Tag: embroidery

  • Handmade Journal using DIY Ink Techniques part 3

    Handmade Journal using DIY Ink Techniques part 3

    —

    by

    Chantal Johnson
    in

    Hey y’all, its Chantal and today we have come to the end of our Handmade Journal using DIY Ink Techniques! Part Three is all about creating signatures, personalizing it with embellishments, adding a puffed heart and giving it a title.  This is where the journal becomes yours, a work from your heart and hands.  This…

  • Red Work Inspired Sampler Part 4 – Finishing Touches

    Red Work Inspired Sampler Part 4 – Finishing Touches

    —

    by

    Chantal Johnson
    in

    Hi everyone, this is Chantal here, with the Finishing Touches for our Red Work Inspired Sampler.  First, may I say thank you to all of you for stitching along with me for our Red Work Inspired Sampler featuring Ann Butler’s Crafter’s Inks and Background Stamps from Clearsnap.  I hope you have enjoyed learning new stitches…

  • Red Work Inspired Sampler Part 3 Appliques

    Red Work Inspired Sampler Part 3 Appliques

    —

    by

    Chantal Johnson
    in

    Hi, everyone!  We are half way through our Red Work Inspired Sampler, today I am sharing part 3 Appliques.  I hope you are enjoying working with new stitches and stamping with our grid pattern to create our sampler. In Part 3 Appliqués are added to our sampler along with the Blanket Stitch. This stitch may…

  • Red Work Inspired Sampler Part 2

    Red Work Inspired Sampler Part 2

    —

    by

    Chantal Johnson
    in

    Hi, everyone!! I hope you have had a chance to get your sampler ready for stitching….In Part 1 of our video, we used Ann Butler’s Crafter’s Inks (I love that they are “juicy” with color and show up so well on fabric!), Clorbox Background Stamps and a pencil or micron pen to create our sampler.…

  • Red Work Inspired Sampler Part 1

    Red Work Inspired Sampler Part 1

    —

    by

    Chantal Johnson
    in

    Hi y’all!  It’s Spring in Texas and that means it’s time for sitting outdoors, sipping sweet tea (well, that’s really all the time) and stitching!!  I love Red work and was drawn to create a Red Wok inspired Sampler with Ann’s Crafter’s Inks and Background Basics Stamps.  There’s something about stitching outdoors- the sound of the…

  • Stamped and Beaded Pretty Little Pincushion

    Stamped and Beaded Pretty Little Pincushion

    —

    by

    Chantal Johnson
    in

    Hi y’all, I’m Chantal Johnson, and I am so happy to be sharing a Stamped and Beaded Pretty Little Pincushion featuring amazing stamps and inks by Ann Butler and adding the technique of beading.  I absolutely love when a project combines so many loves of mine. Let’s get started… Step 1: Cut two pieces of muslin…

  • Ribbonry and French Knots with Hand Dyed Seam Binding

    Ribbonry and French Knots with Hand Dyed Seam Binding

    —

    by

    Chantal Johnson
    in

    Hi, y’all – I am Chantal Johnson and I am so thrilled to be sharing a few embroidery inspirations using hand dyed seam binding, along with tips for successful stitching with y’all.  Today, it’s all about hand dying, stamping on fabric and manipulating the ribbon into a beautiful bow secured by French knots…. Let’s get…

  • Bohemian Embroidered Banner with Faux Stitching Stamps

    Bohemian Embroidered Banner with Faux Stitching Stamps

    —

    by

    Chantal Johnson
    in

    Hi, y’all – I am Chantal Johnson and I am so thrilled to be sharing a few embroidery inspirations with this Bohemian Embroidered Banner along with tips for successful stitching with y’all. This little love banner can be created in just a few hours. This is a great piece for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike.…