18 March 2024

Projects & Ideas : #the100dayproject 2024 - Embroidery Stitches Day 21-30/100

For #the100dayproject Days 21-30, these are the different types of embroidery stitches I have been working on. I did not want to post each stitch I did per day since I started last Feb 18 so I decided to post them in groups of 10. 

Day 21 - Threaded Running stitch | Day 22 - Double Threaded Running stitch | Day 23 - Seed stitch | Day 24 - Whipped Running stitch | Day 25 - Holbein stitch | Day 26 - Darning stitch |  Day 27 - Japanese Darning stitch | Day 28 - Short Satin stitch | Day 29 - Radiating stitch | Day 30 - Double Blanket stitch 

Look out for the next group of embroidery stitches for the next 10 days. 


#The100DayProject #the100dayproject2024 #dothe100dayproject #embroidery #stitches #embroiderystitches #gardeningtravellermadethistoday #softtreasures #creativity #creativemind #handmade #handcrafted


17 March 2024

Projects & Ideas : #the100dayproject 2024 - Embroidery Stitches Day 11-20/100

 For #the100dayproject Days 11-20, these are the different types of embroidery stitches I have been working on -

Day 11 - Fly Stitch | Day 12 - Straight Stitch | Day 13 - Fishbone Stitch | Day 14 - Couching Stitch | Day 15 - Chevron Stitch | Day 16 - Woven Rose Stitch |  Day 17 - Stepped Running Stitch | Day 18 - Eskimo Laced Edging Stitch | Day 19 - Parallel Running Stitch | Day 20 - Looped Running Stitch 

Look out for the next group of embroidery stitches for the next 10 days. 

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Projects & Ideas : #the100dayproject 2024 - Embroidery Stitches Day 1-10/100

 The #the100dayproject 2024 started last 18th of February 2024 and this is my 3rd year of joining this project. For this year I have chosen embroidery and will be focusing on the different types of embroidery stitches on the first half of the #the100dayproject. These are the embroidery stitches I have been working on from Day 1 to 10 -

Day 1 - Running Stitch  | Day  2 - Backstitch   | Day  3 -  Chain Stitch | Day  4 - Outline Stitch   | Day  5 - Stem Stitch   | Day  6 - Satin Stitch   |  Day  7 -  Blanket Stitch | Day  8 - Feather Stitch   | Day  9 - Cross Stitch  | Day 10 - Herringbone Stitch  

Look out for the next group of embroidery stitches for Days 11-20.

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17-Mar-2024 : Sunrises for the week 11-Mar-17-Mar-2024 (Week 11/52)

Today is the start of another new week of Sunrise Challenge - the first day of the Second week of March.

17-Mar-2024 :  Raining when I woke up so no early morning walk. Might do it this arvo.  From my viewpoint on the eleventh Sunday of the year 2024 - 77/366 (weekend - 11/52). 


16-Mar-2024 : Cloudy at 6:56 this morning from my viewpoint on the eleventh Saturday of the year 2024 - 76/366 (weekend - 11/52).

15-Mar-2024 :  The sun before I left for my daily walk and when I came back after an hour on the eleventh Friday of the year 2024 - 75/366 (weekend - 11/52). 

14-Mar-2024 :  Fom my viewpoint on the eleventh Thursday of the year 2024 - 74/366 (weekend - 11/52). 


13-Mar-2024 :  I wanted to start walking before 7 to escape the heat from the morning sun coming back.  These photos were taken around 730 on the eleventh Wednesday of the year 2024 - 73/366 (weekend - 11/52). 



12-Mar-2024 :  From my viewpoint on the eleventh Tuesday of the year 2024 - 72/366 (weekend - 11/52). 



11-Mar-2024 : From my viewpoint on the eleventh Monday of the year 2024 - 71/366 (weekend - 11/52). 



#sunrise #2024 #nature #naturephotography #connectwithnature #gardeningtravellertookthispic #gardenphotography #creativity #creativemind

Happy St Patrick's Day!

 17-Mar-2024 : Created 8 years ago today to celebrate St Patrick's Day! May the Luck of the Irish be smilin' at ye! 🍀




16 March 2024

Projects and Ideas : Fabric and Decoupaged Easter Eggs

Ten years ago today, I made these fabric easter eggs using fabric scraps. Also tried my hand on decoupaged.  

