January 2019 Show 'n Share

For our program, we learned how to smock cuffs for wooden spools...

These are very quick and easy to do....

....and here is one done in red on white. So cute!

A member finished her kumihimo bracelet with beads....

Looks perfect to me!

A member smocked this sweet Wee Care gown in blue....

....here is a close-up of the smocking.

A different member finished this lovely gown....

....in coral and white on white....

She also smocked one in pink....

....with bullion roses. So precious!

Another member, who is a kumihimo expert, made this variation on the beaded bracelet.

It is so pretty!

She also made a cute outfit for a doll....

....and brought the doll back to life with a very smart repair!

KEEP CREATING!!!

November 2018 Show 'n Share

A member finished her "Susie Gay" scissors fob...

Here is a close-up...it is so lovely!

She also finished her "Susan O'Connor" Satin Stitch paperweight....

....Here is a little closer view....

....and the bottom. How cool is that!

A different member made these Thanksgiving "bowl stuffers"....

.....the pilgrim....

....the cornucopia....

....the turkey and leaf....

....and the REMINDER!!!

One member has been busy making folded fabric ornaments....

.....the pineapple....

....a black and white elegant one....

....a pumpkin....

....and a pretty patchwork one!

In our program, we learned about Kumihimo....

....it is a fun....

....and interesting process....

....which yields beautiful results....

....here are some examples....

.....and more....

....here's a close-up....

.....many different looks can be achieved....

....including a festive look....

.....and you can experiment with color combinations....

....and you can even get ready made kits!!!

KEEP CREATING!!!

October 2018 Show 'n Share

A member completed this piece using a design from Claudia Newton....

....here is a close-up of the edge of the piece....

....and here is a close-up of the embroidery....just beautiful!

She also created this frame caddy and bag....

....she customized the caddy to her needs and taste....

....on the front and back....

....the bag incorporates the Claudia Newton Dorset Featherstitch piece....

.....here is a close-up....what a great use of it!!!

A member shared a couple of helpful items she found at the National Convention....

....the SA Curve Mini....

....and this RFID Fabric that can be used for credit card protectors.

Here are some examples of the table favors from the National Convention....

....and one of lucky members won the Barbara Meger raffle basket, which included some wonderful items!!!

KEEP CREATING!!!