Let's focus on reader embroidery today.
Here are some fantastic Embroidery School projects and some pics from a pattern challenge using one of my embroidery patterns from my online shop.
The original Embroidery School series used two samplers to learn and practice 12 basic embroidery stitches. Here is the wheel sampler made by Dawn.
And here, Lisa (remember her from yesterday's post?) completed both samplers.
The second Embroidery School series was all about crazy quilt embellishment. Marcia G. not only worked the stitches but also made the actual crazy quilt blocks for a larger project.
Karen worked the downloadable sampler block to a T. Gorgeous work, huh?
Marcia G. also completed Christmas Embroidery School in record time! Here's her finished ornament pattern.
The members of Handmade Cooperative had a pattern challenge several months ago. It was a lot of fun trading patterns and making each others' designs.
My Fox and Bear embroidery pattern was made by two lovely makers. Here is Gail's work. She is the owner/maker of Skinny Malinky Designs. I am so touched that Gail has been a long time follower. I love her softies!
Jen of Ma & Me made this set up. I love how she colored in areas which really makes the stitching pop!
Dawn also worked up this Lavender embroidery pattern using some soft colors and a vintage look.
That's it for now. I eagerly await photos from makers of SweaterDoll patterns and projects. Has anyone made anything from the September or October pattern bundles?
Want to see your gorgeous SweaterDoll sewing and embroidery featured on the blog? Just send me an email.
Here are some more inspiring photos of projects made by readers and customers.
Thanks to Emma of Squiggly Monkeys for participating in a pattern challenge and choosing the Dinosaur doll pattern to play with. Grrr.....fiercely cute!
Long time reader, Evenstar, made several types of Sweaterdolls from the original pattern. I loved making characters from the pattern which creates a basic softie that is completely customizable.
Glenda is another long time fan of SweaterDoll. Here she has made a beautiful DollyGram using the pattern published in Homespun magazine (Australia) late 2015.
Kathy made this doll for her 7 year old friend, Sima, who is an Iraqi Kurd, who started school this year. Kathy wrote me: "It was impossible to find dolls with her colour of skin in the bazaar so
I made one for her. She also started school this year, so I improvised
the clothes pattern to make her a school uniform for her doll just like
her own."
This sewing pattern was updated in the June 2016 issue of Homespun magazine and will be available as soon as I have time to rewrite it. Modesty clothing is a real need for children of Muslim, Amish, Mennonite, and orthodox Jewish cultures to name just a few. Great job, Kathy!
Lisa, of Cucicucicoo, is a powerhouse of sewing. She is an American living in Italy, raising a family, and designing patterns. But that's not all. Her blog is a wealth of craft projects and upcycling and reuse. In one post, she reviewed my Perfectly Imperfect doll pattern. She must have liked it; look how many she made! Here's the review post.
Thanks for sharing your projects with me. I love to see them!
This week is a shout out to readers and customers who have sent photos of the SweaterDoll projects they have made.
The projects are from my blog tutorials, patterns, magazine articles, and Embroidery School.
I couldn't be more proud of the work readers share with me. Don't you just love them?
I recently received this photo from Donna and am tickled pink! Puzzle balls are one of my favorite things to make. The tutorial is available in this post (and as a downloadable pdf also).
This doll has been a delight to me, not only because it was made using my most popular sewing pattern - the Folksy Lady doll pattern - but because the lovely woman who made it, Belinda, and I have practically become online pen pals writing back and forth about doll patterns of all types.
Belinda adjusted the pattern so not only the arms but also the legs are attached using buttons and I love the look immensely.
Marcia G. has been an active participant of Embroidery School and its Facebook group. Here is her finished work using this free pattern I posted on the blog. Adorable!
These Kiddos are so cute! What child wouldn't love a basket of these instead of plastic dolls? These were made by customer and reader Barbara D.
Here I have to apologize. I have lost the original email that came with this photo of one of my handcrafted wooden lucets being used by a customer. If you recognize this as yours, please let me know and I'll update the post.
And for today's last show-and-tell, here is Tawny's ballerina made from one of my doll sewing patterns. I adore the fabric she used for the hair. It's little touches like this that make projects unique and personal.
Reader appreciation continues tomorrow!!! Come back to see more photos.
If you have projects you've made using my tutorials, patterns, or from Embroidery School, send me photos to add this week.
If by the end of the week you don't see photos you have sent to me in the past, I apologize. I am trying to collect them all in one place but may have missed some. Just email me and send those in.
Thanks for "playing" with me in the sewing room.
