embroidery at 'sew'

I was sharing with a friend about the SEW craft retreat coming up. Telling her about the embroideries to choose from and the paper-cut garlands and tissue paper pom-poms Mel will be teaching. Her question was simple, but something I realised people may ask... What do you do with the embroidery once it's done?
Good question. So here's a picture of a work in progress using one of my designs, hummingbird. It will feature as the centre of a quilt for my God daughter. But would look equally as good on the front of a cushion or even a little drawstring pouch. There are many possibilities.
So for the people that like to idea of a an embroidery but are unsure of what's next, I will make up some samples of the new designs and bring them with me to the retreat. If you haven't gotten around to booking, it's getting close and we would love to have you join us!!!

wrapped

this morning

I spent a great morning with my favourite students sewing at Free Range Living! Who wouldn't want to sew, and talk about Offspring with friends in a beautiful store that sells only Australian made products?

Check out future workshops here.
PS. Don't you just love how Claudia's fingernails match her new drinks coaster?

chevron

Don't you just love a good chevron stripe? I do! Instead of doing it on fabric, it's now a wood veneer stitch panel. I started stitching the sample panel last night, but got very distracted by the new episode of Survivor. Maybe tonight.

winter nest

new repeat (150cm wide)

original design

original design in cushions

In Yardage!!! Yes, well almost. I have laboured over this repeat for a long, long time. Did a bit, packed it away. Thought a bit and even gave up a few times. Getting those branches to somehow line up was a little challenging. The film went off today and maybe, just maybe, it will be printed within the month. Fingers crossed. Another favourite print given a new lease on life. I can't wait to sew up a few things with this one.

felt

Playing around with my first love, felt.

refresh

new

original

The 'little owls' design was my 2nd ever print produced under my own label in 2007. I had decided last year to retire this print to make way for the new. But felt unsure about this decision. The solution is to refresh! My same drawings, but with a new brush and super sized. They were little before, they are huge now (about 20cm tall). Just need to think up a few new colourways.