From my fabric scraps, these are my handmade fabric easter eggs -
and these are the handmade eggs using decoupaged -
and an easter basket filled with a mixture of fabric easter eggs, decoupaged eggs and real chocolate easter eggs.
A time to celebrate new life and new hope signified by my handmade easter eggs.



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10 March 2024

Craft Book of the Day : Sewing - Oilcloth Inspirations

Delightful designs for accessories, clothing and the home make charming one-of-a kind gifts for family and friends alike.


Click on the image above or click here to see more details of this book. Click here to see oilcloth available for sale.

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10-Mar-2024 : Sunrises for the week 04-Mar-10-Mar-2024 (Week 10/52)

Another new week for the Sunrise Challenge 2024. 

10-Mar-2024 : A bit late in taking images of the sunrise this morning. From my viewpoint on the tenth Sunday of the year 2024 - 70/366 (weekend - 10/52). 


09-Mar-2024 : Happy sunrise this morning from my viewpoint on the tenth Saturday of the year 2024 - 69/366 (weekend - 10/52).


08-Mar-2024 : Happy sunrise this morning from my viewpoint on the tenth Friday of the year 2024 - 68/366 (weekend - 10/52). 


07-Mar-2024 : Happy sunrise this morning from my viewpoint on the tenth Thursday of the year 2024 - 67/366 (weekend - 10/52). 


06-Mar-2024 : Happy sunrise this morning from my viewpoint on the tenth Wednesday of the year 2024 - 66/366 (weekend - 10/52). 


05-Mar-2024 : This morning's sunrise from my viewpoint on the tenth Tuesday of the year 2024 - 65/366 (weekend - 10/52). 

04-Mar-2024 : A new week. Cloudy and windy this morning from my viewpoint on the tenth Monday of the year 2024 - 64/366 (weekend - 10/52). 



#sunrise #2024 #nature #naturephotography #connectwithnature #gardeningtravellertookthispic #gardenphotography #creativity #creativemind


09 March 2024

Fabric of the Day : Oilcloth - "Mini Black Gingham"

Mini Black Gingham Oilcloth. Oilcloth is the fabric that has been making a bold color statement in our homes and has been for so many, many years. It comes in vibrant colors and used to cover our dining tables.

Oilcloth has a mesh backing, which means it can really hold a stitch. It can be used for anything that needs to be durable and colorful--tablecloths, upholstered dining room chairs, curtains, bibs, lampshades, tissue boxes, outdoor chairs, etc. The oilcloth of yesteryear was resin-coated vinyl and the finish sometimes cracked or flaked. The new version is made of hi-tech plastic that won't crack but has the same colorful shine. It wipes clean so it's practical, especially with children in the house. OilCloth is waterproof in addition to being stain and soil resistant. Fading may occur under intense direct sunlight for extended periods.

Check out this fabric out by clicking on the image above or click here.


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08 March 2024

Fabric of the Day : Oilcloth - "Pink Lilac"

 Pink Lilac Oilcloth. Oilcloth is the fabric that has been making a bold color statement in our homes and has been for so many, many years. It comes in vibrant colors and used to cover our dining tables.

Oilcloth has a mesh backing, which means it can really hold a stitch. It can be used for anything that needs to be durable and colorful--tablecloths, upholstered dining room chairs, curtains, bibs, lampshades, tissue boxes, outdoor chairs, etc. The oilcloth of yesteryear was resin-coated vinyl and the finish sometimes cracked or flaked. The new version is made of hi-tech plastic that won't crack but has the same colorful shine. It wipes clean so it's practical, especially with children in the house. OilCloth is waterproof in addition to being stain and soil resistant. Fading may occur under intense direct sunlight for extended periods.

Check out this fabric out by clicking on the image above or click here.


#oilcloth #oilclothfrommexico #boldcolours #homedecor #tablecloth #crafters #oilclothinspirations #oilclothfabric #sewing #sewinginspiration #craftproject #craftpatterns #craftideas #giftideas #handmadegiftideas #ilovetocraft #craftingcommunity #sewingprojects