tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66114031444445058522024-02-27T15:56:55.643-07:00Life Is Good Knit and crochet patterns, bead charts, sewing ideas and crafting tips Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.comBlogger493125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-12454153513684206962023-12-25T20:31:00.001-07:002023-12-25T20:31:40.430-07:00Mini wreaths <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kqfUpS7UkaYSETIaIgixgLnrcbSzNmC634wqa0RsuuCFmCafuXucoOIKehDapsVppAVMB5WvQue7koyV9P_z6ryNz5pgsmZmqCLJF5G6QA4z38psylbeN8grK5fo7BGNh_gweg7zOxrMRTSYirPdnXH-Im4IE6_5D29kcceVDnRJDP1pXmw8F57t_Lbu/s3264/IMG_20231224_154314_455.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kqfUpS7UkaYSETIaIgixgLnrcbSzNmC634wqa0RsuuCFmCafuXucoOIKehDapsVppAVMB5WvQue7koyV9P_z6ryNz5pgsmZmqCLJF5G6QA4z38psylbeN8grK5fo7BGNh_gweg7zOxrMRTSYirPdnXH-Im4IE6_5D29kcceVDnRJDP1pXmw8F57t_Lbu/s320/IMG_20231224_154314_455.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> A cute easy ornament or gift topper etc. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrO45H1A78YvCLiArBH620zRkmmbAuodI22SgknjhnxkOZZB3jaFu8N2-kWzkQ_tVOMkbFCoLgAoT4bH3M13fL_FDcgKDMUibvHs5zgYCQFDPELc7oy0dUjdYDIvZV5d8EeKyXUrYZy2F5wthwdKpqD9enUaCGMzObooB2D0o1j9b2UzwtYWTsNjuO5MBk/s1798/IMG_20231224_154331_254~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1603" data-original-width="1798" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrO45H1A78YvCLiArBH620zRkmmbAuodI22SgknjhnxkOZZB3jaFu8N2-kWzkQ_tVOMkbFCoLgAoT4bH3M13fL_FDcgKDMUibvHs5zgYCQFDPELc7oy0dUjdYDIvZV5d8EeKyXUrYZy2F5wthwdKpqD9enUaCGMzObooB2D0o1j9b2UzwtYWTsNjuO5MBk/s320/IMG_20231224_154331_254~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I saw an magazine article about quick Christmas ideas long before the internet but don't recall which magazine, this as it had to be a good 30, maybe 35 years ago or more... I highly doubt that magazine was the only one who was ever printed the idea, so I'm sure you'll find more ideas on how make and decorate them out there on the net. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They are a cute easy project however so a revisit to the idea I thought was in order, I actually have been meaning to do this for years.. time kept getting away from me every holiday season.. I put a ring in my purse catch all bag as a reminder.. and this year it worked, I found it again just in time lol </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the article if I remember correctly they used the ring from around a milk jug, as we don't drink milk I grabbed some off of water and a couple of soda bottles that my mother was a recycling. They are a bit smaller but I think it adds to their cuteness </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUgmyAoaeUzeoX3iMphfSRSopg97CXv37sd0hk-3M1SkJfTavDNYemtzwlDT5fGGUVgbQwB1OsUxEYRQ_-nYS5tF5iLcuaYexwBjeiHmYwtETnJio7BmKzvmnGsHU8ZGKFLw8kvHrZ_sgKL16hRvVhcYcFEhEQUkoDzswvNCCm46mG1i12W4lSeUXg-ky/s2087/IMG_20231224_001127_759~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1321" data-original-width="2087" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUgmyAoaeUzeoX3iMphfSRSopg97CXv37sd0hk-3M1SkJfTavDNYemtzwlDT5fGGUVgbQwB1OsUxEYRQ_-nYS5tF5iLcuaYexwBjeiHmYwtETnJio7BmKzvmnGsHU8ZGKFLw8kvHrZ_sgKL16hRvVhcYcFEhEQUkoDzswvNCCm46mG1i12W4lSeUXg-ky/s320/IMG_20231224_001127_759~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just Pop off the ring</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnKk9BYWwwsSeAccMe11tYiF5vu7ak_9_R5CbRiEBpCfT2WZSyTcSsJecqXCjE-JiJLrNgWL5tKHi3vjfQhw-8XuW3j0qXpsWvBQPRm2G9H2cUWXdZiaND8uLvJszdvj0HKSBHpuzWo0xMJxLJJgCGiEFIhijuSLxbtsYzKEmXIunGaJzQ8ggiamM0uWyO/s2350/IMG_20231224_001221_883~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1730" data-original-width="2350" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnKk9BYWwwsSeAccMe11tYiF5vu7ak_9_R5CbRiEBpCfT2WZSyTcSsJecqXCjE-JiJLrNgWL5tKHi3vjfQhw-8XuW3j0qXpsWvBQPRm2G9H2cUWXdZiaND8uLvJszdvj0HKSBHpuzWo0xMJxLJJgCGiEFIhijuSLxbtsYzKEmXIunGaJzQ8ggiamM0uWyO/s320/IMG_20231224_001221_883~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Grab some yarn and a corresponding book, in this case I used Red Heart Paddy Green worsted weight and a G 4.0 mm hook</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbmy4r4nCaRsqtK_2puC422B0PlZ8HS_-FxosOoUKzIj4uLHu_WLOr-GgEi5d6E39ERMKY1bsyJUA5ADERBK3RrrN7vcQR18cfyt1-Ebsv8dqf01T44mPcoJ6slmPvcYg_vYgDF0K80tUw45NyXtz-MS8iinNL0anW_SV-qgjFX7OVkV6ZkpZlPvjSVK4/s2098/IMG_20231224_001306_624~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2007" data-original-width="2098" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbmy4r4nCaRsqtK_2puC422B0PlZ8HS_-FxosOoUKzIj4uLHu_WLOr-GgEi5d6E39ERMKY1bsyJUA5ADERBK3RrrN7vcQR18cfyt1-Ebsv8dqf01T44mPcoJ6slmPvcYg_vYgDF0K80tUw45NyXtz-MS8iinNL0anW_SV-qgjFX7OVkV6ZkpZlPvjSVK4/s320/IMG_20231224_001306_624~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Single crochet around the ring until it's as full as you like, slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiExwbyfD3fPftuhQNJZO3gbIgsnJaX22GfVkhSlWaMHVNlMEbnUdW-JIKeDimyVlvT_tgO1lAVYmxHBqGTTN-LYsp8PWpovtbFknsuuHRDtNRwOkg9orGf6PVdDfpc5S1FUFkc60zaTd1730sMwkFAglWfmJ5xO8te0uIBYchzsJ94cRPoUuU-3CVY0CpD/s2337/IMG_20231224_002036_892~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1595" data-original-width="2337" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiExwbyfD3fPftuhQNJZO3gbIgsnJaX22GfVkhSlWaMHVNlMEbnUdW-JIKeDimyVlvT_tgO1lAVYmxHBqGTTN-LYsp8PWpovtbFknsuuHRDtNRwOkg9orGf6PVdDfpc5S1FUFkc60zaTd1730sMwkFAglWfmJ5xO8te0uIBYchzsJ94cRPoUuU-3CVY0CpD/s320/IMG_20231224_002036_892~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chain a loop, I did 10 chains for these as I was planning on using them for gift toppers and didn't need it very long</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOLEXIIII10cVg_I5PINgxLKTwJ87fK1ZjvF6PZZHks8-jA0x-XXmuDkWy70h8ORh5HNM-xEopztNCALR550irnomFQ_-ENjFyUI_aiahYgFNKujfp8ZZd0HuT1UJdGJ5g7zpQxHId4IesEIy8mRBMPkF3SqB16JWwPztPDB1UZtwHs86dxBu6SpDWEpI/s2405/IMG_20231224_002127_894~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2102" data-original-width="2405" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOLEXIIII10cVg_I5PINgxLKTwJ87fK1ZjvF6PZZHks8-jA0x-XXmuDkWy70h8ORh5HNM-xEopztNCALR550irnomFQ_-ENjFyUI_aiahYgFNKujfp8ZZd0HuT1UJdGJ5g7zpQxHId4IesEIy8mRBMPkF3SqB16JWwPztPDB1UZtwHs86dxBu6SpDWEpI/s320/IMG_20231224_002127_894~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4gsa7M5nOaOl6msndlRubiTkpXJ0BqgBu3Cq7cgICPA7oScWsuCqALOjDfqBDZnrj4MTXQkO9H-8UeAEOKTCyqvxZoNi3YvQgv6gS1MnXcZL0AwygivaPuQTsns6VGJ4j2vUnXLRHNaRbUdVhKATedEAk7ZW4glv73N6lORDVvKhdDSptEUw68uZpJVHM/s2374/IMG_20231224_002214_972~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2374" data-original-width="2188" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4gsa7M5nOaOl6msndlRubiTkpXJ0BqgBu3Cq7cgICPA7oScWsuCqALOjDfqBDZnrj4MTXQkO9H-8UeAEOKTCyqvxZoNi3YvQgv6gS1MnXcZL0AwygivaPuQTsns6VGJ4j2vUnXLRHNaRbUdVhKATedEAk7ZW4glv73N6lORDVvKhdDSptEUw68uZpJVHM/s320/IMG_20231224_002214_972~2.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Slip stitch to the next single crochet or base of the chain stitches.. </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKxFWF-fBSBJlSq9OEmMT0EE_n6oxy1pSxNY4-PtGMReRjIbiI_d3z5St3RYcNf0wc7e6SADv3tVMpzbeOhS60dq4ynFhZS37R8eX-9BH0YR4HUjv3UocHZatYtJiMJ3HFaOmsAweytYEt0V20yd27Fuj5GEx6-rU8hA7dlvq1Vr3TUlcbhi0wFBgp99n/s2215/IMG_20231224_001547_912~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1754" data-original-width="2215" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKxFWF-fBSBJlSq9OEmMT0EE_n6oxy1pSxNY4-PtGMReRjIbiI_d3z5St3RYcNf0wc7e6SADv3tVMpzbeOhS60dq4ynFhZS37R8eX-9BH0YR4HUjv3UocHZatYtJiMJ3HFaOmsAweytYEt0V20yd27Fuj5GEx6-rU8hA7dlvq1Vr3TUlcbhi0wFBgp99n/s320/IMG_20231224_001547_912~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Weave in tails on the backside.. wreath is ready to be decorated.. I tried using small amounts of scrap yard to add colonial knots (see photo above ), French knots should work just as well, I like the bit thicker colonial knots myself... This does take a fair amount of time though, so I ended up glueing sequins and a bit of red yarn for a ribbon to them using craft glue.. maybe next year i will think of it early enough for doing all of them with knots or beads lol Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-3807761729074057952023-10-29T03:52:00.008-06:002023-10-29T05:50:39.339-06:00Dollar Tree Pom pom maker<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been seeing these little pom pom makers for some time now at our local dollar tree.. I have been tempted just because they are so cute lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a set of pom pom makers I use for larger ones but tend to use a fork for tiny ones.. I passed them up over and over again..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jh53IEAjdL-NN1W1bpeomZYo1L-fH7iOmAGIjhzdJqAhmCSl7xXNx3EGX9m4uVVxocmfppTdU26iHCrVnBNWIby5FiWuwVSPj7Ja3JzNJJEd0cDF1FsPM3Q3ZxhF2oXZUT-tWX8WSU5E-rjpSK5vpHxJmDHMkloRnWhONXsTtTQihiQQovAqfoPVlmFg/s1920/20231027_122821_(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1726" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jh53IEAjdL-NN1W1bpeomZYo1L-fH7iOmAGIjhzdJqAhmCSl7xXNx3EGX9m4uVVxocmfppTdU26iHCrVnBNWIby5FiWuwVSPj7Ja3JzNJJEd0cDF1FsPM3Q3ZxhF2oXZUT-tWX8WSU5E-rjpSK5vpHxJmDHMkloRnWhONXsTtTQihiQQovAqfoPVlmFg/w200-h180/20231027_122821_(1).jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> after completing an order or event I like to get something to further my crafting along .. this time I was shopping for both, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">our last event went well, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we weren't sure we were going until the last second.. had to rely on what I had already made for the most part,...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and we got an order for my newly finished top hat... one of the few new items I was able to get done.... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFYBZygSKmgotBkZEKwwLX3BicGDATeponBlu99gz7mQXgMi40i4ZlhxvGC3-_hzj2vhyphenhyphenLQ-dbzDD0jMWmFLz3R7ZPPQ2CmfuwTC8LUvDCE2REXDd0WXEutCcA3myMWcpHyZO_tOd1SgRL8WOejK36ZKL06vF_OVt3MoKdLCBRrOtk9tsqnJQkyZgaX58/s3054/20231019_105822_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3054" data-original-width="1920" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFYBZygSKmgotBkZEKwwLX3BicGDATeponBlu99gz7mQXgMi40i4ZlhxvGC3-_hzj2vhyphenhyphenLQ-dbzDD0jMWmFLz3R7ZPPQ2CmfuwTC8LUvDCE2REXDd0WXEutCcA3myMWcpHyZO_tOd1SgRL8WOejK36ZKL06vF_OVt3MoKdLCBRrOtk9tsqnJQkyZgaX58/w126-h200/20231019_105822_(1).jpg" width="126" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I got buttons because like other crafting supplies you never seem to have the right color or style on hand no matter how many you actually have.. besides wooden buttons how could you go wrong right... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4zH_uUPtFVoiqID7xggKBu4iRj22GpoXkDCCORvqO67WF2zUq0OsMKI_3tE7_MqNV_VdKVg5rwae3QcO6BMDjMwlYsXc7rxdvy-L8qX3WUBpzj04i53T7l1Ow9FC7Y5unyscd5AmtXBqp3iovUbX4hMd3SM95k0Uj262faeVtq4FO_8KZW-i_3TWJP5xG/s2467/IMG_20231029_053005_272~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2467" data-original-width="2034" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4zH_uUPtFVoiqID7xggKBu4iRj22GpoXkDCCORvqO67WF2zUq0OsMKI_3tE7_MqNV_VdKVg5rwae3QcO6BMDjMwlYsXc7rxdvy-L8qX3WUBpzj04i53T7l1Ow9FC7Y5unyscd5AmtXBqp3iovUbX4hMd3SM95k0Uj262faeVtq4FO_8KZW-i_3TWJP5xG/w165-h200/IMG_20231029_053005_272~2.jpg" width="165" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> plus a couple things from the dollar tree.. ribbon and I just couldn't pass them up this time... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The instructions are very limited, but give you a general idea .. sorta </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIrYCesNAJGhaZUWbRdD0Lp6B9g4wwTyuPqN8wVtmH34j1YwwP3_hqwC4C7Sp1FtbnBwHFOB6MozVU_-AOO_0RD5j9crGMmDTHzy4S6V7puwWDuU5bOTr6YyURITMstWNyQpriDsJS4XhUFZe_vT2X9gW6eRm3caDxx7BsiyQxNCFiS3Hr8zOQ9EFoG8R/s3016/20231027_122306_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I thought I broke it before the first one was completed .. it pops right back on lol </p> Just wrap both bars on either side.. something I didn't think to do right off... It had been a long day lol <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not too tightly </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIoD8qaOeFmpDiKHCQLkQ5bbBlOsdpvfaip8nE6-B2MStfx2QoA66n6K_5XiQXqj1Hl53IGRwgXHBZ9y_WdqIQTot6dMmLxTwNZ3U5wC8c-i4TYjgbbP0wpRt_FmnSsxTme4zAO4YR8ImGzxPKuSaZ6GeXxzsy-_S_bJSj4oeEe_s0QWOm21LnawpOqK8/s1920/20231027_122810_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1390" data-original-width="1920" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIoD8qaOeFmpDiKHCQLkQ5bbBlOsdpvfaip8nE6-B2MStfx2QoA66n6K_5XiQXqj1Hl53IGRwgXHBZ9y_WdqIQTot6dMmLxTwNZ3U5wC8c-i4TYjgbbP0wpRt_FmnSsxTme4zAO4YR8ImGzxPKuSaZ6GeXxzsy-_S_bJSj4oeEe_s0QWOm21LnawpOqK8/w200-h145/20231027_122810_(1).jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqwVc7kfB9FMLihgu_QuwxvtrBQXLYnBsa9GYcNwGSIqkNc0KvXOW56gmrAOUGw_1vkaVXNsqD8hvKD4TsY6MWs6cojXV_HYU9T94NPzgPEi2tn00uJk41P5_ZIhYiuZ1JudrxGo2ruII7TNNQIDMToASt8v50yd77epYWbjzVJ7EdId-e9CdSkXkfEBe/s320/20231027_123640.jpg" width="148" /></a></div>A bit of fiddling here and there to get the hang of it, pretty fast after the first one.. a lot less trimming then I expected was needed.. definitely glad I finally grabbed a set .. </div><div><br /></div><div>We place these guys all around our booth, when kids come up with their parents telling them not to touch anything .... </div><div><br /></div><div>which I really do appreciate, sticky fingers can ruin a project that took hours if not days to create..</div><div><br /></div><div> so there is something they can touch and pick out one to keep..</div><div><br /></div><div>After the last event we are almost out of stock so this pom pom maker will be put to serious use.. testing it's longevity </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It sure made frogging the sample piece a breeze </div>Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-68527145602697119172023-06-13T14:31:00.000-06:002023-06-13T14:31:56.669-06:00Pouch style bag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A couple of weeks ago I decided to use some of my scraps to test different placement of increases on this style of bag.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I grabbed some shawl-in-a-ball I had sitting around.. I only had enough to make a little bit larger than a pouch size bag,.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the end I decided I do have the increases I like best.. lol </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">However I have been looking for different methods of making straps for my yarn bags .. went a braided one .. love it., easy to adjust thickness and length, stretch is not a big issue, good stash buster, comfortable to carry and sturdy </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had some left over bamboo yarn that I've been holding on to for ages .. mixed it with a cotton blend..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They paired up beautifully </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhujsxJHD-TpEEl3ostXiDz-UhjvliW8-1z3IqCub4QJnn-_CG2pNuxuD6n3RX6VDfmV192Uf757RyKwoV4uhhSzkojqPPpmj3XYe6lV7qYzF42vYP_Cm5E-5TvdKR4gJd_vujsllXGusuGT7_vudgB2USTtiMoiGgjjNW_nx4AjWTf0YdnZ970zZKqzg/s3956/20230612_093459_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3956" data-original-width="1906" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhujsxJHD-TpEEl3ostXiDz-UhjvliW8-1z3IqCub4QJnn-_CG2pNuxuD6n3RX6VDfmV192Uf757RyKwoV4uhhSzkojqPPpmj3XYe6lV7qYzF42vYP_Cm5E-5TvdKR4gJd_vujsllXGusuGT7_vudgB2USTtiMoiGgjjNW_nx4AjWTf0YdnZ970zZKqzg/s320/20230612_093459_(1).jpg" width="154" /></a></div><br /><p>I finished it and set it aside ... not wanting to put a liner in..... because the inside was just so soft and absolutely gorgeous.. it feels so luxurious I cannot think of a liner that would make it better </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XWdk_4uOiTY/ZIi3qMIRKkI/AAAAAAAAE90/lCj7eeRKs8Ybk8rUhRyqw-KLFOh8tf5KQCNcBGAsYHQ/s4160/20230612_103923.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XWdk_4uOiTY/ZIi3qMIRKkI/AAAAAAAAE90/lCj7eeRKs8Ybk8rUhRyqw-KLFOh8tf5KQCNcBGAsYHQ/w149-h320/20230612_103923.jpg" width="149" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At the moment I am working on denim cuffs from yet another scrap bag.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE2dAR5Ih-6exR1EblGdFNecDy7oR51WJSf_7OcUKSjC08a-6-8ZU-U06eHtVjnysyMMYU1QdWL13O3XJd9vOUAfvvJc04zZk2TxXzaZTnzAZSBqiI3MJSx3YWe4UCX0DPBoCacSC5d79RHACMo6Mf2mHMvcH9K_I6QbmfACKhJcqrRCnjGx29ZJ8jbw/s2904/20230612_103523_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2904" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE2dAR5Ih-6exR1EblGdFNecDy7oR51WJSf_7OcUKSjC08a-6-8ZU-U06eHtVjnysyMMYU1QdWL13O3XJd9vOUAfvvJc04zZk2TxXzaZTnzAZSBqiI3MJSx3YWe4UCX0DPBoCacSC5d79RHACMo6Mf2mHMvcH9K_I6QbmfACKhJcqrRCnjGx29ZJ8jbw/s320/20230612_103523_(1).jpg" width="212" /></a></div>I tend to end up working on a few at a time.. start with one.. think I should try this or that but doesn't work with the one I am working on so another one needs to be started.. and so on.......<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> decided to pull out my crochet threads and make a bunch of different things I could add on as I went along.. you can see a few examples on the cuffs ... one pattern lead to another I have wanted to try in thread.. and so on ......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRxN2te-sMTP0Bo2Uxjuh0srjfe7kYLu_3nOpLezd-CNpzU7LIBU_9orbVqSqwKfXDEtZ9KdzbOYoRrVEk_i6NR2EtXmXbeXiHWoF_qgN3OUmydCYhk7xOEzWqGTHEb64ULhSguNV3LK3QSzg4jKGORrOvZ7V0T1g9ETPiLPZgfNyt1g9oOHuK8jmQQ/s3133/20230612_093849_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3133" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRxN2te-sMTP0Bo2Uxjuh0srjfe7kYLu_3nOpLezd-CNpzU7LIBU_9orbVqSqwKfXDEtZ9KdzbOYoRrVEk_i6NR2EtXmXbeXiHWoF_qgN3OUmydCYhk7xOEzWqGTHEb64ULhSguNV3LK3QSzg4jKGORrOvZ7V0T1g9ETPiLPZgfNyt1g9oOHuK8jmQQ/s320/20230612_093849_(1).jpg" width="196" /></a></div>This will have to be it's own post lol <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Which is how I ended up working on the bag again in the middle of working on the cuffs.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see in the first photo I added a few thread accents to the bag... and still no liner lol </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-37266090223557735272023-04-27T22:18:00.000-06:002023-04-27T22:18:05.052-06:00Old Embroidery Pattern on New Bag <p>I am still planning on getting back to my scrap bag pattern but haven't settled which stitch to use for the strap, so that is yet to come .. in the meantime I am working on some cloth drawstring bags. <br /></p><p>I ran out of the ribbon I use for the drawstrings, but had a dozen more already cut out... so....