Handicrafts I
Christmas Ornament - Counted Cross Stitch
The Victoria Sampler
Level Three - Satin Stitch
The Learning Collection
c.2000 Thea Dueck
Handicrafts I
Fabric -
Soft Sculpture Figure
~*My Favorite Kitten*~ Pinkeep
c ~~primitivebettys~~ / Betty Dekat
I used DMC floss (3721, 3021, 926, 221, 422, 413, 3051) on 32-ct linen
I changed the cross to a heart at the neck, otherwise followed pattern
Thx for all your kind e-mails & comments. I entered items into two county fairs this Summer --- I did ok. Better last Summer, but all good.
If you are in the Chicagoland area,
and enjoy needlework exhibits,
make sure to stop by & say 'hi'
at the Threads that Bind
exhibit by the members of
Needle Artisans of Northwest Indiana
October 2-3, 2010 (10am-4pm)
More awards:
Section 507 - Miscellaneous Needlecraft
a. Combination of Techniques
Violet Square
c 1986 Needle Maid Designs, Inc.
It made with DMC floss,
one yellow bead (from my stash)
on 30-count creme linen
I used Garnet Iris seed beads around the outer edge
Section 506 - Counted Thread Work
I. Other
Mimi's Pin Cube
Olde Colonial Designs
C.2003 by Pamela D. Reed
This kit included 32-ct Fratelli Graziano Italian Cream Siena Linen,
Gentle Art Old Red Paint and Grecian Gold,
DMC 3052, 611 & 642.
The pins, cardboard, and padding also included in the kit.
Section 506 - Counted Thread Work
F. Counted Cross Stitch - Other
(not suitable for framing) ex. pillows, afghans
Tiny Sampler
La-D-Da Freebie
I used perle coton #5: 932 lt blue, 801 brown,
3045 gold, 3687 pink, 3052 green, 930 blue on 18-ct Shaker Linen.
8" x 8"
Section 113 - Miscellaneous Crafts
Mixed Media Needlebook
Made it at the International Quilt Festival
April 2010
I was almost finished and ran out of dk blue fabric.
I called The Quilt Shop where I purchased the kit.
And, I am sending the extra red fabric to swap for blue fabric.
Once I get the blue, I'll finish this up.
Locker hooking is a terrific was to use up fabrics.
Once you get the edge and the first row in, the other areas work up quickly.
A few nice free patterns HERE for locker hooking.
A nice blog, Color Crazy , too.
Started this locker hooking project around 10pm --
made excellent progress so far.
Now I'm worried about not having enough fabric.
Hope to finish up tomorrow .... errr .... later today.
How are my other happy hooking pals doing on their projects????
August 21 & 22, 2010
HOURS: Sat. 10am - 6pm
and Sun. 10am - 5pm
WHERE: In Michigan City, Indiana
Washington Park, adjacent to the park entrance.
Admission:
$4.00 Adults
Children 12 and under FREE
From their Web Site:
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL:
The Lakefront Art Festival attracts thousands of visitors from surrounding states to a festive, high-quality event held in a park setting on the shore of Lake Michigan. The festival, a major annual fundraiser for the Lubeznik Center for the Arts, is overseen by arts professionals committed to making every aspect of the festival a quality venue for artists and visitors. The park is accessible to motorists, cyclists, foot traffic and boaters alike.
Whether your looking for a special gift or the perfect piece for your home, the festival provides the pefect venue for finding unusual items. And remember, in August the holidays are just around the corner! There will be many of your favorite artists as well as many new artists. Artwork represents a range of fine art media and fine crafts.
See artists at work! Many exhibitors will be demonstrating in their booths and in designated areas. There is always something new to see. Don't forget to spend your artbucks at the festival! Learn more
Media represented at the festival include: Assemblage (collage); Basketry; Ceramics; Drawing (pencil, pen, pastel ...); Fiber (weaving, quilting & fine wearable art...); Glass; Jewelry; Leather; Metalwork; Painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor...); Photography; Printmaking & Paper Arts (etching, woodcuts, lithographs...); Sculpture; Wood (furniture, carving, woodturning ...); and other more specific processes. Artists will be awarded in five different categories. Watch for their ribbons!
