tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75009792024-03-19T04:33:34.113-05:00Wild OlivePatterns, projects, and printables, with a focus on creating cuteness. Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.comBlogger3157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-24124432162418985902024-03-11T06:00:00.030-05:002024-03-11T15:05:18.420-05:00project // felt shamrock ornament with benzie deep-etch dies<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53577720900/in/dateposted/" title="Felt Shamrock Ornament Tutorial"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53577720900_ff33070510_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Shamrock Ornament Tutorial"/></a><br><br>
I always love a good mix-and-match project, and this felt shamrock ornament is SO MUCH THAT! First, it combines felt and printed fabric. Next, it mixes up the idea of ornaments and non-Christmas holidays. And finally, it uses two different deep-etch dies that I designed for Benzie Design, changing up how you use one of them in a big way.<br><br>
And among all of those things that I think are pretty fun, one of the things that make this project unique from almost every other ornament pattern I've made is that this has a very 3-dimensional quality to it. Plus, St. Patrick's Day is just kinda fun, right?<br><br>
But first, let's talk about the deep-etch dies.<br><br>
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*This post contains affiliate links.*
I've designed several sets of dies that you can use with a manual cutting machine (I have the Sizzix Big Shot). The first set was called <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1987159&u=3723053&m=123316&urllink=www%2Ebenziedesign%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fdie%2Dcutting%2Fproducts%2Fcircles%2Dscallops%2Ddeep%2Detch%2Ddie&afftrack=">Circles and Scallops</a> and its primary use is for cutting out ornament bases, but <a href="https://wildolive.blogspot.com/2024/01/project-felt-valentine-treat-trio-using.html">there's a lot more you can do with them</a> too.<br><br>
Then I created a set called <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1987159&u=3723053&m=123316&urllink=www%2Ebenziedesign%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fdie%2Dcutting%2Fproducts%2Fstamp%2Dof%2Dapproval%2Ddeep%2Detch%2Ddie&afftrack=">Stamp of Approval</a>, which has stamp base pieces, but also hearts and an X and O. Now, you could make a shamrock stamp with just this set, but I went for a circular ornament and the second to largest heart. <br><br>
I didn't think I needed a die-cutter like this. But I LOVE using it. And I love finding new ways to use the dies that I have. <br><br>
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So if you are still processing all this, the shamrock on this ornament is made with hearts. The stem part is just cut freehand. And while this tutorial doesn't have patterns (I'm using the dies, afterall), you could cut circles for the ornament base and then cut out some hearts if you don't have these dies.<br><br>
I'll also show you how to easily make this a 4-leaf clover, which would make this a lucky charm and not just an ornament.<br><br>
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I maintain that hearts are NOT just for Valentine's Day, and using them to make something else entirely only adds to my point. <br><br>
So let's grab some supplies and make a shamrock ornament!<br><br>
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<b>You will need:</b><br><br>
Wool blend felt in two colors<br>
Circles and Scallops deep-etch die<br>
Manual die cutting machine<br>
Green printed fabric<br>
Paper-backed fusible web (I used Wonder Under)<br>
Iron<br>
Stamp of Approval deep-etch die<br>
Scissors<br>
Green embroidery floss<br>
Needle<br>
Stuffing<br><br>
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Cut out a front and back circle for your ornament.<br><br>
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Iron the fusible web to the back of the fabric, then peel off the paper and iron it to a piece of felt. <br><br>
This is a piece that's the right size for one heart, but you can prepare a larger piece to cut all your hearts. You'll just run them through the cutting machine one at a time. <br><br>
You'll need a total of three hearts for a shamrock or four hearts for a 4-leaf clover.