<br /></p><p></p><p> While waiting for the next trip to town to get more, I added some embroidery to a couple of the bags using floss I had from cross stitch kits I did years ago, lots of different colors but typically not a lot of each one.. perfect for small projects.. and keeps with the theme of using scraps<br /></p><p>Looking for some inspiration on Pinterest I came across a funky little bird image that I had also seen in an Etsy shop. </p><p>I was so tempted to get it from the shop, but was having issues with the download I already purchased...... a copy of a embroidery book dating back to the 1880's....</p><p>I couldn't open the PDF, turns out it was a link to a site to download it there, instead of the book. I didn't find this out until trying to download it on my phone hours later.. my PC just wouldn't open it </p><p> I tried contacting them but didn't get a reply for over 12 hours ( they are overseas from me ), when the seller replied, I was given another link to download it that my PC was cool with.. no more issues with it.. but this gave me the time to go looking on Pinterest in the first place</p><p> When I found the image of the funky bird on Pinterest it had a link to free internet archive site ( donations are welcome ).. link is at the bottom of this post... they are saving copies of books that would be lost for the most part.. </p><p>I downloaded this book while waiting and a few others by Briggs & Co. this one is dated 1917... COOL<br /></p><p> So in keeping with using scraps.. I grabbed a small piece of scrap fabric ( from the drawstring bags as it was on top of the pile lol ) and some scrap thread, the kind friendship bracelets are made of... in small hanks like embroidery floss but thick like crochet thread ... I had left over from market days ( made them to hand out to kids ) matched up pretty well... </p><p> the ribbon is some that was gifted to me, that was some of their scraps and is clearly well over 20 years old, seemed fitting .. </p><p>I used a B 2.25mm hook, standard increase of adding one extra stitch per repeat per round starting with six stitches in the round, until I reached 8 stitches in between increases, <br /></p><p> then just continued with straight single crochet ( US terms ) until I reached a size I liked, working in a spiral .. </p><p>the ribbon is thin so I just did a round of double crochets after a slip stitch to even out the round..</p><p> topped it with a couple of rounds single crochets, used a yarn needle to weave the ribbon through... </p><p>with the color changes of the thread I used a simple knot, a few of inches from the end of the thread, leaving a good two inch tail of both threads,</p><p> I simply worked over both for a bit, keeping my tension on the tight side so it would blend in better.. snipped the ends off close to the stitch after a tug to pull smooth, giving me only the start and finishing tail to weave in.. </p><p>I just did a simple stitch to attach the embroidered fabric to the bag after a rough round cut, keeping it wide spread and uneven.. no fussy cutting or interfacing.. </p><p>I want a bit of fraying to happen as it ages .. the stitches are deep enough to keep it from affecting the embroidery .. oh I did use embroidery floss to stitch it down.. one strand was used throughout. used a back stitch for the inside feather lines and the outline wrapping the outline.. head I did a single wrap french knot..the eye, feet and branch were done with a satin stitch </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhERS1G-RiKs87wDZRAUhtXuaJlsaXpX6W-UFjmK72KiFWOXuBepiOEQIDH8eV0LFCI0C7QhEflv-_D1ApalUHdcFjC0ho9ilfiaJ1KuxYFyxCPDRkqueAFelTtHYVJipfyAVaM5XVf_Lk7Pwoz0k0Pq0oYr8wiN_df25sV0DhlzozuCrtwIMSU0GXHyQ/s4160/20230421_144229.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhERS1G-RiKs87wDZRAUhtXuaJlsaXpX6W-UFjmK72KiFWOXuBepiOEQIDH8eV0LFCI0C7QhEflv-_D1ApalUHdcFjC0ho9ilfiaJ1KuxYFyxCPDRkqueAFelTtHYVJipfyAVaM5XVf_Lk7Pwoz0k0Pq0oYr8wiN_df25sV0DhlzozuCrtwIMSU0GXHyQ/s320/20230421_144229.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><p>as you can see from the photo taken off of Pinterest, I did change it up a little, a few less feather lines due to size and well because I don't normally like coping anything exactly .. even from pattern books.. got to put your own flare on your work </p><p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3oK21pyu0DzGCuCLMZQV3CHuMQJy3EtZf_fIQ0xoPmmLcT3sarRGb0FDG7G07B18atHEGI5wUc1HOaqGvGLDBp_52LsL3iZn9id8zfIvxLcIQdK3HzNS2iMFeoCRshYtocAa9dqjlqrU95i5WiN9lfobeOuGRiimzbrh9Ef2AEzZMBJBfQuCVinYBwQ/s883/Screenshot_20230426-060947_(1).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="883" data-original-width="627" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3oK21pyu0DzGCuCLMZQV3CHuMQJy3EtZf_fIQ0xoPmmLcT3sarRGb0FDG7G07B18atHEGI5wUc1HOaqGvGLDBp_52LsL3iZn9id8zfIvxLcIQdK3HzNS2iMFeoCRshYtocAa9dqjlqrU95i5WiN9lfobeOuGRiimzbrh9Ef2AEzZMBJBfQuCVinYBwQ/s320/Screenshot_20230426-060947_(1).png" width="227" /></a></div>check out those other birds... that owl.. sweet .. <br /><p>side note.. while I was getting a photo of this bag and the drawstring bags I embroidered, one of which I did a "sketch like" black bird ( see photo below ) .. this guy shows up right outside of my window sitting in the same pose.. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="4160" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil1Ya5yf0IDFvTEZyXGMoqCwvMgR6ENBu7fn-fzdNqeVWjiInJinHT2mQpEi1b7H9zeag5aGE-0kChwkGiTfnlLlx87G4ZFR0SypJvwFGSXgTe8a-HVGf-Ki5GgPyobaaMFHZcq1s3-ff1MpJFlLvLa_dU2GBQFfSEPeNT2rCh_DhOkyo-Y304UH92lw/s320/20230421_132828.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>this photo is before ribbon was added, did get some finally but as yet to take a photo <br /><p></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://archive.org/details/embroiderypatter00wari/page/124/mode/1up">Link to embroidery book download </a> </p><p><br /></p><br />Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-80339281287853328922023-04-17T13:10:00.000-06:002023-04-17T13:10:58.299-06:00My take on chill pills<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEuT1hB_Cpw3TWszciLIk5mEwnH_-KZwjpwcLMLmRu0BJWfbgQi6T2r8JbKjGvlL51vhjv1hhvNT0_Y1F9QP9mUO-baTOGdccg7vpYBEEnvqLWMm0D2lXbHvlnBFQrmI7vTQBBk0obJpKenkvSKhyYpc0a6rG6rUOKrXMmrPnb4dVDHzHHhfdqeIHbLA/s2080/20230403_021143_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2080" data-original-width="1920" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEuT1hB_Cpw3TWszciLIk5mEwnH_-KZwjpwcLMLmRu0BJWfbgQi6T2r8JbKjGvlL51vhjv1hhvNT0_Y1F9QP9mUO-baTOGdccg7vpYBEEnvqLWMm0D2lXbHvlnBFQrmI7vTQBBk0obJpKenkvSKhyYpc0a6rG6rUOKrXMmrPnb4dVDHzHHhfdqeIHbLA/w184-h200/20230403_021143_(1).jpg" width="184" /></a></div><p>I was asked if I could make a chill pill by a friend.. I hadn't seen any up to that point but knew right away how I wanted to make mine.. quick and simple... what a fun idea to use up some scrap yarn.. so I set down my embroidery and and made a few .. <br /></p><div>I have since seen some really cute ones, some with little faces, but much bigger than what came out with, so if you're looking for a bigger one do a quick online search, there seems to be quite a few out there.. <br /></div><div>They can be made with just about any size yarn and coordinating hook.. most of my scrap yarn is worsted weight so that's what I went with.. I had started with blue and white but the blue came up a bit short so I grabbed the next larger ball in a solid color, pretty sure it's mulberry by Red heart.. mix and match all your scraps<br /></div><p> </p><p>10 yards approximately of worsted weight yarn for both colors<br /></p><p>G / 4.0 mm hook</p><p>yarn needle <br /></p><p>exact gauge is not essential to this project</p><p>worked in a spiral so don't join throughout </p><p><br /></p><p>written in American terms <br /></p><p>ch = chain </p><p>dec = decrease, I use a invisible decrease described below with photos however you can use any decrease you like</p><p>inc = increase, two stitches in indicated stitch <br /></p><p>sc = single crochet</p><p>sts = stitches<br /></p><p>* * = repeat instructions between as many times as indicated<br /></p><div><br /></div><div>1 ) ch2, sc 6 times into the first st to form a circle ....( you can use a magic circle or any other startup for circles that you prefer) place a marker for easy round counting, moving it along as you go<br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4IlBnobklgWqXhYAyfeOxsaPirXOmmU7Q5B2VC7m2FaOBkQ4QtblXvfp5j2bsA8j0U5LT8NJ26DemhZ1MujBHmLqmykPcxpX6USYpyrF85c-r1xvh7NJn1raT1x01G2-0Ydik7xQdHD1KDZg-BzP-2wuJYHGPkh-Ck9PPn6oh_FXwjEp2KfTfT4jazw/s1989/20230402_200628_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1989" data-original-width="1614" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4IlBnobklgWqXhYAyfeOxsaPirXOmmU7Q5B2VC7m2FaOBkQ4QtblXvfp5j2bsA8j0U5LT8NJ26DemhZ1MujBHmLqmykPcxpX6USYpyrF85c-r1xvh7NJn1raT1x01G2-0Ydik7xQdHD1KDZg-BzP-2wuJYHGPkh-Ck9PPn6oh_FXwjEp2KfTfT4jazw/w163-h200/20230402_200628_(1).jpg" width="163" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>2 ) inc in each stitch ( 12 stitches )<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY7PGo8ItMxpgyO4UC12AakTLHd-3sXkE3GNJBtHMctTAyX9WYv9IWV3l2sNt4U7a1Nxe3oSrpmoknqruRZMKde3cXcgP863c0fCjIGRo23dA7uCFtzXQQNdsJvl3VYIxCJNYf6WumhlaLpkHjFpN-2A7v1-HXE298Ou1Vt3dFgqrhDLE73TtrJTk6pA/s1959/20230402_200737_HDR_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1959" data-original-width="1639" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY7PGo8ItMxpgyO4UC12AakTLHd-3sXkE3GNJBtHMctTAyX9WYv9IWV3l2sNt4U7a1Nxe3oSrpmoknqruRZMKde3cXcgP863c0fCjIGRo23dA7uCFtzXQQNdsJvl3VYIxCJNYf6WumhlaLpkHjFpN-2A7v1-HXE298Ou1Vt3dFgqrhDLE73TtrJTk6pA/w168-h200/20230402_200737_HDR_(1).jpg" width="168" /></a></div> </div><div>3 ) *inc, sc1* repeat to end of round ( 18 stitches )<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8zh1MtLHHIdN4RqRrRDSPXYOemBAq3lJBUX1tzK6wsc4hpgLbiWPlcghcfCFpcYjf4nrxa7Ru66ZyrdZMHPrenPYVR1sP-HrUnZKqKzKsmRbXmsYkiuN2Vb8EgCwnKztYdqkOn1ctfjjnOG_jvHQG8KaJkx7mGW1iCp7UPy4cGUh60wTqZkxMCjxHQ/s2289/20230402_200924_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2289" data-original-width="1920" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8zh1MtLHHIdN4RqRrRDSPXYOemBAq3lJBUX1tzK6wsc4hpgLbiWPlcghcfCFpcYjf4nrxa7Ru66ZyrdZMHPrenPYVR1sP-HrUnZKqKzKsmRbXmsYkiuN2Vb8EgCwnKztYdqkOn1ctfjjnOG_jvHQG8KaJkx7mGW1iCp7UPy4cGUh60wTqZkxMCjxHQ/w168-h200/20230402_200924_(1).jpg" width="168" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4-10) sc all stitches .. I tried making some with 8 rounds of sc but personally I think the slightly smaller one looks better..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">after you reach the last sc, stitch slip stitch into the next stitch,
cut yarn and fasten off .. keep yarn tails on the inside, no need to
weave in these <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYOy51yaJicMXV3tcnE_CbqQd--bbWQ4xDJ-_KkaURZoN5qMtJ7WdsPxIGlNDbDwAi0t7BfUsfqywVfV8o7N5t1S4uMzfnxYl_O3TUVGpN3S5xUgOSI4c0IYhcWaet_Ef2wzSLanTBcwIZw9Ac794fNVM-ohr6zYho7g3LKjqSxuJ0izaeeB2HvtoHA/s3010/20230402_202207_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3010" data-original-width="1637" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYOy51yaJicMXV3tcnE_CbqQd--bbWQ4xDJ-_KkaURZoN5qMtJ7WdsPxIGlNDbDwAi0t7BfUsfqywVfV8o7N5t1S4uMzfnxYl_O3TUVGpN3S5xUgOSI4c0IYhcWaet_Ef2wzSLanTBcwIZw9Ac794fNVM-ohr6zYho7g3LKjqSxuJ0izaeeB2HvtoHA/w109-h200/20230402_202207_(1).jpg" width="109" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">11-17
) Picking up the next color put a slip knot on your hook, place your
hook through the stitch three stitches before your last stitch, this will
be the new starting point of each round so place a stitch marker in this
stitch when the stitch is completed</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDtPdJcaP3fSZrtWKH_l4YFp9mdzIAwUxMRqr-NGrFJx1lJuRhZRfLCtOMTlwEUE5jumoRvc-U_Mb4i8HoUgK-h-mhr7LYcgf6uJtPtCjjyZTUo4IuSqASjRFEUMZTuYRz15km-DOalu81_h_p7qdKGreX1BMUhOc93KoOc-UJLdw68pR8XTZXZVkgw/s2250/20230402_215715_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1920" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDtPdJcaP3fSZrtWKH_l4YFp9mdzIAwUxMRqr-NGrFJx1lJuRhZRfLCtOMTlwEUE5jumoRvc-U_Mb4i8HoUgK-h-mhr7LYcgf6uJtPtCjjyZTUo4IuSqASjRFEUMZTuYRz15km-DOalu81_h_p7qdKGreX1BMUhOc93KoOc-UJLdw68pR8XTZXZVkgw/w171-h200/20230402_215715_(1).jpg" width="171" /></a> </div> </div><div> yarn over and pull up a loop,<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoT8N5B9skjP1yHaudVP1Q4yojMuMlmZWppPqIx4YMWshtdbiYo4ee75JHVxTPCAR2NLrGuGKa-l6U8JCD1yAREhd9z53rLstavkyBs6sSdfDmtbpdsOWe4Ax_CIVLt9iYDrdkmjQv5g4NBuvPlyaUlhtgMY8iEIOPWU_Lkb8QDUgeS6ApTruM4JT90g/s2664/20230402_215833_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2664" data-original-width="1901" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoT8N5B9skjP1yHaudVP1Q4yojMuMlmZWppPqIx4YMWshtdbiYo4ee75JHVxTPCAR2NLrGuGKa-l6U8JCD1yAREhd9z53rLstavkyBs6sSdfDmtbpdsOWe4Ax_CIVLt9iYDrdkmjQv5g4NBuvPlyaUlhtgMY8iEIOPWU_Lkb8QDUgeS6ApTruM4JT90g/w143-h200/20230402_215833_(1).jpg" width="143" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">yarn over and pull through both loops on your hook to complete the stitch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7acW55NQ18Z1tmVMQXsXq-psiUVugigRgki3_Yyqze05OWrhPyhnqnkxVlJneQ0r38T4ZkQPZnq3DCmIjUAW--b1CE0ckE-HUOaTAcGZTJnz6Lf6IA6ofsJG9Rwnu3DVEfQ5Aolo2RsqBj1a6rwLv478JeCF55esaKhl664Vt01yVrPu5zxPfhuhZ3A/s2810/20230402_215930_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2810" data-original-width="1920" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7acW55NQ18Z1tmVMQXsXq-psiUVugigRgki3_Yyqze05OWrhPyhnqnkxVlJneQ0r38T4ZkQPZnq3DCmIjUAW--b1CE0ckE-HUOaTAcGZTJnz6Lf6IA6ofsJG9Rwnu3DVEfQ5Aolo2RsqBj1a6rwLv478JeCF55esaKhl664Vt01yVrPu5zxPfhuhZ3A/w137-h200/20230402_215930_(1).jpg" width="137" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sc until you get to the slip stitch of the previous round,sc in the top
of that stitch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO-fx1xlme7-mAYPURo4D_hb6EMc8rzV24Ffi1qmBOQwllCfffjRh_t7oEhDx-IQFljqglds2-VIK7XcnkXsPh1m7mzF1n78qj_TxiF2fqd3gcQs1kOm_Al4qpZ8ZygDWQYROCXB2DyJGMef29uSYPsYmEfRmvacQ9EnKjMP2W9I-7TYePTEmKiGbeow/s2308/20230402_220030_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2308" data-original-width="1920" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO-fx1xlme7-mAYPURo4D_hb6EMc8rzV24Ffi1qmBOQwllCfffjRh_t7oEhDx-IQFljqglds2-VIK7XcnkXsPh1m7mzF1n78qj_TxiF2fqd3gcQs1kOm_Al4qpZ8ZygDWQYROCXB2DyJGMef29uSYPsYmEfRmvacQ9EnKjMP2W9I-7TYePTEmKiGbeow/w166-h200/20230402_220030_(1).jpg" width="166" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> being careful not to single crochet in the bottom of
that stitch but going to the next stitch, for beginners it can be a bit
harder to spot and easy to add an extra stitch here, sc as normal for
the rest of the rounds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYPtv2c5mS5oN0zr-_v7rUz_jDvHc8E2zBO03Byy0ujbNmgbkx_wW7q-nkoQpQ5xka3RYDWGMZTRhhzCdDRcWY9eFM91F3VXi__M5Ol_oJLazoDMXwKiiVv5ERByoh8kqBEUypO-PmDVhr3XpH6Xj0cDkHqXM6C7Up6OpV9dFrMoXNGZNmgW70tzf7Zg/s2097/20230402_220115_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2097" data-original-width="1855" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYPtv2c5mS5oN0zr-_v7rUz_jDvHc8E2zBO03Byy0ujbNmgbkx_wW7q-nkoQpQ5xka3RYDWGMZTRhhzCdDRcWY9eFM91F3VXi__M5Ol_oJLazoDMXwKiiVv5ERByoh8kqBEUypO-PmDVhr3XpH6Xj0cDkHqXM6C7Up6OpV9dFrMoXNGZNmgW70tzf7Zg/w177-h200/20230402_220115_(1).jpg" width="177" /></a> </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This round starts the two decrease rounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">18 ) *dec, sc1* to end of round ( 12 sts ) see below explanation of dec<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VKV9SfoY5nA/ZCqTeohdHuI/AAAAAAAAE6g/kLTgjkmTIBwaoO2dwu61fD750duX1CEnACNcBGAsYHQ/s2604/20230402_214542_%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="1857" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VKV9SfoY5nA/ZCqTeohdHuI/AAAAAAAAE6g/kLTgjkmTIBwaoO2dwu61fD750duX1CEnACNcBGAsYHQ/w143-h200/20230402_214542_%25281%2529.jpg" width="143" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I use a invisible decrease, do this by sliding your hook through the first loop only of the next stitch then repeat with the following stitch without doing a yarn over for either,<br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwTPXQ_UghxRERS1MCt6ABqHHB0hSwcT4SHip3gnAoLkpixXLR32IpjW7OaFxiPimkE98xlklWh6-TAh2JvJUbM7SkIVw-0HINyS01ymRyWPaJs1uE2u-WlBeck922AOz8QjrJTczJO7orLpUmnTNMHeJ9yRtqSoN5xUPyhxeArQuBMrbeoH_enXqs4Q/s2120/20230402_214559_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2120" data-original-width="1869" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwTPXQ_UghxRERS1MCt6ABqHHB0hSwcT4SHip3gnAoLkpixXLR32IpjW7OaFxiPimkE98xlklWh6-TAh2JvJUbM7SkIVw-0HINyS01ymRyWPaJs1uE2u-WlBeck922AOz8QjrJTczJO7orLpUmnTNMHeJ9yRtqSoN5xUPyhxeArQuBMrbeoH_enXqs4Q/w176-h200/20230402_214559_(1).jpg" width="176" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">then yarn over and pull the loop through both loops on your hook<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeshCwHcIlqF7kvSFT9XRc-Mf0PemL4DT4fTQ5soztXQeg8WLpyIxFzdfhmggdoDyzCCZ2P0mJRAdLIj1vm9pfEYx4-d2VzPFzMYGWbhupot2oyqV9F1N8l2b_d7jyIX1z02GZtDerQ8xxrCiExblRiCoVoSXu42JkmqOPfJQe9lVFNUhl-ThtlqEAg/s2038/20230402_214605_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2038" data-original-width="1914" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeshCwHcIlqF7kvSFT9XRc-Mf0PemL4DT4fTQ5soztXQeg8WLpyIxFzdfhmggdoDyzCCZ2P0mJRAdLIj1vm9pfEYx4-d2VzPFzMYGWbhupot2oyqV9F1N8l2b_d7jyIX1z02GZtDerQ8xxrCiExblRiCoVoSXu42JkmqOPfJQe9lVFNUhl-ThtlqEAg/w188-h200/20230402_214605_(1).jpg" width="188" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yarn over and pull through both loops on hook decrease completed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJL_RfSIlqoCR7TPKJSzL6x_EGrzn2uwN4F7L1yjiFMG-qoaEoN4rorVooSw4C6z1rP3fyQ0a_KM0Em3DAzlGB_foxzgLZl4lfQgi8f4HlNtQTq0JokF69F2_aId1gmnzc6Pd0WnBwZKZGWVjFDB1U8c-ufWM51J9k0ukOo3ShwGtBSTPcy1FPVePBQ/s2743/20230402_214910_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2743" data-original-width="1920" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJL_RfSIlqoCR7TPKJSzL6x_EGrzn2uwN4F7L1yjiFMG-qoaEoN4rorVooSw4C6z1rP3fyQ0a_KM0Em3DAzlGB_foxzgLZl4lfQgi8f4HlNtQTq0JokF69F2_aId1gmnzc6Pd0WnBwZKZGWVjFDB1U8c-ufWM51J9k0ukOo3ShwGtBSTPcy1FPVePBQ/w140-h200/20230402_214910_(1).jpg" width="140" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After the first decrease round add your stuffing </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">19 ) dec to end of round, cut yarn leaving about 6 inches, fasten off, place yarn tail on yarn