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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

What Should I Make With These?

I've been having fun hand embroidering on top of fabric as of late. I've been working on these two ladies for a while, but I can't decide what to make them into.

Any ideas? Let me tell you about them...

I gathered some thread and a needle and a hoop and all that jazz...

And this adorbs kokka treffle fabric I snagged at Fabricworm.

And went to town!

i was playing around with different stitches, like chain stitches (in green)...

I adore a bunch of french knots...

I tried out a satin padded stitch for a little depth.

I also gave them french knot eyeballs which I think are maybe a little creepy?

Anyhoo, these are my ladies as of now.

What do you think I should do with them? Coin purse? Frame 'em? Applique 'em onto something? Just keep going until I'm 85 years old and the whole yard is embroidered? Would love to hear your ideas, maybe I'll do a tute...

Labels: Accessories, Embroidery, Gifts, Hot Mess Mommy, Sewing, Under $5

29 Comments:

Anonymous said...: I think an odd shaped pillow with those 'dolls' on it would be cool!; August 23, 2011 at 12:22 PM
Monica said...: I would either frame them, make small decorative pillows with a bunch of embroidered ladies, or make little plushies for gift giving. Can't wait to see what you come up with.; August 23, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Jen @ My Own Road said...: I agree with the pillow idea. And yes, I think the eyeballs are a little creepy :) Maybe because they're red?; August 23, 2011 at 12:25 PM
sharplittlearrows said...: A dress for a little girl or maybe a kitchy (sp) table cloth or table runner; August 23, 2011 at 12:26 PM
monica said...: yes, red eyeballs are kind of creepy. maybe a bodice of an apron? or pot holders? The colors looks so kitcheny to me.; August 23, 2011 at 12:36 PM
J Henderson said...: Cut them out and appliqué them to a pretty cotton or linen tea towel, or apron.

And yes, the eyes do come across as a bit off-putting.; August 23, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Crystal- http://www.sewcreativeblog.com said...: Decorative pillow would be adorable. Or a little handbag or apron?; August 23, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Adrienne said...: I did the same thing with my Treffle fabric! I decoupaged my ladies onto 2 square canvases, and then hung them in my kitchen, where I get to see them every day. I love them!; August 23, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Lynne said...: I love them as is in the embroidery hoop! I love the walls of fabric filled embroidery hoops that are popping up in blogland. It would look so sweet in a little girl's room!; August 23, 2011 at 1:17 PM
Rachel said...: Love the eyes, just try them in blue or green, instead!; August 23, 2011 at 1:26 PM
Shannon Schrage said...: Adorable! It seems to late to appliqué it now but if you could pull off a reverse appliqué, they would be cute in a row with the flowers (appliquéd and embroidered too) scattered around; on either a little girl's jumper or a throw pillow. Especially since you could pair it with an assortment of bright colors in turtlenecks and buttons!; August 23, 2011 at 1:37 PM
Melissa said...: I have no idea what to do with them, but I do love the matryoshka robot laser eyes!; August 23, 2011 at 2:10 PM
Jennifer said...: I think this fabric would make a cute messenger bag. Add some complimentary fabric/s... and it could be really unique.

Or

It may be cute as a book or journal cover... or if you made a(n)(outside) liner for a box.; August 23, 2011 at 2:26 PM
Jeanine The Crafting Fiend said...: make fabric nesting dolls? they are beautiful!; August 23, 2011 at 2:35 PM
me said...: a quilt, a throw, a decorative pillow, or a solid color curtains with the ladies as the trim. No red eyes. I think the eyes look better with no embroidery at all even if they were another color.; August 23, 2011 at 2:47 PM
Anonymous said...: You could maybe cover a door on a shabby chic pie cupboard for a conversation piece. Or upholster the back or seat of a little chair.; August 23, 2011 at 3:17 PM
Danielle said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; August 23, 2011 at 3:17 PM
Danielle said...: I made a Christmas ornament sort of like these last year...you could cut them out, sew and stuff them and hang them as ornaments. They are really cute just in their hoop though.; August 23, 2011 at 3:20 PM
Jess said...: i love the googly eyes.... id turn it into a double sided softie... or funny little salt and pepper covers, so their standing on your table giving everyone googly eyes :); August 23, 2011 at 3:53 PM
henna_hands said...: I would love to add them to a skirt. Although I am not fond of the red eyes either.; August 23, 2011 at 3:54 PM
alice said...: tweak out until your 80! they are so cute.; August 23, 2011 at 4:07 PM
Hillary said...: Ha ha! The eyes don't bother me :) I think they're really cute and so well done. AND, if you think about it, nesting dolls are kind of creepy anyways. Actually, I like the idea of putting them on a skirt as ppags suggested. I have a little girl that would looove it but I'm not saying I wouldn't wear a skirt like that myself.; August 23, 2011 at 4:08 PM
Anonymous said...: My mother said you should always finish what you start. You've made a commitment to this fabric - embroider it all!; August 23, 2011 at 4:35 PM
Unknown said...: Very sweet! I would use them as pockets on an apron. Or if you can't decide you can always give them away to one lucky ready....me!; August 23, 2011 at 7:56 PM
Liberty said...: Cut them out and sew cute fabric to the back and make softies out of them.; August 23, 2011 at 9:23 PM
Victoria Paige @ Boutique Uniquely said...: I think they'd make a super cute pillow. Embroidery has been making an appearance in the quilting world, too. There are some really cute quilts that incorporate embroidered blocks.; August 23, 2011 at 9:36 PM
sarstutz said...: How about cutting them out, stuffing them and weight to the bottoms and create book ends!; August 24, 2011 at 6:26 AM
amidel said...: oh my, I can't think of anything that someone hasn't already mentioned. You have some amazing people following you with awesome ideas! I definitely think that they are beautiful embroidered and that you should feature them some how. Have fun!; August 24, 2011 at 8:33 PM
Jess said...: did any say pasties? i vote pasties! lol... hahaha sorry. mainly to make myself laugh...; October 4, 2011 at 8:47 AM

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