"I use mild laundry (Borax, it is powder) soap, depending on the size of the item but since you are putting them on crazy quilts I am guessing they are small pieces, I soak them in that and then rinse them with warm water and lay them flat on a table…"
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Jeanne Jabs
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Jeanne Jabs's Discussions
Favorite Needles and Storage
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sharon Brodeuse Jan 2, 2012. 9 Replies 0 Likes
So what is everyone's favorite needle to use for embroidery? and how does everyone store their needles? I moved and can't seem to find my needle book or any of my needles so I am looking for a new…Continue
Tags: storage, needle, wool, embroidery, needles
So what is everyone Stitching?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kalia Calhoun Jan 22, 2012. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Anything for Holiday Presents? I haven't been able to do much, I just moved and can barely find my sewing room much less anything in it LOL. but hope to live vicariously thru all of you this holiday…Continue
HI, New Girl Here
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeanne Jabs Oct 12, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Not new to stitching or Sharon's Blog, just new to stitchin fingers and glad I found this. Haven't had a chance to check everything out but I will. I don't have alot of photos to share, but what I…Continue
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Jeanne Jabs replied to Heather Grover's discussion How to clean doilies and lace before adding to crazy quilts in the group Crazy QuiltingJeanne Jabs replied to sharonb's discussion The 2012 Crazy Quilt Journal Project in the group Crazy Quilting"Just posted my 1st block on my blog, also sent it to get published on the CQJP Blog too. I still have to square it up but other than that I think it is done, unless I decide I feel the need to stitch a little more.…"
Liz Bestor replied to Jeanne Jabs's discussion So what is everyone Stitching?"It will be 8" by 10" - so not too big - thank goodness"
Liz Bestor replied to Jeanne Jabs's discussion So what is everyone Stitching?"I scanned a photo of a tree I saw at the Grand Canyon, using the DMC program. I have 1/4 of the picture done in needlepoint - 22 count hardanger fabric - TEDIOUS!! - but looking good.
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Monica replied to Jeanne Jabs's discussion So what is everyone Stitching?"Your current projects all sound fascinating. I managed to finish the cushions (in the shapes of the letters of her name) and dress for my granddaughter for Christmas. However, her baby sister arrived on 21 December and had to wait until early…"
Sue Noble replied to Jeanne Jabs's discussion So what is everyone Stitching?"Its the sceond weekend in the New year and I am working on my Phase IV Japanese Beading design Peacock mat. Which I wanted finished by the end of 2011. So working hard to finish loving ever minute of it once finished I can then finish getting…"
Thearica Burroughs replied to Jeanne Jabs's discussion So what is everyone Stitching?"I am starting a piece for a challenge that is due in February.
I also need to quilt 2 quilts for my newest granddaughter. Just finding the time. :)"
"I have just started a new project. I am creating a piece based on The Forest Floor. It has leaves, other bits and bobs and a "secret" hand sneaking out from onder a leaf to grab a bag of treasure.
I am hoping this will restart my…"
Jeanne Jabs replied to sharonb's discussion The 2012 Crazy Quilt Journal Project in the group Crazy Quilting"I am still working on embellishing my 1st block too, I am REALLY SLOW, it takes me FOREVER to make decisions on what to put where. LOL. When I make a quilt it is the same thing, the quilt goes together really fast, but picking out fabric takes me…"
Jeanne Jabs replied to sharonb's discussion The 2012 Crazy Quilt Journal Project in the group Crazy Quilting"Sharon,
I am looking at your Pintangle website and checking out your CQ blocks and I am WONDERING HOW LONG IT TAKES YOU FROM START TO FINISH TO DO 1 Block and also wondering how long it takes you just to do the embellishements. I LOVE YOUR…"
Jeanne Jabs replied to sharonb's discussion The 2012 Crazy Quilt Journal Project in the group Crazy Quilting"well I have my 1st Naked Block done, hoping to get the embellishments done tomorrow. It took me FOREVER to pick out the fabrics for this 1st block and I think so far so good. I did a little "trading" to get some "fancy"…"
Sandra left a comment for Jeanne Jabs"Jeanne Jabs...a large magnet works for me.. It just sucks up needles , keeping them in place..dropped ones as well.. I do hope to make a book for some though...such as my favorite beading needles.. Mother kept a padded fabric firmly…"
Jeanne Jabs replied to Sandra's discussion crazy quilt in the group Crazy Quilting"WOW, that will be an awesome tribute to your Mother, I am sure it will be beautiful. Can't wait to see pics. :)"
Jeanne Jabs replied to sharonb's discussion The 2012 Crazy Quilt Journal Project in the group Crazy Quilting"all I have to say is WOW I went to the blog and looked at the photos, THEY ARE ALL BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I haven't started mine yet :( And now that I see everyone else's I am thinking I might not post mine. LOL.
Seriously go check them out if you…"
Sharon Brodeuse replied to Jeanne Jabs's discussion Favorite Needles and Storage"You may be interested in a needlebook of this type produced by a chapter of Embroiderers' Guild of America. It is just the type of book you mention. I have one and it is wonderful - no need to hunt for my needles in different locations! Here is…"
Jeanne Jabs replied to sharonb's discussion The 2012 Crazy Quilt Journal Project in the group Crazy Quilting"WOW PRETTY COLORS, I had to revise my colors, when I started looking I couldn't find much peach so I added some dusty purple and some muted greens and went for more of a rose than a peach and not much brown, I am still digging for…"
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- What textiles are you interested in?
- embroidery, applique, quilting, hand dyeing, rust dyeing, hand stitching or any kind. Not a big machine stitch person, except for my quilts which I mostly do by machine, quilting is by hand sometimes.
- Where did you learn your textile skills?
- My Grandma was a seamstress and lived on the river, I can remember when I was really young she would take a piece of paper and draw a heart on it and thread a needle with red thread and tell me to stitch on the lines. :) Must be where I got my LOVE OF ANYTHING FIBRE.
- Is there anything else you'd like other members of Stitchin' Fingers to know about you? Please feel free to tell us a little bit about yourself by way of introduction.
- Married, live in Wisconsin on a farm with Hubby, horses, dairy cows, dogs and cats, TONS OF BIRDS, Our Daughters are all grown and gone but not far away. Love to stitch, listen to music, read, horse back ride, cook, but mostly love to sit on our front porch and look out over the valley.
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 10:20 on January 4, 2012, Sandra said…
Jeanne Jabs...a large magnet works for me.. It just sucks up needles , keeping them in place..dropped ones as well.. I do hope to make a book for some though...such as my favorite beading needles.. Mother kept a padded fabric firmly stitched to her sewing machine, I used to use the cuff of my T Shirt.. ~~Sandra
- At 16:19 on December 15, 2011,
Annette Garcia said…
Thank you for your comment about my blackwork.
You are lucky to have such beautiful stitching from your grandmother. I enjoyed looking at them
- At 0:58 on October 13, 2010,
Shirley said… - Jeanne have you seen the new stitch journals that Sharon is putting out...I am sure you would enjoy taking part. Are you going to make your jug into a cushion, I noticed the circular stitching, or what else do you have planned for it. Love the cutwork doiley as well.
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