needle,<br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHrhkvPnaFAdhkyMQXBMStlEsO6Axws_a1yWnE_oCBWdAinMagIyHGgyjH4CfLVAppKUsNMd33xFYcqXNY5b1yrOFsAgU8dlJlynk061tiqK0_YGsh91JSE1dcEH1Y5loHFgalRILBDNJxg7q_TmlrQt10GUR0G3M5fc-MSCg5Whd3qwH3mDBIFatpug/s2739/20230402_215055_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2739" data-original-width="1920" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHrhkvPnaFAdhkyMQXBMStlEsO6Axws_a1yWnE_oCBWdAinMagIyHGgyjH4CfLVAppKUsNMd33xFYcqXNY5b1yrOFsAgU8dlJlynk061tiqK0_YGsh91JSE1dcEH1Y5loHFgalRILBDNJxg7q_TmlrQt10GUR0G3M5fc-MSCg5Whd3qwH3mDBIFatpug/w140-h200/20230402_215055_(1).jpg" width="140" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">weave with through front loop of each stitch, pull snug </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUMpEC5125Z49bAs2RQm0fZj3WcljnS12g26w92QvDBHSTp7GEMDWS7kW8h5wIcrW40j916DrQHqjbTSpsmWEy-1YKkC4QkDLz-cLBkxzhP2L-1_vQ2TUcPlFp_L1Nh0TRvDO1kary4jUSqJnThIAlOma_6ZvYIrg22x80ewXgd9nNrBLCDj4rErieQ/s2429/20230402_215140_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2429" data-original-width="1920" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUMpEC5125Z49bAs2RQm0fZj3WcljnS12g26w92QvDBHSTp7GEMDWS7kW8h5wIcrW40j916DrQHqjbTSpsmWEy-1YKkC4QkDLz-cLBkxzhP2L-1_vQ2TUcPlFp_L1Nh0TRvDO1kary4jUSqJnThIAlOma_6ZvYIrg22x80ewXgd9nNrBLCDj4rErieQ/w158-h200/20230402_215140_(1).jpg" width="158" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take your needle down through the center of the stitches you just pulled tight and pop out the side, go back in ( keeping to the same color as tail ) and pop out again on the other side, cut yarn close to the side of chill pill <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRg6mZ6MvViWxkMXSGlqRNUhD4aqC8Eeb-eCJtqLW65gdAVBpkNHirwHtaDQwmwTnl3k8JkMiKTCLqPT_NQ115J-3w-pvNKOkhygPwXxu3W9bi2kbLHqnHRmc5JLF-s4PcDjRON17JVPuZmpQoOADxaja2JMu1FCJvjNPu0SA4aoezqegNKROCn5NUnw/s3120/20230402_215317_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="1920" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRg6mZ6MvViWxkMXSGlqRNUhD4aqC8Eeb-eCJtqLW65gdAVBpkNHirwHtaDQwmwTnl3k8JkMiKTCLqPT_NQ115J-3w-pvNKOkhygPwXxu3W9bi2kbLHqnHRmc5JLF-s4PcDjRON17JVPuZmpQoOADxaja2JMu1FCJvjNPu0SA4aoezqegNKROCn5NUnw/w123-h200/20230402_215317_(1).jpg" width="123" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDeDSsOtti3us4BRHxretC-pEGJy2lGToUVSC-cVxfDnvUvavn59BEXjJ1lEMZ3O-9U6KomM653MePe1boT4ne_XJlDvXQ8LUUbQ--PUzMPoUiB5MNcs42hL2j0rW5JBo-SYj3XsXUTvTlb-NP0T0JBwN3wPnx-qFKV07ZkPqy-dOHQkO9Ai5kXoBtjQ/s2650/20230402_215341_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2650" data-original-width="1891" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDeDSsOtti3us4BRHxretC-pEGJy2lGToUVSC-cVxfDnvUvavn59BEXjJ1lEMZ3O-9U6KomM653MePe1boT4ne_XJlDvXQ8LUUbQ--PUzMPoUiB5MNcs42hL2j0rW5JBo-SYj3XsXUTvTlb-NP0T0JBwN3wPnx-qFKV07ZkPqy-dOHQkO9Ai5kXoBtjQ/w143-h200/20230402_215341_(1).jpg" width="143" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did a quick back stitch in contrasting color to spell out chill <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8eHDVgDOCK3LXBh9b0_UEvQea39zvF9npOtzepJAVtCYIUUtsPxEbv7xEOXcqPC4My0VD9mBP-a9bgO3gQlxQnjTJ4D89KkgHpdfIB4ntNNYE_HvkrSvLkTpsbDeFYemY1eG_kQ-e3XuM9io1D4I_RVOEpLvz44SJe-YmgJGv_8sgZVHxuFBC6rrDw/s2080/20230403_021143_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2080" data-original-width="1920" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8eHDVgDOCK3LXBh9b0_UEvQea39zvF9npOtzepJAVtCYIUUtsPxEbv7xEOXcqPC4My0VD9mBP-a9bgO3gQlxQnjTJ4D89KkgHpdfIB4ntNNYE_HvkrSvLkTpsbDeFYemY1eG_kQ-e3XuM9io1D4I_RVOEpLvz44SJe-YmgJGv_8sgZVHxuFBC6rrDw/w184-h200/20230403_021143_(1).jpg" width="184" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That it your done <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-20501041616521998132023-03-28T00:04:00.000-06:002023-04-27T22:23:30.075-06:00Cap repair <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few months ago my son's favorite cap started to fray around the brim/bill..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I got some bias tape and was going to stitch it on when I realized the brim was made out of heavy duty plastic.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so I used some mod podge instead...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Worked out so well I did my husband's favorite cap as next.. they have been holding up really good.. washing them by hand now but still looks good..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Went over by my dad's place and saw one of his favorite caps that he had just washed looking rough.. he was delighted to hear I could fix it as mom had been telling him to toss it.. he wasn't about to lol </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1uUq21ZdKbBBSEKrr4SKbT_20pZFjscPpmO_KYIu0vcGvD63LPRtD6RWLsUXvzlKoKBzpnUfdmwEL5NKZH3Q5jdwWZ0AxEmyHK7_cW6oNQGAI3_6d9aSjPg9kb5Ph50P51HPJ6cMdpcyHbhP4SJzIASZuwpyuEOBjuU_xEaj9X-IDwU9oE4CGfRzXg/s3632/20230228_153251_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3632" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1uUq21ZdKbBBSEKrr4SKbT_20pZFjscPpmO_KYIu0vcGvD63LPRtD6RWLsUXvzlKoKBzpnUfdmwEL5NKZH3Q5jdwWZ0AxEmyHK7_cW6oNQGAI3_6d9aSjPg9kb5Ph50P51HPJ6cMdpcyHbhP4SJzIASZuwpyuEOBjuU_xEaj9X-IDwU9oE4CGfRzXg/s320/20230228_153251_(1).jpg" width="169" /></a></div><p>The bias tape was what was left over from fixing my son's darker tan cap but Dad was happy to go with a slightly darker color if it meant I didn't have to buy anything extra</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdF6KsJyduUPCYX1fbds--hTdTTiaDviiOzhF81Kcsskc_qm-ft0hgeTcjwHeWxBe1gNz44eG-eLDrmDksoFBjedMYVKXO4MZZfDiTyB30mdyMHTy1GmCI8_o9k-7mAAf0U3BSn8-ICPmCXaQ-IWsn7hbXaTuFAMI7SWuGOi3XlzgHMPK7Cb_Cvn4YYg/s2937/20230228_153645_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2937" data-original-width="1617" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdF6KsJyduUPCYX1fbds--hTdTTiaDviiOzhF81Kcsskc_qm-ft0hgeTcjwHeWxBe1gNz44eG-eLDrmDksoFBjedMYVKXO4MZZfDiTyB30mdyMHTy1GmCI8_o9k-7mAAf0U3BSn8-ICPmCXaQ-IWsn7hbXaTuFAMI7SWuGOi3XlzgHMPK7Cb_Cvn4YYg/s320/20230228_153645_(1).jpg" width="176" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First I trimmed off all of the frayed edges</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisqrkW2u6kkKYBODRrbL3EdT61efd2h51mTTTdRu5vKI7TSWqdbE_9mBNrfpUTH38SJCWLXskO_ApHdTiBZcZCw2YXYmyCRobe21HlozpVsVlc62yIfRuA5iHR-O00h012oWADP0nslIYTiMmDssAiVhcBZO8P2ZgHNQNCJ-hirwbjO8dta6OMmacA7g/s2748/20230303_001209_HDR_(1)_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2748" data-original-width="1160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisqrkW2u6kkKYBODRrbL3EdT61efd2h51mTTTdRu5vKI7TSWqdbE_9mBNrfpUTH38SJCWLXskO_ApHdTiBZcZCw2YXYmyCRobe21HlozpVsVlc62yIfRuA5iHR-O00h012oWADP0nslIYTiMmDssAiVhcBZO8P2ZgHNQNCJ-hirwbjO8dta6OMmacA7g/s320/20230303_001209_HDR_(1)_(1).jpg" width="135" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I folded the bias tape in half after measuring it to make sure it would go around the brim/bill.. with a little extra to spare as it tightens up a bit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just finger pressed it.. I got tape that was fairly wide so I could fold it in half making it thicker and hopefully more durable</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0fbcVGVNbsL8ccxm23C07Z6Ytk31-zuizBdSDiwRrYbmp3yJCvKcVtJNDaZBhXiNFktdBH6alMaluXtLz2qE42SawMTB6wPVeNNavGNFH1zaDr79ZjxjGKz_5JWV7OEAdr1SzRoct1VXydAp0a2o3q0AaOo4j9gyqHx7LYLHVnmB1c-175GoW73_6mA/s3054/20230303_001802_(1)_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3054" data-original-width="1554" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0fbcVGVNbsL8ccxm23C07Z6Ytk31-zuizBdSDiwRrYbmp3yJCvKcVtJNDaZBhXiNFktdBH6alMaluXtLz2qE42SawMTB6wPVeNNavGNFH1zaDr79ZjxjGKz_5JWV7OEAdr1SzRoct1VXydAp0a2o3q0AaOo4j9gyqHx7LYLHVnmB1c-175GoW73_6mA/s320/20230303_001802_(1)_(1).jpg" width="163" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The mod podge is kind of hard to see in this photo but I applied a even layer with a small craft paintbrush...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> apply the mod podge to the bias tape only on the layer that would touch the brim/bill ... using sewing/craft clips as I went, a couple of inches at a time so it wouldn't dry out before. I used just enough mod podge to cover it evenly, it will soak through to the top layer when clipping it down as I found out with the last two.. but I didn't want it too saturated as it changes the look. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKjl-uAeVFesqbKfGjIYWzBwA7qXtOodWWaxqitj-3_Ff_HTNMfk0hSUTPx7IbopDbbCtSmlMXCoOjxuhsaKJ-FI4M0uwA73Cy_uNxv2vXupWM3LAdwNIKOyRBFt5EBhkd6VdzrZhyXre4nBnBeI3EgnGayK61PMHEtWt25qVpHp74-oppju2SVt4ug/s3661/20230303_001838_(1)_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3661" data-original-width="1711" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKjl-uAeVFesqbKfGjIYWzBwA7qXtOodWWaxqitj-3_Ff_HTNMfk0hSUTPx7IbopDbbCtSmlMXCoOjxuhsaKJ-FI4M0uwA73Cy_uNxv2vXupWM3LAdwNIKOyRBFt5EBhkd6VdzrZhyXre4nBnBeI3EgnGayK61PMHEtWt25qVpHp74-oppju2SVt4ug/s320/20230303_001838_(1)_(1).jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I placed the clips touching each other to make sure there's a good secure hold all the way across </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhokcxVjJMiw_D_9MQEHO0bZw4zB_NVNltKGgTuyG5_P-S7OGlfFY5Ip2eXRgQPfp7h6P-ASmyXLeri3FTcDK5hYKVDno75ZV-_2KD6l0W7s61C2lml4R-oGyerHcXR-hSfPAyaJKoTJo6uIyvjBu3Qqyr-ndQl86QhdO-enxLi4-OPHYJdKqBHx8_RTw/s2559/20230228_160437_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2559" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhokcxVjJMiw_D_9MQEHO0bZw4zB_NVNltKGgTuyG5_P-S7OGlfFY5Ip2eXRgQPfp7h6P-ASmyXLeri3FTcDK5hYKVDno75ZV-_2KD6l0W7s61C2lml4R-oGyerHcXR-hSfPAyaJKoTJo6uIyvjBu3Qqyr-ndQl86QhdO-enxLi4-OPHYJdKqBHx8_RTw/s320/20230228_160437_(1).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I removed the clips after a couple of hours and let it dry over night </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1pANp6CTY4ta2JMAcurEEXyFaxN6HfU_XMs6phJ_24gbDNyNYEOIYA24-frEXcHFsEt31LK0bgyt55xJ9-OuvSxhtMDfbqupIylwOwZEa_BLPNon6JliQ-U0VMh8A5thqvILJl0LsG6JpNFiadQ3-60btEDqw0yMlPPXVizHgKMm3YU84GNvceNzNw/s2741/20230303_034952_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2741" data-original-width="1862" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1pANp6CTY4ta2JMAcurEEXyFaxN6HfU_XMs6phJ_24gbDNyNYEOIYA24-frEXcHFsEt31LK0bgyt55xJ9-OuvSxhtMDfbqupIylwOwZEa_BLPNon6JliQ-U0VMh8A5thqvILJl0LsG6JpNFiadQ3-60btEDqw0yMlPPXVizHgKMm3YU84GNvceNzNw/s320/20230303_034952_(1).jpg" width="217" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good to go .. a little less going to the landfill and they are happy to be able to keep their favorite caps </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-25995112957873307092023-03-19T20:28:00.000-06:002023-03-19T20:28:37.479-06:00Dollar Store Sequins <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look what I found at our local dollar tree.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrodtd3hao7h-8ZY6on3Bc7TX3v96_945doe8PHtAFlXgTIZJEz_CAgupmflgGl3kw6ASFE-vGvuWSz4_9mGyBU8dUOgv8VEYH8d_CcQkV6on49V2Yw5hfxaFdbqtb0lNuNt7clPTvJ9jP--1d2fFniVpDG8SgQx6AdZkn6T0y4OFF2I_mJqp2bTD7cg/s2605/20230309_215701_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2605" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrodtd3hao7h-8ZY6on3Bc7TX3v96_945doe8PHtAFlXgTIZJEz_CAgupmflgGl3kw6ASFE-vGvuWSz4_9mGyBU8dUOgv8VEYH8d_CcQkV6on49V2Yw5hfxaFdbqtb0lNuNt7clPTvJ9jP--1d2fFniVpDG8SgQx6AdZkn6T0y4OFF2I_mJqp2bTD7cg/s320/20230309_215701_(1).jpg" width="236" /></a></div><p>Sheets of sequins.. after a little time with a seam ripper </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05OJZs1p7yP6z2vVWbCqtLu46fZfm5_paj81zlPx2IhWGjZE3YnoG7yHpQHTRlyT8AekSY0-T9wBUOGD9aLUweebIOs2E9VimIZAiHMoJJU3Fe9l7uCbAUEu5r_rLHoBOs2CAQ_rLrBjzVjX-V5cPoIqsgaWX2S0pFSob_v0sDj1v90nzUJj8y1CCzw/s4160/20230310_002731.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05OJZs1p7yP6z2vVWbCqtLu46fZfm5_paj81zlPx2IhWGjZE3YnoG7yHpQHTRlyT8AekSY0-T9wBUOGD9aLUweebIOs2E9VimIZAiHMoJJU3Fe9l7uCbAUEu5r_rLHoBOs2CAQ_rLrBjzVjX-V5cPoIqsgaWX2S0pFSob_v0sDj1v90nzUJj8y1CCzw/s320/20230310_002731.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got quite a few off of every sheet.. most were very easy to remove.. one gave me a little bit of trouble but then I realized it was because the rows were so much closer together.. at least a third more on that sheet.. worth the extra effort</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also found a set of ears that looked like they would make a fun photo with our doggie... Plus a different color of sequins .. sweet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHQHF6p3y4rkRC5Lrqp7bktJht264GkmMkdXdc2P0ZkDV2ley6RTzImoRj-pZ5WlgSRjxwGvcpU-BjBdwp4ttpjTtACm9nq7HeYbNb3lkbjcu-sjqSJQxladQjfheFUUFcdGOGdrbSppfNI-C0zGBs6yz1yJZ5sTpffpOTKRxAqZuKoXfTRMNVYyexkA/s2609/20230302_045145_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2609" data-original-width="1905" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHQHF6p3y4rkRC5Lrqp7bktJht264GkmMkdXdc2P0ZkDV2ley6RTzImoRj-pZ5WlgSRjxwGvcpU-BjBdwp4ttpjTtACm9nq7HeYbNb3lkbjcu-sjqSJQxladQjfheFUUFcdGOGdrbSppfNI-C0zGBs6yz1yJZ5sTpffpOTKRxAqZuKoXfTRMNVYyexkA/s320/20230302_045145_(1).jpg" width="234" /></a></div>There are a good amount on each set.. the next time I went shopping there they had a pink set so I grabbed one of those as well but forgot to take a photo <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5HY0Hu3VytTrcVmp5pV8tvb4KkSkx-cyNybVpFacVrjIEs3uRbVN46bYO8KYkh3nUkL6blNo_qlp8pGVJzVL43C73mLJ7nYK7bGbvD-cktt91hRUk-de0o3JjA8uqxb72e5yyS8ZHj3uSEp3bLoknduVnOBjBeLSiyp42K6GWwqM3uNKe5tZtTispzw/s2699/20230305_153529_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2699" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5HY0Hu3VytTrcVmp5pV8tvb4KkSkx-cyNybVpFacVrjIEs3uRbVN46bYO8KYkh3nUkL6blNo_qlp8pGVJzVL43C73mLJ7nYK7bGbvD-cktt91hRUk-de0o3JjA8uqxb72e5yyS8ZHj3uSEp3bLoknduVnOBjBeLSiyp42K6GWwqM3uNKe5tZtTispzw/s320/20230305_153529_(1).jpg" width="228" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They also have cup sequins </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsDPiYWz1pfn6RgnGKGDivFmA14x6-WFtOdeuZCQXq7iv0YNBUB9daqZu-uqxEoQczI_E-wUJnEwryrOmj5bWNvmRfBj-SikMEHNN6Til3wPthimgWeISMNJ9-Xu-cMEXTDgKzKh0URM6RfDPsavlozPpnMUAZyOAg9unlr_-pQZmRy2_A1uQnf3ikdQ/s3055/20230317_182430_HDR_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3055" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsDPiYWz1pfn6RgnGKGDivFmA14x6-WFtOdeuZCQXq7iv0YNBUB9daqZu-uqxEoQczI_E-wUJnEwryrOmj5bWNvmRfBj-SikMEHNN6Til3wPthimgWeISMNJ9-Xu-cMEXTDgKzKh0URM6RfDPsavlozPpnMUAZyOAg9unlr_-pQZmRy2_A1uQnf3ikdQ/s320/20230317_182430_HDR_(1).jpg" width="201" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> It would be nice if they carried flat in packets as well.. although I have been using the harvesting process as a mindless activity.. mostly in the morning with a cup of coffee, I see it as a relaxing thing to do.. and love the fact that I am getting them at a lower cost than I could get they online for.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-30519997696027218732023-02-26T11:11:00.001-07:002023-04-27T22:18:59.129-06:00Raven brooch <p>I finally got the finishing touches done..</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizP3LAYGDj5uJjYe8-xETW7jzURdH2_H7T7spnmbdh2pjxPxdV-CCe9b6lgsO7Z5jwg6V2wOw5GDPgYPRRm2gqS1H_f2Y74Lo-rNh5ttUIcLAu2oWbQ3AmvOMeGrCCc-ulN0FA78LqwMfQpXz-2mbxNMSu4h3FL9PhlYvV55yDiKQR7mXl3geCXGo4ZQ/s2514/20230222_202128_(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2514" data-original-width="1806" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizP3LAYGDj5uJjYe8-xETW7jzURdH2_H7T7spnmbdh2pjxPxdV-CCe9b6lgsO7Z5jwg6V2wOw5GDPgYPRRm2gqS1H_f2Y74Lo-rNh5ttUIcLAu2oWbQ3AmvOMeGrCCc-ulN0FA78LqwMfQpXz-2mbxNMSu4h3FL9PhlYvV55yDiKQR7mXl3geCXGo4ZQ/s320/20230222_202128_(1).jpg" width="230" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is actually a fairly large piece.. almost 6 inches from top of head to tip of tail...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I needed to order larger pin findings as well as sequins for the trim along the edges before I could finish it.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> back to the beginning.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been wanting to do a raven applique for some time now</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> however it is going to be large as it will have outstretched wings .. planning on putting it on a bag/purse so about 10 inches wide.. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wasn't sure what medium I wanted to use... so many ideas floating around in my head.. Pinterest doesn't help limit the choices one little bit by the way.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Should I stick with beads.. do just fabric layered with yarn embellishments,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> or should I try sequins... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or a mix of all...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">before I really could decide I wanted to see what each style would look like and the amount of work involved in each.. the sequins are the only ones left to see what would look like as I haven't played with them much..<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so I decided to do a practice piece.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started with two layers of tulle netting in an embroidery loom..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I didn't want to use my normal beading foundation Pellon 70, as I was fairly sure the background would show through in some areas and didn't want to bother painting it.. during the summer when I can easily air out the smell that would be easy enough.. with below freezing temps not happening..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> so I went with a regular piece of felt although it was on a thicker side it was definitely not going to be enough.. I was careful about stitching as to not overtask the felt.. going around the tulle strands to add strength to them..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the image I checked a few sites that offer free cut outs.. didn't find what I wanted..<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I ended up kind of piecing together some of my favorite parts, but I wasn't happy with the feet </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> throughout the piece I changed the shape as I added to it fine tuning to what I wanted, my drawing skills are very limited..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I actually removed the foot and reattached it in a placement that I liked better .. but still needed adjustment as I went along </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvexEu7cfDOA61L5F7Dffi1B0JDRZrmEu3sXwKQphpAng_x9ir9O6eAR-0_ooBv221ZW9DhZrjm7n0_1wkM-JCOM_zwEdP-9Ub9_8gNSe5jJKGUQsZfATAFBVZuS6kpRAuLlzfBV_rEop3kPehpgMYFf0OvR8TnALQNaoB7Wf38yXwkrxkWZUlbGQ2Q/s4160/20221231_123436.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvexEu7cfDOA61L5F7Dffi1B0JDRZrmEu3sXwKQphpAng_x9ir9O6eAR-0_ooBv221ZW9DhZrjm7n0_1wkM-JCOM_zwEdP-9Ub9_8gNSe5jJKGUQsZfATAFBVZuS6kpRAuLlzfBV_rEop3kPehpgMYFf0OvR8TnALQNaoB7Wf38yXwkrxkWZUlbGQ2Q/s320/20221231_123436.