made a deal with my patchwork teacher; what do you think?
claudia
a go. She has shown this in class several times (each time a batch of
newbies come along), and I have loved this from day 1. It is
gorgeous!. I have dropped blantant hints (along the lines of I want
one!) several times, and I know I won't ever make one because I am
totally NOT fond of appliqué in any way shape or form.
So Yesterday in class, I said to her what would she like in exchange
for her making me one, just like that. And she said she wants one of
my "cross stitch masterpieces" (as she calls them). So we made a deal.
She doesn't know what I'll be cross stitching for her (that's a
surprise) and she'll make me the 12 months of Sunbonnet Sue!
Is that a great deal or what????
I will be stitching the Paula VAughan "quilts for all seassons" for
her, all 12 months on a large piece of fabric to be used as a
lapthrow. What do you think?
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/568565092GlKgxf
I think I get the better deal ! LOL!
Claudia
Dee in Oz
No Claudia she gets the better deal. All that cross stitch WOW.
I would much rather do Applique than all of the cross stitch
Dee in Oz
"claudia" <cmha...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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My patchwork teacher/friend made a 12 months SunBonnet Sue a few years
a go. She has shown this in class several times (each time a batch of
newbies come along), and I have loved this from day 1. It is
gorgeous!. I have dropped blantant hints (along the lines of I want
one!) several times, and I know I won't ever make one because I am
totally NOT fond of appliqu� in any way shape or form.
Michelle C.
> My patchwork teacher/friend made a 12 months SunBonnet Sue a few years
> a go. She has shown this in class several times (each time a batch of
> newbies come along), and I have loved this from day 1. It is
> gorgeous!. I have dropped blantant hints (along the lines of I want
> one!) several times, and I know I won't ever make one because I am
> So Yesterday in class, I said to her what would she like in exchange
> for her making me one, just like that. And she said she wants one of
> my "cross stitch masterpieces" (as she calls them). So we made a deal.
> She doesn't know what I'll be cross stitching for her (that's a
> surprise) and she'll make me the 12 months of Sunbonnet Sue!
>
> Is that a great deal or what????
>
> I will be stitching the Paula VAughan "quilts for all seassons" for
> her, all 12 months on a large piece of fabric to be used as a
> lapthrow. What do you think?
>
> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/568565092GlKgxf
>
> I think I get the better deal ! LOL!
>
> Claudia
Oh wow, Claudia! The "quilts for all seasons" cross stitch is just
delightful. :-) You are both very lucky, imo. What fun!
Best regards,
Michelle in Nevada
Sandy
<1dd6e5a4-1f3d-41f9...@p28g2000vbi.googlegroups.com>,
claudia <cmha...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> My patchwork teacher/friend made a 12 months SunBonnet Sue a few years
> a go. She has shown this in class several times (each time a batch of
> newbies come along), and I have loved this from day 1. It is
> gorgeous!. I have dropped blantant hints (along the lines of I want
> one!) several times, and I know I won't ever make one because I am
> totally NOT fond of appliqu� in any way shape or form.
> So Yesterday in class, I said to her what would she like in exchange
> for her making me one, just like that. And she said she wants one of
> my "cross stitch masterpieces" (as she calls them). So we made a deal.
> She doesn't know what I'll be cross stitching for her (that's a
> surprise) and she'll make me the 12 months of Sunbonnet Sue!
>
> Is that a great deal or what????
>
> I will be stitching the Paula VAughan "quilts for all seassons" for
> her, all 12 months on a large piece of fabric to be used as a
> lapthrow. What do you think?
>
> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/568565092GlKgxf
>
> I think I get the better deal ! LOL!
>
> Claudia
Claudia, I think you get the better deal, simply because it's what you
want. <G> As long as you're happy with the deal, it's a great one. :) I
think you're both getting something awfully special.
--
Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious)
http://www.sandymike.net
Bev in TX
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>
> I will be stitching the Paula VAughan "quilts for all seassons" for
> her, all 12 months on a large piece of fabric to be used as a
> lapthrow. What do you think?
>
> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/568565092GlKgxf
>
> I think I get the better deal ! LOL!
>
> Claudia
Your cross stitching is beautiful. What kind of fabric are you using
for it? Is it counted cross stitch or ...?
Thanks,
Bev in TX
dealer83
Oh my heavens, so much lovely cross stitching! What cloth are you
using...is it linen? I couldn't tell. Do do some amazing
work!!!!!!!!! I think this what you call a classic win-win
situation. Both of you will be happy in the end. Donna
claudia
For this one I am using 32 ct jobelan in the color lambswool. I am
stitching over two with a single strand of floss.
