop stitch make a ribbon stitch (make sure you don't go through the ribbon on the back of your work!!!!!!!!)<br />
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Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77<br />
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4. Complete the butterfly by adding straight stitches and small beads - little antennae!<br />
Scatter a few straight stitch seed thingies around the butterfly in Perle #16 or two strands of stranded cotton<br />
Single bead stitch -FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 84<br />
Straight stitch - .FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Piece # 2</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Threads used;</span><br />
Gold metallic thread <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stitches used: </span><br />
Straight stitch <br />
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I will be honest, creating a neat looking spider web is not easy. But I am hoping by giving you a few tips it will help with the process.<br />
I do not like my spiderwebs fully formed - I think that they can become very overpowering and take center stage - which in real life they do not! I prefer them to be subtle and delicate.<br />
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Tips -<br />
*I add my spiderwebs to my block when my block is complete - this will help in the spiderweb not being distorted by me working on the seams around it.<br />
*Each spoke of the spiderweb MUST be ended off with a strong knot. That means there is a knot at the beginning and end of each spoke.<br />
* The tension of each spoke must be tight - so it is best to work webs in a hoop.<br />
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* Let's recap - make a big knot at the end of your threads and pull this knot tight (metallic threads don't like knots). Then make a straight stitch and create tension in the thread. On the back of the work ( with the tension still tight) form a big firm knot in the fabric. Cut the thread and repeat for each spoke.<br />
Then complete the spiderweb as shown in my book - Round Spider web - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 88<br />
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*Metallic thread is a difficult thread to work with. There are many on the market but my favorite is "Au Papillon" - it a polyester and spun rayon thread - that means it is very strong which we need for spiderwebs.<br />
This beautiful store here in Australia - All Threads - has a large variety of colors <br />
<a href="https://www.allthreads.com.au/search?q=au+papillon&type=product&submit=GO" target="_blank">https://www.allthreads.com.au</a><br />
*Always use a chenille needle when working with metallic threads - the fat little chenille will make a nice big hole in the fabric to clear the way for those prickly metallic fibers.<br />
*Running your metallic threads through a thread conditioner - Thread Heaven being the best - will settle those fibers too.<br />
* Follow the instructions in my book --- Round Spider web - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 88.<br />
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1. Stitch your long spokes down. Take your thread under the roses etc to make it look more authentic.<br />
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Spider web - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 88<br />
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2. Complete the spider web as desired.<br />
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A big thank you to those of you who have shared your work and linked back to me or my site - much appreciated. <br />
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<br />Sew so crazy!http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422683452252160874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-659267631596138682.post-80482898137334121342020-06-05T23:48:00.001-07:002020-06-06T01:50:29.089-07:00Block #4 - Pattern #3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Seam that joins Piece #2 to piece #1</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Threads used:</span><br />
7mm silk ribbon or 6 strands of stranded cotton.<br />
4mm silk ribbon or 6 strands of stranded cotton<br />
Perle #8<br />
Nymo beading thread<br />
Pearl beads<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Stitches used</span><br />
Spiderweb rose<br />
Ribbon stitch<br />
Bullion lazy daisy<br />
Stem stitch<br />
Fern stitch<br />
Lazy daisy<br />
Single bead stitch <br />
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1. Once again, NOT in the center of the seam create a spiderweb rose with a 7mm silk ribbon. Add a ribbon stitch bud.<br />
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These spiderweb roses work well too with all 6 strands of DMC but only one strand to create the spokes. <br />
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Spiderweb rose - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 79<br />
Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77<br />
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2. Stitch another rose close to the first and add a couple of ribbon stitch buds.<br />
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Spiderweb rose - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 79<br />
Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77<br />
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3. Further along the seam add the third rose and buds.<br />
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Spiderweb rose - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 79<br />
Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77<br />
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3. To create a calyx for the buds simple add two ribbon stitches on either side of the bud. Be very careful not to go through any of the silk ribbon on the back of your work when working the calyx stitches.<br />
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Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77<br />
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4. Lets add some small beads to the center of the roses and a scattering of pearl beads around the roses - less is more here!<br />
You may notice that the beads in the center of my roses are not lying on their sides - that's because I have only gone through the beads once and not twice as I normally do. I am not entirely sure that the beads I have chosen are correct - so I will wait until the whole block is complete and then make a decision and secure them firmly down.<br />
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Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 85<br />