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I try to keep waste to a minimum so I use every bit of space I can normally.. I realized that it would be a real test of patience.. something of which I normally do not possess </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">especially with my crafting so I limited how many pieces I put on the loom.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I could have easily added a couple of smaller pieces but it was really testing my limits as it was LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYiPFLmP40xik-FAdcU4PDnFTBAxwlfZJa8bW-OGdFBva_CulqQc2WQF-fmDRxMdpLm9SrxIigvFwCPAy29QFyKeSlVJMWfHG3EcDjXrxLtVIvAISFPJMnOo0kRFeszMwOTbvegDBKuhuJ0kfpRDNjAjUx_w7SXaDP48JJVoxqBnqz9F0_HOBppxl1sA/s3109/20230112_162606_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3109" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYiPFLmP40xik-FAdcU4PDnFTBAxwlfZJa8bW-OGdFBva_CulqQc2WQF-fmDRxMdpLm9SrxIigvFwCPAy29QFyKeSlVJMWfHG3EcDjXrxLtVIvAISFPJMnOo0kRFeszMwOTbvegDBKuhuJ0kfpRDNjAjUx_w7SXaDP48JJVoxqBnqz9F0_HOBppxl1sA/s320/20230112_162606_(1).jpg" width="198" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted a higher textured look, I do like some very structured pieces but not for this one.. so I went with uneven beads again .. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Around here we don't have many local choices in crafting supplies.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our only locally owned bead shop doesn't carry truly uneven beads, they do have a really nice selection of Czech beads so you can find a couple of uneven ones, at least that's what I think they are.. they self package them so not 100% sure, never stopped to ask as I am very happy with them no matter where they are from plus it's a dangerous place for me to go I get lost in there I keep forgetting to ask lol .. beautiful shop so many gorgeous beads in such a tiny area.. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our JoAnn's is on the small side, the beading section is limited as well as the sequins.. still one of my favorite places to shop.. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Walmart has really cut back on crafting supplies over the last few years but did have the felt I wanted.. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At hobby lobby they do have a reasonable selection of beads.. they have large containers of uneven seed beads at a good price as well as sequins in black with multiple sizes..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Vey3SFkkxSjzEy0M-gXXFGGBcsi_Pu5sJlnZy9E2UrxXFhKu0nmq4kvatxRzWI-6a7ff6b-GfX1D-JzY_fQ4vfk4Q84XCqSAdBRp8lXILip3KsaQUXEivve2xyhwdv8n3lSJ1qdFH1Up_sch9J_cFNNYBDgpy1qK-RHtGqxivtHBr3T8dsrYI_BhFw/s2651/20221231_123838_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2651" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Vey3SFkkxSjzEy0M-gXXFGGBcsi_Pu5sJlnZy9E2UrxXFhKu0nmq4kvatxRzWI-6a7ff6b-GfX1D-JzY_fQ4vfk4Q84XCqSAdBRp8lXILip3KsaQUXEivve2xyhwdv8n3lSJ1qdFH1Up_sch9J_cFNNYBDgpy1qK-RHtGqxivtHBr3T8dsrYI_BhFw/s320/20221231_123838_(1).jpg" width="232" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsCwkrapJGuBzrPq_76FWFQ9fRc3WwFlFdFoFul_G4d-1L3tlp2A3_ZPq6neEvhnkI8f5eabWcp76_o_XqvPWUfLlKhjPui_mOAsW-oOGKxMLPiZjLBN6_CQ-pnRI0wjN3ihYgqurQtX1DBTWaRM4QT6ZBO2WlIgTkJXURers3I2n9AhcV1o1n7ZhqnQ/s648/Screenshot_20230226-071505_(1).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="406" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsCwkrapJGuBzrPq_76FWFQ9fRc3WwFlFdFoFul_G4d-1L3tlp2A3_ZPq6neEvhnkI8f5eabWcp76_o_XqvPWUfLlKhjPui_mOAsW-oOGKxMLPiZjLBN6_CQ-pnRI0wjN3ihYgqurQtX1DBTWaRM4QT6ZBO2WlIgTkJXURers3I2n9AhcV1o1n7ZhqnQ/s320/Screenshot_20230226-071505_(1).png" width="200" /></a></div><p>I forgot to take a photo of the sequins before opening the package.. so this is a screen shot of them off of their web page.. really a good deal, too bad they only have one color in the multi-sized packages however it did work out for me this time..</p><p> I did use all three sizes plus another size I got from JoAnn's </p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Backside after finally getting it off of the embroidery loom,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Side note.... I had made a soft "fabric" toy using small safety eyes for a give away but my puppy desperately needed to have it... so I removed the eye and replaced it with a small amount of embroidery floss..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I saved the eyes.. had no clue what I was going to use it for, as once it was removed it was no longer going to be a safety eye.. in the sense that it wasn't ever going to hold as tight again.. at least not without glue.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided that it would be a perfect eye for this raven as it wasn't going to be a toy possibly given to a child so no worries.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had used a thinner beading material so adding extra backing to hide the back of the safety eye with the now trimmed off post wouldn't make it too thick..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNtvQuMBeSpRr9HPctc7Woh5QibYrxPU1hT4KsWhMp9t86O0G8rNnsTkKDKDGKWp_9mQBHtR_V4or-2IyOTRKKoQV-0zbrdtVvNetad8bWTB_TT9xAhj81QrZLP11aUwqe0wLRy5hdaierpdkKz3zAC9fafNnGRJSKftPJJmFlwxFQQLzNGnMD_KglWA/s4160/20230120_113818.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNtvQuMBeSpRr9HPctc7Woh5QibYrxPU1hT4KsWhMp9t86O0G8rNnsTkKDKDGKWp_9mQBHtR_V4or-2IyOTRKKoQV-0zbrdtVvNetad8bWTB_TT9xAhj81QrZLP11aUwqe0wLRy5hdaierpdkKz3zAC9fafNnGRJSKftPJJmFlwxFQQLzNGnMD_KglWA/s320/20230120_113818.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I still wasn't happy with the feet..... This is after replacement </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBxUJQAb48-hAyh-3eU37uYzAMwnjBlGGHhW6VfWw5vJU2ueGhbrGt2YGdkyHunzo2GaqKHLsFCxn-FnhhcKwHJeHMKivoDK8sydhgSEBfG_wlEfdfZqBzT09n0IeWnDTtT3yVAnay-OyFj9YlcfBUPoYc2A-IaUhIxq8wS8PhhWrA_H2N6BQTLw6DjA/s2551/20230118_185902_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2551" data-original-width="1893" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBxUJQAb48-hAyh-3eU37uYzAMwnjBlGGHhW6VfWw5vJU2ueGhbrGt2YGdkyHunzo2GaqKHLsFCxn-FnhhcKwHJeHMKivoDK8sydhgSEBfG_wlEfdfZqBzT09n0IeWnDTtT3yVAnay-OyFj9YlcfBUPoYc2A-IaUhIxq8wS8PhhWrA_H2N6BQTLw6DjA/s320/20230118_185902_(1).jpg" width="237" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So when I added the center layer of felt I adjusted them a bit more while gluing leaving the back uncut.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvC0qzplf3lIe8u708QWCAoZsFgHRTkHiY_H5ivysUc6JMOclVRGzjYEf5P_FxyhOccwQFGyOROuAk-80U9igy1mXylauQKulK256W6lTNrnrdrz3xsstGWRTB_9DznwQ-y-rU5gnIsiQ29gU69CY_jZl9h9LyVOS6BWDiYc1pLhRY6sE5loW6jhyihQ/s3031/20230120_114819_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3031" data-original-width="1854" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvC0qzplf3lIe8u708QWCAoZsFgHRTkHiY_H5ivysUc6JMOclVRGzjYEf5P_FxyhOccwQFGyOROuAk-80U9igy1mXylauQKulK256W6lTNrnrdrz3xsstGWRTB_9DznwQ-y-rU5gnIsiQ29gU69CY_jZl9h9LyVOS6BWDiYc1pLhRY6sE5loW6jhyihQ/s320/20230120_114819_(1).jpg" width="196" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did add extra backing behind the eye after that as well </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">to glue I used mod podge matte at this stage.. I wanted the extra stiffness it adds especially with the thinner beading material used.. it is still slightly flexible but a nice firmness<br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I went with a vinyl backing that is on the thinner side, it has a mesh backing for strength </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhOCeQP6C-mvc8c41txVNO_4UmgA-bcZjM8jQAhf-9x9pMjSeuQ-HPsqoaTwSf4L6drd3eBm02m-PlpMM8dFgwirhXVg7oZKpOJ38IRg9wu_J0Jo78rmRiRCqSM0-vOg_83TcSh1OisXx823_Px6oiNpSUkK3YCfDAa6-HVzgM32wnPMtKgw6XsXVkw/s2326/20230226_095733_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2326" data-original-width="1640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhOCeQP6C-mvc8c41txVNO_4UmgA-bcZjM8jQAhf-9x9pMjSeuQ-HPsqoaTwSf4L6drd3eBm02m-PlpMM8dFgwirhXVg7oZKpOJ38IRg9wu_J0Jo78rmRiRCqSM0-vOg_83TcSh1OisXx823_Px6oiNpSUkK3YCfDAa6-HVzgM32wnPMtKgw6XsXVkw/s320/20230226_095733_(1).jpg" width="226" /></a></div>I'm pretty sure I got it at Walmart.. awhile back<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> while gluing I realized the the backing was holding but not the vinyl in some places, so I finished it off with a white crafting glue where I could reach without damaging it <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">this time while it set I added a layer of tissue, folded a few times for thickness, between the vinyl and clips so it wouldn't damage it..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTCenoTQ8TBXGN-1aN4bminISh4LGfV8ntOwSPOqjLjfzGTTNudpeNu8ZLpryB0CQKw8qJCudTNnMyXnMAO3eBvhv4EANc4lIVWFX7DWgKUC63C7IiFjxvQEYz-PCu9bEebJZhT2_ZMho7MrvVZ56Zs9UebPpt06d15gFSGerBD1jy5qcTEyWHKmnkjA/s4160/20230219_184738.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTCenoTQ8TBXGN-1aN4bminISh4LGfV8ntOwSPOqjLjfzGTTNudpeNu8ZLpryB0CQKw8qJCudTNnMyXnMAO3eBvhv4EANc4lIVWFX7DWgKUC63C7IiFjxvQEYz-PCu9bEebJZhT2_ZMho7MrvVZ56Zs9UebPpt06d15gFSGerBD1jy5qcTEyWHKmnkjA/s320/20230219_184738.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I added some extra weight to the center hoping it would help it hold better<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ5Rnf0OlE_wHfxMrtawqD1DnoTm8admpTwDSc8O7iisx4WFebHjWpNnjFP_QHdSsmjHjB94qWXyoCF2BVdntDCphHVkNQDGWe8s20tH7JnyQVy4elsMNXfI5dXPvniMAp7wnXAtr3qMUab8bR_PikLhXmyk5NZzpynvSXGjoljSvoLPevRTH_FDeNeg/s4160/20230219_184753.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ5Rnf0OlE_wHfxMrtawqD1DnoTm8admpTwDSc8O7iisx4WFebHjWpNnjFP_QHdSsmjHjB94qWXyoCF2BVdntDCphHVkNQDGWe8s20tH7JnyQVy4elsMNXfI5dXPvniMAp7wnXAtr3qMUab8bR_PikLhXmyk5NZzpynvSXGjoljSvoLPevRTH_FDeNeg/s320/20230219_184753.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">oh I had added the pin finding before the last stage of gluing.. didn't think to take a photo.. I stitched it down with the same Nymo I used for everything.. size D</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguY4JGLtxNG-i-BxST7fpLhoRnuUi-QBlvtxXRcOmiSsykaQ4y6lA6lKkjbHu-n4yzf1oTJUw2aml6yL_-NIWC2Wb8GnKaW-aGO9FPjhDPuyIq1ams-HcdAreXpGZF_o0HuCSFb4EV7jx9ETBtPMwP8GLRFHKJvKnxCqz2Il4ABadcWJEijMKS7rTj5g/s2608/20230222_202133_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2608" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguY4JGLtxNG-i-BxST7fpLhoRnuUi-QBlvtxXRcOmiSsykaQ4y6lA6lKkjbHu-n4yzf1oTJUw2aml6yL_-NIWC2Wb8GnKaW-aGO9FPjhDPuyIq1ams-HcdAreXpGZF_o0HuCSFb4EV7jx9ETBtPMwP8GLRFHKJvKnxCqz2Il4ABadcWJEijMKS7rTj5g/s320/20230222_202133_(1).jpg" width="236" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I added 3mm sequins along the edges.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did this before the glue was completely set in the center as by then I was completely out of patience lol it did stick down a bit better than it shows in the photo but still not quite as much as i would have liked.. I knew I was going to stitch everything in place so didn't want to mess with it too much..<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLj98zwHIczRf9sUv7FJ-VmJKZN5ZCD9uJxUYJacddsTNQ-aDivj_JQn1Poihe3NuVMIZekBLxmQyfDFiCfCbcpUWGvWKLu6Vb0CZz3H2vX3X-iS4Hjc2GdSOFfl2bOV2e3IOkDzV6N6Zrop_ah8QQc08UpS2JXyB9ntzRQzWM1GnYEcuzAhBajHhCqQ/s3716/20230222_202147_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3716" data-original-width="1680" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLj98zwHIczRf9sUv7FJ-VmJKZN5ZCD9uJxUYJacddsTNQ-aDivj_JQn1Poihe3NuVMIZekBLxmQyfDFiCfCbcpUWGvWKLu6Vb0CZz3H2vX3X-iS4Hjc2GdSOFfl2bOV2e3IOkDzV6N6Zrop_ah8QQc08UpS2JXyB9ntzRQzWM1GnYEcuzAhBajHhCqQ/s320/20230222_202147_(1).jpg" width="145" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was the first time I added sequins as the edge trim.. I normally use beads or floss </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACcfstFyI8BhkiI_OoxhhPhtNmq3GDnQVr7kbG7ue2oCL301RpgO-r4ASJVnMabd2wJOL4vPGgWdJoVccgm-Nw9lVkx44cU8jnhUk9fXoZHvMLtQg5Wio_mGTNDl3Bm-xS354f_FwUBcqEkOo1gxeWHbtF4CbpdblVUwIc0ovWdK4sHjrcZjGkeF1eQ/s1807/20230223_013223_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1807" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACcfstFyI8BhkiI_OoxhhPhtNmq3GDnQVr7kbG7ue2oCL301RpgO-r4ASJVnMabd2wJOL4vPGgWdJoVccgm-Nw9lVkx44cU8jnhUk9fXoZHvMLtQg5Wio_mGTNDl3Bm-xS354f_FwUBcqEkOo1gxeWHbtF4CbpdblVUwIc0ovWdK4sHjrcZjGkeF1eQ/s320/20230223_013223_(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These things are tiny and full of static ..they were sticking to everything.. even under my fingernails ugh..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I'm sure the lack of moisture in the air with using an electric heater didn't help this process at all.. living in the desert the air is normally pretty dry </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm sure or at least hoping they will be smoother it work with come summer while using our evaporative cooler..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Combine that with needing to be extra careful to not pierce the vinyl more than once per stitch, it was a very slow-moving process</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> but the overall look was definitely worth the effort.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The before backing photo shows the difference in the feet compared to the final photo</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ivoTrJ223H8Kvrdtvwj6acWC7k3chXiavsqyWLoIgPOvyu40VjtvLr3ezPiLMbpJnlCayeKDFX96zVeQqxwyhxqq33DQuJLOvEz-1i3fgxgW8dGRY23mFYn6rmu6VtXM_n74e9zflt_omGymOFMygl480dB7txUrijTQVIp7A4nc8voPOnngSl5VFg/s2551/20230118_185902_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2551" data-original-width="1893" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ivoTrJ223H8Kvrdtvwj6acWC7k3chXiavsqyWLoIgPOvyu40VjtvLr3ezPiLMbpJnlCayeKDFX96zVeQqxwyhxqq33DQuJLOvEz-1i3fgxgW8dGRY23mFYn6rmu6VtXM_n74e9zflt_omGymOFMygl480dB7txUrijTQVIp7A4nc8voPOnngSl5VFg/s320/20230118_185902_(1).jpg" width="237" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUi9DSZaEVaeKA0SIld5LesMGvxxmn6lK-FR2gR2txwNvVRwt0KuPYhiC9FBxLfDBY8Uip4qUsqvm8I312kVGNeetvmhQEB8BY_ybfZv2XPNu0K7aOHAJ8npi_KZ6XZK3LsXjZkRcFVzJLXBgqXsvY8Hlu2InRFgCbk2oj5x6WoeawP_d2vUaCAfUxA/s2514/20230222_202128_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2514" data-original-width="1806" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUi9DSZaEVaeKA0SIld5LesMGvxxmn6lK-FR2gR2txwNvVRwt0KuPYhiC9FBxLfDBY8Uip4qUsqvm8I312kVGNeetvmhQEB8BY_ybfZv2XPNu0K7aOHAJ8npi_KZ6XZK3LsXjZkRcFVzJLXBgqXsvY8Hlu2InRFgCbk2oj5x6WoeawP_d2vUaCAfUxA/s320/20230222_202128_(1).jpg" width="230" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Overall I learned a lot from this practice piece.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">originally I was planning on using it as an applique on a bag.. so I didn't want to add hard material for the feet </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">however next time I make a brooch I will definitely give that a try.. as soon as I figure out how that's done LOL </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It definitely took more materials then originally planned so that's a good thing to know before starting a even bigger piece.. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-35955689593988965342023-02-22T02:08:00.001-07:002023-02-22T02:09:18.562-07:00Llama brooch <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just love that llamas are turning up everywhere... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saw some really cute embroidery ones on Pinterest close to what I was thinking of doing.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbD7478j_5nOCf3FrKd2sB6efISiSM0Fr_VMjECEVjKAh_GAYuLZjoXjvWoxyqKbKfTZP4TmhXdgg3_eh3vRPegWjHlCEqkSgtV0oWeAIo3dYG17CJvpUuIUXhF07-FYl7kiZNfkIUpdJ9aR0nDSZeVF8JXB3t461FN3zcubBwjP1P7mzlmdfRR7v6g/s1459/20230220_063953_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1459" data-original-width="1402" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbD7478j_5nOCf3FrKd2sB6efISiSM0Fr_VMjECEVjKAh_GAYuLZjoXjvWoxyqKbKfTZP4TmhXdgg3_eh3vRPegWjHlCEqkSgtV0oWeAIo3dYG17CJvpUuIUXhF07-FYl7kiZNfkIUpdJ9aR0nDSZeVF8JXB3t461FN3zcubBwjP1P7mzlmdfRR7v6g/s320/20230220_063953_(1).jpg" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted mine to be a bit more fluffy than any I saw.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had just harvested some sequins from some dollar store appliques </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://barbsz-lifeisgood.blogspot.com/2023/02/sequin-harvesting.html">click for post</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided to use the foam to thicken my llama"s fur<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL7s6yj3XSQwvi2Om01YB65ZAvqTvYq4iYH7iGvYdaTkqrXg13SYvPrM1K4fEtR_ki0zy6oZ13PhRuhKFnnZdqoJRXXed8M2gdDYd115geqQ6645PIBJsVGvJMufIY98QBwAjavx6WGPNNB8rdnVQakeXmH6PV2tLVQRapilKyaGnQIVTtoYbOFcC4rw/s1887/20230213_144813_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1753" data-original-width="1887" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL7s6yj3XSQwvi2Om01YB65ZAvqTvYq4iYH7iGvYdaTkqrXg13SYvPrM1K4fEtR_ki0zy6oZ13PhRuhKFnnZdqoJRXXed8M2gdDYd115geqQ6645PIBJsVGvJMufIY98QBwAjavx6WGPNNB8rdnVQakeXmH6PV2tLVQRapilKyaGnQIVTtoYbOFcC4rw/s320/20230213_144813_(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div> I pieced them together using stick glue to hold in place.. on Pellon 70 interfacing <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKOmdSa9nmyMxy7CnLaV19gk_gx1QAK9Y1zakN0t4n8QWxlG2ycdIMA1SG4frpw7GPGJVRKnniJoLrylDbbMchZVnrDdWEZn-9aa5sVXDyw8WjDqWxlfs6FxNEsqaNgGhWhsWIt1jlfnDwBVm2V6v7TC869hje2GXxnXRY0w9wRHd5nh2vuqMV39mmBA/s2578/20230213_145134_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="2578" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKOmdSa9nmyMxy7CnLaV19gk_gx1QAK9Y1zakN0t4n8QWxlG2ycdIMA1SG4frpw7GPGJVRKnniJoLrylDbbMchZVnrDdWEZn-9aa5sVXDyw8WjDqWxlfs6FxNEsqaNgGhWhsWIt1jlfnDwBVm2V6v7TC869hje2GXxnXRY0w9wRHd5nh2vuqMV39mmBA/s320/20230213_145134_(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I clipped them for a short time .. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">dries really fast and doesn't get any gunk on the needles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuveE087qG6gHnsWAzdGYiEWGq-iH87VE4fLc40DYTw59RRsrUabhTW1kxWhYBvjHHGUtxTMfwGE5bt4plvBnOcjEccg3mVBmx2uT4CeK7Z-an4BtxtGMPmebqOEs5htUBbo8DWeHaprAVF7uT_82KBxEo9eBMehAwXUMZOjxGIq5cUGewXMbz8zbkvA/s2032/20230213_222803_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2032" data-original-width="1756" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuveE087qG6gHnsWAzdGYiEWGq-iH87VE4fLc40DYTw59RRsrUabhTW1kxWhYBvjHHGUtxTMfwGE5bt4plvBnOcjEccg3mVBmx2uT4CeK7Z-an4BtxtGMPmebqOEs5htUBbo8DWeHaprAVF7uT_82KBxEo9eBMehAwXUMZOjxGIq5cUGewXMbz8zbkvA/s320/20230213_222803_(1).jpg" width="277" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted a bit of the foam showing though, in a darker color on top then the lighter color under that for depth.