whip stitch

Here's one of my favorite summer dresses. It's so bright and cheery!

A week or so ago, I had it on, glanced down, and noticed two little stained spots. Oh no! I soaked and rubbed a bit, to no avail. Oh no, again!

So, there was nothing for it but to head on over to visible mending and find a way to cover up the stains. Since the stains are so perfectly the same size and shape as the flowers, it didn't take long for me to decide to add a couple of new flowers and leaves ...

added by Ann 1 year, 7 months ago. under applique , visible mending , whip stitch

This was part of my mum's Christmas present. I had this idea in my head, to combine some cross stitch and Kraft-tex to make a bookmark. This is really a very basic make but I'm pleased with how it turned out and hope it will wear well as she uses it. I know that Kraft-tex can actually feel better the more it's handled and it should still hold its shape, as it helpfully conceals the guts of the cross stitching.

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added by Lucy | Charm About You 4 years, 4 months ago. under a gift , aurifil , aurifil artisan , aurifloss , bookmark , counted cross stitch , cross stitch , fabric paper , floss , george fox , hand sewing , handmade , kraft tex , page marker , pinterest , quaker , quote , whip stitch

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