Actually I haven't been to Mexico in years but I crocheted this bag during the holidays...so IF I had gone to Mexico I could have taken this bag with me!
Much of the yarn I used is leftovers (aka scrap yarn) and the really great colors are needlepoint yarn.
As I changed yarns I didn't cut off the tails (aka lazy) so at the end I added the beads. The bag is lined.
This was a fun project. I always enjoy using lots of my art supplies! Cotton muslin left over from another piece( you can see ink shadows to the right side), then drew figure and painted in colors with NeocolorII crayons that brush out with water pen. When all was dry and another few days I embroidered and beaded. You ask "What's it going to be?" Don't know, just know that it is!
Hope you have a fun Labor Day Weekend to play!
Black Merino Wool pullover sweater from Henri Bendel, a favorite but rarely worn. Daughter asked let's spice it up! Which I hear as why don't you spice it up! Sure I say to self, how hard can it be? Check out google searches for ideas and easy
Black Merino Wool pullover sweater from Henri Bendel, a favorite but rarely worn. Daughter asked let's spice it up! Which I hear as why don't you spice it up! Sure I say to self, how hard can it be? Check out google searches for ideas and easy peasy and one morning later sweater is tricked out!
How I did it in photos.
Any questions? Have your people call my people. Enjoy!
Hope you've been good so Santa will stop by!
peasy and one morning later sweater is tricked out!
How I did it in photos.
Any questions? Have your people call my people. Enjoy!
Hope you've been good so Santa will stop by!
This bag was made in about 1978 or so. Las Alas meaning wings and made in remembrance of a retreat at the Sequoia Retreat Center in Ben Lomond, CA. All hand stitched.
Made this tote with a print done with photo fabric through my computer's printer. The I backed the piece with a contrasting fabric and then sewed onto linen fabric. Those frayed edges are intentional.
"Download file Large size" love that touch.
Used a wide neutral colored grosgrain ribbon for handle
You are looking down on a cup full of "ficklesticks" resting on the instucrtion/inspiration book by Diana Taylor. A friend told me about these art sticks which can bend, wrap, and weave. Book have some fun ideas.
Cup of Cheese Straws?
Six great fabrics came as a gift in the mail. They are all Anna Maria Horner designs. My stash is growing.
I found just the right touch of whimsey with the "I love you" ribbon.
I had a commission that called for a large tote bag that could be wiped down. This classic design done in snazzy colors was just the oilcloth to do the job. I was surprised that the oilcloth was easy to use after reading so many do's and don'ts.I am thinking that this oilcloth is not like the heavier more problematic type.
