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MichelleMermaid replied to Leslie C's discussion 'Another Birthday Swap...' in the group Fabric postcards
OK, good news! I just returned from the post office and...drum roll please.... Judy, Sheila, Pauline and Leslie...your postcards are in the mail! :)
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MichelleMermaid replied to Leslie C's discussion 'Another Birthday Swap...' in the group Fabric postcards
Hi! Just warning you all that I am still running behind. However, I should be getting FPCs in the mail shortly!
February 3
MichelleMermaid commented on PattyD's photo 'Paisley'
Wow, so nice!
February 3
MichelleMermaid commented on Lorna's photo 'My Knitwear'
Who would have thought it? The sari look in knits. Brilliant!
February 3
MichelleMermaid commented on Lorna's photo 'My Knitwear'
So are you making like a bazillion dollars from these gorgeous designs? You should be!
February 3

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What aspect of textiles are you interested in?
I've been crazy quilting off and on for the past 8 years. I'm really interested in learning more hand embroidery stitches and improving on my current base of embroidery skills. I am interested in learning from others and pursuing these arts in a more artistic fashion.
I also dabble in extremely basic crochet, occassional leatherwork and beading.
Where did you learn your textle skills?
My late step-grandmother introduced me to embroidery at the age of 8. I still remember the little girl I stitched onto a tea towel while sitting in her parlour one summer day. From there I graduated to cross-stitch into my teens. When I discovered crazy quilting in my late 20s I never looked back.
Anything else you want to say to introduce yourself to the group??
Seeing other's work is very inspirational and it is fun to find some kindred spirits here.
Oh, and as much as I love the creative expression allowed in embroidery, that love does not translate to quilting! Hand-quilting is for the birds! Actually, I'm just disappointed it does not give me the same enjoyment because it's such amazing work!

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Jo's Etsy shop

See how a real marketer gets the word out about her fab selection of hand-crafted items.

And, if you are looking for some vintage items to add to your stash, check out her other Etsy store here.

Posted on August 22, 2009 at 3:40pm —

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Jo's Groovy Giveaway

Hey,
Check out Jo's giveaway on her blog.
Dakotah
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Posted on August 18, 2009 at 5:53am —

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A passion for paisleys!

Hi everyone!

I thought I would add a few photos of other paisleys I've made using the same pattern on my tutorial, but with a variety of stitches, beads and sre.

Below is a paisley with Sassa Lynn thread size 5 for bullion stitch loops. But first, to make the paisley outline, I drew my paisley design and then did buttonhole stitch. I really like the way the lines of the buttonhole give that nice interior design to the outer edge. Inside each bullion loop is a cultured pearl. Two bullion roses… Continue

Posted on March 22, 2009 at 5:03am — 3 Comments

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Dakotah's Beaded Paisley Tutorial

Hi everyone!

After posting a couple photos of my beaded paisley on CQInternational yahoo group I was asked by Jo (New Zealand) to write up a tutorial. Funny, because I had already planned to do one. Ah, I love how great minds think alike!
Anyway, here it is:

Dakotah's Beaded Paisley

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Posted on February 28, 2009 at 11:55am — 11 Comments

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Cathy's giveaway

Cathy is giving away some goodies here.

If you are working on building your stash, like me, this would be a good way to do it!

Good luck!

Dakotah
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Posted on February 26, 2009 at 7:03am —

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At 3:37am on February 3, 2010, Lorna said…
ps thats my eldest daughter .......she is on an ashram in India at the moment training to be a yoga teacher..it was nice to look at the pics of her .....I am missing her( I have 2 daughters and 2 sons ) .........Lorna x
At 3:35am on February 3, 2010, Lorna said…
Hi Dakotah thank you for your lovely lovely comments on my knits .......they are machine knitted ...I had to knit yards and yards of fabric on a knitting machine i bought off ebay for £36 ......and then cut and sewed it all I made 6 outfits everything knitted .......shawls wraps dresses skirts trousers jacket ..........it took HOURS .....but I did pass my degree with a first class honours I was so proud.........all bits are now in a stacker box at the bottom of my bed !!! i didn't sell them maybe I will one day...........Lorna x
At 4:03am on January 18, 2010, Ingrid said…
Hi Michelle, thanks for your comment on my felted soap bars. Yes, the felting is done around the soap. You can use them as a shower soap with the felt acting as an exfoliating agent. They are a lot of fun to make.
 
 

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