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5. With a 4mm silk ribbon stitch leaves for the roses with a bullion lazy daisy. You can create interesting angles with this stitch by gently pulling them in the direction you want them to lie.<br />
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Bullion lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY-QUILT PROJECTS - page 81<br />
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6. Now for the fun part - create movement with twigs made up of stem stitch with lazy daisy leaves and fern stitch - all done in Perle #8. Connect those "floating" leaves to the roses.<br />
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Stem stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 76<br />
Fern stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seam that connects piece #5 to pieces #2 and #4</span><br />
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Perle #8<br />
Nymo beading thread<br />
Small beads<br />
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Fly stitch<br />
Single bead stitch<br />
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1. Because both the seams on this block are busy and "full on" I am using a simple repetitive stitch to create a quieter seam treatment.<br />
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Stitch a series of fly stitches along the seam with a Perle #8 thread.<br />
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Fly stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
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2. Add a little bling along the fly stitch - but NOT on every "arm"<br />
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Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 85<br />
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I am really enjoying this block - it's a little fussy and pretty - but, oh, so much fun to do!</div>
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Wow, we are now onto block four!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Pattern #3</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Seam that joins piece #6 to pieces #5, #2 and #3</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Threads used:</span><br />
2mm silk ribbon<br />
Perle #8<br />
Nymo Beading thread<br />
Stranded cotton<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Twisted chain </span><br />
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1. Using a 2mm silk ribbon or a Perle #5 stitch a curved twisted chain over the seam.<br />
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Twisted chain is up there being one of my favorite stitches. She can be a little testy but if you follow the rule of embroidery which is pulling the thread out of the work in the direction you want the stitch to lie - you will have no problem. So, as you complete the twisted chain pull the thread along the surface of the work.<br />
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Twisted chain - FOOLPROOF CRAZY-QUILT PROJECTS - page 93<br />
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2. With a Perle #8 stitch two straight stitches and add some small beads.<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page85<br />
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3. Add a few loop cast on stitches with a Perle #8 (there are 18 cast-on wraps in my little bud) onto the legs of some of the twisted chains.<br />
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I, unfortunately, do not have cast-on instructions in both my books but they are pretty easy to source. Remember to take the smallest bite out if the fabric to make the cast-on curve into a tight circle.<br />
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Once this is done -secure the tops of the cast-on buds with straight stitches and colonial knots.<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
Colonial Knot - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71<br />
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4. Lastly add some lazy daisy leaves in Perle #8 to the cast-on buds.<br />
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Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Twisted chain</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Colonial knot </span></span></span><br />
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1. Using a Perle #8 stitch a curved twisted chain over the seam.<br />
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Twisted chain - FOOLPROOF CRAZY-QUILT PROJECTS - page 93<br />
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2. Using a Perle #12 attach the small sequins to the work with a pistil stitch.<br />
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Pistil stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page73<br />
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3. To finish off this seam treatment add colonial knots to the legs of the twisted chain.<br />
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Colonial Knot - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71<br />
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Lets get our third block done.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;"> Seam that joins piece #5 to pieces #3,#1 and #2</span></span></div>
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1. With a Perle #8 stitch a wide chevron stitch along the seam. Keeping the bite of the fabric parallel to the seam will help to create even and tidy chevron stitches.</div>
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Chevron stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71</div>
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2. Add three straight stitches (Perle #8) to the lower side of the chevron stitch.</div>
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73</div>
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3. Attach small sequins to the chevron stitch.</div>
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Beaded sequin - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 83</div>
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4. Next we are going to add little shrubs to the chevron. I always complete one (in it's entirety) in the center of the seam to see how much space she will take up - and then judge how many more I need to add.</div>
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Begin with a stem stitch in a Perle #8.</div>
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Stem stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73. </div>
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73</div>
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6. Followed by colonial and French knots in a Perle #8 or beads if you prefer.</div>
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Colonial knots - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71 </div>
