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Finished the new double sided table runner. This was really frustrating to do as the side strips and sashiko fabric stretched causing some puckers in the top stitching and rolling at the ends initially. Eventually fixed it by doing some handstitching to tuck an end seam in a bit further to compensate for sashiko stretch,…
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My fabric arrived for the new table runner! The lovely colour floral print is destined to be the backing so the piece is reversible. The small flower block pattern will be the runner topside border. The shop also had some super cute owls that my partner just had to have. Lucky for him, years ago…
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I’ve been wondering for a while if there was a better way to keep pattern pieces in place instead of pins, and there is! I made myself a set of 18 fabric weights. There are 2 sizes here; small = 6cm per side, large = 10cm per side. They are filled with rice and are…
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Remember how I was going to make placemats using these sashiko squares? Well, I’ve finally got around to cutting all the edging strips and they’re all ready to be sewn together.
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Went to the Stitches ‘n’ Craft fair today. Top is my modest haul; Japanese fabrics for my sashiko placements (yay! I can finish them now!), a cracked agate bead string, a black agate bead string, & a swarowski crystal gemstone pendant. The beads are all for my Kahram’teh byrd costume. I’m collecting bits n bobs…