Stitch Therapy

 

 

An afternoon of machine stitching with strips of fabric wound round some garden twine was just the therapy I needed after a busy week.   I have seen these made by one or two bloggers and I have been wanting to have a go for a while.  Most use chord of some sort to wind their fabric around.  I didn't have any on hand so I used what was available, i.e. garden twine.  I think it worked just fine.


Another weekend is about to unfold.
I hope it is a good one for you.

Joan.

Layers, stitches and slashing and we have a sunglass pouch

Different effects from layering, stitching and finally cutting.

Phew!  The sunglasses  fit in!  That was plain lucky ha! ha!
Actually, this makes a sturdy pouch.  Good for protecting those 'sunnies.'

I have loved creating this.  Layers of lace and fabric stitched down and machined.
Carefull cutting of fabric to reveal layers of pretty colours and patterns. 
Then more stitching  to create waves of beautiful colours going this way and that.

To learn more about these techniques you may like to watch a video on this site.

Fay Maxwell

Fay Maxwell shows us some of her beautiful work alongwith techniques.

She's also a great teacher.  Enjoy!

Layers and Layers of Fabric.............

Layers and layers of fabric. Stitched, melted and gathered to form a colourful, everlasting  posy.
Sounds simple doesn't it?

My style of Peonie - take a look!

I made one or two of these peonies recently. I delighted in how each petal turned out. A little bit of melting and each layer of petals formed a rather delightful flower. It can be worn as a brooch or clipped onto a bag, or whatever takes your fancy.
I plan to have this one listed in my etsy shop 'fibrefun,'  soon. I find the listing procedure looms rather large in my mind. I haven't listed often enough to be familiar with the process. I just need to do more of it. Anyway this is 'my style of peonie.'     You  can see it in my etsy shop

Fabric Journal Cover

Mini cushions handsewn to form a journal cover.

Mini cushions sewn together.

My completed journal cover.
Thanks to Teesha Moore for her inspiration.
My effort is not 'arty' like Teeshas but I am happy with it.
Sometimes its about keeping it simple
http://teeshascircus.blogspot.com/2010/07/more-cool-fabric-art.html.