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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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Posted on August 22, 2009 at 4:40pm —
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Posted on August 18, 2009 at 6:53am —
A passion for paisleys!
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 6:03am — 3 Comments
Dakotah's Beaded Paisley Tutorial
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 12:55pm — 10 Comments
Cathy's giveaway
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 8:03am —
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- At 3:42pm on November 25, 2009,
Paul Phillip Evans said…
- Hi Michelle, thank you so much for your comments on my work :)
- At 9:30am on November 24, 2009,
marisa landa-love said…
- sounds good! this is the frantic time of year for me too. mostly good frantic though!
- At 4:23pm on November 22, 2009,
- Thank you, Michelle! I really like your gallery. Do you ever do ATC swaps?
- At 10:51am on November 18, 2009,
PattyD said… - Dear Michelle,
Thanks for the comment on my Paisley. it's one of my favorite pieces. I see you have worked some paisleys too. There's something about the paisley shape that is very conducive to ornament and elaboration.
- At 11:43am on November 11, 2009,
Karen W. Gronau said… - Hi,
I wanted you to know that just posted a picture of a chicken scratch piece that I did. It was inspired by the pictures of chicken scratch that you had posted earlier. Thanks :-)
- At 5:16am on November 11, 2009,
Michiko kamoshida said… - Thank you for your kind comments about flat cae and braelet.
I like both beads and buttons so it is fun to use them together.
Michiko
- At 3:22am on November 4, 2009,
Liz in Kansas said… - Hi Dakotah. Yes, the 6-1/4x4-1/2 clear envelopes are perfect for postcards. They slip into the envelope nicely even with a little bulk on them. I have a small town Postmistress, so there's no problem having her hand cancel the stamp before I seal the envelope and they appear to go through the mail just fine. Haven't heard otherwise anyway!
- At 6:22am on October 31, 2009,
SHEILA SANDERSON said… - Hello Michelle, Could you please send me your address.......sheila@sheilac.plus.com..
Will post card sometime next week.....there are ongoing postal strikes here..3days this week.......so it may take longer than normal to reach you..but it will arrive eventually!!!
- At 6:50am on October 24, 2009,
Lorna said… - Hi Dakotah Oh my word I thought the beading was a trim .....WOW .......And forgot to thank you for the DEEEELIcious Silk ....I have been stroking it since it arrived it's heavenly ...........Lorna xx
- At 7:29pm on October 23, 2009,
Lorna said…
- Hi Dakotah ..You won't believe this .......it's soooo spooky when I got home from work yesterday there was your card on my mat ........Witches post or what !!! I love the fat cat with it's yellow eyes is that bullion stitch ? and the background is all smoky and mysterious I love it all ! and the button moon is perfect ......thank you lots of love
Lorna x
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