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November 16, 2023
stitched paper as an embellishment for surface design from Karen Ann Ruane

stitched paper as an embellishment for surface design

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November 9, 2023
Notebook stitches from Karen Ann Ruane

notebook stitches

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November 8, 2023
Making Masks from Becca's Crazy Projects

We recently attended a game convention that required masks for all attendees. 
I wanted some new masks made with fabric that fit the theme. 
The cut away triangles are so cute!
I made a dozen new masks. Not that we needed that many for a weekend event. Dice, beholders, potions, dragons, gelatinous cubes, and rainbow vomiting cats. Fabrics from Spoonflower.
Then we popped them into the wash so they would be clean for our convention. 

I wrote my own tutorial for these masks. You can find out more about the design on my post How I Mask. Stay safe out ...

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October 30, 2023
creative space from Karen Ann Ruane

creative space

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October 26, 2023
patchwork on my mind from Karen Ann Ruane

patchwork on my mind

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October 12, 2023
stitched and pleated paper from Karen Ann Ruane

Stitched and pleated paper. Surface design.

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October 3, 2023
assessing progress from Karen Ann Ruane

assessing progress, surface design

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September 26, 2023
continuing........Alchemy 2023 from Karen Ann Ruane

design for embroidery

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September 12, 2023
samples, samples, samples, from Karen Ann Ruane

surface design, sample, sample, sample,

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September 10, 2023
Video morning from Karen Ann Ruane

creating video content for online learning

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September 9, 2023
keeping in touch from Karen Ann Ruane

extending sampling, surface design.

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August 28, 2023
piecing, layering and pinning ribbon from Karen Ann Ruane

piecing, layering and pinning ribbon

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Binding the DWR from Becca's Crazy Projects

It has been months since I quilted the Double Wedding Ring quilt. More than six months. 
I thought this striped fabric would be the perfect binding. 
I grabbed my Magical Rainbow of Binding cheat-sheet from the Geeky Bobbin. This wonderful chart (just sign up for the Geeky Bobbin's newsletter) is free and wonderful. 
It helps you calculate the number of strips you need to bind your quilt. I needed nine for my quilt. 
I love a stripy binding. I accordion fold my binding so it is easy to store and attach. Curious about how I attach my binding? You ...

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August 24, 2023
strips, paper, ribbon and silk from Karen Ann Ruane

sampling, paper, ribbon and silk

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August 19, 2023
ribbon as a base for hand embroidery from Karen Ann Ruane

ribbon as a base for hand embroidery

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August 17, 2023
wrapped threads and simple stitches from Karen Ann Ruane

wrapped threads and simple stitches

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August 16, 2023
more collage, new design sheet. from Karen Ann Ruane

surface design, design for embroidery,

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August 14, 2023
with added cloth from Karen Ann Ruane

surface design, embroidery, design sheet,

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August 13, 2023
cutting out from Karen Ann Ruane

extending pattern choices, mounting work

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August 12, 2023
yesterday from Karen Ann Ruane

paint, collage and stitch

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