Sunday, September 2, 2012

Did Someone Say Christmas is Coming?

Don't tell me it was me! *wink*

If you were to walk into my sunroom, you would know it!  Piles of Christmas fabrics here, there, and everywhere!  When I went to the quilt store last week, I found a couple of little Santa panels on sale; didn't need them, but I got them!  I merely tried to stitch on the lines (tried is the key word; I needed the practice!).  Then I added the striped borders.  Each one is 27" x 21", and finished except for labels.  No, that's not quite right.  I think I'm going to hand stitch a red lower lip on each one.  Somehow the printed black line just doesn't do it for me.   These will probably leave here as gifts, but they do look cute on my couch.  They have revved up my Christmas Spirit already!
I have a couple more really pretty panels to do, but I want to stitch them with gold metalic thread.  I've never used that before.  Got any hints for me --- brands, methods, needles, etc. --- ?   (I should have practiced with that on these Santas, but it's too late now!)  I'll probably start some pieced project tomorrow since another trip to the store will be required for the gold thread.   What a shame, right?

I did a little more Civil War applique, but haven't finished the block yet.  Maybe this week.

Hope everyone in the U.S. has a great Labor Day Holiday tomorrow!  I usually "labor" in the yard on that day, but I think it is going to be too hot out there for this old lady!

---"Love" 
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  1. KatieSeptember 2, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Those are very cute. I agree that the Santas need a red lip.

    As for threads and needles and whatnot, Superior Threads (google them) sells a lot of threads, but also has a lot of good info on their website. It's not the most user-friendly always, but their whole business (until just lately when they started carrying fabric) is thread, thread, thread. :)

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  2. BethSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Those Santas are just adorable!
    I have found metallic thread a bit difficult to work with. I have combined the thread with one strand of DMC which has worked well, if you like the look. If you use a short length of thread at a time there is less breakage.
    Happy stitching.

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  3. RuthSeptember 4, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    No hints on metalic thread from me. Good for you for getting a start on Christmas sewing. I have no ideas yet for Christmas. I guess I better start thinking about it, at least.

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  4. LiriopiaSeptember 7, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Love, I have tried the metallic DMC embroidery thread. If you are stitching by hand, make sure the eye of your needle is big enough for the thread to pass through. Use short pieces of thread and pull through and knot both ends together so you are actually using two threads to stitch with. This keeps your needle from rubbing against the thread, which can separate the metallic from the inside thread it is wrapped around. Then, just pay attention and take your time.

    Liri

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