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">no foam on the hoofs or face..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> black size 11 seed beads for the hoofs.. stitched down with Nymo D </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> three strands of embroidery floss held together for the main body</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> used a "rough" colonial knot, purposely made stitches uneven, not in a row, some over lapping others for more of an outgrown furry look </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> for the face I put a piece of thinner white felt after darkening the material underneath it again for more depth..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> two strands of black embroidery floss for the details of the face.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The blanket has a thin bullion wire trim with crystal and glass seed beads.. not quite finished in this photo </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSm7vmnjETZigSeWeHZ3cTZlfAbB_VDP7s8u2u9kEddqLIdAMw9s-hMkutJxNJoNgMLCA2GqNEPmRCtUSJ6qaXdBtrnRXWxEnKanjE9YZKWscT5HGCSQFMbEo-vV4d1vhrNKY1cgEqMsLi9KbxToJBXvHKV8C-l3ino_UPlYGS0qybpwETdGEqHktWg/s2152/20230218_155055_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="2152" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSm7vmnjETZigSeWeHZ3cTZlfAbB_VDP7s8u2u9kEddqLIdAMw9s-hMkutJxNJoNgMLCA2GqNEPmRCtUSJ6qaXdBtrnRXWxEnKanjE9YZKWscT5HGCSQFMbEo-vV4d1vhrNKY1cgEqMsLi9KbxToJBXvHKV8C-l3ino_UPlYGS0qybpwETdGEqHktWg/s320/20230218_155055_(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I made three small tassels using embroidery floss and attached them around the neck with crimp cover caps in between for beads... because I didn't know I wanted to add them before attaching the tassels firmly down lol .. a couple smaller gold tone ones on the outsides, with two slightly larger sliver tone ones in the middle</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpB2x3AutdBRHKDjD1U82P-HIYAW-IAqR4EbQevhYxdXy8snfC1K9wkeZC5_GYN_xEI07vkCTVgl0IUxcPwbev3KPvU6aIE9KQc0B7CyMXbuOVOmdxwHNQ6KRNTAG_t5-osorku2C_zJ6ssadbdKfGUfPJ2bp58YaNe6EWlkcaH1EC3L6yHB73ftAmzg/s2491/20230219_174226_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2491" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpB2x3AutdBRHKDjD1U82P-HIYAW-IAqR4EbQevhYxdXy8snfC1K9wkeZC5_GYN_xEI07vkCTVgl0IUxcPwbev3KPvU6aIE9KQc0B7CyMXbuOVOmdxwHNQ6KRNTAG_t5-osorku2C_zJ6ssadbdKfGUfPJ2bp58YaNe6EWlkcaH1EC3L6yHB73ftAmzg/s320/20230219_174226_(1).jpg" width="247" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For backing I went with a fairly thick piece of tan felt, after stitching on the pin fixture</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQULEJOR1V8fdxeNus0-FCDESCVrQxGHP9RNiIx579dtz7fT5CqP2MBdH_6jri7LgV2VjOgU_7ZxzxNfzmUcJKMnr4bT0ZbMp4BDNVZcr_QUNhsu3_sCZECeOdrEHmQM7p7732aLoD4gWo28lqbpBs9CsbsX3SRmwkxqJPEu9uiLXywciJTN0xnEDm8Q/s1920/20230219_173704_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1866" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQULEJOR1V8fdxeNus0-FCDESCVrQxGHP9RNiIx579dtz7fT5CqP2MBdH_6jri7LgV2VjOgU_7ZxzxNfzmUcJKMnr4bT0ZbMp4BDNVZcr_QUNhsu3_sCZECeOdrEHmQM7p7732aLoD4gWo28lqbpBs9CsbsX3SRmwkxqJPEu9uiLXywciJTN0xnEDm8Q/s320/20230219_173704_(1).jpg" width="311" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="text-align: center;">glued down with a fair amount of matte mod podge... to add a bit of stiffness and act as an light adhesive</span><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjoHWEfmWQSuGuOla-ARwXyWKR9LSPDOAj97V_xUr-hppPNV6QGLggeDEXKPx12_z0mdPadIbiCfafAqPspuoQXJnaqhq6hvQHz8aRv1E3ytGxtGktg-FZvoZDIJC9XQtiCkt6YGuHkwmlV4833KgqlyRMUyM7HtqvZm8kjN7bW-foHtzvjSj_5as7DA/s2473/20230219_052541_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2473" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjoHWEfmWQSuGuOla-ARwXyWKR9LSPDOAj97V_xUr-hppPNV6QGLggeDEXKPx12_z0mdPadIbiCfafAqPspuoQXJnaqhq6hvQHz8aRv1E3ytGxtGktg-FZvoZDIJC9XQtiCkt6YGuHkwmlV4833KgqlyRMUyM7HtqvZm8kjN7bW-foHtzvjSj_5as7DA/s320/20230219_052541_(1).jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I use clips for the first hour or so, remove and let dry overnight</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLW0U_qrtt0STjVyJH8yigdVWHWTifPSqeQpwoUbEToaT3z4jmoCmQ44x-iyT6Id3VfAs2CrZwl4L4HLdzQ4A03yumZ8JttL5upAJ7MI5vlIypv_0oG8qeT8I-8PuXmEK0KrMwjoMnRLL08aERZVwOzFM8YkzgktgC71nBbObjmxnnlrELkoP--7Nyrg/s2775/20230219_053323_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2775" data-original-width="1918" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLW0U_qrtt0STjVyJH8yigdVWHWTifPSqeQpwoUbEToaT3z4jmoCmQ44x-iyT6Id3VfAs2CrZwl4L4HLdzQ4A03yumZ8JttL5upAJ7MI5vlIypv_0oG8qeT8I-8PuXmEK0KrMwjoMnRLL08aERZVwOzFM8YkzgktgC71nBbObjmxnnlrELkoP--7Nyrg/s320/20230219_053323_(1).jpg" width="221" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> trimmed after fully dry</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqbLwRwogWMed_pYYj6nTFTjrOTg3MV22YaHB2obwpJbDmqcV1VXFQML-uooLHnaCY7ynl7Lmuhhy4aBKsc-VH_4NWLZ56BhDEyN-pQe9ituXXQOAAIW8jmKTDQyAe4FFsAjRQ_Gt48qYXSV4DcFO_lhyNWnPgkvZiLEaPelliNjxJxNx0p7zcgzDEug/s2469/20230219_174233_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2469" data-original-width="1877" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqbLwRwogWMed_pYYj6nTFTjrOTg3MV22YaHB2obwpJbDmqcV1VXFQML-uooLHnaCY7ynl7Lmuhhy4aBKsc-VH_4NWLZ56BhDEyN-pQe9ituXXQOAAIW8jmKTDQyAe4FFsAjRQ_Gt48qYXSV4DcFO_lhyNWnPgkvZiLEaPelliNjxJxNx0p7zcgzDEug/s320/20230219_174233_(1).jpg" width="243" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The mod podge holds fairly well when dried but not well enough to count on ..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I really like the stiffness it adds without adding any extra layers or trying to work everything through a stiffer base</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> stitched around the outline catching both layers well, with seed beads and white Nymo size D to hold everything together </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-1mim956SZ4b3Mw6oJwaFZ_p9bWNQ67AoAB9RBnTV9457Gqp9k_ddbeimkYBeS273AMl-DBdS8h9hvWsvbf6ksFxzneC5iVybdg37R3wR779xTDb9133KQDLBqzG1HAmnOerN3nJO5pNwzHYfjVcX8VHGnWhWFnEoizEpFmrlz8mZaYSoIyMaEpILg/s2411/20230220_064016_(1)_Edited.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2411" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-1mim956SZ4b3Mw6oJwaFZ_p9bWNQ67AoAB9RBnTV9457Gqp9k_ddbeimkYBeS273AMl-DBdS8h9hvWsvbf6ksFxzneC5iVybdg37R3wR779xTDb9133KQDLBqzG1HAmnOerN3nJO5pNwzHYfjVcX8VHGnWhWFnEoizEpFmrlz8mZaYSoIyMaEpILg/s320/20230220_064016_(1)_Edited.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix94mCQpjBINaxYvlesHXWAF9un0S4DEzgMgN31gWLgyJDzvCkD9ErM91VhVRiXhB43bhFv0rKRIfS3uL8EEsP6Hj46vBx7feFwxyN-8OpTcHfRVFwhTNTjdoDqm8WdEtSxkecXkLqXAqNlYVAD6LX3P2_e-Z7KaGgTLOJ0nvwoRqr1XOm5qLAfzZHXw/s1459/20230220_063953_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1459" data-original-width="1402" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix94mCQpjBINaxYvlesHXWAF9un0S4DEzgMgN31gWLgyJDzvCkD9ErM91VhVRiXhB43bhFv0rKRIfS3uL8EEsP6Hj46vBx7feFwxyN-8OpTcHfRVFwhTNTjdoDqm8WdEtSxkecXkLqXAqNlYVAD6LX3P2_e-Z7KaGgTLOJ0nvwoRqr1XOm5qLAfzZHXw/s320/20230220_063953_(1).jpg" width="307" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Took awhile to get all the knots done but very happy with the layered effect and over all look <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-72475328721177152492023-02-20T22:35:00.000-07:002023-02-20T22:35:38.411-07:00Sequin harvesting <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally got around to removing the sequins from a few items I picked up at the dollar tree.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjItvetCbrvmWakLhgOvAPeIC2g2IATRjEQoF4VlqKWbDQLQm2_x8ynNCC4p9EzQmpCy5ktnR39N84ZtNZBGWdXOeRAphL20UKniTa3O-xOQr7FrYE0oWc5Z0DAISpw9Qd3u5jfFsewHmUwhvJL_9sxZgeegvaODz0DAoUhy6tY-URGD1Mql9eW9eR75Q/s3003/20230211_231901_(1)_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3003" data-original-width="1690" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjItvetCbrvmWakLhgOvAPeIC2g2IATRjEQoF4VlqKWbDQLQm2_x8ynNCC4p9EzQmpCy5ktnR39N84ZtNZBGWdXOeRAphL20UKniTa3O-xOQr7FrYE0oWc5Z0DAISpw9Qd3u5jfFsewHmUwhvJL_9sxZgeegvaODz0DAoUhy6tY-URGD1Mql9eW9eR75Q/s320/20230211_231901_(1)_(1).jpg" width="180" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love that they are a different color on the other side. got a red with green, red with gold and blue and sliver.. got quite a few sequins from each sock</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Plus the felt back, satin front as well as a bit of furry white fabric </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDD6MIlzCcKM7VpGBgYmd1_8YzvSUgCouIsJk4_mAF_VDjGwZPyLucJXcseEasECqoUxcGFIKl9lyBoxtKBMMDmUbhMTav1aNUw-LcumFsUQr4EPBM_eyfWbE9FUHELOSRAiJp-G9Wl8gGyXGKWRdBQIvvXPDeCtTRxfP5VpufvzBau1IegVvzMd4Lw/s3361/20230217_022717_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3361" data-original-width="1857" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDD6MIlzCcKM7VpGBgYmd1_8YzvSUgCouIsJk4_mAF_VDjGwZPyLucJXcseEasECqoUxcGFIKl9lyBoxtKBMMDmUbhMTav1aNUw-LcumFsUQr4EPBM_eyfWbE9FUHELOSRAiJp-G9Wl8gGyXGKWRdBQIvvXPDeCtTRxfP5VpufvzBau1IegVvzMd4Lw/s320/20230217_022717_(1).jpg" width="177" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was going to use these as is at first but the fabric is so thin I decided to take them apart as well</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8rHNl9q3k0o-qTaXzbjT_sE-FzOMviqA5I32TDkLNuTWcPrQDq29uVa77dqa-Ea5m65tp5mzrBfk_viC_SR45qqZyFWXjb2GvIWzt9_DwOsR0zsKggLMPYoljC68Z3UZqj3famqwiwdnXS8fsejWHdA61abtiQX2NTJ-TQ5zZh2ca_xrSjuwiTLPdA/s3095/20230204_001943_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3095" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8rHNl9q3k0o-qTaXzbjT_sE-FzOMviqA5I32TDkLNuTWcPrQDq29uVa77dqa-Ea5m65tp5mzrBfk_viC_SR45qqZyFWXjb2GvIWzt9_DwOsR0zsKggLMPYoljC68Z3UZqj3famqwiwdnXS8fsejWHdA61abtiQX2NTJ-TQ5zZh2ca_xrSjuwiTLPdA/s320/20230204_001943_(1).jpg" width="199" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Got more than I expected</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWxiSeydGpSJU1HVbt5P9TbZyROVez9TSe-oZGOiqCvyqjAltNxF0wqUOhuFasGd8-SCNv8fmTKGAQjFO2kA9ft4ywQetLIphRT1xMW1gFxwbZvpMS78JN_0mv7G-0lUl4Q4fnBIy13xsVes7eyvWrJULm6QxrnhnVtJ22ksfQPX2Mlkl2cGVmZ-0NIQ/s3113/20230204_025925_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="3113" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWxiSeydGpSJU1HVbt5P9TbZyROVez9TSe-oZGOiqCvyqjAltNxF0wqUOhuFasGd8-SCNv8fmTKGAQjFO2kA9ft4ywQetLIphRT1xMW1gFxwbZvpMS78JN_0mv7G-0lUl4Q4fnBIy13xsVes7eyvWrJULm6QxrnhnVtJ22ksfQPX2Mlkl2cGVmZ-0NIQ/s320/20230204_025925_(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The fabric was not worth saving.. the foam lining I actually was able to use for another brooch I wanted to try that will be showcased in my next post<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIRgZMQy0G4_3UzF_gLPB_o51gkQajJmjg8pwriI1_arAU566QD_uHNje-dpjFjX6zDpLICmFAKflr3-PZSu-v7SgufsROF6vDKuW4_PdEDrb-tpjIegPyD3K7tQT4Oo-LBwqk2RYRQ3A0l8Xgb_32wpHO18mIIUHy49tkLy5O5K7TCiLBu6fRR6wGag/s2375/20230203_172628_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2375" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIRgZMQy0G4_3UzF_gLPB_o51gkQajJmjg8pwriI1_arAU566QD_uHNje-dpjFjX6zDpLICmFAKflr3-PZSu-v7SgufsROF6vDKuW4_PdEDrb-tpjIegPyD3K7tQT4Oo-LBwqk2RYRQ3A0l8Xgb_32wpHO18mIIUHy49tkLy5O5K7TCiLBu6fRR6wGag/s320/20230203_172628_(1).jpg" width="259" /></a></div><br />Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-76865673148411556262023-02-16T18:54:00.006-07:002023-02-17T02:48:51.185-07:00hummingbird <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQ0u8xCmJ5FaUj9TDh7JbM7XxC_d_1qcgdiBKzAzk3OYaykwDisI7olpQY-YU_Knn_P2opcDGbW9xXz_iupDmov0Zf4c2oNpvq43UopJ-Dw4b8Ex_i9XTqTEgKvvN3B0G8Wh1iw7wGYJLcecafmMM2DxgNLJPpvySuv2uLNItS79dbtpeTA64Lfex8A/s2274/20230217_022832_(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2274" data-original-width="1828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQ0u8xCmJ5FaUj9TDh7JbM7XxC_d_1qcgdiBKzAzk3OYaykwDisI7olpQY-YU_Knn_P2opcDGbW9xXz_iupDmov0Zf4c2oNpvq43UopJ-Dw4b8Ex_i9XTqTEgKvvN3B0G8Wh1iw7wGYJLcecafmMM2DxgNLJPpvySuv2uLNItS79dbtpeTA64Lfex8A/s320/20230217_022832_(1).jpg" width="257" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Ever just have to make something.. without a clue how you're going to pull it off... Yeah that was this guy..</div><div>Middle of multiple other projects I needed to make a hummingbird.. </div><div><br /></div><div>I love hummingbirds.. we have a family that lives in our yucca tree in our front yard.. every year they hatch their babies and teach them in our yard and garden.. we plant sunflowers and other plants just for the birds and bees .. this area can be pretty harsh in the summer so a plant here or there can mean a lot.. </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyhow I didn't have a clue how I was going to make the beak sturdy enough to hold up..</div><div> I knew I wanted it to be done in seed beads.. although I have since seen some cool ones done with embroidery floss and glue.. middle of winter isn't a good time to play with glue inside for me.. allergies are already going nuts without adding to it.. might try that with the next one I make using sequins..</div><div>After I finished the bead work on the beak I added a piece of jewelry wire .. folded with spirals on either end stitched it under the beak with the spirals on the back of the head and chest.. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wyEJyx54Uf5WbiLz5gbJxJfHdD5FMb7dRkoHsNvcL6pWisRpXzkD2W3i--uV0LKgbBw_LNMYNcyipuGP-xYaCRNnRKKA-4YLwePD1TizUJasI2W5kmPQcMc-9kbfHG8jsaJDkrIQvmq3eS-Uo08UorrsVf-o5foq_Omy50GESSubEfsZS2I49SA7SA/s4160/20221027_181020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wyEJyx54Uf5WbiLz5gbJxJfHdD5FMb7dRkoHsNvcL6pWisRpXzkD2W3i--uV0LKgbBw_LNMYNcyipuGP-xYaCRNnRKKA-4YLwePD1TizUJasI2W5kmPQcMc-9kbfHG8jsaJDkrIQvmq3eS-Uo08UorrsVf-o5foq_Omy50GESSubEfsZS2I49SA7SA/s320/20221027_181020.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I continued with beading fastening down the rest of the wire as I went.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I haven't finished it off yet as I'm not sure what I want to do with it.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just got some new pin and tack findings .. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I guess we shall see how it plays out as I go along .. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-38806122020765867512023-02-10T05:42:00.000-07:002023-04-27T22:20:56.045-06:00Pink Heart <p>A couple of days ago I bought a gnome with the intention of using some parts to make another gnome that was put together a bit more sturdy and gift worthy.. see link below... </p><p> <a href="https://barbsz-lifeisgood.blogspot.com/2023/02/upcycled-dolloar-store-gnome.html?m=1">upcycled dolloar store gnome post</a></p><p>I crocheted my gnome smaller than the original one without the bling, so I wanted to add a heart pin that was removable for a touch of sparkle.. gifting it to my mother who has started collecting pins I make on a bag ( I also made, pattern coming soon ) she loves gnomes and pins.. not so hot on pink though.. going to have to work something out with that .. </p><p>This is the finished project</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">I took what was the front of the original gnomes hat.. after removing the flat sequins- those are for another project- cut out a rough outline.. wanted overlap on the front so it needed to be larger than the pellon 70 heart shape I had cutout for the beading base</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXZYrceDNXRETUpvS4EyTAP8gogvZdMwI2bZyAVxtlALUTofBmTtT8bMDgRrfoSPub6Xn-Hre5w4ebVZQoj3aacc2K28bq_cu38CUMx2CDbVo1ryx0F6xaRiIHrZ2Y9MvGaDVebXhFRx27HmmuX6O8ZXL5r8nxiV7CkCQCKx4vOZ8IN45sLJbJwY2irQ/s2117/20230206_082041_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1680" data-original-width="2117" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXZYrceDNXRETUpvS4EyTAP8gogvZdMwI2bZyAVxtlALUTofBmTtT8bMDgRrfoSPub6Xn-Hre5w4ebVZQoj3aacc2K28bq_cu38CUMx2CDbVo1ryx0F6xaRiIHrZ2Y9MvGaDVebXhFRx27HmmuX6O8ZXL5r8nxiV7CkCQCKx4vOZ8IN45sLJbJwY2irQ/w200-h159/20230206_082041_(1).jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used regular sewing thread in a matching color to hand stitch it to the base, wrapping around the edges</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlNNM8FchEwRK25dnKdLOJipQKfO28CR08UOT25geEGSgmKm7YqILw4ylzKdcVNbOheXHefEh96f9OLgpnsZELhXfWx_0w5OuKUtsTR5AARjTIsCr6sYdK2D1urJfvfdVbYRom2rmpO0z6uFx_iy38otojz3VLUFwdusA-pXOKN6dZ4RLBXFOeSyuVxA/s2398/20230206_082048_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="2398" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlNNM8FchEwRK25dnKdLOJipQKfO28CR08UOT25geEGSgmKm7YqILw4ylzKdcVNbOheXHefEh96f9OLgpnsZELhXfWx_0w5OuKUtsTR5AARjTIsCr6sYdK2D1urJfvfdVbYRom2rmpO0z6uFx_iy38otojz3VLUFwdusA-pXOKN6dZ4RLBXFOeSyuVxA/w200-h160/20230206_082048_(1).jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>Then trimmed off the extra</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8FNg1Hle-QA1mjVMTKK_d7KYT42cNd_VcuyPAFrUygsIa3RrYeGsuA_aMftV70S81Z_IzCDBU_JCtPDhiv4IleEvzOkHL5XTpH_Max6P7ELHvDja8BajRQ5Ma0b_crOT54iFhh6AnQjhzw0eNz9Pq0MwNS7ujfJ178H-GvFsOyVUjTRZ8fv-VHM_Qdg/s2219/20230207_023324_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2219" data-original-width="1918" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8FNg1Hle-QA1mjVMTKK_d7KYT42cNd_VcuyPAFrUygsIa3RrYeGsuA_aMftV70S81Z_IzCDBU_JCtPDhiv4IleEvzOkHL5XTpH_Max6P7ELHvDja8BajRQ5Ma0b_crOT54iFhh6AnQjhzw0eNz9Pq0MwNS7ujfJ178H-GvFsOyVUjTRZ8fv-VHM_Qdg/w173-h200/20230207_023324_(1).jpg" width="173" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Added some silver flower sequins with pink seed bead center along with a strip of the mesh ribbon with silver edges.. I was thinking of put some brushed yarn for interest under it but was so close in color it faded into the backing.. went with a bullion stitch rose in multi pink and white colors embroidery floss instead.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnpxrOtVEIJ54Ao59CPQrTzs4temrP30NZE6N0cUlsGcThPpOJoJJJblHaAIB-MZfqlKP9gAymrDQyJaCtRUTbuDOFLjfio9i-vdp6WEybGzFZ1dekDtk6NM1hArGA9ayIM17p60zelA3kejN4cSpl322Xq5e9qD3z8RNaFidjinbmfxUZ7EFkHhMfTg/s2197/20230208_122835_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2197" data-original-width="1920" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnpxrOtVEIJ54Ao59CPQrTzs4temrP30NZE6N0cUlsGcThPpOJoJJJblHaAIB-MZfqlKP9gAymrDQyJaCtRUTbuDOFLjfio9i-vdp6WEybGzFZ1dekDtk6NM1hArGA9ayIM17p60zelA3kejN4cSpl322Xq5e9qD3z8RNaFidjinbmfxUZ7EFkHhMfTg/w175-h200/20230208_122835_(1).jpg" width="175" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Added a few pink sequins along the other top side.