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Place the die on the fabric side of the fused felt. Cut it out with the die cutter. You may notice a little embossed line around the edge, but that will go away if you iron it.<br><br>
You can place the die on the felt side instead of the fabric side, but I found it had a cleaner cut placing the die on the fabric.<br><br>
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Cut a small stem from one of the fused scrap pieces. It can be as simple as a rectangle if you want!<br><br>
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Fold the hearts in half with the fabric sides touching. Iron them to crease the center.<br><br>
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Arrange the pieces on the scalloped circle. This is how a 4-leaf clover would look, but I went for a shamrock, so the hearts needed to spread out a little.<br><br>
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Use three strands of embroidery floss and running stitch to sew down the middle of each of the shamrock pieces.<br><br>
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Place the front and back of the ornament together an sew around the edges with running stitch through the stitch markings. Leave an opening and add a bit of stuffing inside.<br><br>
Finish sewing the opening closed.<br><br>
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Add a simple hanging loop on the back of the ornament.<br><br>
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Share your finished ornament with your favorite Irish friend or make a bunch to decorate an all-seasons tree!<br><br>
Of course, you can also hang one of these in your car as a good luck charm. Maybe even fill it with lavender so it doubles as an air-freshener!<br><br>
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One of the reasons I made mine as a shamrock, verses the 4-leaf clover has to do with St. Patrick himself. Well, sort of. Legend says that St. Patrick would use a 3-leaf clover or shamrock to explain the concept of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Like the leaves, they are all separate but also one and the same. <br><br>
That may not have been something St. Patrick really did, but I still love that this Irish symbol can be a reminder of the Trinity even today!Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-46554897663807118822024-03-05T09:27:00.001-06:002024-03-11T14:52:44.249-05:00project // felt quilt block pins<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53568914679/in/dateposted/" title="Felt Quilt Block Pins"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53568914679_46a32c420f_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Quilt Block Pins"/></a><br><br>
Show your love of quilting with these sweet felt quilt block pins! March is National Quilt Month, so I thought it would be fun to use my <a href="https://wildolive.etsy.com/listing/1585519854/cozy-quilt-block-felt-ornaments-diy">Cozy Quilt Block felt ornament pattern</a> to make something a little different. Instead of making quilt ornaments, today we're making pins. AND, you'll see how you can make some extra quilt block designs!<br><br>
Last fall I released the ornament pattern in my shop and it shows how to make 12 quilt blocks using the templates included. Here's what those look like: <br><br>
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Each of the quilt blocks measure about 1.75 inches (the non-square ones are different)...the perfect size for super cute pins!<br><br>
I mean, just look at this 8-point quilt star in a rainbow of felt colors. I didn't make it a full quilt block, but it still has quilt vibes.<br><br>
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But now look at how I made blocks that aren't in my original pattern, but still use those pieces. This first one is a Courthouse Steps block, but made using the Log Cabin ornament templates.<br><br>
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The orange and pink block is a quilt pattern called Solitaire, and it's made using the largest and smallest triangles from the 4x4 grid. (In the Cozy Quilt Block pattern, I talk about the different grids and how the pieces fit this way.)<br><br>
I chose these blocks because I thought they were fun to play with and make. But also because you can see how it's not too hard to find designs that you can make using the very same pieces. And you can, of course, create different ornament designs too.<br><br>
To make this project extra quick, I even skipped stitching (other than the faces). So are you ready to make some easy felt quilt block pins?<br><br>
<b>Here's what you need:</b><br><br>
Cozy Quilt Block felt ornament pattern (<a href="https://wildolive.etsy.com/listing/1585519854/cozy-quilt-block-felt-ornaments-diy">available in my Etsy shop</a>)<br>
Felt scraps (Wool or wool blend felt is best - I use <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1987159&u=3723053&m=123316&urllink=&afftrack=">Benzie Felt *affiliate link*</a>)<br>
White felt - two 2-inch squares for each pin<br>
Freezer paper<br>
Pencil<br>
Scissors<br>
Craft glue<br>
Black embroidery floss<br>
Needle<br>
Pin back<br><br>
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Because I save my felt scraps, I used those for my quilt pieces as much as possible. I also planned out which pieces I would need for the different blocks I was making. <br><br>
Trace or print the patterns onto freezer paper because I promise you it makes cutting the tiny shapes so much better. These pieces need to fit together with some precision, so it matters. At the end of the ornament pattern, there are pages that are designed for easy printing, and if you've never printed on freezer paper before, <a href="https://youtu.be/9e5BRt1MqiI">I have a video that talks about it</a>.<br><br>
Iron the freezer paper onto the felt. <br><br>
