Another Slow-Stitching Project

 Hello, my friends!

I have another fun slow-stitching project to share with you today!
I have discovered that I REALLY enjoying making these projects!

If you missed my last slow-stitching post, you'll find it HERE.
Last time I made two slow-stitched pockets for my Easter Junk Journal.

This time I made a full journal cover:

I arranged an assortment of neutral coloured fabrics onto my base fabric.

Since this is for a journal cover, I wanted to include some text fabric.

I didn't have any in my stash, so I used my text stamp on some tea dyed muslin.

I had lots of fun stitching with different neutral coloured threads,

in a variety of stitch styles.

I included some fun lace trims and added a pretty applique for a focal point.

Finally, I added a few flat buttons.

This one is all ready for me to stitch my journal signature into!

I'm all ready to get another one started.

I just need to decide which colour to make! :o)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Have a great day! :o) 

Maker's Movement - Fun With Kayla's Embellishment

Hello, my friends!

I'm back today to share a fun project for Maker's Movement!

Guess what?
There is no paper used in my project today!
Instead, I've stitched up a cute little pincushion!

When I did the review of the Crossover II Machine (HERE),

I cut some red felt with the beautiful Kayla's Embellishment Fab Die.
This die came along with the machine.

The fab die cut multiple layers of the felt so smoothly:

I had cut four of them, and they are just too good to waste!

I found this fabric in my stash and thought it was just perfect for this project!
I cut two rectangles that measured 6 1/2 x 7 1/2.
My finished pincushion is 6 x 7.

I had so much fun making this project! 

I used black crochet cotton to stitch the felt onto the fabric,

using a blanket stitch.

I then stitched the circle in place, in the same manner. 

I dug into my antique button box

and found one that matched the color of the buttons in the fabric. 

The button has some fabulous crackle on it.

I stitched the button in place on the front,

while threading through a black button on the back.

I pulled the thread tight, so that it's nicely tufted,

and tied a knot on the black button. 

(as shown in the photo above)

Finally, since this is a pincushion,

I thought I should stick a few pins in it! lol 

I'll probably use this pincushion in my sewing room.

I might have to make another one to put in my craft room.

It would be a great place to store my decorative pins!

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Maker's Movement Products Used:

Crossover II Fabric & Paper Cutting System,

with Kayla's Embellishment Fab Die.

Other Materials Used:
Fabric;
Black Crochet Cotton;
Stuffing;
Antique Buttons.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!

I'll be back soon with another fun project!

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Here are all the links for you:

Maker's Movement Website

Maker's Movement Facebook

Whisker Graphics - Stitching Fun!

Hello, my friends!

I'm back to share a fun project created with products from the Whisker Graphics Shop!

I'm also over on the Whisker Graphics Blog today.

You're going to want to go over there and subscribe in the sidebar, if you haven't already done so. 

That way you won't miss what the rest of the DT shares,

and all the fun ways you can use these great products!

Here's what we're making today...

Here's what you need to make it:

From Whisker Graphics:

Middy Bitty Bags - Plain Brown - 5" X 7.5"

Divine Twine Bamboo in 3 Colors 

Solid Pink Bamboo, Solid Aqua Bamboo, Solid Green Bamboo

Other Materials Needed:

Paper Piercing Tool and Mat

Stitch/Piercing Design Templates

Insert the piercing mat into the Middy Bitty Bag.

Choose your design template and position it over the bag.

Pierce the design into the bag, through the top layer only.

Cut a workable length of the twine, and thread it on a needle. 

Using a piece of tape, 

secure the end of the twine securely in place on the inside of the bag.

Do this in a location close to where you will begin your first stitch.

Poke the needle through to the front of the bag through one of the pierced holes. 

Continue stitching the design from the front of the bag.

Do so carefully so that you don't tear the bag.

To finish off, secure the end with another piece of tape. 

Trim the twine close to the tape. 

I then decided to stitch "HELLO" on a Large White Tag from the shop.

I had a plan for it! 

When the stitching was finished, 

I threaded some additional twine through the hole in the tag.

Here you can see where I adhered the tag to the front of one bag, 

and then stitched a little bird sitting on it.

To finish these off, I cut a coordinating piece of cardstock to fit inside the bag. 

These are just a fun alternative to the usual greeting card!

Products from Whisker Graphics:

Middy Bitty Bags - Plain Brown - 5" X 7.5"

Divine Twine Bamboo in 3 Colors 

Solid Pink Bamboo, Solid Aqua Bamboo, Solid Green Bamboo

Large White Tag

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This was another fun project using these products from
Whisker Graphics!
Sometimes a girl's just gotta stitch! ;o)

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Thanks for stopping by!

I'll be back again soon with another project share!

Here are all the links you'll need:

Whisker Graphics Shop
Whisker Graphics Blog

Whisker Graphics Facebook

A Die For A Sketch - Challenge #3

Hello, my lovely friends! Welcome to our third challenge of A Die For A Sketch! A big thank you to those of you who have been playing along with us, and another big thank you to all of you for your very sweet comments on my challenge cards! They are always very appreciated! :o)

I REALLY enjoyed putting this card together! Yes, I do say that for all of my projects but this time I mean it even more than I usually do! lol Let me tell you why...this card incorporates four of my favorite crafts...all on one card! Can you believe it? It is a combination of paper-crafting, crochet, beading and embroidery!
First, here's the great sketch, you will find the link HERE.

Here's my card:

 I started by choosing my papers and cutting the layers out. Once that was all decided I pierced holes around the circle and took care of the crocheting. (I'll post a link to a fabulous YouTube video below) When that was all finished I used a pattern from a great site called Stitching Cards. I'll post all their information below. I used one pattern with beading for the center circle. I used a separate pattern for the corner squares. The pieces were pierced and then stitched by hand. I used a variegated cotton for the crocheting and corner stitching, and a rayon floss for the beading and the leaves. So then it was just a matter of adhering all the layers together with the circle layer up on dimensionals. It's such a fun sketch to play with, and I do hope you'll come join us again this month at A Die For A Sketch! :o)

Items Used:

Papers: Recollections Cardstock;

Patterned Papers - From Andrea's Giveaway;

All Threads: DMC;

Beads: From My Stash;

*** Patterns: Stitching Cards Store HERE ***

They have some super cute animal patterns and beautiful flowers. 

A wonderful variety of creative ideas for cards. 

Their blog is called Prick And Stitch Is My Craft

You can find it HERE

***Leonie from My Passion For Paper has a wonderful Crochet video on YouTube***

It can be found HERE