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHq4LkhpOxD0XBlChV-Hd-Nxjn9-bVar90RDHht2Wf-XQukt20iA7R_TeNiMDxvB-ltwuX24gy719iGh0Rg1s7eARkm69GPHxZIAySvQbkQIENLEF8Hu264QG6KGQAjTh0fJwBJbK1K23AAWxae-5FiB5sL_H7wzN0R11hOprjmeLpiUdNV_XLpazZpA/s1965/20230207_050948_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1965" data-original-width="1687" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHq4LkhpOxD0XBlChV-Hd-Nxjn9-bVar90RDHht2Wf-XQukt20iA7R_TeNiMDxvB-ltwuX24gy719iGh0Rg1s7eARkm69GPHxZIAySvQbkQIENLEF8Hu264QG6KGQAjTh0fJwBJbK1K23AAWxae-5FiB5sL_H7wzN0R11hOprjmeLpiUdNV_XLpazZpA/w172-h200/20230207_050948_(1).jpg" width="172" /></a></div>After stitching down the pin fixture.. at a slight angle.. I glued a small piece of the felt fabric that was the back of the original gnomes hat, it is so thin it is see through and areas but worked perfectly to level off the back making it smooth with the folded over front fabric, I like this dry thoroughly before going on a second peace to cover the entire back.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6hcQsDRJbEqIYHoQFJPNPh4y2YbSxKP6Q0cWEmQz_2kcdM4gWhumGYuPjDoM3vswW2LEtOTb-94RiA6CvROjY3KGhSWdLn0ueCMPGxy7ij1z8-73C3Gq96WH-Q3eESwIA6A5yKIn768XY1y31N5J3Wr78QmQ97CCrXRZBIez0AMKPBSX81PAvj99_pw/s2115/20230209_121702_(1)_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2115" data-original-width="1920" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6hcQsDRJbEqIYHoQFJPNPh4y2YbSxKP6Q0cWEmQz_2kcdM4gWhumGYuPjDoM3vswW2LEtOTb-94RiA6CvROjY3KGhSWdLn0ueCMPGxy7ij1z8-73C3Gq96WH-Q3eESwIA6A5yKIn768XY1y31N5J3Wr78QmQ97CCrXRZBIez0AMKPBSX81PAvj99_pw/w181-h200/20230209_121702_(1)_(1).jpg" width="181" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used my live in place along the edges for just a few minutes I wanted to guarantee a secure seal bit didn't want to leave an permanent indication in the fabric..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4bUwhiVBtjzbLYHgKiyzZnTVaXROxXWS7tZemD-eUAJde_sVYeNgW2ghIy7ppemLAew3-m7_R62qrOyzxKsfrkMcZmTS-cP7Bs_BS5WlJI5fLBP9EjVAZfQF5TX8ZkfJCx-iFG_QCtR7QnQVr4tAePq7CHepaqXs5Jt0YNlTc_3uqeXwKRlfhT_Mpw/s1692/20230209_210306_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1692" data-original-width="1682" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4bUwhiVBtjzbLYHgKiyzZnTVaXROxXWS7tZemD-eUAJde_sVYeNgW2ghIy7ppemLAew3-m7_R62qrOyzxKsfrkMcZmTS-cP7Bs_BS5WlJI5fLBP9EjVAZfQF5TX8ZkfJCx-iFG_QCtR7QnQVr4tAePq7CHepaqXs5Jt0YNlTc_3uqeXwKRlfhT_Mpw/w199-h200/20230209_210306_(1).jpg" width="199" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After the glue dried I did a mattress stitch all the way around the edge using a metallic pink embroidery floss</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgvxwHjno-NU5dfB4mNdi9IFYNvSoCh9wnnWfBf8tUUNNgdCqknLjb_0BSkMYoqoIJjUPA42WiCCjP5kyx5H1PARMa3CgGFnmEMqOidd_ukm6-JAZiCSkCpThABXyZ88YEIwEhvVg-H18_QMpbsCbEf8PIKt5_SVvO6yp_YzCqyoiPdxuOn-bZjkAltA/s1742/20230209_210300_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1742" data-original-width="1735" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgvxwHjno-NU5dfB4mNdi9IFYNvSoCh9wnnWfBf8tUUNNgdCqknLjb_0BSkMYoqoIJjUPA42WiCCjP5kyx5H1PARMa3CgGFnmEMqOidd_ukm6-JAZiCSkCpThABXyZ88YEIwEhvVg-H18_QMpbsCbEf8PIKt5_SVvO6yp_YzCqyoiPdxuOn-bZjkAltA/s320/20230209_210300_(1).jpg" width="319" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-74510766638438403842023-02-08T11:36:00.002-07:002023-04-27T22:19:47.253-06:00Yarn Scraps <p> I make a lot of multi colored hats and scarfs during the holiday selling season leaving me with lots of smaller amounts of yarn .. along with being gifted a lot of leftover yarn from family and friends.. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWpYlzg_Er4EZi4GfLVIEyU-xF41gwHU5EXGRpiNWhIQ-SIQdM6Ljr85N1wJk-PPDWqYiAYxgM2o0rl8LlBUYd6FP0j8c2_K4f_wuTK1j04C_GrxyA7HI5rytcV4vBeSMKEWVdMmF_vYPLYzxNEBT1IY9BunaiLrLTRDomjbdkX5Wec8wIv79p4YYxgw/s4160/20230126_001225.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWpYlzg_Er4EZi4GfLVIEyU-xF41gwHU5EXGRpiNWhIQ-SIQdM6Ljr85N1wJk-PPDWqYiAYxgM2o0rl8LlBUYd6FP0j8c2_K4f_wuTK1j04C_GrxyA7HI5rytcV4vBeSMKEWVdMmF_vYPLYzxNEBT1IY9BunaiLrLTRDomjbdkX5Wec8wIv79p4YYxgw/s320/20230126_001225.jpg" width="148" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I put them aside until I pretty much have to do something with them lol </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do use up whatever I can when I can, still however manage to end up with a fairly good sized amount of balls of varying weights and lengths.. I keep them sorted by weight or length</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2oTENpRJ5eVliW5tM00mYe5Hn7flv2XxAyN0FfGmVYI4ovqvpFE4sflDceRngVFmVIzDFdJChzS4UUeWpL--4SfuL9LL89bL_dKjuWHeKMbPiEBz_Ld3_dIC86dEHCk0hznyikCbFXuNDLSfjLqSVJU04ll0mrkU67uThV90MAkgIaCIgPvTnd0sd8A/s2703/20230124_213254_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2703" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2oTENpRJ5eVliW5tM00mYe5Hn7flv2XxAyN0FfGmVYI4ovqvpFE4sflDceRngVFmVIzDFdJChzS4UUeWpL--4SfuL9LL89bL_dKjuWHeKMbPiEBz_Ld3_dIC86dEHCk0hznyikCbFXuNDLSfjLqSVJU04ll0mrkU67uThV90MAkgIaCIgPvTnd0sd8A/s320/20230124_213254_(1).jpg" width="227" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I save the tail ends also</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrlngrUxayLA4nChqrfNvWzw5DHlrOk3hGlsUIwVfNV3FU_lv8QWVLKiKgDBMydRdjiRud-cc-AoJpk_qtWvIIrdO8uN1PrNPDXm7WvVcwZFU87vIJwom-69V7AyLxUVn0m48cbqISlGxlTJpvjUg3E4SMoGMn04nnDuwl-1GxKWoQ5_SiBPvUNFrYbA/s4160/20210608_194449.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrlngrUxayLA4nChqrfNvWzw5DHlrOk3hGlsUIwVfNV3FU_lv8QWVLKiKgDBMydRdjiRud-cc-AoJpk_qtWvIIrdO8uN1PrNPDXm7WvVcwZFU87vIJwom-69V7AyLxUVn0m48cbqISlGxlTJpvjUg3E4SMoGMn04nnDuwl-1GxKWoQ5_SiBPvUNFrYbA/s320/20210608_194449.jpg" width="240" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and trims after making pom poms or weaving in ends</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGQDTqjuwEbnt3KSxKguxbl-58aa0wlee4oo-zhvtDF9Uwc-eczxvUPgYfazt_zhiQ25Njw8RS2aEVX09NSYPIrKwh1jq66bhApXC3-7Rh16VlkLYRGa7uApo4lDbsZ5ohuD_cEJW2fiu5nbWpySbm4BmN8elLrrhaNzDpOx5eeMo80RinWKojjH2Wg/s4160/20210608_194459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGQDTqjuwEbnt3KSxKguxbl-58aa0wlee4oo-zhvtDF9Uwc-eczxvUPgYfazt_zhiQ25Njw8RS2aEVX09NSYPIrKwh1jq66bhApXC3-7Rh16VlkLYRGa7uApo4lDbsZ5ohuD_cEJW2fiu5nbWpySbm4BmN8elLrrhaNzDpOx5eeMo80RinWKojjH2Wg/w150-h200/20210608_194459.jpg" width="150" /></a> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've shared a few of the ways I use them over the years,..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">when making my multi colored hats I add the tails to the pom poms or make small pom poms for other projects</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWV4JAREBokjAWEFPgNtoy2ojAaSQDvtkaMXKK0jMNHdLTwVt1ztlZXMFRjuowYP6thbomkiGKj7epNhbQpMIK_S3V4t4FcwdWxZ0HZOxFu1goery-IdIdmGD7x7CS7ED-7EEJtWpsIOSbIWwUdxpsl5uqUDEpk69-BHL5poAhrK8jL186fvWjeiJzQ/s4160/20210608_195055.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWV4JAREBokjAWEFPgNtoy2ojAaSQDvtkaMXKK0jMNHdLTwVt1ztlZXMFRjuowYP6thbomkiGKj7epNhbQpMIK_S3V4t4FcwdWxZ0HZOxFu1goery-IdIdmGD7x7CS7ED-7EEJtWpsIOSbIWwUdxpsl5uqUDEpk69-BHL5poAhrK8jL186fvWjeiJzQ/s320/20210608_195055.jpg" width="240" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">small pom-poms can be used in many ways but these guys are one of my favorite ways </div><div> <a href="https://barbsz-lifeisgood.blogspot.com/2021/08/scrap-yarn.html?m=1">scrap yarn pom pom critter</a> <br /></div><div>Used to get critters something like this in gumball machines when I was a kid.. so darn cute</div><div><br /></div><div>I also use small and tiny scraps in some of my sewing and other projects to add texture, interest, high lights ot details.. like this haunted house brooch. I added green yarn for bushes and brushed out white yarn for a hazy cloudy look.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQoU4wSUJyfQ7AnGc78QXBz2fKK7OgbQ8C5dkulUE7AWU6Lo12vcdy5m9zsLbVCHaiuD8gN5qSoKpbvzuRaa7ZAq7vcvH5S3jyP3bGitefv4Dnog16_KVocvU--DqKTdPU_XAEjqfjhpWV1yh2pymRjOoDIqqN64-PhNPmlNL4fH4JwqcdlRtSpF4-Kw/s4160/20220924_170011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQoU4wSUJyfQ7AnGc78QXBz2fKK7OgbQ8C5dkulUE7AWU6Lo12vcdy5m9zsLbVCHaiuD8gN5qSoKpbvzuRaa7ZAq7vcvH5S3jyP3bGitefv4Dnog16_KVocvU--DqKTdPU_XAEjqfjhpWV1yh2pymRjOoDIqqN64-PhNPmlNL4fH4JwqcdlRtSpF4-Kw/s320/20220924_170011.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">as well as stuffing small projects of course and as hair for small dolls or random ties for things like cords.</span></div><div> I have been using so many of the two inches or less ones, I haven't added much to my ball of knotted yarn ends.. it is only few inches thicker than the photo </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbbP9WyDnxV3-pesiYzMM_HuJYkiZhXj1vcDoW8whGePq5oSZtyj-2SujfUmU6_5v9bhtfCxmeeT8WJnn4Dhc9M_HNLot5McqEDGJ2mKUdf9W4PNfmrAe1zhcTZvWEOgbMNGY_9HFsLdHRZh6Y6PljYDTbjyI1A9T_w0y2P1fdarpTliLQBp32RQAQyw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbbP9WyDnxV3-pesiYzMM_HuJYkiZhXj1vcDoW8whGePq5oSZtyj-2SujfUmU6_5v9bhtfCxmeeT8WJnn4Dhc9M_HNLot5McqEDGJ2mKUdf9W4PNfmrAe1zhcTZvWEOgbMNGY_9HFsLdHRZh6Y6PljYDTbjyI1A9T_w0y2P1fdarpTliLQBp32RQAQyw" width="180" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I made a really fun long tail hat with one of my knotted balls of longer lengths .. going to give that another try soon, working on writing the pattern.. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvlbxXCNyQziOVe__MgiLX3wjSYUM2iD-W1F6XtQEMpjh2dQkfWwCLDsVM9JelzhbAlXc27j3Y0ZPLdRKcGN-OOLlxS1YFBQg6i6g15befSf_3GVO9LVYno9_L1NbeBEXYs0ZS8PWXWDIUL--QJOO-51rjkAKLfmZCMZGUUS-9faHagSP6uzrxM0MsFw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="794" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvlbxXCNyQziOVe__MgiLX3wjSYUM2iD-W1F6XtQEMpjh2dQkfWwCLDsVM9JelzhbAlXc27j3Y0ZPLdRKcGN-OOLlxS1YFBQg6i6g15befSf_3GVO9LVYno9_L1NbeBEXYs0ZS8PWXWDIUL--QJOO-51rjkAKLfmZCMZGUUS-9faHagSP6uzrxM0MsFw" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>I really don't have many cotton left overs either as I have been using them to make scrap cloths so often.. just a simple single crochet or knit stitch as wide and long as needed..</div><div>while looking for the photo of the knotted yarn ball I was reminded of this can cover.. I used it for ages .. the ends added so much thickness to it not only did it keep drinks cold longer but it soaked up the condensation from the can better.. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiO4tlU6LZ2DqZ_eeNBCCiJ6MIy8I9ZSjISKG_vsznGypLnP8qCXBrwNyDgK66JKB56Wizm6-k43hSi3bhsLACjoz9n1rGv44sdELaF3SEgrWFjIRkKxygivCw6yrwOhcD4IHgjgAvdUuHi279Y-MmCpuG17khZ3ZNx3NsybaL-NqWtP-jz_34NukwRRg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="245" data-original-width="300" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiO4tlU6LZ2DqZ_eeNBCCiJ6MIy8I9ZSjISKG_vsznGypLnP8qCXBrwNyDgK66JKB56Wizm6-k43hSi3bhsLACjoz9n1rGv44sdELaF3SEgrWFjIRkKxygivCw6yrwOhcD4IHgjgAvdUuHi279Y-MmCpuG17khZ3ZNx3NsybaL-NqWtP-jz_34NukwRRg=w200-h163" width="200" /></a></div><br />Super simple knit pattern</div><div><a href="https://barbsz-lifeisgood.blogspot.com/2009/12/inside-out-scrap-yarn-can-coverwrist.html?m=1">inside-out-scrap-yarn-can-cover</a></div><div><br /></div><div>So I have several projects in the works that are geared towards using up my scrap yarn right now... </div><div>I am reminding myself to keep photographing the steps as I go.. </div><div>I tend to start strong until I get caught up with the actual crafting.. realize a few steps later how many I skipped.. this is why I haven't posted any of them yet.. ugh photography is not my strong suit lol </div><div><br /></div><div>My scrap bag will be a multi posting as I'm planning on doing some light applique work on it.. the body of the bag is similar to this one I made my mother last year. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoIc18nwD29X9xzjOKq3bTWx9jg4JoSCtL97bUs_EXUDjvYnUPSO3Z7wlzISk-sMTZRQrpll83ppkTWZc71fDQGh-d83vX7BSMlOXHiQDJAJRgJnJOvsa8G82cU8R3zDxoVCaqDnc_8rQHmyyKe8-hWvNfVhewF61vLXivdwsNbqTtgqaffisdGkHlUw/s3885/20220518_001449_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3885" data-original-width="2748" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoIc18nwD29X9xzjOKq3bTWx9jg4JoSCtL97bUs_EXUDjvYnUPSO3Z7wlzISk-sMTZRQrpll83ppkTWZc71fDQGh-d83vX7BSMlOXHiQDJAJRgJnJOvsa8G82cU8R3zDxoVCaqDnc_8rQHmyyKe8-hWvNfVhewF61vLXivdwsNbqTtgqaffisdGkHlUw/s320/20220518_001449_(1).jpg" width="226" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She has been adding many of the brooches I have made for her to it .. I will have to try a catch a current photo if possible..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just finished another hdc scrap scarf that is really a great scrap yarn project.. need to take a few photos of it finished .. for that posting.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> as it's really not my strong suit my son takes most of the finished project photos when time allows.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> this one was made using the same technique.. see why he takes the photos...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKlhe13f3Bggry4iMddwm-ZcHZQBOsOfn9AVLBKRiWspuVDkDfBxr7d3jp4gfX700Y5cTOOT1L-OX_yflsruSHS2Syaz2WbHsISBGnWWL2rghURPKoqdEaMAiSt9Aq2uDJX-_0oUUDFjAKPhZEg56PRhDpacuubK56CigiQLcsBuyMoNb0Gn6LbH5xDg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="794" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKlhe13f3Bggry4iMddwm-ZcHZQBOsOfn9AVLBKRiWspuVDkDfBxr7d3jp4gfX700Y5cTOOT1L-OX_yflsruSHS2Syaz2WbHsISBGnWWL2rghURPKoqdEaMAiSt9Aq2uDJX-_0oUUDFjAKPhZEg56PRhDpacuubK56CigiQLcsBuyMoNb0Gn6LbH5xDg" width="320" /></a></div>I love that scrap yarn projects are all one of a kind items.. <br /><br /></div><div>The next few months are going to have a lot of fun simple ways to use up scraps of different sizes .. stay tuned </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-12568140327915783452023-02-05T02:14:00.000-07:002023-02-10T05:10:50.491-07:00Upcycled Dolloar Store Gnome <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2V4a0J-Nqrrh41nWjv51YFJq1trgYHkFgFjHcfXVI3eO8LxFXjovFVrFpF8ayxAgE1GU-KpcfwlYfxkNxVNHlxTMObbaNUbkNiZXCN-AbXTbDtiQRwcU9nOK0KTLQ-hrtlErwYvvdCLsSy4onBtApvwxdY1l_iF0FAE-DFtYnl2I25BHHEGx_fNTzgg/s746/gnomes.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="746" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2V4a0J-Nqrrh41nWjv51YFJq1trgYHkFgFjHcfXVI3eO8LxFXjovFVrFpF8ayxAgE1GU-KpcfwlYfxkNxVNHlxTMObbaNUbkNiZXCN-AbXTbDtiQRwcU9nOK0KTLQ-hrtlErwYvvdCLsSy4onBtApvwxdY1l_iF0FAE-DFtYnl2I25BHHEGx_fNTzgg/s320/gnomes.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> While at the dollar tree a couple of days ago I saw this Gnome.. okay it was more like I saw these pink sequins .. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I haven't found any flat sequins locally .. I order online but when I see them on dollar store items that look like they would be easy to remove I get one or two.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really like the cute Gnomes that have been popped up everywhere the last couple of years.. so hesitated taking one apart</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> at first... <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I mean it's cute at first glance.. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsFq4HFkWTTaTtxdC-eiJkRilM5pmrRU9bmtE5WzYynPRLCuSsZCc06DNMYCDP05EXf1zZIBRb2iKaoEcXKy5Qj5ATQpVYhD9tVgoU9NUsZS-KbJ9jbkMW8U3t8dH3w6ZKteYJMTvFvL_eBA6MZz0vAlD8KNtKP5HRKg4FbR9_HFAgM26YHaChfaq3A/s3494/20230130_234458_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">on closer inspection glue was leaking out on back, seams were off </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_KJjWOqPBR7kI1MaxhQuQCDBSKVjFzlxMzaeYYPZV7jo6s37mrudbrDo07EoCDkujVjfiry7COobDKcO978WSVBk5OC_X6WlYu4sH6raY2bexT3Ttv5_QxOLb2ZOzFWxXgF_9vWBA1SZKrM0feVMVdkBshGC3V4y0zcNB_sXSuHjzipTBxgxyatI9A/s2584/20230130_234520_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2584" data-original-width="1455" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_KJjWOqPBR7kI1MaxhQuQCDBSKVjFzlxMzaeYYPZV7jo6s37mrudbrDo07EoCDkujVjfiry7COobDKcO978WSVBk5OC_X6WlYu4sH6raY2bexT3Ttv5_QxOLb2ZOzFWxXgF_9vWBA1SZKrM0feVMVdkBshGC3V4y0zcNB_sXSuHjzipTBxgxyatI9A/s320/20230130_234520_(1).jpg" width="180" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the feet were just flat flaps of fabric.. it was weighted down with something heavy with soft stuffing above it.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">at $1.25 for the 14 inch toy .. or crafting supplies ..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided to get one and use some of the items to make a new gnome..<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzA21DD1ZFwPtSdmS0pvyH3HaI9sNDFJp0yp7thvWEuLzTsw0ce7orI8eLz60Pdugv0T9wNsITo9oltXQy9XEdUN3EmGwn1wM57zB8fa9WAtYKueywqUntYLTTNwab42pkL_s66Stb3ybA8tqhELzT9AhY5pIprpDRhCuNejtlycdxFxOCDgB63NBE8A/s3675/20230131_030839_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="3675" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzA21DD1ZFwPtSdmS0pvyH3HaI9sNDFJp0yp7thvWEuLzTsw0ce7orI8eLz60Pdugv0T9wNsITo9oltXQy9XEdUN3EmGwn1wM57zB8fa9WAtYKueywqUntYLTTNwab42pkL_s66Stb3ybA8tqhELzT9AhY5pIprpDRhCuNejtlycdxFxOCDgB63NBE8A/s320/20230131_030839_(1).jpg" width="320" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">turned out to be a fair amount of usable stuffing and sequins.. the fabric is beat up and has been glued so some isn't usable.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBUvoSgla_yVAhjgQZdfolPrBN0suoF1cZ8fz4eafdzGaKrs_lWDON0jSCHsDehUhSUU1rIpQVtn-pYaikyNd8g3sXoCRh0MzPILsJFsbxXIfa24Spw9I7UeEKS3L8UPv4wjyTnl9-TDBg3XvHGg0yZgobSfzdvDK1H3-OqnVz8jhAP2Gzb9ccRGPiwg/s2468/20230131_012837_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2468" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBUvoSgla_yVAhjgQZdfolPrBN0suoF1cZ8fz4eafdzGaKrs_lWDON0jSCHsDehUhSUU1rIpQVtn-pYaikyNd8g3sXoCRh0MzPILsJFsbxXIfa24Spw9I7UeEKS3L8UPv4wjyTnl9-TDBg3XvHGg0yZgobSfzdvDK1H3-OqnVz8jhAP2Gzb9ccRGPiwg/s320/20230131_012837_(1).jpg" width="249" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and a good sized bag of rocks.... I have never come across rocks inside a toy before so it surprised me a bit lol.. those I added to the yard.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the pom pom nose, the braids, and a little less than half the stuffing.. along with some scrap yarn to make my new little gnome <br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp4uND07Dum7j95MSO3nHBN6BzvMxP5ZQuiRDjlqWCLG1fYJSdEcCs3U8R1iZcpYVEvx-D7KcZnSXLMzCiwf1PQ56Vq-Z_HQW0OekfwlAdtuRnXoTZVi43j-SFhxEpEi5tdT7yec8p0olUBuJ_AXVf2V2tPRjxLsXl_h0bSbjlxqsFHyQFXB0pP6iP-Q/s2796/20230204_235510_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2796" data-original-width="1909" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp4uND07Dum7j95MSO3nHBN6BzvMxP5ZQuiRDjlqWCLG1fYJSdEcCs3U8R1iZcpYVEvx-D7KcZnSXLMzCiwf1PQ56Vq-Z_HQW0OekfwlAdtuRnXoTZVi43j-SFhxEpEi5tdT7yec8p0olUBuJ_AXVf2V2tPRjxLsXl_h0bSbjlxqsFHyQFXB0pP6iP-Q/s320/20230204_235510_(1).jpg" width="218" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I still have a fair amount to use up, I am planning on gifting her to my mom for Valentines day.. going to add a heart .. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-75325993580179352682023-01-24T01:52:00.002-07:002023-02-10T05:16:25.017-07:00Sewing Clips and shopping bag<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Awhile back I got a couple of reusable shopping bags from JoAnn's fabric store.. I love the size, definitely sturdy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I've used it to store fabric or yarn, when I'm not taking it with me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I noticed the bottom corner was coming undone after unloading one of my current projects and supplies .. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXlTwTsocDdMDD966qKckUh5eNpRUQpno9RB7dYjIr5SOo4wnAH86xeWwrBGjtNzgu_DckAGTt1qYK6cxLCMcc0x3BZmlY8VWHJ8RGvYLdh4Efq6zsexMARS1UlmZjWkckMqSysVdJOsqKyfkNOQgBdOljPJucNUiOQ6-S5QjKeYcXbxJle0n30dTbA/s4160/20230122_140205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXlTwTsocDdMDD966qKckUh5eNpRUQpno9RB7dYjIr5SOo4wnAH86xeWwrBGjtNzgu_DckAGTt1qYK6cxLCMcc0x3BZmlY8VWHJ8RGvYLdh4Efq6zsexMARS1UlmZjWkckMqSysVdJOsqKyfkNOQgBdOljPJucNUiOQ6-S5QjKeYcXbxJle0n30dTbA/s320/20230122_140205.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div><br /></div> without much thought I grabbed some of my sewing clips to hold in place while I hand sew it.. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkqGhH_CM8QEBtqlSB-qckZsE2EC9t1cTP0FutM8ZIWjxipnu9ZJ_Sk8V-zPHCmKdA3gTKwFQrvfBJOwYTYVyRLL7Mw0JUzOZtzPvRS9uJowuiWjP2qUDLuA3fR2v4uMKdq0vNmjMpXeB13JT4Ogi8zKv2DCkyUj_y0eyIc5874fNjBXpdkQthopMLfQ/s4160/20230122_140304.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkqGhH_CM8QEBtqlSB-qckZsE2EC9t1cTP0FutM8ZIWjxipnu9ZJ_Sk8V-zPHCmKdA3gTKwFQrvfBJOwYTYVyRLL7Mw0JUzOZtzPvRS9uJowuiWjP2qUDLuA3fR2v4uMKdq0vNmjMpXeB13JT4Ogi8zKv2DCkyUj_y0eyIc5874fNjBXpdkQthopMLfQ/s320/20230122_140304.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>as I was doing this the thought crossed my mind how much harder this would have been "pre-clip" days .. did't want to add more holes then necessary with pins.. </div><div>and how many times recently I have grabbed them in projects in upcoming posts..<div> </div><div> after applying glue and placing the backing on bead embroidery and applique work<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9VEFr5CQbr1mGrxJ23DQe60QqniLjNmbiZ1ADpc9t5uLFSVvxIjc3vmFo509uUtq7eo8DwfIoiOOWD__NFR7vKSNlPynhGrl56_xos0uvtwA9fxWOjZuKTDPCe5PYWHtH0mMMAtp-erCq48enJi_uRXIntbOsIFv0y43-qclfYcf30524z-uYWqaWg/s320/20230122_235613.jpg" width="148" /></a> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I was on the fence with them.. at craft stores they can really add up cost wise.. wasn't sure if the ones on Amazon would be worth it quality wise...</div><div><br /></div><div> I decided to go with Amazon this time.. have been very happy with them and highly recommend them. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As for the bag, the material holding the seams on the bottom, looks like it will give out before the rest of the bag.. at that point I plan on replacing with another material</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">have been more than happy with this purchase as well, that they are repairable ... after constant use for more than a year... is a definite plus in my book </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> also highly recommend </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM45eTAsfwVeQEN1TuY1ERf3rm2TjQ2fRBEkHOV73HfmtB_iiqnDpMM_D2tH7uwk-Fx9Mp8NwBeoRm42WlDlEFhzNNJw-hSsJu9-faLtiyGqOPQKa2XWaK_iLhs9nIUK6zR2xJ_9OgDZ5_7tjXu4fdCNjuIZBQ2lpQWGQRbypwDfoouxwbMyl-s9Eq5w/s4160/20230122_141218.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM45eTAsfwVeQEN1TuY1ERf3rm2TjQ2fRBEkHOV73HfmtB_iiqnDpMM_D2tH7uwk-Fx9Mp8NwBeoRm42WlDlEFhzNNJw-hSsJu9-faLtiyGqOPQKa2XWaK_iLhs9nIUK6zR2xJ_9OgDZ5_7tjXu4fdCNjuIZBQ2lpQWGQRbypwDfoouxwbMyl-s9Eq5w/s320/20230122_141218.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Added a row of hematite beads for the shoulder, used size 11 seed beads to fill in the rest, placed randomly, fairly thick for texture..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the beak is thick embroidery floss the kind used for friendship bracelets, in satin stitch.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stitched it on fairly thick black felt.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Will be adding a layer between the backing as I used a trimmed safety eye. I wasn't 100% thrilled with the feet but for a first attempt it will do. He's going to end up as applique more than likely on a tarot bag.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKkqH76mNLO3Rt4-9KHEt5Usg4OO5IEoyjYnhRW6IosOwYgJC7_x1E-6GrlxPwiuUFE04-Anl1VOyEq6Kz0a-dHQCytbM5XJYRiBjFygpXtpODNEmQtyc9ho0XTL2Ya3Z5sXYS62Rp2fZuMwh5V4xMIL3yU4z2ZOJeGM0hWBqKLsL0FR_1Dc6wJLu_Gg/s2551/20230118_185902_(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2551" data-original-width="1893" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKkqH76mNLO3Rt4-9KHEt5Usg4OO5IEoyjYnhRW6IosOwYgJC7_x1E-6GrlxPwiuUFE04-Anl1VOyEq6Kz0a-dHQCytbM5XJYRiBjFygpXtpODNEmQtyc9ho0XTL2Ya3Z5sXYS62Rp2fZuMwh5V4xMIL3yU4z2ZOJeGM0hWBqKLsL0FR_1Dc6wJLu_Gg/s320/20230118_185902_(1).jpg" width="237" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Got some bullion wire, I really like the detail that is possible with it.. never having used it before I started with just adding a border around the doggie.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Used uneven seed beads in sizes 11 and 6 added a few different sizes of acrylic pearls for highlights</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5VZJW_HqJxQ9kfAzRm3FTBvkn4ZlOwwTZedCovt8xkVVpnvZ6WkYw8n46xYCLkqwveV7zVjbzLreJN2oVT0XcaapWFXTG05BegBEkPBYjDYZKcUTkypFOJmbu9XIP-ZeUf8DEYlttTP_cfeLwuvnRr3JHJtPFlyidGsS_2KzAa_UqmUrYpNOO6A1FA/s2670/20230115_171320_(1)_Edited.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2670" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5VZJW_HqJxQ9kfAzRm3FTBvkn4ZlOwwTZedCovt8xkVVpnvZ6WkYw8n46xYCLkqwveV7zVjbzLreJN2oVT0XcaapWFXTG05BegBEkPBYjDYZKcUTkypFOJmbu9XIP-ZeUf8DEYlttTP_cfeLwuvnRr3JHJtPFlyidGsS_2KzAa_UqmUrYpNOO6A1FA/s320/20230115_171320_(1)_Edited.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The gnome is done in size 8 and 11 seed beads very thick for the beard double layered in many places.. will add a border around him I'm thinking of trying sequins</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj75-Qf5qogIIAl99Tycqhp-BGhnlyfnoed53d9F2fAUtjq9VZXEoBiLcfhh8hu25K2SFg5v5Cw6VmtFzqD_Hjc8CAHv2XwN4IEdJTyCd7f_8RBinW6UjfkRRKPF-nb9p-lR9hw6eQFNmwPsNEgPG_TePF5JnvrzxqW1bZgUStIet0v2CS5dA4C3SHviA/s2869/20230115_171326_(1)_Edited.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2869" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj75-Qf5qogIIAl99Tycqhp-BGhnlyfnoed53d9F2fAUtjq9VZXEoBiLcfhh8hu25K2SFg5v5Cw6VmtFzqD_Hjc8CAHv2XwN4IEdJTyCd7f_8RBinW6UjfkRRKPF-nb9p-lR9hw6eQFNmwPsNEgPG_TePF5JnvrzxqW1bZgUStIet0v2CS5dA4C3SHviA/s320/20230115_171326_(1)_Edited.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like using up as much space as I can on the embroidery hoop so I added a crescent moon on the side along with a fun mushroom, I did a little bit more detail work with the bullion wire on the mushroom starting to get the hang of it will definitely be adding it to future projects</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjygnXaO7dmbieMFiBqjW8CwWsSljp58wJmZUnGxrr1crnIKqERQNQD5CovfA3Gb9krkgeqNxE-PJ2s48sVjpUp0dWZqknrO_ievpibTakOW8DJTctf-vP5qAwcwDaqzbLKz3msBKrRSajCF7XUkQD__RXCpUSgdoMwEHrqit0mBHu_4HhVzeS_uqmMTA/s3109/20230112_162606_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3109" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjygnXaO7dmbieMFiBqjW8CwWsSljp58wJmZUnGxrr1crnIKqERQNQD5CovfA3Gb9krkgeqNxE-PJ2s48sVjpUp0dWZqknrO_ievpibTakOW8DJTctf-vP5qAwcwDaqzbLKz3msBKrRSajCF7XUkQD__RXCpUSgdoMwEHrqit0mBHu_4HhVzeS_uqmMTA/s320/20230112_162606_(1).jpg" width="198" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-19035310637106089872023-01-18T15:24:00.000-07:002023-02-10T05:11:50.348-07:00Easy scarf? <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAFySb3PQXny1Xnp5RjGnc2nJd19FudArfwjd0qlkZFBZWzDPHeTHOmrJ4ur4T4TBDdrIvOqvA5-PTSBpUWxiDCMB1G37B7YgrHX73xYtwcLExoPC9hFQSqSKsqaAZUqHjOkoHrr53eF4BNpWoEzNL11ksecQuEde2gBKZlakgpTwnLFkFNbMqyseOw/s4096/20230117_123750_Edited.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="1890" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAFySb3PQXny1Xnp5RjGnc2nJd19FudArfwjd0qlkZFBZWzDPHeTHOmrJ4ur4T4TBDdrIvOqvA5-PTSBpUWxiDCMB1G37B7YgrHX73xYtwcLExoPC9hFQSqSKsqaAZUqHjOkoHrr53eF4BNpWoEzNL11ksecQuEde2gBKZlakgpTwnLFkFNbMqyseOw/s320/20230117_123750_Edited.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Awhile back I was gifted a couple skeins of Lion Brand Homespun Tartan stripe</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzD8S1EYvZ09V1Dl1YNr4SelJfI3_56IJoluP59h8rr_9vwj6GimLJYLY_dTQuAOC0AdySy8CBbCp1SIZ0LJHLPKBE5F0tISJY7Oa-8fdU2oyRM4l5NBWpMkAZJPMDK3YKRxQK7-lUADj4TCId6zRA9ZpBRG2KWFY-kprVzRWdy5Vb7pWCmDN19srctg/s4096/20230116_194449_Edited.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="1890" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzD8S1EYvZ09V1Dl1YNr4SelJfI3_56IJoluP59h8rr_9vwj6GimLJYLY_dTQuAOC0AdySy8CBbCp1SIZ0LJHLPKBE5F0tISJY7Oa-8fdU2oyRM4l5NBWpMkAZJPMDK3YKRxQK7-lUADj4TCId6zRA9ZpBRG2KWFY-kprVzRWdy5Vb7pWCmDN19srctg/s320/20230116_194449_Edited.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> one skein was untouched the other had a couple of yards rewrapped around the outside of it...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have always liked the soft, thick, richly colored yarn, was definitely happy to have more</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had used it many times before. while knitting </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I now see why so many crocheters grow frustrated ..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">after trying to make what should have been a super simple scarf.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted a scarf with nice a drape, a bit thicker than knit </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like the look and feel of half double crochet ( American terms ) scarfs . plus the mindlessness of making them is a nice stress reliever.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I knew a larger hook was called for as a larger needle works up so much easier . didn't think I would end up with P 11.50mm though lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Started with a K hook, after awhile gave up, too hard to see the stitches.. they just blended in to the point I couldn't easily tell if I was going through the top loops or not having to feel out every stitch.. not exactly mindless work ..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tried L next easier to see the stitches.. but after a bit it was clear the drape wasn't what I wanted.. frogged again.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I considered going with a different yarn but the colors are perfect .. the shot of the skeins is without any natural light.. the other two were taken in full sunlight.. either way beautiful </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally I ended up going with the P hook.. I own one but have never actually made a project with it before.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the end result the drape is relaxed not too thick but will be cozy warm and I finally got my easy scarf, and it worked up faster than expected.. sweet </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1i6wl1FZvUmKSYbvP2VIt-Xb_lwRmSZtIysbzvrenLaxS5EV-vrqeEAbfgjdWXkDScPu4WP4rtzR_-vrMbQOGM8uZKnloWeJV3ZLYw4vUmrTKT0ZgJ1BxFjlphYsWTVsxdRkBMwFS95cLW3MXp8uw29NgEgjzGqifGPX7gadU-Rg16cpc7SCbAbAnsg/s4096/20230117_123853_Edited.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="1890" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1i6wl1FZvUmKSYbvP2VIt-Xb_lwRmSZtIysbzvrenLaxS5EV-vrqeEAbfgjdWXkDScPu4WP4rtzR_-vrMbQOGM8uZKnloWeJV3ZLYw4vUmrTKT0ZgJ1BxFjlphYsWTVsxdRkBMwFS95cLW3MXp8uw29NgEgjzGqifGPX7gadU-Rg16cpc7SCbAbAnsg/s320/20230117_123853_Edited.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">255 yards of bulky ( 6 ) yarn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hook size P 11.50mm</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gage isn't essential to this project however five stitches equals 3.5" by four rows equals 3"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My finished scarf is 8 inches wide and 82 inches long</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Written in American terms</div><div>Ch= chain</div><div>Hdc= half double crochet </div><div><br /></div><div>1) Ch 16, hdc into second ch from hook, hdc 14, ch 1 turn</div><div><br /></div><div>2) Hdc 15, ch 1 turn </div><div>Repeat row 2 until desired length is reached, fasten off, weave in ends </div><div><br /></div><div>Super easy .. when you get the hook size right lol </div><div><br /></div>Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-7699416288262443302023-01-16T13:49:00.000-07:002023-01-16T13:49:11.470-07:00Uneven beads<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like using different types of beads for different looks.. uneven beads can add so much interest and texture.. especially when mixed with uniform beads and findings</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had some stretchy bracelets i had ordered online, I used to give to kids when they came up to our table.. only had a few left so I put them aside thinking some day I would use the in another project.. they definitely fit into the uneven category</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jQqwKLh14JkdY_K0Xn_9Xzy7o74QKThKN_YATqUCF83UNZ5b4UYi67a8mGyAjFcCqrpXrw1xZMkNue9Jj9-OOx1OKeV9AfpUtpLZ9wQrdHfxysu79rwq17eUxzNCqtoPtgj4bo4NrPLh6wq2Wykc1ssB4PO0H74Xv9340pIAPCMVUjzrXIA-HCpZFA/s4160/20221223_033537.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jQqwKLh14JkdY_K0Xn_9Xzy7o74QKThKN_YATqUCF83UNZ5b4UYi67a8mGyAjFcCqrpXrw1xZMkNue9Jj9-OOx1OKeV9AfpUtpLZ9wQrdHfxysu79rwq17eUxzNCqtoPtgj4bo4NrPLh6wq2Wykc1ssB4PO0H74Xv9340pIAPCMVUjzrXIA-HCpZFA/s320/20221223_033537.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXQyjQrRUVoYunGbuVWArvHs2O7df6nxKMmmmQSL1Ivhn_NHwTlpZ1SFyaYx1V4J_-iJtAF4g6tU01NGE-4udklHpU8_9mIma6x3PnwqbCRyfMbVv3LsKFzxGIOEZ9LCxuCT2nhvzYNW-5WnGrKgzb2ImwxrJfqsCi0N0ep1EFXs4TVKqWBJYft6dJQ/s4160/20221228_041631.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="4160" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXQyjQrRUVoYunGbuVWArvHs2O7df6nxKMmmmQSL1Ivhn_NHwTlpZ1SFyaYx1V4J_-iJtAF4g6tU01NGE-4udklHpU8_9mIma6x3PnwqbCRyfMbVv3LsKFzxGIOEZ9LCxuCT2nhvzYNW-5WnGrKgzb2ImwxrJfqsCi0N0ep1EFXs4TVKqWBJYft6dJQ/s320/20221228_041631.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div> decided to throw some beads that were gifted to me with a bunch of crafting supplies.. as they too fit into the uneven category <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZPPysxmDUAEs0TFJ7z6Xkn91TPAISdQ3cAzXfTbAMbIYNIR8IXYH_uiwR2wGiz5eQNIarcfE8UxKrRweukWbVJHuOAYH_fCq79A-S2ZMNB8XxMR-51Z8ZrF4Hc31i5DH_IAyctkI1KkmID3zFQqLAVWcGwEbz7kMFOrlq_xhGofWOIlssX1eoWpJtw/s4160/20221224_034321.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZPPysxmDUAEs0TFJ7z6Xkn91TPAISdQ3cAzXfTbAMbIYNIR8IXYH_uiwR2wGiz5eQNIarcfE8UxKrRweukWbVJHuOAYH_fCq79A-S2ZMNB8XxMR-51Z8ZrF4Hc31i5DH_IAyctkI1KkmID3zFQqLAVWcGwEbz7kMFOrlq_xhGofWOIlssX1eoWpJtw/s320/20221224_034321.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Asked son to draw me something similar to some of the craft doggies I had been seeing on Pinterest.. all done in the same style shape but different crafting techniques.. no clue who came up with it first.. this was his take on it..<br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUxrHZ-mUvHrxkpBDENBileZmEqXp8au_1CLsBciu72emJy6H-VaX-9mtGZ5-WEkl7yQ9_U0EYmJs391spfHUdwCm42ISiRHk4C_z4Dh5D4M2zZqpBYxG5x5qL-xnCdDphKKjJwDp6Y1qOabBWi6xMw0811UxTqio4loVBGzDPGM5zRYVa3n7mMmjaQ/s2078/20221222_045800_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2078" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUxrHZ-mUvHrxkpBDENBileZmEqXp8au_1CLsBciu72emJy6H-VaX-9mtGZ5-WEkl7yQ9_U0EYmJs391spfHUdwCm42ISiRHk4C_z4Dh5D4M2zZqpBYxG5x5qL-xnCdDphKKjJwDp6Y1qOabBWi6xMw0811UxTqio4loVBGzDPGM5zRYVa3n7mMmjaQ/s320/20221222_045800_(1).jpg" width="296" /></a></div> He's so cute, but way bigger than I was looking for.. had to scan the image, because he used off white paper I had to clean the image up then resize it.. I didn't want it to be too much like the others out there so my take is a bit different from even the drawing <div><br /><div>I drew a cookie cutter style moose.. also inspired somewhat by online pins, to work on the hoop along side of it.. Pinterest is seriously an endless supply of inspiration and learning. </div><div><br /></div><div>also added a funky star to use up more of the empty space .. wanted one that was not even.. more rustic .. a fun piece .. with my drawing skills this was definitely possible lol <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8l4MsuJlwqO9mXkia09FlCJSQDTarVvSCtCXHzKRAgLnUOgeMm7GeIEMDOBcJP0sFTjCXQl882A4SctlDLnfhkIiiOCOuktrdBJUVcWhkeJMsLm6ma1u6jqdeiCuclCGo4V4EvrRqhCHFUJlFs57Du1GqzLbkLlg6zUlJRJ6kPxL5qUW7QWM2lAYQgg/s4160/20221223_033554.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8l4MsuJlwqO9mXkia09FlCJSQDTarVvSCtCXHzKRAgLnUOgeMm7GeIEMDOBcJP0sFTjCXQl882A4SctlDLnfhkIiiOCOuktrdBJUVcWhkeJMsLm6ma1u6jqdeiCuclCGo4V4EvrRqhCHFUJlFs57Du1GqzLbkLlg6zUlJRJ6kPxL5qUW7QWM2lAYQgg/s320/20221223_033554.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I added some strung rhinestones as well as acrylic sew on rhinestones and a few other odds and ends.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha2Z0MkB7Gf3M_Ltsjz7LU0pVOuY2FXJlR62Besjh4xFxlYIMd8i8yq_D80eejagTWuYRuFcnTpfY_JLIW04cbXqwQWVKZDk87WCurDtK7d-_xpxFYuKeRNdMGnMo2rQBq6qVnT7Vng__LPEJ1R6tFM_jtlrroay2Hcl56XfZUnw1-yb448Cj-K7U3lw/s4160/20221230_155154.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha2Z0MkB7Gf3M_Ltsjz7LU0pVOuY2FXJlR62Besjh4xFxlYIMd8i8yq_D80eejagTWuYRuFcnTpfY_JLIW04cbXqwQWVKZDk87WCurDtK7d-_xpxFYuKeRNdMGnMo2rQBq6qVnT7Vng__LPEJ1R6tFM_jtlrroay2Hcl56XfZUnw1-yb448Cj-K7U3lw/s320/20221230_155154.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Still need to add backing of some sort.. haven't decided on or not they're going to be brooches or applique work yet.