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7. Continue with as many shrubs as your space allows.</div>
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In the open spaces of the chevron stitch lazy daisies in a 4mm silk ribbon.</div>
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Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 76</div>
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8. On either side of the lazy daisies place a knotted lazy daisy in a Perle #12- a knotted lazy daisy is simply a lazy daisy with a French knot instead of the anchoring stitch.</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Seam that joins piece #7 to pieces #4, #3 and #5</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> Thread used:</span></span></div>
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1. Couch down 7mm silk ribbon with stranded cotton - meandering along the seam. Make to sure to keep this soft and luscious .....................</div>
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Stab stitch couching - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 91</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seam that joins piece #4 to pieces #3, #1, #2 and #6</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Threads used:</span><br />
Perle #8<br />
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Buttonhole Wing stitch<br />
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You might notice that I have extended my fern stitch to break the line from piece #3 onto #4 - I felt I needed movement in this area.<br />
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1. With a Perle #8 stitch a few buttonhole wing stitches along the seam - do not make these too close together.<br />
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Buttonhole wing stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY-QUILT PROJECTS - page 81</div>
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2. Add a small bead and straight stitches to the seam.<br />
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Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 85<br />
Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73 <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Piece # 4</span><br />
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Once I had completed the above seam I decided that if I of added another stitch combination to this area it would get too busy for my liking. The solution to this is to simply extend the fuchsia that we created on seam 1.<br />
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Follow the instructions from seam one to fill in the area of piece #4. Notice that there are no full fuchsias on this stem, only little buds - this is the point of difference for this piece.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;"> Straight stitches</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Lazy daisy - extended</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Perle #8</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Perle #12 </span></span><br />
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1. With a Perle #8 thread and straight stitches create a slightly curved stem.<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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2. To give the stem texture I have whipped it with a 4mm silk ribbon. However, you can whip the straight stitch with stranded cotton (all 6 strands).<br />
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Whipped chain stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 79<br />
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3. Stitch a few straight stitches at the top of the stem - make sure that they are NOT even and neat!!!!<br />
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3. The stamens are straight stitches in a Perle #12 with French or colonial knots.<br />
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4. Now work down the stem adding your straight stitches and knots and before you know it you would have designed your own flower!!!!!!!!!<br />
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5. To ground your flower to the bottom of the block add some lazy daisy (extended) in a Perle #12 to the base of your flower. Remember not to splay your bottom!!!!!!!<br />
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To create more interest, couch the lazy daisy's extensions at odd angles. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seam that joins piece #6 to pieces #4 and #2</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Stitches used:</span><br />
Stem stitch<br />
Loop stitch<br />
Ribbon stitch<br />
Straight stitch <br />
Colonial knot<br />
Couching<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Threads used:</span><br />
Perle #8<br />
7mm silk ribbon<br />
4mm silk ribbon<br />
Stranded cotton<br />
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1. Using a Perle #8 and stem stitch create a gentle curved stem.<br />
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Stem stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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2. Please very careful as you stitch the the petals for the fuchsia - do not go through any of the silk ribbon on the back of your work!<br />
Begin by stitching 3 loop stitches in 7mm silk ribbon very close to each other.<br />
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Loop stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77<br />
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Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77 <br />
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3. Add the stem to connect the flower to the main stem.<br />
The little leaves are ribbon stitch in a 4mm silk ribbon.<br />
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Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77<br />
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4. The stamens are made up of straight stitches and colonial knots (or French knots) in a single strand of stranded cotton.<br />
Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
Colonial knot - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71<br />
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Stitch two loop stitches, one under the other, to create the bud.<br />
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Loop stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77<br />
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Add as many flowers as you would like along the stem.<br />
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5. Connect the bud to the stem with a ribbon stitch in a 4mm silk ribbon.<br />
