four inch squares of silk, embroidery, [Flickr]
from Karen Ann Ruane
June 21, 2021
applique and web stitch with rows of beads and sequins
from Karen Ann Ruane
embroidery, applique and web stitch with rows of beads and sequins
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May 29, 2021
how a collection might come together [Flickr]
from Karen Ann Ruane
May 27, 2021
embroidered beads [Flickr]
from Karen Ann Ruane
oversized, hand embroidered fabric beads
from Karen Ann Ruane
oversized, hand embroidered fabric beads
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May 20, 2021
Basic Crazy Quilting Course Review and Reveal
from Quilt Paint Create
I recently finished the Basic Cray Quilting Course with Kathy Seaman Shaw.
This class is a prerequisite for all her other classes, which are all free.
The class started in early January. This class is divided into 12 tasks and each one must be completed before you receive instructions for the next task. There are extensive written instructions for each task. The class is at your own pace.
The class contained an incredible amount of information, especially for a free class. The printed materials contain a lot of pictures. For techniques that were better explained visually, there were links to ...
read moreMay 2, 2021
Sunday Stash May 2, 2021
from Quilt Paint Create
Until I finish the Crazy Quilt Course, I’m going to pretend my numbers don’t exist.
The beading continues. As of this picture, I have six more steps to complete in Task #12 to finish the class.
If any of you have ever beaded or sequined a gown, you are a rock star. I really disliked sewing those sequins. The bigger the beads, the better I liked them. Seed beads are evil. They are always trying to escape.
I did manage to work the pink/blue beads into the piece.
Fabric In: 2 yards
Fabric Out: 1.25 yards ...
read moreApril 25, 2021
Sunday Stash April 25, 2021
from Quilt Paint Create
Let’s not even talk about the numbers.
It’s been all crazy quilt, all week, all beads.
I am a slow beader. If I worked with them more often it would go faster, but it’s never been my thing. I don’t dislike beading, but I don’t love it either.
The beads on the right intrigued me. Out of the package they look a lot less pink. They are actually pink in the middle and blue on the outside. Whether or not I will be able to work them into this project remains to be seen.
Either ...
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puffs, fabric beads
from Karen Ann Ruane
embroidered fabric beads
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March 18, 2021
Embroidery & Beads for Slow Sunday Stitching
from Quilting & Learning
We have another great workshop that got me totally inspired at the TextileArtist.org's Stitch Club. Kate Tume's workshop is about exploring narrative potential with embellishment.
Embellishing with embroidery and beads
We were supposed to make some sampling but I got inspired and just had to jump right in
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2020......Highlights
from May Your Bobbin Always Be Full
A look back at 2020...
January 2020
I needed a fresh start for 2020.
My sewing area went from this:
to this:
February 2020
Calving Season begins @ the Kessi Ranch
Playing with Rayon Threads
March 2020
The Turkey Vultures are BACK
Calving Season....continues:
April 2020
May 2020
June 2020
July 2020
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October 29, 2020
silk flounce [Flickr]
from Karen Ann Ruane
October 22, 2020
a beaded seam [Flickr]
from Karen Ann Ruane
a beaded seam
from Karen Ann Ruane
a hand beaded seam
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October 15, 2020
embroidery and beads on lace like cloth [Flickr]
from Karen Ann Ruane
September 1, 2020
embellishing lace cloth [Flickr]
from Karen Ann Ruane
August 29, 2020
a patchwork page keeper [Flickr]
from Karen Ann Ruane
adding beads, a patchwork page keeper
from Karen Ann Ruane
adding beads to patchwork
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August 17, 2020
embelishing a hand made notebook with stitch [Flickr]
from Karen Ann Ruane
August 10, 2020
artist book [Flickr]
from Karen Ann Ruane