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Cut out the felt pieces, then peel off the freezer paper. Follow the same process for any block you're making.<br><br>
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This is the Courthouse Steps block that I made using the Log Cabin templates. I used the center square, two of the smallest rectangles, four of the rectangles from the top of the Log Cabin, and two of the largest rectangles.<br><br>
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The 8-point star is just eight colors of felt all cut using the 8-point star templates, but skipping the the extra squares and triangles to fill in the spaces around the points.<br><br>
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For a Solitaire block, the four corners are the largest triangle in the 4x4 grid section of the Cozy Quilt Block pattern templates. All the rest of the pieces are the smallest triangles. I cut four of them from the same light orange color for the center. The bands of coral include six small triangles each of two similar felt colors, which I alternated.<br><br>
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Cut two 2-inch squares from white felt. I used a rotary cutter and ruler for this, but as long as they are square, you can do this any way you like!<br><br>
Start gluing the quilt pieces to one of the squares. There will be a small edge of white felt showing, so it helps to use that as a guide for centering an edge piece or two on your quilt block.<br><br>
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Be sure to spread the glue evenly over the back of each piece.<br><br>
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On this one, I glued down the corners to make sure the edges were even, then I spread glue in the center and fit the pieces in like a puzzle!<br><br>
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After the glue dries you can add faces if you'd like. Because the glue stiffens the felt, you'll need a good sharp needle for this. I made my faces with the basic French knot eyes and a scallop smile, but you can use the other faces styles in the pattern too.<br><br>
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Grab the second felt square and evenly spread glue on one side. Place the quilt block square on top and press it to flatten the squares.<br><br>
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Glue a pin back to the back of your quilt block. Stitching this onto the second felt square before you glue the layers is a more secure way to do this, but remember my goal of making this easy!<br><br>
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Once the glue is all dry you can wear your new pin or share them with friends! How fun would these be to make at a craft gathering or even to trade them with all your quilting pals?<br><br>
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Coats made out of quilts are pretty popular right now, but I think this is a pretty adorable way to wear your favorite quilt!<br><br>
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Did you know that February is National Embroidery Month? I love embroidery and I love new embroidery finds. I also am on a bit of a mission to help connect people with embroidery because I know that it's something anyone can learn to do. Which is why I was especially excited about the embroidery kits that Missouri Star Quilt Co. released this month!<br><br>
<a href="https://glnk.io/mzmmj/molliejohanson">Missouri Star Quilt Co.</a> (MSQC) has been one of my favorite places to get quilt supplies for a long time. And it makes sense since "quilt" is right there in the name. But some of the products they stock are great for embroidery too. They just didn't have the FULL range of items I'd be looking for. But now that's changed! They have a whole section of gorgeous tools and supplies, from high-end embroidery hoops to ready-to-stitch items to every DMC color of floss.<br><br>
And then there are the kits. But before I show them off, let me mention a few things.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53542683722/in/photostream/" title="MSQC Embroidery Go Bag"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53542683722_9ae0004b95_h.jpg" width="640" alt="MSQC Embroidery Go Bag"/></a><br><br>
First, I'm an MSQC Partner. That means the <a href="https://glnk.io/mzmmj/molliejohanson">links in this post are affiliate links</a>, but also, they will automatically apply a discount for you on eligble items. It also means that MSQC sent me these items as part of the partner program. <br><br>
Next, last month, before I knew that these kits would be coming out, I put together what I call an embroidery go bag (pictured above). I used one of their quilting project bags and filled it with <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53543559031/in/photostream/">fabric, transfer material</a>, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53543559041/in/photostream/">thread, scissors</a>, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53543989415/in/photostream/">hoops, and more</a>. So imagine my surprise when they unveiled this beauty:<br><br>
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When I first saw the bag, I didn't know it was a kit, but I immediately recognized that it would PERFECTLY fit an embroidery hoop. And when the box arrived holding this, I was so excited because it was on my wishlist.<br><br>
Officially, this is the "<a href="https://glnk.io/mzmmj/molliejohanson1qs">Learn Embroidery Stitch by Stitch with Missouri Star</a>" kit, but I'd say that it's a great little set, even if you already are an experienced embroiderer. Let's start with the bag itself.<br><br>