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Scatter more ribbon stitch leaves along the stem.<br />
Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77<br />
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The smaller buds are made up of a straight stitch in 7mm silk ribbon and couched down with 4mm silk ribbon.<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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Simple beaded button<br />
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Nymo beading thread<br />
4mm silk ribbon<br />
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1. Attach the buttons to the seam allowing extra space on either side of the button group - rather than evenly spacing the buttons along the seam.<br />
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Simple beaded button - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 91<br />
Tied button - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 91<br />
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Single bead stitch<br />
Lazy daisy<br />
Fern stitch<br />
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Nymo beading thread<br />
4mm silk ribbon<br />
Perle #8 <br />
Stranded cotton<br />
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1. Form the center of the flower by stitching down a cluster of seed beads or colonial knots.<br />
Lazy daisy with a 4mm silk ribbon are then stitched around the center. <br />
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Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 84<br />
Lazy daisy stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page76<br />
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3. The second half flower is placed further away and fern stitch in a Pele #8 is stitched as though it is coming out from under the flowers.<br />
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Fern stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page72<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Pattern #2</span><br />
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Perle #8<br />
Nymo beading thread<br />
Small seed beads<br />
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Bullion lazy daisy<br />
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1. Using a Perle #8 stitch a lovely curved straight feather stitch along the seam. As you will remember, I ALWAYS cover my seams first.<br />
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Straight feather stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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2. Add one more straight feather stitch and "audition" sequins to see how they will look before adding the rest of the straight feather stitch.<br />
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Beaded sequin - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 83<br />
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3. Once you are happy with the space that the sequins take up, add one or more straight feather stitches to the area. Remember not to "splay your bottom" of the feather stitch "tree".<br />
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Scatter a few bullion lazy daisy stitches leaves along the "stem" with a Perle #8 thread.<br />
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Bullion lazy daisy stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY-QUILT PROJECTS - page 81<br />
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1. Create a few branches with stem stitch and Perle #8. Gently lift the ribbon garland to work continue the branches under the garland.<br />
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Stem stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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2. Scatter a few tufted buds along the stem and add a bead at the base of the tuft.<br />
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Tufted buds - FOOLPROOF CRAZY-QUILT PROJECTS - page 93<br />
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4. After creating my branch with tufted flowers I thought that the seam with the dreaded bugles looked a bit naked so I added colonial knots at the base of the bugles and lazy daisy extended twig things. However, beads or French knots would have worked too.<br />
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Colonial knots - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71<br />
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For the little bees stitch down three small beads - gold, black, gold in that order. The little wings are two loop stitches on either side of the bee alongside the middle bead. I threaded my needle with two different colours of metallic thread.<br />
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Loop stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77 <br />
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5. Another adjustment I made when I THOUGHT the block was complete; I added a few extra petals to the beaded flower to make it look bit uneven.<br />
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Once I completed the block and looked at it alongside the first block I decided to remove the lovely rose coloured ruched silk ribbon garland and replaced it with a very neutral ribbon. You will also noticed that I couched the ribbon down between the little roses.<br />
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In the photo below is the original ribbon, it clearly was very, very wrong. <br />
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That is what I also enjoy about crazy quilting - it keeps me honest. I really, really, really wanted to use the really lovely rose coloured ribbon. But......................... <br />
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DISCLAIMER - I do not go with the theory that "anything goes" in crazy quilting - I think we need to show restraint and follow what the work tells us to do!!!!<br />
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And there we have it - block two done and dusted!<br />
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I am going to pick up speed and complete the blocks faster; as it looks like I will be teaching again in June - oh, happy days!<br />
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Apologies for the late post - I am having a few technical issues with an iPad that keeps freezing (I think I need a new one).<br />
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Today I will be posting twice, so that means block 2 will be complete, Wooohoo!<br />
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Nymo beading thread<br />
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Single bead stitch<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seam that joins pieces 1 and 3 on pattern #2. </span><br />
