snowberry Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I'm attempting baby bunting for a friend who has just given birth I'm rubbish with a needle & thread, so this is really a labour of love for me. My gripe is that I have to hand sew all the letters of her name onto each pendant. Could they have been mindful & called her Eve...or...Bob?! Oh no! I've only got to sew on 10 lettters in the form of Ayveehanah haven't I Stupid made up names Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 You can cheat and use fusible web which you iron on or even spray glue. Works well if its not going to be washed Good luck whatever you decide to do x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Lesley - are the washers Stainless Steel? I know you can get zinc etc ones, but I'm allergic to zinc & other sorts might make a mess when mixed Am thinking along the lines of a charm bracelet. I had some of that Diamond glaze years ago, for card making. It was all a bit new then & no one really knew what to do with it. I've discovered I've got some crystal laquer pen type things . Very similar stuff but slightly coloured. Might have to have a meddle. You can make paper bunting, where you cut out Diamond shapes & fold in half over ribbon to make your triangle pendants. Some nice papers out there these days. Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I finished these for a friend who was happy to be experimented on. Not sure what I learned except that knitting socks to fit is complicated. They have a white cuff so we've called them 'raspberry cream socks'. She likes them and they keep her feet warm in the evening so that's ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Wow, all of your projects are so inspirational!!! I'm very proud of myself having been looking for a snood/infinity type scarf for ages, I decided to DIY by sewing the ends of a silk scarf together to achieve the same effect - I'm very chuffed with it, even though it is only hand sewn. I do have a sewing machine and am desperate to "do something" with it - does anyone have any pointers as to idiot proof online courses that I could follow, please? Also LOVE the look of kumihimo (might not have got the spelling right there ) I'm just wondering what you use the finished braids for ... can you make thicker braids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 You can do kumihimo with anything that you could basically plait with, cotton, string, ribbon, rat tail, embroidery silks, leather etc etc. You can even add beads. I've just done a bracelet. But you can make horse lead ropes by using twine & a large type kumihimo circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Lesley - are the washers Stainless Steel? Sorry Emma - I didn't notice your question..... I found stainless steel ones online. I've made a couple more and decided to make them double-sided. It takes a bit longer as the glue has to dry for 48 hours each side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I have discovered ribbon embroidery I came back from a craft fair with a kit to make a pin cushion (the sarcastic comment from DD was 'and you really need that' ) It is so much quicker than other embroidery and looks great. I am now searching for cheap silk ribbon and have bought a couple of books on ebay with lovely designs Does anyone else do ribbon embroidery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Ribbon embroidery? Not heard of it. Sounds interesting tho do you have any photos? Cathy X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Ribbon embroidery? Not heard of it.Sounds interesting tho do you have any photos? I will try to take some photos but I always find it a bit of a challenge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Look at Lauralin.co.uk and dribble! This young lady is just so talented.. And she does kits!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Here is a selection of things I have been making over the past months. The birds were inspired by Attic24. The ribbon embroidery is my new interest and the cross stitch is a UFO that I am determined to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Wow LL they are lovely and the ribbon embroidery is extra special. I love the thread around the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Thanks Plum. Everything was in the kit but twisting the thread for the base and then fixing it was a bit of a challenge shall we say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I love it all but the ribbon embroidery is rather special isn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 So, so pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I like working with the ribbon as it is much faster than other forms of embroidery. The silk ribbon is quite expensive though and I wondered if anyone knew of a good source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 They are beautiful, I had never heard of ribbon embroidery, it is lovely. I have some similar UFO of cross stitch. I love the birds I wonder if I could manage those they would be nice as a mobile for grandchild due in 3 weeks, when I finish the ripple blanket I might have to have a go Chrissie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Love the embroidery ribbon great idea. Like the bird mobile good for using odd bits of wool. Very nice LL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Ahh stunning ribbon embroidery. Never done that before, but my mum has. She did red organza flowers around a heart shape template. I absolutely love what you've made & I'm off to search kits. See what you've done now! Ha ha! Love your crochet hanging too. I've made those birdies in the past, they are basically like a circle folded in half & good fun to make, as they use up your stash. Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Wow That ribbon embroidery is lovely I adore the birds, might need to try that I can crochet granny squares but changing colours is a bit beyond me Cathy X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 You can do it Cathy, what about those leaves you were doing. Did you finish them? Were they for a garland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 But those leaves were knitted... Changing colour with crochet sounds scary Cathy X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 You do the same thing with crochet, knot and bury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Another way to change colour is start the last stitch of the current colour but finish the stitch off with the new colour. Eg if you are doing UK double crochet, insert hook through loop of current colour, yarn over of new colour, pull loop back through, yarn over of new colour, pull through two loops, stitch done, new colour attached and carry on until you need to change again. It's slightly fiddle, but does a nice smooth transition. Hope that's of some help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
