Once you finish a project you can start a new one. That’s how it works, isn’t it? That should be the Sew Together Bag shouldn’t it?
No, that is not how it works.
I seem to have been seeing lots of slow stitching coming up when scrolling and felt the urge to start something, I even have a little tub with offcuts from doileys from previous projects that I want to play with.
The Sew Together Bag needs some light wadding, so I pulled out the tub. There just happened to be a piece that was sort of the size to make a pouch, so I squared it up. Next to get out my doiley offcuts and a box labelled “Small Scraps” as well as my usual scrap tubs and have a play.
Oh, what a glorious mess I made. The plan was to have a faded look, but my scraps ended up making it somewhat pretty. More so than I had originally thought , but it will still be nice……I hope. I’m not a fan of raw edges, as in a lot of slow stitching, so lots of turning under. It’s not Kawandi, or Boro, or Kantha, rather making it up as I go along. My tiny appliqué pins, that I have had for years and never used, came into their own. It has ended up bigger than I thought I would make, but I just worked with the size of the batting piece. It will be about the size of an iPad pouch, so quite a large panel to work on.
Once I ran out of pins it was time to find some threads to stitch it all down. Time to get out the box labelled “Crochet and Pearl Thread”. Yep, there seems to be boxes of just about everything lurking in the deep dark depths around here……and…..shock horror……most have recently been labelled. You never know when you may need something. Thank goodness they don’t go off.
Time to start stitching. There isn’t a lot of thread on these spools, so we will try to use them up first……more to add to the jar.
A little progress was made on Sunday, while chatting to Lou about her exciting fabric haul. Just as well slow stitching isn’t required to be perfect, as mine is a bit how’s your uncle. Having said that, I quite like the texture. After the first couple of rows of stitching I used the Hera marker to keep my stitching lines somewhat straight. It will be fun to decide how to stitch the different areas and then to do some embellishing, There is also still quite a bit of batting to cover with fabric. This won’t be a quick process, just something to pick up now and again. Then, it is called “Slow Stitching”.
12 comments:
Oooo I like it Janice. Just today I decided to make a new bag for my very light weight shopping trolley. You might have inspired me!
That is looking very pretty. Floral and feminine. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
Very pretty, and a good way to use up some small pieces and assorted odds and sods.
You have some pretty fabrics there. This will be lovely to pick up and stitch when you want some relaxing time. xx
Your project slow stitching is looking good. The stitching really does give a good texture.
I'm loving this project & wish I could be sharing with you. Keep warm, take care & hugs.
Are you going to stitch some in the other direction? I did and liked the look. Mine made into a cushion is nice but things like rings can get caught in the stitching....luckily it pulls back.
I like how you think - reminds me of me! LOL! But it IS so much fun to have the "crayons" you need when you are in the midst of creating a new project.
Oh that rabbit hole does take us in different directions.
Pretty pieces that will be lovely to stitch.
I think you are just delaying your Sew Together Bag...any excuse...right?? LOL
It will be pretty when done.
definitely a rabbit hole.. but what a fun one to go down!
Hugz
I like it too Janice, great way to use up bits and pieces. I like the stitching texture too.
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