1. Bugle beads - if I am honest a bugle beads frightens me more than anything, even buttons! So, please take your time selecting the correct size and colour. If you do not have a bugle beads try a bullion knot or a straight stitch in a thicker thread.<br />
Stitch a row of bugle beads either side of the seam - PLEASE secure the dreaded bugle bead firmly as they will lose direction and look awful!!!!! <br />
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Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 84<br />
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Lazy daisy stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page72<br />
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1. Stitch a curved stem along the seam with a Perle # 8<br />
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Stem stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page73<br />
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Lazy daisy stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page72<br />
Colonial knot - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71<br />
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Twisted stab stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 79<br />
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1. Meandering along the seam is the very gorgeous ruched ribbon garland in a 12mm silk ribbon.<br />
Please note that in this photo this garland appears to be a strong colour, however, because it makes quite a statement its best to use a neutral colour for this seam treatment technique.<br />
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Ruched silk ribbon garland - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 78<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seam that joins piece #5 to pieces #3, #1 and #2 </span></div>
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We are onto our second block - the seam we are working on today is on the top right ( seam 5 which joins with seams 1,2, 3)<br />
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We will be working with beads today and just like buttons they are powerful little things. So take time choosing the suitable colour AND size..............<br />
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1. Once again follow the rule of thirds and position your first flower off center.<br />
It is important to secure the center bead first and then work around to create the petals.<br />
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Beaded rounded petal - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 83<br />
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2. Create two more flowers (or as many as you like). I made the first flower's petals slightly smaller than the other two - simply use less beads to change the size of the petals. Because beading is very powerful do not create a rhythm on your seam - by this I mean NOT placing the flowers neatly in a row and evenly spaced. Mess it up a bit!<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page84<br />
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5. To soften further, use a single strand of stranded cotton to add a twig effect to the stem. Remember to make these stab stitches nice and long and no rhythm here either!!<br />
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Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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Sew so crazy!http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422683452252160874noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-659267631596138682.post-78430722291119331762020-05-06T00:24:00.000-07:002020-05-13T22:07:43.741-07:00Block 1 - Pattern #2 - seam treatment 7<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well here we are - one block done - woohoo!<br />
Once again, a big thank you to all of those who have contacted me regarding these tutorials. I really appreciate the feedback and am pleased that so many of you are joining me.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Seam that joins piece # 7 to pieces #3 and #4 </span><br />
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7mm silk ribbon <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">(or 6 strands of stranded cotton)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Feather stitch</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">For those of you who have been in my workshops know that Feather stitch is my absolute favorite of all the stitches. But, be warned, she has the most enormous capacity to look very unfortunate if not done correctly. Try and form a perfect V for every stitch you make regardless of the angle (hope this makes sense ).</span></span><br />
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One thing about feather stitch I particularly like is that you can disguise her by adding stitches as you will see in this seam treatment. (All my stitches are in the female form!)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> 1. Begin with a curvy feather stitch over the seam - note I did not start my feather stitch right the end of the seam, rather a little way down.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Feather stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72 </span> </span><br />
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2. Now add a few extra branches to our main stem - keep them curvy!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Feather stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72 </span></span><br />
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3. Disguise with some randomly placed straight stitches onto the feather stitch.<br />
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Straight stitch -<span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73</span></span><br />
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4. To "break the lines" of the feather stitch further add some smaller straight stitches to the end of SOME of the straight stitches just done.<br />
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Straight stitch -<span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73</span></span><br />
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5. Let's add some dimension - loop stitches in 7mm silk ribbon and couch them down at the base with Perle #8.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Loop stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77 </span></span><br />
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6. Scatter lazy daisy leaves along the feather stitch in Perle #8<br />
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Lazy daisy -<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 76</span></span><br />
