quilt festival class

I taught a class on making fabric beads to a wonderful group of ladies yesterday!  So fun!  I love it when students have an open mind and want to play!  I have had a couple of people ask me to teach this in my home studio since they couldn't make it yesterday.  I will likely do that in July.

Work in Progress Wednesday

This is the last block that I need to finish for a my quilt.  I am a bit stumped with it.  I added another piece of fabric in the upper right corner.  That has helped some but there is still something I don't like about it.  I guess I kind of know what it is but that means picking off some elements.  I am hesitant to that but ultimately I know I will be happier if I do.

Take a stitch Tuesday fancy hem stitch

Another new stitch for me.  I thought it looked fairly easy so I went directly to a crazy quilt block.  The stitches look a bit messy now that I see them in the photo.  They didn't look that bad when I was doing.  Still I know with practice I will get better.  And it is not like they are ruining the block so I won't be picking them out.  I guess others would but....
Thanks to Sharon B at http://pintangle.com/  for all the wonderful lessons!

exploring

I love when my explorations lead to something good! I am really liking this pieces.  I started by needle felting different fabrics to a base.  I was aiming for getting some dimension and texture.  I think I achieved that.  I added some machine stitching, beads and sequins.  I am debating if the blue silk at the top is too much.  I am thinking it needs to be trimmed down or ...?  Any suggestions?

Thrifty finds

Some gorgeous placemats and doilies were found by blessed me!  I am particularly thrilled with these finds!  Such gorgeous pieces.  I might have a hard time cutting these up!

Work in Progress Wednesday

I really like the buttonhole bar so I added it to this block.  I also added, beads, lace and ric rac.  I think this block is pretty close to finished.  Thanks to Sharon B at http://pintangle.com/ for hosting Work in Progress Wednesday.  It sure does help to keep me on track.

Take a Stitch Tuesday Coral stitch

So, I have never done this stitch but the explanation of it looked simple enough.  My first row I had too much angle on my needle and therefore got sloppy knots.  I kind of don't mind it though.  I continued on and improved.  I like this stitch and will use it again.