henriette Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I could try and post instructions if any wants to give it a go. As far as I'm concerned that would be fantastic. I would love to make it. So nice to have something different at Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Here you go Henriette, hope these make sense Christmas Tree Wall Hanging Instructions. Materials: A fat quarter each of 2 contrasting fabrics A small amount of brown fabric or felt for the trunk And a small amount of fabric for the pot in your choice of colour. A few beads or charms to decorate. Method Make a template of a 5” equilateral triangle Cut out 10 triangles from each of the fat quarters Put one of each colour triangle right sides together, and machine a ¼” seam all the way round leaving a small gap to turn the triangle the right way out. Repeat for the other 9 pairs. Turn all the triangles the right way out and push out the corners Slip stitch the small gap. You next need to find the centre of the triangle: Fold the triangle in half along each side and crease with your finger, where your creases cross is the centre. With a needle and thread make a small double stitch in the centre Then pull in each point of the triangle to the centre and stitch the points to hold them in place. Turn the triangle over Bring your needle up through the centre and now pull in the middle in each side of the triangle and stitch in place. Add a bead or charm to the centre. Repeat with the 9 other triangles. Once all 10 triangles are complete arrange in a triangle shape with 4 on the bottom row. Join the tips of each shape with a few stitches. Join 2 pieces of your chosen fabric to make the pot, leaving the top edge open Make a trunk with the brown s"Ooops, word censored!"s, pop the end into the open top of the pot, Turn the edges in and top stitch in place. Hand sew the top of the trunk to the back of your triangle. Add a small piece of ribbon to the top to hang. Hang up, take a picture and post in the Crafty Section of the Omlet Forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Thank you very much for that Bigmommasally. I now have to try to find the picture of the tree you posted! Will do that later on as I have got to go and let the dogs out now. I'll be back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Have found the picture and saved it so I have no excuse now! Will get some fabric this afternoon. Ooo, how exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Today, I made a silver oakleaf pendant. I am really kind of proud of it. edit to add... Technically, that should read 'yesterday' as its now WAY past midnight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Oooo Thats beautiful Ygerna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 And so you should be proud of it. It is really gorgeous. Is it for you or someone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I love that pendant - right up my street! I must try again with silver clay. I once had a kit & gave up with it. It was when it first came out & noone really knew what to do with it. But after seeing that pendant & Wild mums creations, I feel inspired! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I must try again with silver clay. Emma.x Excuse my ignorance, but what is silver clay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 it's clay that you form - then fire with a gas lighter thing, buff it & you have real siver! Magic! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Sounds great fun and could be ideal for Christmas pressies. Will look out for it. We have a very good craft shop. I had better do the patchwork christmas tree first though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 And so you should be proud of it. It is really gorgeous. Is it for you or someone else Its actually for another forum I go to. Its a parenting/babywearing one. I donated it to them, as its their first birthday in the next couple of weeks and its going into a draw for the senior members. The site has an Oak Leaf as its emblem. A couple of people have approached me to make them one, if they dont win the original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 it's clay that you form - then fire with a gas lighter thing, buff it & you have real siver! Magic! Emma.x Its fantastic stuff. You can get it in Gold, Silver and Bronze. Once its fired you are left with something that is a higher carat than Sterling Silver, if you register with an Assay office, you can get your work hallmarked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 [quote name="Ygerna Its actually for another forum I go to. Its a parenting/babywearing one. I donated it to them' date=' as its their first birthday in the next couple of weeks and its going into a draw for the senior members. The site has an Oak Leaf as its emblem. A couple of people have approached me to make them one, if they dont win the original [/quote] I hope you get lots of orders! I have just visited your jewelry site. You really have designed some lovely items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 That oak leaf is stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Gorgeous Ygerna, was it the clay or paste you made it with? Did you make the "stemmy" bit with clay too or did you flatten some sterling wire? Actually it could even be part of the chain, I can't quite make it out .....it doesn't seem to matter how many pics I take I can never get all the detail to show clearly in a photo It's really lovely And Emma it is worth dragging that box back out & having a go, once you get used to working quite quickly with it as it dries out so quickly, it's not that difficult Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Gorgeous Ygerna, was it the clay or paste you made it with? Did you make the "stemmy" bit with clay too or did you flatten some sterling wire? Actually it could even be part of the chain, I can't quite make it out .....it doesn't seem to matter how many pics I take I can never get all the detail to show clearly in a photo It's really lovely And Emma it is worth dragging that box back out & having a go, once you get used to working quite quickly with it as it dries out so quickly, it's not that difficult Sha x Sha, the leaf is made from PMC3, and the stem is made with square silver wire, which I shaped. I'm only just experimenting with wire wrapping and shaping but already I love it. I'm going to see if I can do something 'chickeny' next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I've finally made a bag ALL FOR MYSELF!!! I couldn't resist when I saw the fabric jelly roll in these colours: The pattern is in Susan Briscoe's 21 Fabulous Patchwork bags, but there were a lot of errors in the instructions and it was not easy to follow! It was worth it in the end though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Snowy! That is totally stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Excelllent Love the detail, there must have been aa lot of work in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Oooo Thats lovely Snowy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Oh Snowy - that is very very nice! I love that fabric! Well done! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Yummy Snowy! Love it Ygerna! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 You are all so very clever! Just love the bag! I bet you will really enjoy using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 very nice you are clever ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
