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Wednesday, 14 October 2015

WOYWW #332


This week I am working on the kitchen table because over-locking (serging) can be messy but that also means I have to finish this by lunchtime. Been finding more ways of using up the fabric from old clothes. This time my coat and skirt (I do like orange). I have already used some for rag rugging. This machine is about 30 years old and still does the job, thankfully. The jar on the side is where I put all the cutoff bits of thread - just because I may find a use for them in another project.


Overlocked circles pleated and then stitched together to make a brooch. The stamens are made from machine made cords over strips of the fabric and the center is dotted with french knots. Each flower is about 6 inches across si it should make a statement on a plain jumper.
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24 comments:

  1. Lynn Holland14 October 2015 at 00:38

    I'm going to show some of my stitching friends your flowers Jackie they are lovely
    Lynn 17

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    1. Inside the artists shed14 October 2015 at 01:09

      Thanks Lynn. I do voluntary work at the local Marie Curie Hospice on Tuesday and try to wear a different flower every week. x

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  2. Robyn Oliver14 October 2015 at 01:08

    WOW Jackie, your flower brooches are gorgeous...what a clever way to use up scraps. Happy WOYWW, enjoy your week Cheers RobynO#25

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  3. CraftygasheadZo14 October 2015 at 04:11

    What fabulous flowers! Take care Zo xx 32

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  4. Elizabeth14 October 2015 at 04:52

    thank you for your comment. This flower looks lovely... take a look at my WOYWW last week....http://alles-vanellis.blogspot.nl/2015/09/woyww-galajurk.html. Indeed we have the same ideas... Great, haha.
    Have a nice week. Groeten uit Nederland

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    1. Inside the artists shed14 October 2015 at 06:39

      Tried your link but it said it did not exist. I have looked at your older entries and I saw you did some leaves also with stitched edges on a dress. Very lovely. I too like things that are random to inspire my work. Hello from Knowle. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knowle,_West_Midlands) Jackie

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  5. Lunch Lady Jan14 October 2015 at 05:59

    What a brilliant idea, overlocking the petal edges! Not only does it provide a really interesting contrast edging but you don't have to faff around with long running stitches. That always looks so easy but I can never get the resulting petals to look halfway decent! I really love your finished flowers :-)
    Hugs, LLJ 10 xxxx

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    1. Inside the artists shed14 October 2015 at 06:42

      Overlocking is so quick and easy - if you have an overlocker that is. Not so easy though if you try small circles on an old machine.

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  6. Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith14 October 2015 at 06:16

    The blue and orange go really well together! Lovely project, very cute! Happy WOYWW! zsuzsa @ InkyDinkyDoodle #36

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  7. lisa14 October 2015 at 08:53

    What gorgeous flowers, I love the orange with that blue.
    Hugs Lisax #19

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  8. Inside the artists shed14 October 2015 at 09:20

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  9. Barb14 October 2015 at 09:41

    Hi Jackie, your stitching is lovely. How pretty your flower is and what a great way to use up scraps. I don't sew very much, other than a little cross stitching. I mainly do papercrafting now but I don't throw very much away either. Have a happy week. Barbxx #34

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  10. Sofie V14 October 2015 at 11:15

    These flower brooches look beautiful!

    Greetings, Sofie #46
    http://sofies-succulent-beads.blogspot.be

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    1. Inside the artists shed14 October 2015 at 14:00

      Just popped over to your place - yours are great too

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  11. Christine14 October 2015 at 12:14

    Great idea, hope you managed to finish by lunchtime - stitching fluff in the soup is not good!
    Have a good week
    Christine

    Bishopsmate #45

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  12. Tilly Tea Dance14 October 2015 at 13:17

    I do the same with my thread waste. You never know when it might be just what you need for a craft project. It's not hoarding. Definitely not hoarding. The brooches are fab. Thanks for stopping by my desk. Sorry for keeping you in suspense about the dumflings!! Happy overlocking :-). Max #47

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  13. Julia Dunnit15 October 2015 at 04:39

    Now you and Tilly Tea definitely need to explain yourselves..teeny bits of thread saved into a jar....please tell me what use you can put them too - I'm utterly fascinated. Meanwhile thoug, I love the big flowers, how pretty and cheering!

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    1. Inside the artists shed15 October 2015 at 09:39

      I use them in papermaking and dissolving fabric and on a background for free machine embroidery because it adds a random element. Definitely not hoarding ;-)

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  14. Lisca15 October 2015 at 08:21

    That flower is so pretty! That would make quite a statement on a plain garment.
    Have a good week,
    Lisca#15

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  15. Twiglet15 October 2015 at 10:39

    Great colour combo - perfect for an Autumn outfit. x Jo

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    1. Inside the artists shed15 October 2015 at 10:51

      Cheers Jo. Looks good on a bargain jumper I picked up last week at TKMax x

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  16. peggy aplSEEDS19 October 2015 at 21:53

    Hi, Jackie! Belated Happy WOYWW!
    Oh yes, when I make my illustrations in either my prayer journal or my journaling bible, I get to reflect on each word. Since it takes time to do, I get to spend the time thinking about the verse and even memorizing it.
    Thanks for the tip about sharpening pencils. Yes, I also use a blade for the tips since sharpeners don't give as sharp a tip.
    Oh I would love to have a machine like yours! And it has lasted 30 years!? Wow! Great project!
    Thanks for visiting me!
    Blessings, peggy aplSEEDS

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