Yep, I've finished up my first sampler, am almost done with a second, and have started a 3rd. They aren't being made with any end purpose in mind. It's certainly not about perfect pretty stitches right now. Instead, it's about the finding of itty bitty treasures and giving them a nice pretty home, and also about just trying to do different stitches and techniques, but mostly it's about enjoying the medium and the sitting down and stitching away. The process is really fulfilling to me right now. I can't wait for Alicia's book, I know I'll be trying pretty stitches then. For now though, it's rough and no rules all the way. Here's #3 on my desk top at this very moment:
She's a real cutie, isn't she? Happy little girl.
Here's the second sampler, almost done.
I bought the above photo transfer long ago from someone as a patch. I've never been good at fabric transfers- too many steps/rules/instructions for me, but I love to use them if someone else has done the technical work.
Well, that's enough. I'm sure you get the picture; I'm still addicted to stitching here...
Hi Pam! Your stitches and colors are so yummy! What delightful little treasures each in their own right and all together its like Thanksgiving for the eyes! I was at Teesha's PLAY retreat this last weekend and showed some people the old children's book journal I had made in your class at Art in Ashland. They loved it! One of the reasons I took and loved your class was to be inspired by your "sherberty" palette and yummy layering of textures. Isn't fun how our art translates from paper to fabric? Yours is so wonderful! Oh! and only two more months until Artfest! Can you believe it? See you there!
Happy Art & Stitching!
Liesel
Posted by: Liesel Lund | February 05, 2009 at 05:06 PM
Me too-its so much fun. I too don't know what I am stitching but I am going at it! Rebecca is so inspiring...........Love your samplers too. They have a certain "sweetness" about them!
Posted by: lisa | February 05, 2009 at 05:26 PM
It looks like you are having an absolute blast! Thanks for sharing your joyful work.
Beth of The Salvage Studio
Posted by: Beth Evans-Ramos | February 05, 2009 at 06:30 PM
What a stunning piece! I'm going to study every beautiful detail for inspiration!
Posted by: Patricia | February 05, 2009 at 06:37 PM
WOW! So beautiful! Loving the pink!
Posted by: Tami B. | February 05, 2009 at 06:42 PM
What fun and oh so beautiful! I'm headed out of town for a long weekend and will be tossing my thread and some bits and pieces into my bag for sure.
Posted by: Tina | February 05, 2009 at 09:53 PM
Your stitching is so inspiring!
May I ask what you used for the base of the pink sampler?
Posted by: cerri | February 06, 2009 at 12:10 AM
I always love to see what you're up to. Your stitching stuff is fabulous!
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | February 06, 2009 at 03:45 AM
Love it! You inspired me to try this on my own and I have been having a blast. I think I'm going to have mine framed afterwards for my Mother for Mother's Day. Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Posted by: ValerieC | February 06, 2009 at 04:29 AM
Beautiful little samplers Pam. RE: the photo transfers - Dawn @ the-feathered-nest.blogspot offers a tutorial on her blog "Printing on Fabric". I had always wondered how to do it easily at home and followed her tutorial using freezer paper. It worked perfectly :-)
Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Deb | February 06, 2009 at 06:50 AM
Welcome aboard! I'm primarily a stitcher who lurks in your journaling world... I'm loving the bits that you're choosing to honor on your sampler...'specially the pink glassine heart on the old ledger paper...you're in for a lifetime love affair, I"m thinkin....
Posted by: Susan Elliott | February 06, 2009 at 02:18 PM
absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Sanja | February 07, 2009 at 01:13 AM
Lovely samplers! I agree that stitching is addictive- I started out doing box assemblage and suddenly I'm an expert in wrist cuffs and brooches! I can't put down that needle and thread.
Posted by: Penny-Elizabeth Neil | February 07, 2009 at 02:41 AM
Looks like you are having a lot of fun! Stitching is so relaxing!
xoxox
Posted by: Mary Lin Huskamp | February 07, 2009 at 05:29 PM
Pam, every time you share your stiches I itch to start. I don't sew but can embroider. Just wanted to say thank you for being so inspiring,
Kris
Posted by: Kris | February 08, 2009 at 05:54 AM
Pam, these are Gorgeous! Love your work! Thanks for sharing - Connie
www.constantlyvintage.blogspot.com
Posted by: Connie | February 08, 2009 at 07:59 AM
Very precious! There are so many things you could do with a completed sampler.
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | February 09, 2009 at 10:16 AM
oh my! You are a fabulous find!!! amazing!!!
Posted by: Julie Isa | February 09, 2009 at 10:44 PM