Tuesday 16 February 2016

Framing up and preparation . . .

Framing up on a mini slate frame

Love this frame!

Design transfer onto a blue indigo twill furnishing fabric using a silver gel pen

Design number one

Design number two

I did plan to work these two designs separately, and on plain natural coloured linen, however, I found this fabric in a furnishing fabric shop in Benton in Newcastle upon Tyne (north east England) - Absolutely Fabrics, and thought - Yes - I will try this instead!

I also had to hand, this lovely hand-crafted mini slate-frame - used, but ideal for my next project.

Now ready to start . . . when I have time . . .

7 comments:

  1. Tracy, I LOVE this fabric color! Very excited to see this as you stitch it!

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    1. Yes, the fabric alone inspires me! I should take you to "Absolutely Fabrics" next time you're here in Durham.

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  2. Hi Tracy the fabric is lovely especially the herringbone effect with the two tone colour. Did you use pounce powder or some other method for the transfer?

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    1. Hello Melanie - I actually used carbon paper, but I could have used pounce, and then I used a gel pen. Hope this helps.

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  3. I like this fabric and the frame is adorable. I need to find myself a slate frame.

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    1. Try Siesta Frames - http://www.siestaframes.com/acatalog/Slate_Frames_.html, or Needleneeds - http://needleneeds.co.uk/store/needlework-stands-frames/13-little-wizard-frame.html if this helps!

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  4. For stitchers in the US, Access Commodities is distributing small frames that accommodate 8" and 12" wide fabric cuts. Check Hedgehog Hand works or Needle-in-a-Haystack. Both of these carry a wide range of AC products. I plan to carry these on my online shop. The 8" frame is especially nice to hold in hand while out and about or waiting in doctors' offices.

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