No french knots!

b&w fabric journal - WIP, originally uploaded by fionacupcake.

This is the line page with no french knots. Think I'll replace them with more seeding. I've also added more chain stitching and a couched line at the bottom.

I have been busy, honest!

3 stacked pockets v1, originally uploaded by fionacupcake.

I haven't managed to do as much as I wanted but I'm still moving forward with my fabric book project.

Just..

I'm started my 3 stacked pockets page. The original idea was to do an all white page but I think I'll need to work harder to add the wow factor through threads and stitching. Its just too plain at the moment.

I like the idea of a pull out from each pocket (I've shown my ATC envelope template in the photo) but I think it would be more interesting and interactive to invite the reader to PULL something out of the pockets.

Paper Dolls

Just saw this on Kiddley. Must download and save for future reference!

quick update and new to do list

What I've done:-
*Printed and ironed some photo transfer papers. I'm pleased with the results. I used the B&W manipulated photos of the tyvek sample close ups. The fabric does have a plastic quality which is appealing but I haven't tried stitching through it yet!
*Prepared some white calico with vilene to make the second pocket page (3 stacked pockets).
*Added some more circles to the applique page.
*Added more stitching to the line page. I unpicked the french knots too, not as time consuming as it sounds!
*Written over 40 Christmas cards and Thank-you letters (for my baby's gifts)... my hand hurts.

What I'm hoping to do:-
*Finish the applique page and 3 stacked pockets page.
*Draw some seam treatments (now I have the fabric as inspiration).
*Prepare the base of the crazy quilt page.
*Paint some bondaweb to add texture to the texture page.
*Compose an introduction.
*Create an ATC template and some envelopes.
*Print off stitch diagrams on photo transfer paper.
*Look out some waste canvas and blackwork patterns to decorate my hand print.
*Visit Santa.

seam treatments - part 1

I'm looking through some bookmarks for ideas on seam treatments on my crazy quilt page. I'm not sure how the fabric will turn out (manipulated B&W photos printed onto transfer paper then ironed onto calico). I'll probably end up making up combinations as I stitch. Even though I LOVE to research I usually end up making it up as I go along! There a two interesting pages on the Caron Collection page, here and here. I also like these examples at loopylace.com

There are LOADS and LOADS of other sites but I'm trying not to get sidetracked, procrastinate or phaff about too much

I'm quite excited about my crazy quilt page as I've never seen a black and white one before.

knitting v's darning

Have decided not to do a knitted sample for my fabric book. Messed about with some different wools yesterday and it all looked a bit blah. Instead I'm going to use a darning technique which has been kicking about my ideas file for a while. All in black and white of course. I'll hopefully be able to make a start on it tomorrow. Mind you I still have ALL the christmas presents to wrap and cards to write...and there is still a moose loose aboot this hoose!

Take a Stitch Tuesday

As mentioned before I've signed up for Take a Stitch Tuesday. Details on Sharon B's inaminuteago site. It starts on 2nd Jan 2007. Spread the word!