This has been a fun series for me. Thanks to each of you who've followed along and enjoyed this with me. Here's one last session for you...
{01} It begins with a plain vintage linen doily...
{02} Next, cut some basic shapes from quilting fabric that has applique paper ironed on back. Cut shapes that are simple and will be easy to transform into flower centers. Use your iron to adhere them onto the doily where you'd like...
{03} Then use your sewing machine's free-motion foot to 'draw' the flowers onto and over the quilt fabric pieces. Or if you'd rather, hand-embroidery the flowers...
And now you have a great little piece that can be stitched to a pillow, bag or journal cover. Or displayed on your wall. Here's a close-up...
May your day be lovely and good. Until next time...
i have loved your red series... thank you for sharing.. i am tempted to try a necklace.
a happy day to you too,
warmest wishes
ginny x
Posted by: ginny | 26 May 2010 at 08:44
Darling. I love your thread drawings and am inspired to try my own. Hope you have a wondramous day!
Posted by: Sherry Cartwright | 26 May 2010 at 08:57
loved all these, rebecca!
Posted by: charlotte | 26 May 2010 at 09:02
Definitely my favorite. This would be great to do over stained doilies too.
Posted by: Jill | 26 May 2010 at 09:11
I've loved these red thread sessions! I definitely need to get one of those free-motion feet! Thanks for all the lovely inspiration, as usual.
Posted by: Karen B | 26 May 2010 at 09:21
I have loved these sessions!
Posted by: Suzette Ladouceur | 26 May 2010 at 09:54
A delightful series. Thanks! Have a happy day.
Posted by: Sharon Chapman | 26 May 2010 at 10:43
So adorable!!! Cheery and fun!
Posted by: Teresa | 26 May 2010 at 10:54
I looked forward to every "red thread" session. Thank-you for sharing your talents.
Posted by: Mary | 26 May 2010 at 11:48
That's lovely.
Posted by: trudy callan | 26 May 2010 at 12:57
So simple yet so sweet! what a great idea...thanks again!
Posted by: Fulvia | 26 May 2010 at 15:21
It's very cute.
Posted by: Dianne | 26 May 2010 at 17:31
It has been really fun watching all your great ideas!!! ~Shelley
Posted by: Shelley Overholt | 26 May 2010 at 17:34
Thank you so much for your sweet comment today. It put such a smile on my face. I made two of the crochet necklaces to give to my aunt and cousin as birthday gifts this weekend. They were so easy and rather theraputic to make. Much love.
Posted by: Suzette Ladouceur | 26 May 2010 at 21:56
wowie zowie. I love it.
Posted by: Jenny Doh | 27 May 2010 at 23:16
i have loved your red-sessions. I have tried a couple of your ideas (you can see pics on my blog if you want). My little variations on your theme! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Amy | 28 May 2010 at 09:06
How sweet. Thanks for taking the time to share with us. This is so practical--right up my alley.
Posted by: Sally Smith | 29 May 2010 at 13:20
Of all in the series- this is my favorite. i love the creative way you used the doily. Its like red work goes modern
Posted by: Melony Bradley | 29 May 2010 at 16:12
Rebecca ~
Thanks for sharing your creativity and this darling teaching! I cannot wait to try it! Hope your Holiday weekend is full of blessings ~ Katie
Posted by: katie struckhoff | 29 May 2010 at 16:30
i love this Rebecca. For sure I need to change the color of my thread in my sewing machine!
Posted by: lorraine lewis | 01 June 2010 at 09:01
I absolutely love the embroidery!
Posted by: Katie | 02 June 2010 at 09:13
Great post, enjoy your work, you inspire few really do, i have been around a while and seem to have seen it all. Your spiritual goodness shows in your work, it is really lovely...
Love and Light
Stephne x
Posted by: stephne | 11 June 2010 at 03:34
I loved this whole series, but I think the one with the buttons was my favorite. Thank you for sharing this with us Rebecca!
Posted by: Jen Osborn | 29 September 2010 at 15:01