Saturday, 5 June 2010

And She Sewed it All Herself .....

A creative departure for me today. Anyone who knows me well will know that I do NOT stitch. I have always been incapable of sewing a straight line even with a machine. But, I look at pieces that are stitched and wish I could do that myself. A nice compromise was to use the fabric paper I made with Alison a week or two ago. I punched a heart out of it and made a background piece. Lined both with foamy wrapping stuff and then played around, adding beads and wonky stitiching ... quite deliberate you understand ... Ahem! Now its done, I enjoyed it so much that I want to do more. I'm thinking of making a fabric paper patchwork quilt next. I'm not sure my patience will last the course tho'!
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23 comments:

  1. Yvonne5 June 2010 at 07:16

    This is awesome, Penny! Fabric paper, how's that made?

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  2. Heavens2Betsy5 June 2010 at 07:38

    Thank you Yvonne. I can see fabric covered notebooks around the corner! I'll send you the recipe my friend x

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  3. Cath Wilson5 June 2010 at 08:19

    That really is stunning, Penny. Love it ;)

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  4. JaN's ArTy JouRneY5 June 2010 at 08:20

    Love your stitching and beads Penny!

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  5. Carmen 5 June 2010 at 08:33

    This is totally stunning - wow a quilt would look so amazing. I can't wait to see how you progress with that!

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  6. Numinosity5 June 2010 at 09:25

    Penny, I'm all about beads and wonky stitching. Nice to see you branching out. I say keep it up! Is this postcard size?
    xoxox Kim

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  7. Heavens2Betsy5 June 2010 at 09:56

    Thank you everyone. Its about 5" x 3" at the moment... but I hope to grow it. Its lovely to receive such encouragement xxx

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  8. Joanna5 June 2010 at 10:42

    Ooh goody, a wonky stitching sister! This is great, Penny, I love the colouring, beading, face in the ring, heart, fabric paper (please may I have the recipe too?). Well done, you. xxx

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  9. Heavens2Betsy5 June 2010 at 11:03

    Goes without saying Jo! Its a bit hit and miss ... just like my cooking.... what is it with me and instructions?! x

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  10. Debby5 June 2010 at 12:24

    She did, she did and it is beautiful. I am like you, not much of a seamstress.
    Debby

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  11. lilylovekin5 June 2010 at 14:26

    I'm glad you attempted sewing-it looks great and adds so much texture and interest.

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  12. Anonymous5 June 2010 at 14:41

    Its lovely and i admire that you gave it a go. I am the same, need a lot of help when i even think about stitching lol
    j x

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  13. Anneke6 June 2010 at 02:46

    It is very beautiful, Penny! The stitches look great, I admire your "willpower"!

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  14. Unknown6 June 2010 at 14:40

    He He, glad I'm not the only one terrified of sewing! I can't even sew a button on without it being painful :)

    This piece is so pretty. I hope your other sewing ventures are as successful

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  15. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces6 June 2010 at 19:12

    This turned out wonderfully, Penny~ the stitching adds a whole new element to the work!

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  16. BadPenny7 June 2010 at 01:24

    He He I can't sew but these days I think it doesn't matter !

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  17. Julia Winkler7 June 2010 at 13:21

    Looks pretty professional to me! What is fabric paper???

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  18. Mary Helen-Art Saves Lives7 June 2010 at 19:53

    Thank you for visiting my post and we will continue to grow in our love of connection in our sacred marks through the internet. I think your work is exquisite...think of sewing as an avenue for meditation...each mark is one of contemplation. As I age my stitches have a a varying degree of similarity but it is evidence of being touched by human hands working to create beauty. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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  19. JaN's ArTy JouRneY8 June 2010 at 23:27

    hello again Penny :)
    I've nominated you for an award on my Blog

    Jan x

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  20. Karin Bartimole9 June 2010 at 09:06

    nicely done! this looks really wonderful penny. i love stitched pieces as well, and i think your idea of a fabric paper quilt would be amazing! stitch on :)
    xox K

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  21. Margaret10 June 2010 at 05:48

    oooo now see, it's catching!! stitch and stitch some more, I love it!! Margaretx

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  22. Anonymous10 June 2010 at 12:15

    This is fabulous Penny, love the stitching! Haven't used any of my FP yet. Haven't forgotten your challenge either! xx

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  23. Jester11 June 2010 at 02:27

    From another fabric/sewing challenged person, this is fab!

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