Saturday, 5 February 2011

C-C- Crazy Patchwork

During the last week, I have been preparing some items featuring crazy patchwork for demonstrations and workshops. I prefer to keep mine simple, and not add everything and the kitchen sink. However, embellishments that can be used are very varied -  I use both new and re-cycled fabrics, and invariably, vintage decorations.


In blue - ( I have been having a "Blue Period")


......and two examples of machine embroidered crazy patchwork...


...and a larger piece worked in silks, satins and velvets......


I only spend about two hours at a stretch doing the stitches, as much longer makes your eyes go doolally.
It's very enjoyable though, relaxing, and potentially addictive!
Hope you like them!





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5 comments:

  1. Unknown5 February 2011 at 14:39

    The blue one is my favorite!
    So pretty, i can imagine the stich doodaling would be addictive!

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  2. Elizabeth5 February 2011 at 14:46

    Thank you, both. I'm always interested to see how just changing the basic colourway makes such a vast difference!
    Elizabeth

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  3. Blackbird Experience5 February 2011 at 15:23

    REALLY nice! Love the blue one! Have been thinking about patchwork a lot, but have so many things on my creative plate right now! Looking forward to seeing more :)

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  4. Mary Elliott6 February 2011 at 12:17

    I like the blue too! I have a similar blue rose print as one of my jewellery backgrounds :)

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  5. The Vintage Magpie24 February 2011 at 15:46

    Oh I loved those chickens! See you next week.. xxx

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