Just got to let you know about my bargain.
I love books they are my passion and i have learnt so much from them. I am tipping my toes into the water of stained glass patchwork and have allready created a wall hanging ( yet to be edged) of one of Gail Lawthers designs from the long white cloud set. I wanted to learn more about her techniques so decided to hunt down her book "Stained patchwork" Sadly its out of print but i did manage to find one copy in Canada and some on Amazone.Amazone prices were £34.00 for a used copy. This is like wind errosion on the front teeth (sharp intake of breath) Then i decided to checked out the one in Canada. Double take on this one as well. It had been reduced by 40%. so i sent an e mail inquiring about shipping costs.
15 .50 Canadian dollars, Plus it was the last one in the shop. I did a quick add up and got a conversion and again a double flip. it boiled down to the simple fact that i am now eagery awaiting my new book.
OH yes the total price in GBP £20.50. so it was cheaper than amazon and if i ever wish to sell it then i will get my money back.
Yes i will photo and show the stained glass block just as soon as i have given it a border and added a few embelishments
annie in the uk
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I have completed the stained glass quillow front and put photos into the projects section.
Can hardly wait for that book to arrive so i can start working on a few more projects. looks like the charity shops will have some new things to sell this year. lots of small projects like note book covers. just need to find some batik at the right price now .
annie in the uk
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38558Congratulations!
I love stained glass and books too. I've done a few
smaller projects with copper tape and cement garden
stepping stones but not windows-way harder.
Looking forward to seeing your final project.
I think a lot of us cuties have multiple interests
to release creativity.
Hugs
Linda aka Bumblebee
37638Annie, I love stained glass using fabric as it is less dangerous on the hands....I have 4 stained glass wall hangings hanging in my house right now and have a quilt and other blocks using designs I created for my classes that I taught to my quilters guild and a quilting seminar.....in various stages of completion....
Have fun with your new find and hold on to it....
I also am a book lover and have many quilting books that are worth a whole lot more than some of the furniture in my house....lol.....
15874You did good shopping around. Always like it when you can find a good deal.
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140717Hi Annie,
I too, love stained glass quiliting. Did you do your product on your embroidery machine and then piece it together? I usually do mine just using cotton fabrics but find this suggestion interesing. Please do post a picture of your completed project.
Hugs!
mj
2 comments
by eggyannie
03 Nov 2011
i had a paper pattern that had the black outline of the design like a childs colouring book.
this is then traced onto a piece of white or light coloured cotton.
next you simply lay a piece of fabric on the back of he white cotton and pin in place makeing sure the fabric covers he outling for that section. Next you turn the cotton over and sew along he black line, this secures the patch in place. turn it all over again and trim the section of patch you have just sewn into place being carefull not to cut into the stitches. lay another piece f the ptchwork onto the next section you wish to sew and once more pin into place. again turn the work over and once more sew along the lines. repeat sew along any adjoining lines from the previouse section
this will secrue the new piec and once more trim along the side of he sew lines.
You simply continue in this way untill all the outlined sections are covered.
Now for the fun.
you now lay the design face up onto batting,
Next you will need some 1/4 inch wide bias, I made my own in black but you can purchase it if you wish.
Pin the design onto the batting and begine to lay the bias over the cut edges on the front of the design. Each end should be tucked under any bias that crosses it. I used a thin line of tacky glue to keep things in place and pressed to dry.
Once all the bias was in place I used a twin needle and matching thread to sew along all the bias strips.
This is quite easy to do as the twin needles are just the right distance apart.
free motion embroidery can be used to embellish or even beads or pretty threads. this is your work of art so have fun. Finally put on the border and then stnd back and admire your work.
I hope this will encourage you to have a go at this way of painting a picture.
annie in the uk
by eggyannie
03 Nov 2011
why does yahoo do that? cut me of in my prime.
I had actually put in detailed explanations of how to do this work but it was not put in. must have a cut of point .
2555Congratulations on getting the book cheaper from abroad. Look forward to seeing what you create. Caroline
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