WIP Friday - Embroidery

I love hand embroidery. I love the way it looks. There's just something very homey about it. It says, "somebody put a lot of love into me." That being said, I'm still working on some of those little denim purses only now I've decided to add some hand embroidery into the mix. This little pink flower represents my first attempt at an iron-on transfer and my first split stitch. I must say, the split stitch is a lot easier than the stem stitch. My stem stitch always looks a little wonky. This may be my new favorite stitch.

I also decided to try my hand at a blanket stitch. I know, that looks suspiciously like raw-edge applique and I have previously declared my extreme dislike of raw-edge applique. For some reason I though it might not be such a bad idea for a little purse and, I must say, I'm not super happy with how it is turning out so far. I don't know if that's because I don't like the raw-edge applique or because my blanket stitch is not yet very stellar. Anyway, I'll just have to wait for the finished product to make my final judgment.

In other news, my mother-in-law has been cleaning out her sewing supplies and gifted me with a bag full of fabric and other assorted goodies. It seems that everyone I know is taking advantage of my fabric addiction by dumping all of their unwanted fabric on me. I know, poor me! Anyway, I was digging through the various boring calico and kitschy prints only to find this fabulous treasure on the bottom of the pile.


Isn't it awesome? It's like looking at a train wreck, or an acid trip. Maybe an acid trip of a train wreck? I've decided to call it, "vintage psychedelic birthday party." I have no idea what I'm going to do with it, but I know that I love it. Those children have purple hair! And avocado green clothing!! It doesn't get much better than that.