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| 16.5" square |
(scraps from scraps)
I made this 5" X 7" something...
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| 5" X 7" so far... |
here are the three colors so far...
I like how the tula pink background blends together
I use a foundation paper piecing pattern from this book
For this month's Table scraps challenge I used scraps from last week's PQ irish chain quilt
I layered them on a tone on tone white fabric, and a piece of batting, then hand stitched with thick threads from ArtFabrik. layered raw edges overlapping, held in place with stitching.
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| 6" X 8" |
Joy's challenge this month was to use purple scraps and put a bird on it. I listened to a book on audio, and got into the zen of stitching, going through the three layers, a mix of running, chain, fly, whip, cross stitches plus French Knots.
how fun, how soothing, how pretty to see the thread colors and textures. All size 8 perle cotton
I LOVE how the running stitch around the whole looks! I want to do more colorful threads on white to show them off. It's small and I thought it might be the first page in my hand embroidery book but it's an inch too wide. really? this comes from no planning! So I decided to make a small tilt quilt to put on the mantel.
I wrapped the finished embroidery over a piece of peltex stiff stabilizer pulling it to the back.
To cover that and the exposed peltex, I turned under the edge of fabric cut to be slightly smaller than the piece, and glued it to the back
at first I planned to put bugle beads around the whole outside edge but I kind of like it like it is...what do you think, beads or no beads, that is the question
In paint/drawing news...
I'm doing pentangle video lessons in my scrap junk journal... here are two examples
Here is another weird shape but was fun to do and shade to look 3-d
from this easy to follow tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoZfphFTdD0and one morning I just wanted to swipe colors on the page... then ink over them
nothing fancy, watercolors, a water brush, copier paper, ink pens
I just gathered papers I'd copied but no longer wanted, folded them in half into a book, and paint over whatever shows up as I flip the pages.
that's it for this week. Happy making to my creative peeps!
linking with
design wall Mondays at smallquiltsanddollquilts
https://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/
https://beadwright.blogspot.com/
Thsoe feathered star block patterns are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat eye candy you've shared today! Wow! I love the little flamingo on your small piece. Beads on the edge - yes! I can already picture them. The feathered star blocks are going to be so elegant together.
ReplyDeleteYour range of creativity always amazes me! I too love those feathered stars.
ReplyDeleteFly stitches, flamingos and some fun drawings, too... LOVE!!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful feathered star
ReplyDeleteThe feathered star is a pretty block for the RSC! I really like your little table scrap piece with the bird on it. Lovely hand stitching! I don't think I would put beads on it. I used to do some zentangles, but never heard of pentangles. I'll have to take a look! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOoh - I really like those feathered star blocks!
ReplyDeleteLeeAnna, all your projects are beautiful this week. Love the feathered star and yes, the Tula works perfectly and will continue to work with all the other colors. That includes yellow for next month! I say no to the beads. That project is beautiful as is. Your embroidery is the icing on the cake. Hope you have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe Tulla Pink background fabric really lets your stars shine. Your Zentangle post reminds how much I miss creating a weekly Zentangle. I frequently turned to Kelsey for ideas. Speaking of ideas... wouldn't it be fun to combine one of your water color washes with a Zentangle?
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous feathered star block, and they also look so beautiful all together. Fun project with flamingoes and embroidery stitches, colorful and cheerful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your work in progress and drawings!
The Tula Pink fabric is a wonderful background for those feather stars; so pretty. As ever you've enjoyed a week of creative busyness.
ReplyDeleteYou have so many beautiful projects in the works! Those feathered star blocks are gorgeous, and the Tula background is perfect for them!
ReplyDeleteI haven’t stopped by in awhile and look at what I’ve missed. Love your feathered star and the background fabric, Your little flamingo piece is fabulous. I like how you have displayed it and I vote for no beads. It is perfect the way it is.
ReplyDeleteI am not a good person to ask about adding bead bling. As far as I'm concerned, the answer to Beads Or No Beads is always BRING ON THE BEADS! Restraint is a virtue I can only admire in others, sadly... ;-). Oh my gosh, your feathered stars are looking amazing! I think the Tula background fabric is absolutely perfect, too. I'm in awe of your creative productivity, always working in so many different mediums and different projects simultaneously and every one of them is delightful!
ReplyDeleteYour quilting projects always amaze me - so intricate and detailed - and your use of color is so beautiful. I do love the hand-stitching on the patchwork and the beads would be lovely, too. Your ink and watercolor journal is beautiful. So many pretty little things... Hope you are seeing some signs of spring this week. xx K
ReplyDeleteLove the Tula fabric for the feathered star blocks, LeAnna. Your table scraps challenge is great and I LOVE the little art quilt. Honestly, I like it without the beads, I think!! Great stitches on that. Thanks for linking up with Monday Musings.
ReplyDeleteLove Tula and that background is perfect for your happy blocks. The Table Scraps mini is adorable! I say no beads because it's perfect right now as is. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss. https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/04/03/wednesday-wait-loss-374
ReplyDeleteI like the pieces with the hand stitching. They are so interesting.
ReplyDeleteLeeAnna - you are amazing - all these pieces of art that you have created! I especially like your drawings and painting - so free and so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of your week!
Beautiful feathered star blocks!!! And I love your flamingo mini! I think the beads would look great, if you have the time and patience for it. I might not!
ReplyDeleteI just don't know where to start. The quilting is stunning. The color and the way you coordinate them is so artistic. I know how much time it take to do all of this and I am impressed. I also love your watercolor. Thank you for joining FFO and have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteYOU are so talented!! Love the star blocks. And that table scrap challenge is gorgeous!! You inspire us. Blessings,
ReplyDeleteyour purples are SO pretty!! and with the other blocks - wow - they just sparkle!!!
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