Mini Pudding Puzzle 2024 Part 2

 Mini Pudding Puzzle 2024 Part 2

I can now start Sewing.

White Set

I thought that I would start with the White Set as there was less of them to do.

White Hexiform

I took the Hexagons out from the Pattern. I placed the Hexiform into the Centre of each one. The Woven Side needed to be facing me. I added a Pin to the one I was going to start first to stop it moving.

First Fold

With the Pin holding the Hexiform in place I could easily make the first Fold. It only took a couple of small stitches to keep the Fold in place.

First Corner

With the First Fold done I turned the Hexagon and made the Second Fold. Sewing this in place created the First Corner.

Completed Hexagon

I kept Folding, Sewing and Turning until I had Completed all the White Hexagons.

4 Hexagons

I completed all 4 Hexagons then I returned them to their Place in the Pattern.

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Bleeding Blooms Part 2

 Bleeding Blooms 2024 Part 2

What I hadn’t mentioned in the previous Blog is that this Project is Time Sensitive. A good friend was leaving the County and therefore I had a Deadline to meet. This being the case naturally something was bound to go wrong.

Colour Variety

I began to add a Variety of Colours in the Circular Blooms. 

One Corner Done

One Corner Done and Time is going much faster than I would like. I need to press on with the other side. I am taking my Embroidery with me when I go places so I can keep Sewing. This includes Sewing whilst travelling by car which isn’t easy.

Missed 

Lots of rude naughty words. I though I had finished all the Red and Orange Blooms but I have Missed some. I didn’t notice this until I started Trimming all the Tails off. Now I need to find these Colours again.

Stained

Okay so it is D -Day. I finished Sewing at 3.15 this morning then spent an hour Trimming off Tail Ends. All I have to do is Wash and Press the Cloth

I am having a Nervous Breakdown!. Whilst Ironing I have found in one Corner the Colour has Bled. I try various home remedies with my friend helping. I also call another friend for suggestions. 

I Re-wash and Iron the Cloth hoping that it will be better. Unfortunately despite all our combined efforts the Stain is still visible. However I am out of Time and have to go. I can’t even wrap it because it is still Damp.

Double Take

Here is a photograph of the Finished Project above. I had  a Double Take when I initially saw it.  At first I thought there was a huge Stain. Then I realised that what you don’t see because of editing is that I am standing behind it holding it up. It is the Pattern on my Clothes that is showing through.

The real Stain is barely visible and hopefully will come out when washed again. The upshot is that I got it delivered on time and my friend loved it.

My hands still have the imprint of the Embroidery Ring in them so no Sewing for a while and absolutely no more Blooms Bleeding on Cloths!

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 4

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 4

I am not having a good time.

Unpicked Sigh

 

If there is one thing that I hate doing it is Unpicking. I always Drop Stitches and the ones I don’t Drop I end up Twisting. On this occasion it took me two whole days to sort out. It wasn’t helped by my constant coughing.

Cast Off

 

I eventually managed to carry on Knitting. This time I didn’t decrease at all. Therefore it too me much longer. You cannot see it very well in the above photograph as it has Rolled.

I have Knitted a few Inches before Casting Off. It isn’t quite as long as before but that is due to loss of Wool from the Unpicking Process.

Blanket Stitch

 

I left an unusually long Tail upon Casting Off. This is so I could Sew up the Bottom. I have used Blanket Stitch. This isn’t really the correct Stitch for the job.

There is a Stitch used in Knitting called the Mattress Stitch used for joining two pieces together. However I haven’t ever really got the hang of it. I am certainly in no fit state to try it now.

Around the Corner

 

I Blanket Stitched to the End. Then since this will have a great deal of weight on it I turned and Sewed back along the Piece. Since the Bottom was Brown I carried on around the Corner. Now I need to consider what to do next.

Refurbished Mini Footstool 2021

 Refurbished Mini Footstool 2021

With the Chaise Longue and Footstool looking nice I just had to do the Mini Footstool too.

Red Footstool

 

The Mini Footstool is sturdier than the other Footstool and will have to be covered properly rather than a Slipcover.

Initial Pins

 

First I check how much material I need by a Corner with a couple of Pins. I need to be able to Cover the Centre and the Edges.

Glue Top

 

I spread the Glue all over the Top of the Mini Footstool so I can begin sticking the material.

Glue and Pin Front

 

I Glue what I am going to refer to as the Front of the Mini Footstool. I then proceed to carefully place the material over that so it Covers the Edge.

Next I place the material over the Glued Top of Stool. I then put a couple of Pins in the Front to hold whilst drying.

Glue and Pin Sides

 

I Glue and Pin the material along the Sides of the Mini Footstool.

