Friday, 17 July 2015

More crazy quilting....

All the spare time I have had this week has been spent working on my ICQC class tasks. These fabulous classes are offered online by Kathy Shaw and are just fantastic!  I have learnt so much.... thank you Kathy!!

This week I have added a wisteria vine to one of the backgrounds I showed you for the ICQC 107 Class.  This was a lot of fun to stitch and I am pleased with the finished wisteria.

Moving on from the trees in the ICQC 103 Class, I have now completed several other surface embroidery motifs which include a design which is a very traditional crazy quilt motif, the spider web and spider.

I was delighted with the result and since then I have also stitched a vintage surface embroidery design of a basket of flowers......

Created an expanded surface embroidery design where I started with a very simple outline design of a watering can and added my own embroidery embellishments to expand the design resulting in a little 'picture'.

Lastly, I tried my hand at a different technique called 'Broderie Perse'  where a printed fabric design is cut, appliqued and then hand embellished with embroidery.  I really loved making this flower and I was very pleased with the outcome.


I have to go and pick my little dog Poppy up from a second round of surgery on her leg later this morning (the first operation was unsuccessful) so I am not sure how much sewing will get done the next few days but, I am looking forward to learning lots more crazy quilt techniques! Have a lovely weekend.  
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  1. bn17 July 2015 at 11:05

    Christine your stitching is truly amazing, I look forward to seeing your progress.
    Poor Poppy, I do hope the operation works this time.

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    1. Christine B17 July 2015 at 11:17

      Thank you so much Brenda! I am off to collect her shortly, so I should learn more about how it has gone then! :) x

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  2. Quilting Moesje17 July 2015 at 11:05

    I'm your 100 e follower :o))
    The hearts from Bunny Hill designs are soo nice and lovely !
    Thats how I found your blog :o)

    Greetings,
    Simone

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    1. Christine B17 July 2015 at 11:18

      Hello Simone! Welcome! That is very exciting! Glad you like the hearts, they are such fun to work on each month! :) x

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  3. Linda17 July 2015 at 14:00

    Hugs for Poppy!
    Love your stitching. It's all beautiful, especially the embroidered rose. It looks three dimensional!

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    1. Christine B17 July 2015 at 14:26

      Thank you Linda! I was very pleased with how the rose turned out.... with have to use that technique again! Poppy is home now and quite happy :) x

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  4. Magpie's Mumblings17 July 2015 at 14:02

    Wow - this is so great! I need to get some of my 'stuff' out of the way so I can do some more of her classes too. Really hope little Poppy had a successful surgery this time....please give her special skritches from me.

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    1. Christine B17 July 2015 at 14:26

      Thank you Mary Anne! Poppy is home now and happy... getting lots of attention! You really must take some of these classes there is so much to learn! :) x

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  5. Christine M18 July 2015 at 00:55

    Beautiful stitching, Christine. I hope Poppy's surgery was successful this time. Have a lovely weekend. Hugs, Christine xx

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  6. Janet Pring18 July 2015 at 08:42

    Very pleased to hear that Poppy is home and seems to be doing well! I hope she makes a nice quick recovery. Your stitched designs are lovely xxx

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    1. Christine B18 July 2015 at 10:43

      Thanks Janet! I loved stitching all these designs! Have a lovely weekend! :) x

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  7. Baa. xxx18 July 2015 at 11:12

    I do hope little Poppy is alright this time and the operation is successful. Love the wisteria - used to have some at our last house - beautiful purple! I miss it.
    Karen

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    1. Christine B18 July 2015 at 11:35

      Thank you Karen! She is home and quite comfortable now... fingers crossed all continues to go well! We used to have wisteria at our last house too.... I also miss it! Have a lovely weekend! :) x

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  8. the girlfriend gap18 July 2015 at 21:54

    Very Beautiful Christine. Hope you have someone in your family who will treasure and appreciate all of your embroidery treasures when the time comes to pass them along in the very distant future. I am mesmerized by the detail. You have been a good student. Janita

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    1. Christine B19 July 2015 at 12:39

      Thank you Janita! I am really enjoying following the classes and I think that really helps! I think my family appreciate what I do, they all have lots of items I have made for them over the years! :) x

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  9. Sheryl18 July 2015 at 23:32

    What lovely work Christine, you have been busy. Hope all goes well with little Poppy

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    1. Christine B19 July 2015 at 12:41

      Thank you Sheryl! They were all such lovely motifs to work on! Poppy seems quite comfortable at the moment, thank you! :) x

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