If you're looking for the pattern, I suggest checking your local library. I was surprised to find an E-publication of that magazine issue available through the Cloud Library app on my phone! So, this was a free pattern!
Anyway, since I'd enlarged the design by 20 percent, the piece ended up needing to be finished in an 11" hoop. After checking online and not finding a hoop that size, I admonished myself to "Put on your thinking cap and figure out something you can use that you already have." I'm so glad I pushed myself to do that!
Knowing I'd need something to reinforce and stiffen the embroidery, I went through my bin of fusibles and found a folded-up piece of Peltex (fusible on one side) a stiff Pellon product usually used in bag-making.
With my 11" round acrylic ruler handy (owning a set of Quilter's Rule Nested Rulers - I sure didn't pay this much! - has proven invaluable) it was easy to draw an 11" circle on the Peltex - twice. I used the 11½" side of the ruler to mark the embroidery circle and a fussy-cut circle of Anna Maria print I had on hand (from a fat quarter bundle I'd won at QuiltCon in 2023). I then ironed to fuse a Peltex circle to the back of each piece.
See? Being creative.
I like the Anna Maria fabric for the back because I can't imagine I'd ever use such a print in anything else.
I want to thank my Florida friend, Nancy, for her unique suggestion to finish this piece to hang from the ceiling! I sure didn't think of that!
So here's my sewing room ceiling. A clear Command hook, and voilà! Linda
Girl, I am always amazed by what you can accomplish!!! Using up your stash and making something unique. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! What a great solution!!—TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteWOW so pretty. And what a super way to display it too.
ReplyDeleteOh my! This is such an amazing option for handwork. It's a new, modern look as opposed to the 1980's hoops. I love it, and thanks for all the detailed information!
ReplyDeleteOh, gosh! You are such a creative lady. I love all parts of this, from the Avery motif to the clever way of finishing it off. It's beautiful and a very lovely piece for your sewing room! :)
ReplyDeleteThat was a wonderful way to finish that piece! Thanks for sharing the how-to.
ReplyDeleteIt's delightful! You're welcome- problem solved and beautifully. Your ceiling is now part of your artistic displays.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty - I could see a series decorating a wall!!
ReplyDeleteThat was fun, and I love your idea for the back! Don't you just love Jo Avery's sense of color and design? And thanks for the hint about the magazine--bet my library has it, too.
ReplyDeleteSO clever. It turned out beautifully.
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