Stitches of time

 Embroidery, slow stitching and drawing are simple but rewarding actions!  I started stitching when I was 19 , my sister-in-law introduced me.  I started out with crewel and moved to cross stitch  My Aunt Gennie lived in Pawleys Island and was great friends with Jeannie Thompson.

 I Took classes with Susan Edmondson, making prayer flags.  That opened my eyes to the possibility of creating on different fabrics and mediums.  I then started random stitching on fabrics 10 years and  loved adding flowers and stitches to clothing 

I started embroidery stitches, words and combinations of words on vintage clothing.  I love old linens!

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I started embroidery stitches, words and combinations of words on vintage clothing.  I love old linens!

I started putting my embroidered dresses in frames, like Marian.  She has a great tutorial

https://missmustardseed.com/framing-a-baby-dress

 

This is mine I hung in my craft room

Ruth Rae inspired me to embroider words on my Art Dresses, Slips and Jackets

I hope I inspire you to make your thoughts appear on fabric!

Di
 

Creative Friends

 Several people outside my family helped get me through the lockdown. My friends were divided, some of them no longer are in my life. But what played a big part was Instagram friends and special bloggers. They stepped up to provide classes, support and distraction. I think for sanity to focus on art, antiques and actions helped me to funnel my energy. 

   

I During this period, I grew spiritually, artistically and healthier. Listed are my favorite sites and people  

Jeanne Oliver https://jeanneoliver.com/.  She gave free classes, words of inspiration, wisdom and prayers. She and her family prayed for my healing and truly are the sweetest people. I worked on my Vision board and art

Cathy Lombardo, Lady Beatrice Vintage Store in Brevard, NC. @ladybeatrice56 on Instagram. She hosted Junk in the Trunk shows. This gave me an outlet to share my vintage finds and embroidery creations in a socially distance environment and still have interactions. I owe her so much for my joy! #ladybeatrice56 on Instagram.

Marian Parsons, https://missmustardseed.com/blog/.  Wow, decorating and an artist. Oh my, I learned oil painting. Thank you for the beautiful way you treat people!

Gigi Lapido-McHone, https://bellaantiquesdesign.com/, The best designer, chair maker, encourager and pray warrior I know!  I have one of her chairs. Ya’ll, she prays over these chairs as she does them. 

Emily, http://www.pennyandivy.com/  She gave me decorating advice over Instagram, I learned about Happy Mail from her and bought some wonderful pillows!  I sent some of her grain sack little lavender filled packets and goodies to my sister when I couldn’t see her!  She loved them and shared with her daughters  

Linda at My Fresh Palette, @my_fresh_palette, http://www.myfreshpalette.com/  She carries Anne Slone paint and supplies, an artist and carries vintage  she has supported my business growth!  She is a sweet generous soul   My blues and whites with Paris Grey And White

Gina, Gazebo Farms Vintage Market on Facebook , @gazebofarmsvintage on Instagram. such fun to shop her sales.  A very special, talented lady.  I love her live sales!

I bought my lockers from her at the beginning of the lockdown to organize my Etsy shop.  Her sweet hubby delivered them!

Rhonda, https://alittlebitfrench.blogspot.com/, she is so talented and supplied me with wonderful packets filled with inspiration!  

Dore, Burlap Luxe, @burlapluxe on Instagram.  Not only is she a talented lady but so kind.  I have followed her forever and love her theatres  My goal is to have one or a piece of her art!  For a real treat check out her blog. http://burlapluxe.blogspot.com/

Susan Edmondson, https://www.susanedmonsondesigns.com/.  I have taken many classes from her and concentrated on the fabric color necklaces.  I love doing these.  A true artist in fabric and best teacher  my goal is to take her class at John C Campbell Folk School

    I hope you find some inspiration 

I have appreciated the support on my Etsy shop

https://etsy.me/36DuTCp  

So much fun on Instagram and following some talented ladies and gents.  I have laughed with them and cried with their stories.  I could mention so many more.  I am so thankful for their posts and sharing spirit 

Stay safe my friends, Di 

Snippet Rolls and pins

I started making rolls after seeing them on social media.  I use pieces of linen or seed bag material to attach my snippets of leftovers from projects.  I also have ordered beautiful photos, lace and pendants from Rhonda@ A Little Bit French, to add to my pieces.  Give her a visit she has so many goodies.

