Slow-Stitching. Paints and stitching. An easy Take with-you project.

Along with my collage and stitching on paper,

I have played with a piece of pellum.

Coloured it using watered down acrylic paint  and beetroot juice. :)

 

I just dropped the first colours on and then sorta squished the fabric to make the liquids move and blend.

 

 

Then I used a couple of old jars to create the circles.

 

Just dipped them in the paint/liquid and stamped

randomly.

 

Lots of delicious circles on a mottled background.and some splattering as well.

 

Hang to dry but watch what's underneath it as you will get drips.

 

I decided to stitch the fabric doubled as this was firmer to the touch. Pellum can tear easily at the thickness I have used.

 

(I'm not sure what the fabric is called in other countrys.

This is a thin, pressed type of batting?.)

 

 Half a metre then folded. 

 

Next onto the stitching preparation.

This is a great way to use up the odds n ends from your other projects.

I've gathered the small lots of threads I have rescued from the Charity shops. These have unintentionally ended up in Earthy tones.

 

And now I have my Slow-Stitch project ready and

the running stitch is the stitch of choice.

Something slow and quiet to do while I binge watch movies online :)

Perfect as a project to take along wherever you need a moment to decompress. ;)
 

I'm still working on the paper and stitch collages between.

 So

you are very welcome to follow along and get an update on my progress.

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Happily Creating.
Phillipa.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Strange & Unusual Childrens Fabric Design

Found this curtain at the Charity shop.

Oh how cute I said .

Had to have that.

 

And a bit closer.

Have you noticed yet ??

 

 



Looks cute enough you say...

 

Fox n rooster ...

 

 

But then...

 

Bears tied by the nose!!

 

AND

 

A smoking Rabbit...!!!

 

A design of its time.

 

1940/50's maybe

 

Oh how times have changed..

 

 

 

Will suit an un-PC stitching

 

Phillipa

 

 



Tons of Lace

Good Morning fellow stitchers.

Lookee..Lookee.

At my local charity shop, dropping things off and lookee.

A grocery bag chock full of laces.

A fabulous pile to add to my stash.

These types of finds are becoming rarer and rarer, so I was very lucky to be in the right place at the right time. :)

We all need the variety for our fabric collages and this is so wonderful.

Please excuse my rave, Im just soooooo chuffed. :)

Happy oohhing and ahhhing!!

Phillipa

Op-Shop Finds. A $2 Score.

I love the fact that you never

know what you will find at the Op-Shop/charity Shop.

For $2.

A piece of open grid fabric that is glittery gold.

(Darn the camera didnt pick that up)

A jar of black buttons.

A dibble. (Maybe use as a tassell head)

And long strings of black and silvery seed beads.

Loveit, Love it.

More loot. :)

Happy Stash building

Phillipa

Rusty Tools from the charity shop and Beads

Another nifty find at the charity shop.

They are already hard at work and the 2 beaded necklaces have been added to my beading stash. The blue have already been used on a crazy jewel tone block.:)

Happy stitching

Phillipa

I Love the Hunt. Op-shopping

A jolly good mixed bunch this time.

Heavy bottom pot for dying in.

More jewellery :)

2 sets of kids games.

2 kids jigsaws for collage.

oil crayons and pens.

An old pattern. Fancy metal frame.

And a bum-bag to wear for my foraging trips. Will get a back pack eventually, but this will do in the mean time.Enough room to carry my phone, plastic ziplocks, a pocket knife.Actually I think i just need to add a larger back pocket so I can carry A4 size paper  or a sketch book.and

crayons or charcoal for doing rubbings.

Personally I prefer to carry my goodies on the hip. Any weight on my shoulders now-a-days causes great discomfort.

Dont ya just love getting older. ;)

Treasure Hunting

Out n about and more treasures from Op-shops.

2 Real timber frames.

A box with a glass lid suitable for an installation.

A fan made of very fine wood.

New box of paints.

Some old jewellery.

An old book.

Sturdy cane basket

All sorts for mixed media :)

Charity Shop Finds

Went for a stroll down the road to the Charity Shop to drop off a few items, and you know me. I cant come home empty-handed..lol.

A yummy roll of very textured wallpaper.

A small blue box for storage.

A pile of student flash cards.

2 star wooden shapes.

A large handmade stamping block.

And 2 pieces of fabric with temari designs on them that

were in napkin rings.

A great haul for $6. :)

The stamping block is a good size

so I glued on some heavy braid that I had rescued off

a duvet.

Hopefully there is enough of a pattern to get a clear impression.

Happy Creating

till next time.

Phillipa

Op-Shop/Charity Shop Finds

I Just love the thrill of the hunt in the charity shops I as never know what I will find

to add to my stash.

This week is this collection of braided tasseling and some black netting.

Made in heavy cotton and some rayon. In short lengths that might be used as an edging to one of my small purses.Who knows. Sometimes its just having my collection around me is all thats necessary.:)

Do you have any favourite shops or markets you love to browse or hunt ;)

Regards

Phillipa

On Sella I have heaps of sewing patterns and various Art n Craft books and patterns for sale. http://www.sella.co.nz/store/4qsvxx/freeone