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Single bead stitch -<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page85</span></span><br />
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And there we have it - a completed crazy quilting block in isolation!!<br />
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I hope that you have enjoyed it as much as I have.<br />
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Please send some photos of your completed blocks or seam treatments to jenniferclouston@gmail.com<br />
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See you in a few days for another seam idea. <br />
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1. I wanted a very strong, simple seam treatment under the button cluster and flower sprig. Zigzag chain with a Perle #8 is perfect, I thought. This stitch is not as easy as looks, be gentle with yourself!<br />
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Zigzag chain - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 74<br />
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Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 85<br />
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Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page76<br />
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Spider - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 89<br />
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1. The beads I chose for my spider are two different size pearl beads - seeing that there is a bit of a pearl thing happening on my work!<br />
Stitch the beads in place allowing lots of room for the long legs of the spider - I have a thing about my spiders having LOOOONG legs.<br />
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Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 85<br />
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Straight stitch -FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73<br />
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4. Continue working in this way to create the legs. You may notice small needle marks visible in the fabric - that is the way I eyeball where the legs should be.<br />
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So that means we have one more seam treatment to do and our first block is done!<br />
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If you are still working along with me, Well done!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seam that joins pieces #1 and #3</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Stitches used:</span><br />
Loop stitch<br />
Beaded button technique<br />
Beaded grapes<br />
Single bead stitch<br />
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Nymo beading thread<br />
Organza or silk ribbon - 13mm wide<br />
Buttons<br />
Small beads<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Disclaimer</span> - this is my personal opinion regarding buttons in relation to my style of crazy quilting.<br />
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We all love buttons and most probably have jars of them in our sewing room/space. However, that does not mean we have to try and use all of them on our crazy quilt projects.<br />
They are powerful little things, and like a middle child, they seem to demand our attention. For this reason I am a little afraid of them and use them sparingly. But, don't get me wrong, I also have a love affair with them.<br />
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I try to ensure that the buttons I use are neutral to the palette of my project. <br />
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1. Once again, using the rule of thirds, position your first button (the pressure point of this seam) in the top third or bottom third of the seam.<br />
A button with a shank is useful at this stage of creating our button cluster; as we can snuggle our next few buttons under this first button. This will make the footprint of the button cluster smaller.<br />
Its best to end off the thread of each button before stitching down the next to eliminate the puckering of the fabric.<br />
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Button cluster - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 90<br />
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2. Snuggle the 2nd button under the first.<br />
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3. Continue until you have the desired amount of buttons for your button cluster - less is more!<br />
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4. A naked buttonhole is my least favorite thing about a button - so pop a bead or two into the buttons and begin adding some softening with a few loop stitches in a 13mm organza ribbon or silk ribbon will do. For those of you who do not have ribbon simply use all 6 strands of standard cotton to form the loop stitches - you may have to add a few more loops than I have.<br />
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Simple beaded button - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 91<br />
Single bead button - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 90<br />
Loop stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 76<br />
FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILT PROJECTS - page 88<br />
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5. To soften the edges of the button cluster further add a few beads.<br />
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Beaded grapes - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 82<br />
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6. Next to ensure that the button cluster does not appear to "float" I have added a few beads meandering away. I am not sure of these beads at this stage but I will wait until the block is complete before adding or subtracting them.<br />
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Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 84<br />
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There you go, another seam down!<br />
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Teaching allows to see so many people's beautiful work. One of the things about crazy that I ABSOLUTELY love it that it is totally unique to the maker. As you will see from the photos below, everyone has used the same stitches but because we have our stitch "fingerprint" each one is different. Also, obviously, the threads that have been used are different too.<br />
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Lee G<br />
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There are few more for me to share but thought I would do that with the next post.<br />
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Till next time<br />
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