Monthly Archives: May 2012

It’s been a busy week so far, with very little spare time to do anything but think about the second part of chapter 8: making ribbons, cords, toggles and other decorative trimmings for our finished 3D item.  Then, while cutting … Continue reading →

I read in an old sewing book about a “channel seam”.  You baste your two pieces of fabric together with a fairly wide seam (about 2 cm) then press it open.  On the reverse side, you pin and baste a … Continue reading →

I had some more fun today, adding more decorated seams to my strip.  Here’s the complete strip as it is now.  I worked for about an hour then spent about another half hour photographing my work, transferring them to my … Continue reading →

I’m now working on Module 2, Chapter 8 of the Certificate in Embroidery. I’m really enjoying this Module now.  I’m enjoying working in black and white and even enjoying the patchwork piecing!  Today I’ve been continuing with Chapter 8 “Not … Continue reading →