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG68hYtONEwRTCHuJISKiN9s-0xvRQ0VCIiVJv5qFY0uAi_bEtt7WCGTFuqoPNhumlTkyMkLOkipQOiUFNse8h4WJvJ1EstjNa53Aos-fwEhvOozUhPN8IvUcEzGqcFZP3P20VVG_M_LZa5SNQlsbSdAUglqyljjtG1YkyCU7xaPRPmyaqGXGwB-5aJg/s1908/20230115_171218_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1850" data-original-width="1908" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG68hYtONEwRTCHuJISKiN9s-0xvRQ0VCIiVJv5qFY0uAi_bEtt7WCGTFuqoPNhumlTkyMkLOkipQOiUFNse8h4WJvJ1EstjNa53Aos-fwEhvOozUhPN8IvUcEzGqcFZP3P20VVG_M_LZa5SNQlsbSdAUglqyljjtG1YkyCU7xaPRPmyaqGXGwB-5aJg/s320/20230115_171218_(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm_wf5VpN2Ttx5MXYx_LOACNPc5u6_SNQISyISdkx9k6AO4_q938GTemxBjepw9dlOqjesW947-ndWomP4y5AtbxysEOgi8FlSIXvYHsgzKH2ypINdOyNCOMvU_XGLcUjSXlGxnNhWn8ZxnGL7lrt9vWqJh7fJaTW7YZ2u4N_U_pyaV1c2-vtM3dv72w/s2549/20230115_171258_(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2549" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm_wf5VpN2Ttx5MXYx_LOACNPc5u6_SNQISyISdkx9k6AO4_q938GTemxBjepw9dlOqjesW947-ndWomP4y5AtbxysEOgi8FlSIXvYHsgzKH2ypINdOyNCOMvU_XGLcUjSXlGxnNhWn8ZxnGL7lrt9vWqJh7fJaTW7YZ2u4N_U_pyaV1c2-vtM3dv72w/s320/20230115_171258_(1).jpg" width="241" /></a></div><br /><div>with the moose and star I used the uneven beads in groups of three, in random placement couching to pull them into nooks and cranny's along the way.. leaving some a bit raised up for more texture.. I used markers to add color to the pellon giving the clearer beads more depth..</div><div><br /></div><div>With the doggie I ended up just using the uneven beads as the outline and nose <br /></div>Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-38675850719113451572022-12-24T06:27:00.001-07:002023-02-10T05:13:05.824-07:00Brooch Grinch <div><br /></div><div>I'm playing with beads again .. sort of... in between filling orders for a long tail talking caps, after crocheting for 10 to 14 hours a day, making brooches is just the break I need.. </div><div>I've seen so many fun and beautiful ones on Pinterest, I just couldn't stop with the fabric ones I made around Halloween.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm definitely a fan of the Grinch so I decided to make me one.. </div><div><br /></div><div>The beading material is pellon 70 interfacing..</div><div><br /></div><div>I drew the outline and facial features right on the interfacing using a pencil.</div><div><br /></div><div>From there I did the outline of the hat, brim, pom pom and around the face with size 11 seed beads.. the eyes are also seed beads.. I wasn't completely thrilled with the coloring of the eyebrows so I added some black permanent marker on the dark green beads.. If I make another one I will change up the bead color of the eyebrows and nose but for a first try using my drawing skills, it came out better than I expected LOL</div><div><br /></div><div>For the hat I use scraps of four ply yarn that I separated down to two, so I could get it threaded on my embroidery needle and just satin stitched it down.. before stitching coloring the background with permanent red marker for more even look..</div><div> </div><div>the white poofy part is made using brushed out yarn that is glued down with a bit of craft tacky glue.. </div><div>I just took scraps of white yarn and used a cat hair brush I got from the dollar store to brush out the yarn until it was a poofy cotton candy like texture..</div><div><br /></div><div>The "fur" is actually scrubby yarn by Red Heart.. at first I was planning on using some spring green scraps I had from making a one of the stocking caps, when I glanced over and saw the scrubby yarn sitting out waiting for a different project.. it just seemed too perfect not to try</div><div><br /></div><div>I stitched it down in place using nymo beading thread.. then trimmed it up some for a cleaner look.. definitely like the way it turned out. </div><div><br /></div><div>After stitching on the pin fixture and gluing felt on the back with a fair amount of mod podge to both seal and stiffen. I added size 11 black seed beads around the edge..</div><div> I will update with more photos as time allows in the meantime I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJOCrSJalHPEt-Dw27F3HxCIfCAxyGTGjhyN1XaifQtsd8pLGCc-q1Q6DCdVHg8DLaxj9O_ZJYyWVA1UzoPvJxsX4bEw-osuPChzB45deLXh56BcVyd6eD8SDLY4KD3oNzBhawIwNgLbcVDV6ieT6NOi3kBFgPNAOIj40XnyC_lskpMBs1YFW4xnyzA/s4160/20221222_013736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJOCrSJalHPEt-Dw27F3HxCIfCAxyGTGjhyN1XaifQtsd8pLGCc-q1Q6DCdVHg8DLaxj9O_ZJYyWVA1UzoPvJxsX4bEw-osuPChzB45deLXh56BcVyd6eD8SDLY4KD3oNzBhawIwNgLbcVDV6ieT6NOi3kBFgPNAOIj40XnyC_lskpMBs1YFW4xnyzA/s320/20221222_013736.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><br /></div>Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-52217420736569093292022-11-04T08:54:00.000-06:002023-02-10T05:12:40.594-07:00Multimedia brooches<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few more of the pins I have been working on recently </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Started out by creating a sheet of fabric from scraps stitched onto a light weight interfacing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sewn on to denim... brushed out black yarn was lightly layered on topped with tulie netting covering... a cut sequin and metallic embroidery floss for the buckle and band, added a trim of beads after adding the felt backing and pin finding.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFCRcjSUa8CUhKDyjc9uldEiTACiAq3neIMP08vYMCxp87ErZpSr_E8JQpwR66stglxsZprYvN9G4ONfcMT8Z1NseuchwnNO-Bx41E2nDNx2UoXeMB1p6SnsU0RYq3AvzqoeLOl4BU2hMrA5DQmITklMijet6K2fosGajp2TCn7LvFijZ46270UJAP4Q/s4160/20221014_232741.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFCRcjSUa8CUhKDyjc9uldEiTACiAq3neIMP08vYMCxp87ErZpSr_E8JQpwR66stglxsZprYvN9G4ONfcMT8Z1NseuchwnNO-Bx41E2nDNx2UoXeMB1p6SnsU0RYq3AvzqoeLOl4BU2hMrA5DQmITklMijet6K2fosGajp2TCn7LvFijZ46270UJAP4Q/s320/20221014_232741.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><br /> The witch's boot was made using the same sheet of fabric made from scraps... denim, felt, beads and pin finding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjIktUGruGUTYyDPQsusL4dQzZLH2N8u_af01OtmNA90db5OLooocdA3ffSoRUfKsdnUjdqdBF-FNfsgolFvqsbRTET3JRZNQjnw2OK0cI1KrdnwpebVK0icZcr1BiVux24dukx46Qkh1QkpR3PQHY5-_-XproOUB3K3bquwMTYyJa44KC2M2hYWqSmQ/s4160/20221014_232801.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjIktUGruGUTYyDPQsusL4dQzZLH2N8u_af01OtmNA90db5OLooocdA3ffSoRUfKsdnUjdqdBF-FNfsgolFvqsbRTET3JRZNQjnw2OK0cI1KrdnwpebVK0icZcr1BiVux24dukx46Qkh1QkpR3PQHY5-_-XproOUB3K3bquwMTYyJa44KC2M2hYWqSmQ/s320/20221014_232801.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The haunted Mansion started out with the same base fabrics, I added more embroidery to this one making a full moon, bats, windows, door .. added brushed yarn for a hazy night look, plus a bit of green for foliage.. also covered with tulie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvD0fBYYJ8cieKTkfnZ7YwqVAX3HkOTNguKgdUCujw6WhCtiQExLpFbLji4zTZHkVxz4wulPW0-NjWNJxBMQBzIIwjuFXXuVXCThLXJ13UUxo_8R-MW7x1Nlfxc_TonE3IU67VpUyF2IykwRovfV6zT4VyVZ9m5Foxc5Y-qLM1a4gcLpGuqbKQnr50A/s4160/20221014_233049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvD0fBYYJ8cieKTkfnZ7YwqVAX3HkOTNguKgdUCujw6WhCtiQExLpFbLji4zTZHkVxz4wulPW0-NjWNJxBMQBzIIwjuFXXuVXCThLXJ13UUxo_8R-MW7x1Nlfxc_TonE3IU67VpUyF2IykwRovfV6zT4VyVZ9m5Foxc5Y-qLM1a4gcLpGuqbKQnr50A/s320/20221014_233049.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pumpkin is mixed colors of brushed out yarn to give it more depth.. trimmed with gold cording, highlighted with an autumn palette of beads.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAlTe_BvWLl7Sg97NI8mnUsAX0oIgnMRydyUx36QpYNnYDpGkTOg_duNaiQOC5QoP5oJ1S1n7YtR9Q-DE3TUdj8ejWYYIc5VA6ZvwQ0y1hK34Ymn46FyqeNmtQ7U0r-MBu8owKvCfYanL89cH4Jo-B4L0xU7aPfsBngB_jHNMY5NdDa-89hLKWeNlCA/s4160/20221014_233111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAlTe_BvWLl7Sg97NI8mnUsAX0oIgnMRydyUx36QpYNnYDpGkTOg_duNaiQOC5QoP5oJ1S1n7YtR9Q-DE3TUdj8ejWYYIc5VA6ZvwQ0y1hK34Ymn46FyqeNmtQ7U0r-MBu8owKvCfYanL89cH4Jo-B4L0xU7aPfsBngB_jHNMY5NdDa-89hLKWeNlCA/s320/20221014_233111.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A couple of freeform ghosts </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbNKr_0k9eOY1e6osK92YpbSoqAQlr8YS1Ex-ROUVFnbxs6dRgIdDmjlW7A51nSgZVP0b54tNk9u9q-9H9pMQAlmJfOOZWMaExsUmzOWF5SgUcKIp19Di7OJ_Wwil4qV-_UyIXa5LOPEeYoJabsgGhxnjAJCLi_L_xL3rHTdOkKWmZ1L5e5kpdbOo8OA/s4160/20221014_233125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbNKr_0k9eOY1e6osK92YpbSoqAQlr8YS1Ex-ROUVFnbxs6dRgIdDmjlW7A51nSgZVP0b54tNk9u9q-9H9pMQAlmJfOOZWMaExsUmzOWF5SgUcKIp19Di7OJ_Wwil4qV-_UyIXa5LOPEeYoJabsgGhxnjAJCLi_L_xL3rHTdOkKWmZ1L5e5kpdbOo8OA/s320/20221014_233125.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">So much easier to display.. here I have them sitting on my phone stand.. yep from the dollar store lol </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxhb-q47HkPdKjsGSyZNU-kMktISDcoFulOvShMDkEjCLaAwFbS2c5qn01TQ_TVp3Z7PyTQ98SFRCW6aoPGFxDcUkzyZ0dVwK0B_oR6f1BiOydXXbg3qy3T54C7yLYYoXxYRM5D3mZs4G-Be5XcoiCZ4qp8Q8nMwmIsL5j9UrGMMQaAyEcYfpXqJQNA/s4160/20221014_232721.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxhb-q47HkPdKjsGSyZNU-kMktISDcoFulOvShMDkEjCLaAwFbS2c5qn01TQ_TVp3Z7PyTQ98SFRCW6aoPGFxDcUkzyZ0dVwK0B_oR6f1BiOydXXbg3qy3T54C7yLYYoXxYRM5D3mZs4G-Be5XcoiCZ4qp8Q8nMwmIsL5j9UrGMMQaAyEcYfpXqJQNA/s320/20221014_232721.jpg" width="148" /></a></div> These pins had been waiting for awhile to have the machine touches put on them, after creating the pattern and doing the brick beading work I moved on to the next without deciding how I wanted to finish them off.. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_1jrMPn0_sh4r6RET-RtEc_vjlE5rLQMeZelXnxxpgYQWJZt7OZFUsZXlYqcMAmYnkiu6NVaSZJhQNRt5baYlpDPKwkpdgYCduwdkLorVJJSwItR1rqHJjFBDAWr1RWNc1OGCjNux-GNDZE-w4BSFZb8JCc4lD_S_tUrq7m9ZTf2mg5_3OOW0eQrdQ/s4160/20221014_232853.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_1jrMPn0_sh4r6RET-RtEc_vjlE5rLQMeZelXnxxpgYQWJZt7OZFUsZXlYqcMAmYnkiu6NVaSZJhQNRt5baYlpDPKwkpdgYCduwdkLorVJJSwItR1rqHJjFBDAWr1RWNc1OGCjNux-GNDZE-w4BSFZb8JCc4lD_S_tUrq7m9ZTf2mg5_3OOW0eQrdQ/s320/20221014_232853.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All in all very happy with the results of the homemade alcohol ink. </div><br /><div><br /></div>Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-50701700571531022522022-09-24T21:15:00.004-06:002022-09-24T23:20:04.200-06:00Alcohol ink progress<p> I added to a couple of the colors.. a pack of markers from the dollar tree.. so definitely not high end .. </p><p>Had two colors i didn't already start so they got added to colors already in the works.. </p><p>Added the orange to the yellow .. as it was pretty weak looking.. </p><p>Purple went in to the brown.. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIyNTwAiNbIxFOrsjZg-pz2P8CsOk55kZEKn2PSoLDB9rgtYKZmA5lEfZeK5DDWAkD4RpEhtYeSOhX8Tg17r559tsDwBA8Po43V61gewqgM7itpWuDdCw4Jpb-Sj_N1LY4WLU8dlgEmTGy4r5SzfRU-HDIniC19UE3Is_1OxXnksjLKFAJ_VIHwFWOLw/s4160/20220924_134305.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="4160" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIyNTwAiNbIxFOrsjZg-pz2P8CsOk55kZEKn2PSoLDB9rgtYKZmA5lEfZeK5DDWAkD4RpEhtYeSOhX8Tg17r559tsDwBA8Po43V61gewqgM7itpWuDdCw4Jpb-Sj_N1LY4WLU8dlgEmTGy4r5SzfRU-HDIniC19UE3Is_1OxXnksjLKFAJ_VIHwFWOLw/s320/20220924_134305.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This is less than a full day later..<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0i_QWFpxr2E1uqK_nHA5BGJxg5szt_MIqkynNJBqUM7Cpm6gBpOaH6nRgfvspfCtugGW9b9QqUxTnLtyj4NQzOzLcTsvMessA86ihtebWHzyJFntsakRS3mWTSzIByOFPupyxd0q1fto2xvTXcprJgxOEY0unGueDktYplltaKYcv-1Qd9eezJ4HFpg/s4160/20220924_160620.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0i_QWFpxr2E1uqK_nHA5BGJxg5szt_MIqkynNJBqUM7Cpm6gBpOaH6nRgfvspfCtugGW9b9QqUxTnLtyj4NQzOzLcTsvMessA86ihtebWHzyJFntsakRS3mWTSzIByOFPupyxd0q1fto2xvTXcprJgxOEY0unGueDktYplltaKYcv-1Qd9eezJ4HFpg/s320/20220924_160620.jpg" width="148" /></a></div>Tried a couple of colors out on some plastic beads.. the bottom beads are what I started with.. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDV5w-RBP36HUp_jY42klF-VcBoIzaLusvd9nr3sJxKwS3demmRpuev_tpHxYHI11_32foL7oOgZIZZtEqORLfTLcKHz8pVD0Xn6df-0mYg8LCJNjau1NwgoJtSsn1-Y5_N7Nhe0MN5Jo58dBxKixvGmtHX_d96d4y05de8u22ZTXbz3Gt2rV_Gs4qIw/s4160/20220924_160722_Burst01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDV5w-RBP36HUp_jY42klF-VcBoIzaLusvd9nr3sJxKwS3demmRpuev_tpHxYHI11_32foL7oOgZIZZtEqORLfTLcKHz8pVD0Xn6df-0mYg8LCJNjau1NwgoJtSsn1-Y5_N7Nhe0MN5Jo58dBxKixvGmtHX_d96d4y05de8u22ZTXbz3Gt2rV_Gs4qIw/s320/20220924_160722_Burst01.jpg" width="148" /></a></div>The center is the original color in this photo.. I am very happy with the results so far.. <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-56924123196994166302022-09-23T17:06:00.002-06:002022-09-23T17:06:24.847-06:00Homemade alcohol ink<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Giving alcohol ink a try ... Saw a few posts about using it to spruce up buttons and beads.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Went to buy some but they didn't have the colors I was wanting.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After checking on YouTube and realizing it was doable at home.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzZKhwCECZbDSZjy1eFGqcJ4T-pybL67CSm-RK6vmz3Obnhzv1R6TERlGYlQmNNeF9cNJagqRMaADDnPJwblHqVQzxT35Bgr-iAdiNfBu4T0FxHNK5Hog4j0hTJzV1O_ZpG840tdOpCWe7sU4EepjGuMp0Z0en5WD-iXgMB7fEIYaJf7mlWuKsSeW79w/s4160/20220923_165330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="4160" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzZKhwCECZbDSZjy1eFGqcJ4T-pybL67CSm-RK6vmz3Obnhzv1R6TERlGYlQmNNeF9cNJagqRMaADDnPJwblHqVQzxT35Bgr-iAdiNfBu4T0FxHNK5Hog4j0hTJzV1O_ZpG840tdOpCWe7sU4EepjGuMp0Z0en5WD-iXgMB7fEIYaJf7mlWuKsSeW79w/s320/20220923_165330.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Old marker innards and isopropyl alcohol 91% in glass jars</p> Only been a few minutes... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0GWe4IkUuIAQ8O26NYS2IRGsgqGOZNMNOT3uYJkRbOqyXUVrjShgvw5E3drK1Dge9a5GLMcFRGVfIW2KSeyCAjJzXolgC0O-XrDmUqX3znDwl3zoLqQFDWS9YYWRgFG8xr7_Ksg-3PR2q_EIklU0l1JsvmQbonXOPHCn3vFd5QSFjB9KoYcZnalpiQ/s4160/20220923_165355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0GWe4IkUuIAQ8O26NYS2IRGsgqGOZNMNOT3uYJkRbOqyXUVrjShgvw5E3drK1Dge9a5GLMcFRGVfIW2KSeyCAjJzXolgC0O-XrDmUqX3znDwl3zoLqQFDWS9YYWRgFG8xr7_Ksg-3PR2q_EIklU0l1JsvmQbonXOPHCn3vFd5QSFjB9KoYcZnalpiQ/s320/20220923_165355.jpg" width="148" /></a></div>Looking pretty good so far .. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2luZV06ptFyaoBLJ07-5-jSZFxXM_ST1BKbCq4kARQGiYyUyopwkz7f438OYhR2h4AXtWuZNpnZ3VM4AXTKyFsdlGI__zLg6cW6RF4Kw8vZ-FgmV_8Jmwb719F8Id1zeVCs9l5uX--ksiTTDkdlRTwkDsktbxFg3vlmw3KtL7sSethFk10UC3fOs1Dg/s4160/20220923_165407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2luZV06ptFyaoBLJ07-5-jSZFxXM_ST1BKbCq4kARQGiYyUyopwkz7f438OYhR2h4AXtWuZNpnZ3VM4AXTKyFsdlGI__zLg6cW6RF4Kw8vZ-FgmV_8Jmwb719F8Id1zeVCs9l5uX--ksiTTDkdlRTwkDsktbxFg3vlmw3KtL7sSethFk10UC3fOs1Dg/s320/20220923_165407.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Going to let them set overnight.. </div><br /><p><br /></p>Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611403144444505852.post-74442663884253166002022-09-12T06:25:00.000-06:002023-02-10T05:15:27.705-07:00Reusing Ribbon <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just finished a batch of cloth scrubbers for an up coming event.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Want to add easy to see labels for both pricing and item description </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUmzcB4fIlx0_mPWDpxLnXazD4vTK_h0njd_-IPBdzfvuuYdLRephoflCUuTaVHp64dpAP9RLmepQYVNhHODwWGl9voedBIumfvjamRVtit1uds79zCACb8_zwJZCO0M1Fin7nMre-G9UtGz948jIU0mSfGvIpWSSmhwhlSZnnVo0dq4VtLUCAs6HLg/s4160/20220912_042439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUmzcB4fIlx0_mPWDpxLnXazD4vTK_h0njd_-IPBdzfvuuYdLRephoflCUuTaVHp64dpAP9RLmepQYVNhHODwWGl9voedBIumfvjamRVtit1uds79zCACb8_zwJZCO0M1Fin7nMre-G9UtGz948jIU0mSfGvIpWSSmhwhlSZnnVo0dq4VtLUCAs6HLg/s320/20220912_042439.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Playing with different ideas on wrappers and such ... When I thought of how much I like the look of the simple tied ribbon like on these fat quarter packs .. I like the ribbons so much I have been saving them for awhile now lol </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEmJmL-fl4OqmBpqqEMnWYo0kBfHws4MMRuWsl0w1ALo1A-xUBobB0BojPmwzG1Z7Kz0WdyhHrp8Uc4u9MlafEJmKj9pArqsA9FAFYT_BICBisCmCVLpV9CHqdsCQihopY4Di82T5Rf_E1SShqWmjwc03RRKsZvZ17w7yekUbUkhZR-qWV7UrfpwwTlA/s4160/20220912_050914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEmJmL-fl4OqmBpqqEMnWYo0kBfHws4MMRuWsl0w1ALo1A-xUBobB0BojPmwzG1Z7Kz0WdyhHrp8Uc4u9MlafEJmKj9pArqsA9FAFYT_BICBisCmCVLpV9CHqdsCQihopY4Di82T5Rf_E1SShqWmjwc03RRKsZvZ17w7yekUbUkhZR-qWV7UrfpwwTlA/s320/20220912_050914.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> they are really nice just need</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4fKsYWtq2wNrwXnbWoSErLeoU_SARB1njMN9hMv88yHEP2FB0Bka1isyCoM5tLeUix0FWnrlxOAMhqYmagWchAJlOqkN9hjKYpMNrhxg6_SA2GuoF5A_26BgxvrEM1sPUIt-U-Eb4AG6xuYmI5-NADiVfqdVFpHM7uxxm4jwZE2A2pqxtLQj1_FbRFg/s4160/20220912_040326_Burst01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4fKsYWtq2wNrwXnbWoSErLeoU_SARB1njMN9hMv88yHEP2FB0Bka1isyCoM5tLeUix0FWnrlxOAMhqYmagWchAJlOqkN9hjKYpMNrhxg6_SA2GuoF5A_26BgxvrEM1sPUIt-U-Eb4AG6xuYmI5-NADiVfqdVFpHM7uxxm4jwZE2A2pqxtLQj1_FbRFg/s320/20220912_040326_Burst01.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><br />a quick iron .. on low .. just a couple of seconds later.. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4A_qjubGocDyTYLSJr1lfCXpM-7F3h7gZ379p5WCa33vSkjHnY_e9NpEuMMkbTIfrIwMwfCtlhz2hnD7yj1qk5OQcnU3ZWtxgTx9yKgwaJKQcFxVAo2_ypI5FeCs1MFIX8DRRGl-L58wwG4EXJN1iwyX8UaMeaNZxu1fxSWIcaXI3NnfZSknGGQk8Ew/s4160/20220912_040418.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4A_qjubGocDyTYLSJr1lfCXpM-7F3h7gZ379p5WCa33vSkjHnY_e9NpEuMMkbTIfrIwMwfCtlhz2hnD7yj1qk5OQcnU3ZWtxgTx9yKgwaJKQcFxVAo2_ypI5FeCs1MFIX8DRRGl-L58wwG4EXJN1iwyX8UaMeaNZxu1fxSWIcaXI3NnfZSknGGQk8Ew/s320/20220912_040418.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and they are ready to use </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYSRq51PpYKoAdh3f8snEgtHZkHtd3OAMHSZBTkks4zp13FKzT4mUdSSkHwIkADsHc7w0yBiA2Up3Ipl_n5qPQxFyouqYpeX2ZX_Zf6FY0Im5rbNqWHU6CIxfrt2NKkRJ4ybqi2kD9p0tGVWdpSkaj3PswHnjgUpr6iK5Kbw0SxJn1DVOexpUb8Hj_EQ/s4160/20220912_040436.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYSRq51PpYKoAdh3f8snEgtHZkHtd3OAMHSZBTkks4zp13FKzT4mUdSSkHwIkADsHc7w0yBiA2Up3Ipl_n5qPQxFyouqYpeX2ZX_Zf6FY0Im5rbNqWHU6CIxfrt2NKkRJ4ybqi2kD9p0tGVWdpSkaj3PswHnjgUpr6iK5Kbw0SxJn1DVOexpUb8Hj_EQ/s320/20220912_040436.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcPiFKMgSB3DPuy4vhfLeJFC15LIp2XPlIA0adtcdx_ZlXuCrC8nipVDr2WIPPyBSlReoi_zAGOs1LevxRdg_uag50b3oBT6y2QknHLLsidJDVcFsb3tvpik0lD3rRTjojdfM9Hi9uf-IEbOfVZFkASN9WXnsKVOIctezfPAVoYa15i5Hi2QVcMOZC1w/s4160/20220912_051341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcPiFKMgSB3DPuy4vhfLeJFC15LIp2XPlIA0adtcdx_ZlXuCrC8nipVDr2WIPPyBSlReoi_zAGOs1LevxRdg_uag50b3oBT6y2QknHLLsidJDVcFsb3tvpik0lD3rRTjojdfM9Hi9uf-IEbOfVZFkASN9WXnsKVOIctezfPAVoYa15i5Hi2QVcMOZC1w/s320/20220912_051341.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now I just need to print up a tag or two </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Barbra Szabrowiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993551903309692173noreply@blogger.com0