I Hate Sewing!!

I decided to get out the sewing machine and finish a couple things. What a mistake! I am the worlds worst sewer. Isn't it funny that sewer is spelled the same as sewer. Maybe there's a reason for that - because I stink! :) Anyway, I decided to finish up my LHN Wool Needlebook and Fob that I stitched earlier this year. I totally messed up the fob. It was all even except one side, so instead of just ripping out the one side I made it all smaller and then I accidentally sewed my ribbon to it and I got frustrated and ripped it all and sewed it over. Argh! So then I decided to sew up the Needlebook. I ripped it out once because I can't sew in a straight line and then I finally got the lines somewhat straight, but there's too much of a border on the left side. Do you think I'm ripping again? No, I don't think so! I still need to tack in the felt pages. I'll do that when I'm feeling a little less stressed. I think I need a break from sewing right now (or forever).

I also finished an ornament, but I can't share it right now because it's for an exchange. Big sigh. Now I'm just going to stitch and forget there is even such a thing as finishing. Write later!

More Stitching and Fabric Dyeing

I finished up the stitching part of my "Wool Needlebook and Scissor Fob." I'm waiting to get some fabric before I do the finishing part. This will be my first needlebook. Wish me luck!

I have also been working on Sweet Treats. I am almost caught up. I just have to stitch the white dots in a couple blocks.

I used WDW Bright Leaf instead of Peanut Brittle, which I thought was too light. I also used the purple for the word "Tart" instead of the blue. I thought it showed up better.

I have also been doing some more fabric dyeing. I had dh pick me up a few boxes of Rit Dye powder and I dyed some scraps I had lying around.

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It's amazing all the different combinations that can be done. I did all of these in the sink with hot water. I love the lightest pink. I think it turned out really pretty. :) Well, that's all for now! Write later!

Stitching, Kitting and Fabric Dyeing

I stitched some more on my scissor fob last night. I just have to do the trees and the house. :) It's so cute!

I also kitted a some more CCN and LHN designs today...

LHN "The Bookshelf" with DMC and 32 ct. Vintage Navy Bean by Lakeside


CCN "Bless Our Home" with DMC and Crescent Colours and 32 ct. Lt. Mocha Belfast

There are more in my Flickr album. I went a little crazy! :) I went to Michael's to pick up a few threads I was missing and decided to get some Rit Dye. My mom said she heard Tan gives a vintage look, so I decided to try it out. I got some cheap evenweave to try it out on.

I'm very happy with how it turned out. I just filled the sink with hot water and put a few dashes in. I soaked the fabric for about 10 minutes - if that. It looks a lot like tea-dyeing.

Well, not much else going on. The book I've been listening to (see sidebar) is so good! I haven't wanted to stop listening. I highly recommend it. Well, I'm off to listen and stitch now! Write later! :)

Wool Needlebook

I got the needlebook portion of "Wool Needlebook and Scissor Fob" stitched last night. I got started on the scissor fob right after finishing it. I think it's going to be a really cute set. I just need to find the right fabric for the inside of the needlebook. I plan on finishing mine somewhat like Vonna's.

Well, back to stitching! Write later! :)

My Little Start...

I started Wool Needlebook last night. I decided to go with the 30 ct. Creek Bed Brown. I'm liking it so far..

Of course I had to make a purple fob to match! :)

I also got a couple little things at my LNS. The chart I got a couple days ago and the fabric I got today. I decided to go with 28 ct. Lugana instead of the 30 ct. Weeks. I thought it would save some money and look pretty much the same.

Just Nan "When Barnabee Met Bella."

Well, not much else! I'm going to get back to stitching! Write later! :)

Argh!

I decided to get Sweet Treats out and work on it some. I then read the notice on the back of the new thread pack that says the border is off by one. I figure no big deal if it's just the border. I then read that there are supposed be three stitches in between each block. Oops! my blocks are only two stitches apart. So I had to do a ton of ripping. I ripped out the first block and much of the border. Here is what it looks like now. I'm getting back on track. I was ready to throw it in a drawer and forget it, but my friend Debs convinced to keep at it. :)

Debs and I have also decided to do a SAL together. We're thinking of doing "Wool Needlebook and Fob" by LHN. Anyone want to join us? Here's my floss toss...

DMC on 30 ct. Creek Bed Brown by R&R


DMC on 28 ct. Creme Brulee by R&R

I think I'm going to go with the 30 ct. Even though it's stiff, which I hate, I do like the color. Well, the kids are bugging me to use the computer. Write later!