What are those leftovers?  Lace, old linen, bits of fabrics, buttons, old quilt pieces, papers and charms.  I also embroider words, symbols, slow stiching as I go on the material inbetween my finds.  Since I embroider I will finish the piece with another material to hide the stiching.

I like to hang mine for display.  Currently I either put on my mannequin or from my sifter!

I will start listing them on my Etsy shop.  https://etsy.me/36DuTCp   But until then I enjoy looking at them.

Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique makes beautiful snippet rolls and she has a great tutorial for.

 Shabby Art Boutique: How to Make My Beautiful Shabby Snippet Rolls, click picture to view

 

I also took family photos and printed them on fabric to attach to my rolls.  The other pictures I have, I purchased.  I think it adds a story to the fabric.  

I placed snippet rolls in my Valentines boxes this year 

Sweet pictures make my day

I attach the fabric to an old textile spool and make a hanger out of wire

 They are fun to make for gifts and pretty to hang

Please join us to look at other projects at  Shabby Art Boutique Create, Bake, Grow and Gather Party 

Di

Clock Redo

 

Book Tins

 I am keeping busy trying to keep my mind on positive, creative venues.  I know the world is off kilter now and negative actions are going on.  I have grandkids coming over to play, homeschool and visit.  We are trying to create an attmosphere of creativity and calm.  

Did I say calm, with a toddler and active 9 year old!  Keeping them going, gets hubby and I going.  But inbetween, I am working on some new projects.

Jeanne Oliver has online art classes that have kept me sane during these trying times.  I am currently obsessed with The Bookmaker class by Roxanne Evans Stout.  We are painting, collaging, stitching, writing and having fun.  We are taking tins and making books with found objects.

This is great for me because these are my favorite art projects and I have lots of found objects!!

I even found tins all in my house.  Some were new and some were vintage.  I really didn't have a hard time finding metal pieces out in the garage.  We have junked (I have) and stored some great pieces (hubby's tool chest).  My mom had her fathers vintage watch and clock parts, which became mine.   

This can take me down on a rabbit hole journey of memories and thoughts. 

I found this picture many years ago.  I thought it looked like a vintage picture of my grand Ro.

  

After collecting my finds I start on the tins   Thankfully I had the supplies on hand. 

The tin below is for my daughter in PA   The tin had a wonderful Spence of New York. I added a map of London; a gate and a sweet oriental lady. Kiki loves oriental design. 

 

 For me a sweet little one to fit in the big box!  I can store my treasures, well some of them (ha, ha)

 

This is the top of my larger box

This is the one for my daughter here in North Carolina 

Inside is a sweet wallet for scrolls

I had so much fun doing these. I found old boxes and made smaller holders for Valentines treats for my nieces and grands!!

I will do a tutorial on those. Go to the links above for the Bookmaker class. 

Di

Joining

https://www.shabbyartboutique.com/2021/02/create-bale-grow-gather-party-456.html

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Christmas bedrooms

 Decorating around the house for the holidays especially Christmas has been enjoying. I have taken my time to make each bedroom special. 

This is our guest room. This cottage bedroom set makes me happy.  I have dressed this room with vintage toys and linens. 

 

 

My sister made the wreath for me and I added a Furlong Angel Madonna. This one had broken and I repaired it. In the next room across the hall is the other guest bedroom and my art/craft room. 

I made another display with a wreath with more Margaret Furlong Angels. I love vintage frames and gathered my favorite ones on the painted shelf. I added my German red and white shelf liner and hung my sign.   The red and white linen translates to Where you spin and Weave. 

Our master bedroom is on the opposite end of the house. It is a peaceful retreat in creamy white. 

 

  

I added a touch of color with the blue stockings and quilted bear. 

I hope your holidays are full of joy. Joining https://www.thepondsfarmhouse.com/charming-homes-garden-link-party/

Di