#applique
On Wednesday morning while I was at work (and training a new person), I got a call from Cherrywood Fabric! My Bob Ross quilt won 3rd Place! It’s Friday night and I’m still floating! I can’t wait to see the entire exhibit!
It has been such a crazy work week that I’ve barely even thought about quilting. But, it’s time to a) mail off my Bob Ross challenge quilt and b) register my QuiltFest challenge quilt, which still does not have a name.
The theme was Bobbin’ on the Beach, and obviously I have Bobbin on the beach, but naming it has been trickier than that because of the cat litter aspect.
My original concept was “when you can’t afford a real vacation”, and that may yet wind up as the title.
I’ve given myself until tonight to name it, since 8m putting the registration in the mail tomorrow (along with my Cherrywood quilt).
another embroidered interstellar rat for this dimension
this one is delivering messages to distant time zones
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This is the largest back patch I’ve ever made!
Patches seem to be my new thing this year!
Using black cotton fabric, interfacing, embroidery and heat n bond, I made Alter Bridge’s Blackbird for my boyfriend. This patch was all machine hand turned by me. I do not own a computerised machine so I have to turn corners and change stitch width manually. He will probably make everyone jealous with his new shacket at the next gig :D
Approx 3 hours
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Currently doing some free motion applique work for on some patches for a baseball jacket I have. It’s been plain for far too long!
I’ve decided to make it video game themed and these are the first three characters I’ll have on there. (Just got to finish Knuckles!)
My jacket won’t be for sale, but I might do the patches on commission with a iron on adhesive backing.
Any suggestions for patches or characters appreciated! Comment below or send me a message :D
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For those wondering about the Red Special plush I was making last month, I’ve completed it today, with sound box too!
This was quite a challenge. I’m not sure if I’ll want to make any more guitar plush items in the future, but at least now I know I can do it :)
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My boyfriend asked me if I could appliqué the Pride & Glory eagle to make it into a patch for one of his denim jackets.
I was up for the challenge!
This one is approximately 34-35cm wingspan. Using polar fleece and various free motion quilting and satin stitching techniques. Very pleased with the end result :)
Around 3 hours work
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Progress on the Red Special plush!
I’ve just ordered a soundbox for it, so it will also have push-button sound!
I’m going to watch Brian May’s tutorial video for some fun licks to record and put in :)
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I actually started this project in August, then unfortunately I had a lot going on in my life at the time. This is my first big sewing project in almost 6 months. It felt like the right time to get back into doing the things I love again. I wanted to upcycle some old jeans I had lying around and decided I was going to customise an old pair of jeans and wear them again, so I made some gaming jeans with a giant flare. Kind of like the JNCO jeans of the early 2000’s. I simply bought a few shades of denim fabric, measured my panels and designed and printed through photoshop. These things are massive. Ideal with big soled boots like New Rocks. Hopefully I’ll be showing you all some more upcycled jeans very soon. Thanks for looking.
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Wow, I really don’t post much here anymore, do I?
I recently got notification my account was compromised, so I’ve had to reset everything. Apologies for any posts that seemed out of place. That was not me.
Anyway, onto what I’ve been busy with lately. More sewing!
This was a special commission for a customer who met me at this year’s Play Expo in Manchester. They wanted a Sega Master System controller plush, and I was happy to oblige!
Made with anti-pil all fleece, black PVC, printable cotton and satin stitched applique.
15 inches long, filled with polyfibre stuffing and tavingtoncrafts tag on the side.
The Master System was my first games console. I actually picked up Sonic the Hedgehog at Play Expo and really had fun with it. Took me back to when I was 9!
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