Glue Left

 

That was the easy bit. I now have to make the Edges look neat. I am going to do that by Folding the Corner around from the Front.

I Glue the Triangular Shape and Press it tight against the Side keeping the Bottom Edge level.

Glue and Pin Side

The material on the Right Side which would be coming off the Rear of the Stool was slightly long. I Cut and Hemmed this part prior to Gluing and Pinning.

Out of Zone Accessories 2020 Part 3

Out of Zone Accessories 2020 Part 3

On to making the Brooch.

Brooch Edging

 

I took a piece of black material approximately 3 inches Wide. It was quite long so I Folded behind and Hemmed it all the way around. I took my Copper Wire and made a Knot.

I Sewed through the Knot to secure the Wire. I then Sewed through the Copper Wire Links all around the Edge.

Brooch Timepiece

 

Amongst the items that my friend Laura of https://www.alyssa-rose.co.uk/ was a delightful little Button Timepiece. I Sewed this into the middle of the Cloth.

Brooch Cog 1

 

I started in the Bottom Right Corner and began to Sew some of the Copper Wire onto the Cloth towards the opposite Upper Corner.

I Sewed the 1^st Silver Cog into place then bent the Wire around it and secured it.

Brooch Cog 2

I continued Sewing the Copper Wire and placed a Bronze coloured Cog on the Material. I Sewed the Cog in place then manoeuvred the Wire around it and under the Button.

Back Brooch Pin

 

At this point I thought it would be a good idea to tidy up the Back of the Brooch. I used a Backstitch along the two Edges.

I Sewed the Flap and added a Safety Pin after I had finished adding the rest of the Cogs and Copper Wire.

Brooch Cog 3 & 4

 

Starting from the Upper Left Corner I added another Knotted Copper Wire. Using the same technique I added two more Cogs. 

Finished Brooch

 

I had found one more Cog hiding amongst my bits and pieces. I had Sewn the Copper Wire in place and slipped it into place and secured. I now had a Finished Brooch to add to my collection.

 

La Costumière 2020 Part 3

 La Costumière 2020 Part 3

This is the final Part of La Costumière.

Glue Interior

I like to keep my finished projects as tidy as possible. Therefore I am Gluing Ribbon over messy areas. I started by doing the Interior.

Glue Half

The Exterior was more difficult to add Ribbon to as it had to Fold over a Corner. I decided therefore to Glue it in two sections. First I Glued the Ribbon upright then once it was dry I Glued the second Half and weighted it so it wouldn’t flip upright again.

Glitter Up

 

Once the Ribbon was dry I added a touch of Sparkle with some Gold Glitter.

Double Glitter

 

I then proceeded to Glitter the other Ribbons. I decided on Gold as it matched the Edge of the Ribbon.

In Case

 

Here is the Box in my Bookcase to show how it will look. Now all it needs is wrapping ready for Christmas.

A Comfy Candy Cane Christmas 2019 Part 1

A Comfy Candy Cane Christmas 2019 Part 1

If you remember in my blog ‘A Comfy Candy Christmas 2019 Part 1’ I had cut out two Foam pieces. This blog is about continuing with the Candy Cane.

Candy Cane Canvas

I found a piece of Canvas that is large enough to cover both sides of the Cane.

Candy Cane Corner

I start by putting the Foam as far over on the Canvas as possible then Pin the Corner.

Candy Cane Trimmed

I Trimmed off the excess material to make it easier to work with. I also Trimmed off a few extraneous pieces of Foam.

Glue Foam

 

I flip the Foam and Glue along the Back and Side prior to Covering.

Pin Edge

I make sure that after I have Covered the Edge I Pin it tightly so it doesn’t slip

Pin Folded Material

I then Fold the material and put it smooth. I then Pin and leave to dry.

Headscarves Expansion 2019 Part 2

Headscarves Expansion 2019 Part 2

I am continuing my blog on adding Edging to my Fleur de Lys Headscarf

First Corner Edging

I continue with my Tacking Stitch until I reach the First Corner

Pinching Corner

I have two options. One I could cut the Edging at an angle and sew or the secondly I could Fold the Excess material. I opted for the latter.

This option is a little fiddly. The best way to describe the Folding process is that the material is being Pinched.

First Corner Edging Front

The Pinching method means that the Edging does not lie completely Flat. Normally this would be problematic. However since the Headscarf is Folded when worn it simply falls into place.

Final Corner

I have now reached the Final Corner. I cut the Edging leaving at least an inch and a half to finish off.

Fold Back and Secure

In order not to have the excess material flapping around I Fold it back and Secure it with a couple of Stitches.

Hem Edge of Edging

This Fold creates an Edge. I then simply put the two Edges together and Hem the last Corner.