A new month, means a new stitchery from Kathy's, One Stitch at a Time Club. I always enjoy getting a new pattern and they always work up quickly. She gives the option of using just floss or coloring in your piece with instructions on her method.
I thought I would try it this time, I used cheap pencils, which was not the best idea. They work, but you don't get the nice colors that art pencils, will give. I added some lavender and put it in my sewing room, with the fabric on a shelf. It really helps to keep things fresh smelling. Instead of stitching the buttons, I decided to use real ones.
I also tried a simple project for glass. I used a 4" canvas and tried to paint it to look like beach wood, but it just doesn't have the same look as real wood. I want to put a wave of glass in the heart, but my tiny pieces are not fitting that well. What seemed small to me, is not when you do it in this scale. I guess I will have to hit the beach and do a sand search for tiny pieces. There is tons of it on the beaches, so I will gather some for this piece.
I also used crackle, not the best looking piece and I think on wood this would look nice. I just set the glass down to give you an idea of what I am doing. You can see by the drawing, the wave needs more sweep, than I could get with the glass.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. We have one good day, so I plan on enjoying being outside.
I love that you used real buttons. Also, that might be fun to look for the bitty pieces at the beach. What a neat idea for the glass.
ReplyDeleteHow cute with the buttons!
ReplyDeleteLove your lavender sachet, it is very cute.
ReplyDeleteIt's disappointing when a concept falls a bit short when you get it made. To me it looks like the sky sea and sand a place that you Like to go to and enjoy the waves.
Enjoy your weekend, hope you find some small bits of glass and some other goodies.
Lovely finish, Debbie, and I hope your weekend goes well.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the pillow!!! What a darling design and I do love it colored in like that. I think your glass project is going to be stunning, the heart with the wave is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteYour new little finish is just too cute :).
ReplyDeletelovely little cushion and filled with lavender is just perfect. I can see where you are going with the wave... tiny pieces is a good idea...
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love your sweet pillow. I like the idea of what you are doing with your glass you will make it work you always do such wonderful art.
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