This piece really intrigued me: 3 different designs stitched on 3 separate pieces of fabric, sewn together and then embellished with crazy quilt stitches. The result is one long piece with a ‘vintage’ feel.
Flea Market Souvenir by Blackbird Designs
30 ct LaCrosse Blend & 30 ct Kansas City Blend (2 separate cuts)
Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts
Here are some close-ups of the stitching embellishment sewn over the seams before framing.
The chart did not describe how to sew the pieces together. I ladder-stitched the fabrics together leaving a seam of ½ inch which was then reinforced with the crazy stitches and the border stitches. I was worried about tension on these seams when framing but all went well.
Here’s a picture of the wrong side showing the border stitches and the crazy stitching over one of the seams. Not very neat - I was worried more about reinforcing the seams.I actually completed this in March but just finished the framing.
Hi, this is so very nice, beautiful needlework w/specialty stitches and great pics. Thx for sharing, really enjoy your finish.
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Tootles, Sue
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Wow~ that looks absolutely stunning! I've done embroidery illustrations on different pieces of fabrics combined, but I've never thought of cross stitching on different fabrics combined. I must try it out now. Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love it! You did a fabulous, unique job on the finishing. And good for you for being brave and using 3 cuts of fabric.
ReplyDeleteThe designers of Blackbird Designs get all the credit for this idea. They are truly clever and talented. I just followed their pattern. I recently purchased several of their designs so you'll be seeing more.
ReplyDeleteThat a great piece. I love Blackbird's designs. Your embellishment stitches are really nice.
ReplyDeleteTommye
www.stitchingandbeading.blogspot.com