~~~::~~~ Holly Vine ~~~::~~~

I'm making progress on the model for my 

Holly Vine Wool Applique class ~

Class for this project will be on 

January 18th 2014 (wow) 

...from 11:00 - 3:00

Holly Berry Vine

 I am not fussy when I appliqué.

quite the contrary ~

staples hold my pieces in place in lieu of pins ~ 

 I prefer simple whip-stitches

 to the more traditional blanket (penny rug) stitch ~

the outcome has an older, lighter feel to me.

stem is finished with simple whip-stitches

 I don't use perle cotton either,

I prefer a thin, linen-colored cotton thread that blends well with everything:

tiny stitches of thread

 and I prefer a backing of cotton instead of appliquéing onto wool...

here I'm using osnaburg for the backing ~

wool on cotton

 I never start out with a pattern ~

instead I let my scissors play...

meandering, blowzy holly vine

my little sewing basket matches perfectly, 

don't you think?? 

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 I've chosen a mix of solid and textured wools for the leaves ~

the berries are not truly 'round' but more wonky...

a very relaxed piece to work on.

little berries on the vine

 you can see my stitches here:

some you can see, others disappear into the wool

 I'm a very relaxed teacher ~ 

I want you to enjoy the process of creating your work...

perhaps some mistakes will be made,

but that is what handwork is about ~

...being humble, but doing your best.

backside shows my little knots and small stitches.

If you'd like to sign up for this class in January,

or the wreath/salve class in November (which is filling up quickly!)

I'm only an email away...

not4got@aol.com 

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I'll be in the shop today,

working on this and enjoying the company of friends and the warmth of the wood stove ~

Hoping your hands are busy & warm today!

*Blessed be, my Friends* 

 ~ Lori ~