Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Arabella Class
If anyone from the Michael Boren class has a photo of a finished project, send it to me and we'll post it here.
Mine is stuck at the half-way point as other stitching has taken precedence.
Mine is stuck at the half-way point as other stitching has taken precedence.
Apologies
Apparently the comment function was turned off.
Comments are now enabled for anonymous users which means you do not have to have any type of Gmail or Blogger account to comment.
Some one give this a try and we'll make sure it works.
Comments are now enabled for anonymous users which means you do not have to have any type of Gmail or Blogger account to comment.
Some one give this a try and we'll make sure it works.
Kissing Pillows
As part of our outreach projects we are going to continue to make kissing pillows. If anyone needs the pattern, please send me a request here either by e-mailing me:
oatlandsega@gmail.com
or by posting a comment and I will e-mail a PDF of the chart.
Directions for finishing the pillows
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STITCHING SOLDIER KISSING PILLOWS:
1. Measure and mark 9 squares from each side of the heart and 9 squares from the top and bottom of the heart. Use the heart as your guide, not the center of the fabric or the edges of the fabric.
2. Cut backing 5” square. Place backing (patriotic) fabric, right side to right side of stitched piece. SQUARE IT UP using the aida lines. Even if the backing fabric is straighter than the aida, it will look crooked, you HAVE to line it up along the aida lines.
3. Pin and trim aida to fit.
4. Stitch around all 4 edges, using a 1/2 inch (7 squares) seam allowance (you will want to stitch in the ditch of the aida), and leaving an open space of 1 1/2 to 2 inches in which to put stuffing. You will want the finished pillow to be close to 4” square.
5. Trim edges, cutting across corners so turning is easier. Iron. Turn right side out. You may need to iron again.
6. Lightly stuff; pillow should be fluffy and squishy, not hard and bouncy.
7. Close open space using blind stitching.
PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS:
Place pillow in a clear plastic sandwich bag. Seal.
oatlandsega@gmail.com
or by posting a comment and I will e-mail a PDF of the chart.
Directions for finishing the pillows
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STITCHING SOLDIER KISSING PILLOWS:
1. Measure and mark 9 squares from each side of the heart and 9 squares from the top and bottom of the heart. Use the heart as your guide, not the center of the fabric or the edges of the fabric.
2. Cut backing 5” square. Place backing (patriotic) fabric, right side to right side of stitched piece. SQUARE IT UP using the aida lines. Even if the backing fabric is straighter than the aida, it will look crooked, you HAVE to line it up along the aida lines.
3. Pin and trim aida to fit.
4. Stitch around all 4 edges, using a 1/2 inch (7 squares) seam allowance (you will want to stitch in the ditch of the aida), and leaving an open space of 1 1/2 to 2 inches in which to put stuffing. You will want the finished pillow to be close to 4” square.
5. Trim edges, cutting across corners so turning is easier. Iron. Turn right side out. You may need to iron again.
6. Lightly stuff; pillow should be fluffy and squishy, not hard and bouncy.
7. Close open space using blind stitching.
PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS:
Place pillow in a clear plastic sandwich bag. Seal.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
For Your Calendar
If you are looking for a reason for a Sunday drive, why not check out this exhibit in Dowell, Maryland: Sailor Made: the Art of the Woolie.
This exhibit runs from October 2008 - July 5th, 2009 at the Annmarie Garden.
In April, we have The Expressive Needle: the 14th Biennial Exhibit of fine needlework by the Bucks County Chapter of the EGA. This event takes place April 23-25th at the James-Lorah Memorial Home in Doylestown, PA. for more information, e-mail: BucksEGA@verizon.net
And on Friday, May 15, 2009, there will be a Needlework Identification Day at the Lyceum in Alexandria from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information and a reservation call, 703-838-4994; or e-mail gsallen@aol.com
This exhibit runs from October 2008 - July 5th, 2009 at the Annmarie Garden.
In April, we have The Expressive Needle: the 14th Biennial Exhibit of fine needlework by the Bucks County Chapter of the EGA. This event takes place April 23-25th at the James-Lorah Memorial Home in Doylestown, PA. for more information, e-mail: BucksEGA@verizon.net
And on Friday, May 15, 2009, there will be a Needlework Identification Day at the Lyceum in Alexandria from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information and a reservation call, 703-838-4994; or e-mail gsallen@aol.com
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
For the Sampler Lovers
The American History Museum has begun to document its sampler collection online. There are currently 137 samplers in the textile collection. The first 51 are available for viewing.
Stitch in Public Day
Please remember that this Saturday, April 4th, we're doing another Stitch in Public Day at the Ashburn Library from 10-1.
This is located just off the Claiborne Parkway at 43316 Hay Road.
Bring something to work on and if you like, something to display.
We had a wonderful time chatting and stitching in February at the Reston Library.
If anyone would like to volunteer to set up a location and time to Stitch in Public, contact our President, Barbara.
This is located just off the Claiborne Parkway at 43316 Hay Road.
Bring something to work on and if you like, something to display.
We had a wonderful time chatting and stitching in February at the Reston Library.
If anyone would like to volunteer to set up a location and time to Stitch in Public, contact our President, Barbara.
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