Claudia
claudia
No it's not a linen it's a 32 ct jobelan/evenweave.
Claudia
claudia
I really really really DON'T like applique but I love cross stitch.
It's good for the botrh of us!
Claudia
claudia
I think the pattern suits my teacher firned to a T. It'll be such fun
to exchange these.
Claudia
claudia
Yup, we both get what we want! She's been after me to stitch her
something since we met!
Claudia
Bev in TX
They are exquisite. I hope you don't mind a few more questions ...
May I ask the size of the designs after you stitch them?
I had never heard of jobelan before and I think that they don't carry
this fabric locally. I looked it up and saw that it is a cotton/rayon
fabric, that is smooth, has a soft hand and a slight sheen. Given the
rayon content, are there any issues with iron temperature when ironing
it?
Do you have to use a magnifying glass to see that very tight weave?
Do you use a hoop?
Thanks,
Bev in TX
Edna Pearl
That is exactly the right return gift for a twelve-month quilt.
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"claudia" <cmha...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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My patchwork teacher/friend made a 12 months SunBonnet Sue a few years
a go. She has shown this in class several times (each time a batch of
newbies come along), and I have loved this from day 1. It is
gorgeous!. I have dropped blantant hints (along the lines of I want
one!) several times, and I know I won't ever make one because I am
totally NOT fond of appliqu� in any way shape or form.
claudia
Hi Bev
The finished designs on 32 ct jobelan approximately come to somewhere
between 8.5 x 8.5 and 10 x 10. I have used jobelan often and never had
a problem ironing it. The rayon content makes it wrinkle just a little
bit less and therefore there is less to iron out. I always use a hot,
dry iron and place the stitched piece under an ironing cloth; I don't
ever iron it directly.
Nope, no magnifying glass, just the good old peepers I was born with.
Well, actually, I have been using +1 reading glasses for about 2
months now. Usually only when I stitch at night, when I am tired.
During the day (if I manage to get any stitching done) I usually
forget the glasses and don't need them but at night when I'm tired
they help.
No, no hoop. Free hand stitching. I bunch the fabric up as needed.
Do ask if you have any further questions!
Claudia
Bev in TX
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> Do ask if you have any further questions!
> Claudia-
Thanks for all of this good info. Okay, I do have some more
questions ...
From the pictures and one of your previous comments, I think that you
embroider the designs one one large piece of fabric and then sort of
treat it like a whole cloth quilt?
Does jobelan ravel more/less/equal-to regular quilting cotton fabric?
Would it be possible to use this fabric in the center of regular
quilt
blocks?
Thanks,
Bev in TX
claudia
> On Nov 25, 3:06 pm, claudia <cmham...@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> > Do ask if you have any further questions!
> > Claudia-
>
Actually, I hadn't thought of this as a wholecloth quilt, but yes, I
guess that could be right. Basically I have a large piece of fabric (I
think it is 11/2 yards by 55" wide - I think that's the width cross
stitch fabric comes in.). I separated the fabric into equal size
rectangles using a running stitch and stitch the design in the center
of the corresponding rectangle, alternating stitched with unstitched
rectangles. It's really a large tapestry but not stitched all over. I
hadn't really thought about the quilting part of it. The original idea
when I started it was to make it into a lapthrow and stitch a
companion piece for the backing (Paula Vaughan quilts of the bible) (I
know, major project!!!!) and put the two together with a light batting
or fleece using minimal quilting (just enough to keep the layers
together). How the piece will now be finished destined for my friend,
I can't say; that's up to her.
Jobelan ravels much more than regular (good quality) quilting fabric.
The simple reason is that it is a much coarser fabric weave with only
32 threads per inch (in this case). Yes it ravels, but that being
said, it is perfectly suited to be used as a block or center of a
block in a quilt. Just make sure that all edges are sewn and leave a
1/2" seam as opposed to a 1/4" seam that is usual. I have made several
quilts combining cross stitch and patchwork and had no problem.
( http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2379847140037489457zSmiqw)
(http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2391415060037489457SWSJuF)
(http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2188872640037489457KdnEGm)
You might want to consider backing the cross stich fabric/piece before
assembling into a sandwich to prevent bearding of the batting through
the cross stitch fabric as this is a much looser fabric.
Hope I answered your questions.
Claudia
Bev in TX
>
> Claudia
Thanks so much for clarifying how you use this embroidery fabric in
quilts and the links to your beautiful quilts.
Bev in TX