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Before you even unzip this bag, you have to admire this wonderful detail. There's an outside pocket WITH A ZIPPER. This is so handy for keeping the things you reach for all the time, even when the bag is closed. But the zipper means you don't have to worry about losing anything. It's so well thought out.<br><br>
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Inside, you'll find three more pockets. One is just a basic pocket, one has an elastic strap to help hold hoops or other items in place, and the third is a mesh pocket with a zipper. And the bag is nice and thick, so you can add more items in the middle without even using the pockets.<br><br>
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The "kit" items include this custom printed sampler fabric that has 11 stitces to practice. And if you look in the upper right corner you'll see the enamel needle minder of the Missouri Star Quilt Co. logo. At least right now, this is the only way to get that needle minder!<br><br>
Because I've been stitching a long time now, I've never actually embroidered a sampler like this. I mean, I've stitched samplers and even designed my own, but a printed one is new for me. I think it'll be fun to do this even thought I know the stitches.<br><br>
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If you don't know these embroidery stitches, they have you covered because there's a little spiral bound book that has excellent diagrams showing the most common stitches you'll want to know. The book also includes patterns and guides for nine designs, and those same designs are included pre-printed on peel 'n' stick wash away stabilizer. Plus a sheet of blank wash away stabilizer! <br><br>
There's also DMC embroidery floss, a stitchable tea towel, a hoop, a water-soluble pen, needles and needle threader, and a mini scissors. The hoop and scissors aren't as high quality as the ones that come in the heirloom kit, but they do the job.<br><br>
If you're new to embroidery and want to get something that is more than just a "make this one thing" kit, Learn Embroidery Stitch by Stitch is a perfect place to start. You'll be able to make a tea towel right off the bat, but you'll have supplies and tools to keep going. And it'll all be organized in one place!<br><br>
But if you not new to embroidery, you may still want to buy this just for the bag alone. I really love it that much!<br><br>
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But if a beginner's kit wasn't enough, MSQC put together the <a href="https://glnk.io/mzmmj/molliejohanson5he">Ingrid's Wildflower Heirloom Embroidery Kit</a>. This was definitely designed for the more experienced embroiderer/quilter, but it's still good for someone who is ready to take the next step.<br><br>
Inside this hexagon-shaped tin you'll find embroidery supplies and patterns to make an embroidered floral quilt. This doesn't include the fabric, but you can buy that separately as a kit or use your own fabric choices.<br><br>
Let me tell you. I gasped when I opened this. First, I love the nod to the past with a floral embroidered quilt and the fact that it's designed to be made as an heirloom. It's gonna be a labor of love. But the items included are also just so thoughtful.<br><br>
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There's a mini notions kit that includes a very nice pair of embroidery scissors, needles and needle threader, and a needle minder with a sweet little bee (based on one of the patterns in the beginner's kit!). They are all held on a folding card that shares the story of the kit's namesake, Ingrid. <br><br>
Nostalgia will get me every time. And especially here because I learned to embroider from my grandma who's mom immigrated from Sweden, just like Ingrid. She didn't make stitched squares that I sewed into a quilt, but Nanny and I made things together and this kit feels like a family connection for me too.<br><br>
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The embroidery hoop in here is a VERY nice hoop. You can probably see that just from looking at the photos, but you can also really feel it. Smooth, beechwood and quality hardware. The embroidery thread is perle cotton, which feels very vintage and I like that.<br><br>
But to really make this a kit that is easy to use, each of the floral patterns is pre-printed on wash away stabilizer. You can just peel and stick it onto your fabric. This is especially a good choice because the suggested quilt fabric is denim. These patterns aren't just quick and easy to use, but they also make it so you can see the pattern markings on the dark fabric.<br><br>
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All of the items are wonderful, but I really lost it when I pulled out these cards. Separate from these there's a booklet telling you how to make the embroidered quilt, but these are all about the details. They are hexagon-shaped which I adore and they have stitch diagrams and detailed instructions telling you how to embroider each of the 20 flower patterns. <br><br>
I think all kits should be this well-planned.<br><br>
One thing that I was a little worried about with the patterns on wash away stabilizer and the instructions on these cards was what if you wanted to embroider the designs again. Or what if something happened while you were stitching and you couldn't reuse the printed patterns. They thought of that too. There's a page in the set of cards that directs you to a digital download of the patterns. You'll have them forever this way!<br><br>
Friends, I can think of no better way to end National Embroidery Month than by treating yourself to a special kit from <a href="https://glnk.io/mzmmj/molliejohanson">Missouri Star Quilt Co.</a>! And while you're there, check out the embroidery section to see more items that they now offer. They've made it so easy to find almost anything you might need.<br><br>
Many thanks to MSQC for the opportunity to share these fun new products!
Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-49101374197695977042024-02-12T09:13:00.002-06:002024-02-12T09:13:35.325-06:00project // disney snacks popcorn felt ornament<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53521579821/in/dateposted/" title="Disney Popcorn Felt Ornament"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53521579821_59b4d3ee54_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Disney Popcorn Felt Ornament"/></a><br><br>
Stitch your favorite snacks from Disney as felt ornaments or charms! Today I'm sharing a felt appliqué pattern of a box of popcorn. It's the first in a series of patterns for making felt ornaments, all based on some of the classic treats you can get at a Disney park.<br><br>
Last month I shared an <a href="https://wildolive.blogspot.com/2024/01/pattern-kawaii-style-disney-snacks-and.html">embroidery pattern with a bunch of snacks</a>, and I mentioned that Disney has a whole new line of Merch that features their snacks. Now, I had the idea to do this before their announcement, but when they said there would be a specific snack each month, I thought I might just play along. At least a bit!<br><br>
So February has popcorn as a feature and here we are with popcorn!<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53521896124/in/dateposted/" title="Disney Popcorn Felt Ornament"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53521896124_bbfcb755f9_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Disney Popcorn Felt Ornament"/></a><br><br>
This is a minimalist pattern, in the sense that the download includes the pattern pieces and this post is just a summary of how to make it. No step-by-step photos for these!<br><br>
<div align="center"><a href="http://molliejohanson.com/wildolive/PopcornOrnament.pdf" class="blackbtn">DOWNLOAD THE POPCORN ORNAMENT PDF</a></div><br><br>
For supplies, you'll need felt (I recommend wool blend felt from <a href="https://benziedesign.com/">Benzie Design</a>) and embroidery floss, plus freezer paper and iron, scissors, and a needle. You can cut the smaller circle with a scallop shear, or use my Circles and Scallops deep-etch dies, also from Benzie Design. You do need a manual die-cutting machine for the dies.<br><br>
If you've ever made any of the felt ornaments from <a href="http://wildolive.etsy.com/">my Etsy shop</a> or even on my blog, you'll be familiar with the process for this popcorn ornament and the ones to come.<br><br>
If you haven't made one of these, I recommend watching <a href="https://youtu.be/kflm5Uj-L18?si=Ee1CLjGwbVsd6GYs">my YouTube video showing an ornament from start to finish</a>. It's from another pattern, but the process is the same.<br><br>
On this particular ornament, I embroidered the popcorn details with scallop stitch and three strands. For the "Disney dust" on the popcorn box, I used three strands again, and formed the twinkles with scallop stitch and the rest with French knots. All the appliqué is done with two strands and whip stitch.<br><br>
One thing that's slightly different on this than on my usual ornaments is that I stitched around the edge with holbein stitch. That's basically running stitch, and then you go back in the opposite direction and fill in the gaps with another round of running stitch. It looks like back stitch, but it's the same on both sides, which makes it prettier for a hanging ornament.<br><br>
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I love going to Disney parks, but popcorn isn't one of my most favorite snacks. So when I took my popcorn ornament to Disneyland recently, I opted to take a photo with the actual Disney snack merch. Just look at that adorable bag in the background! The top really looked like the real deal.<br><br>
Of course, this ornament design doesn't have to only represent Disney popcorn. You can decorate the box differently or even leave it plain. And I know we usually think of ornaments for the holidays, but I think they are fun to use as little decorations any time of the year. Maybe even as a way to count down to a Disney trip!
Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-71952395245264997942024-02-05T06:00:00.001-06:002024-02-05T06:00:00.240-06:00project // triple heart embroidered bandana towel<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53510114049/in/dateposted/" title="Triple Heart Bandana Towel"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53510114049_5ce143bb7b_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Triple Heart Bandana Towel"/></a><br><br>
Show your kitchen some love with some new embroidered towels! You can sew these up with adorable toweling that looks like classic bandanas or another print. And to go with the banadana look, I designed a free pattern inspired by dude ranch emblems. I'm calling this the Triple Heart design, complete with my signature smiles.<br><br>
My mom loves bandanas, and will often use them as simple cloths on tables under dishes and such. So I knew she would like this toweling. I got several yards to make several towels, but I may get more to make a table runner to match. It would be so easy!<br><br>
If you're not familiar with toweling, it's 16 inches wide and comes with the edges pre-hemmed and ready to go. You buy as much length as you want. I cut mine into three towels, but you can leave it one length for a runner.<br><br>
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I'll show you how I made mine, but you can easily put your own spin on this project!<br><br>
Here's what you need:<br><br>
• Bandana toweling - 2 yards makes 3 towels<br>
• Black embroidery floss<br>
• Iron transfer pen and tracing paper<br>
• Iron<br>
• Embroidery hoop<br>
• Embroidery needle<br>
• Embroidery scissors<br><br>
<a href="http://molliejohanson.com/wildolive/TripleHeartPattern.pdf">DOWNLOAD THE TRIPLE HEART PATTERN PDF</a><br><br>
The bandana toweling I used for this was provided by Missouri Star Quilt Co., and they have it in several colors. They also have other toweling! Of course, you can also use pre-made kitchen towels. If you <a href="https://glnk.io/mzmmj/molliejohanson">order from MSQC and use this link</a>, you'll save 15% on most items while supporting the work I do. They have just added TONS of embroidery supplies, so you can find almost everything you need from them (they don't have iron-transfer pens to use with this).<br><br>
Now, let's make some embroidered towels!<br><br>
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Pre-wash and try the toweling. Cut it into 24 inch lengths or whatever size you want for your towels. Be sure to square up the cut ends.<br><br>
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Hem the two cut ends, pressing/folding the fabric twice. I made my hems about 3/8". Sew the hem, backstitching at the start and end. <br><br>
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Trace the triple hearts pattern onto tracing paper with an iron-transfer pen. You can use another transfer method if you prefer, but on a darker, thicker fabric like this, I'd recommend water-soluble stabilizer as an alternative.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53510217370/in/photostream/" title="Triple Heart Bandana Towel"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53510217370_620de4b99c_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Triple Heart Bandana Towel"/></a><br><br>
Press the pattern onto the towel, centering it along one hemmed end. Mine overlaps some of the printing on the towel, and I was fine with that. You can, of course, choose an area that is less printed (or use another type of toweling).<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53509786006/in/photostream/" title="Triple Heart Bandana Towel"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53509786006_9561aeb40e_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Triple Heart Bandana Towel"/></a><br><br>
For this, I suggest using a large embroidery needle or even a chenille needle, which in this pack is labeled as a "chunky" needle. I love that!<br><br>
These cleverly color-coded needles are from the Lori Holt Nifty Needles pack. It doesn't show what size each type is, but just seeing the colors on the eyes is so helpful.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53510216705/in/photostream/" title="Triple Heart Bandana Towel"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53510216705_d99a390a0a_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Triple Heart Bandana Towel"/></a><br><br>
Place the towel in a hoop and embroider the heart design with all six strands of embroidery floss. I went with black for everything.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53510106794/in/photostream/" title="Triple Heart Bandana Towel"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53510106794_308a0c5797_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Triple Heart Bandana Towel"/></a><br><br>
Use back stitch for the heart outlines, scallop stitch for the mouths, and French knots for the eyes. When forming those I wrapped the needle just one time so I could keep all six strands and not end up with GIANT eyes.<br><br>
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Give the towel a good ironing, and then it's all finished!<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53510220455/in/photostream/" title="Triple Heart Bandana Towel"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53510220455_bfa1d4c81c_h.jpg" width="640" alt="Triple Heart Bandana Towel"/></a><br><br>
I hung one towel unfolded on our oven and then added a second folded towel in the middle. It shows off the full bandana print on these towels AND adds some dimension with the folded one on top.<br><br>
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I think these are so cute for Valentine's Day, but also for any time of year. AND I got some navy bandana toweling because I think that I should make some star towels for summer. What do you think?
Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-28232295311581886502024-01-29T06:00:00.001-06:002024-01-29T06:00:00.270-06:00pattern // kawaii-style disney snacks and treats<a href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/molliejohanson/6Nsb64nKm6" title="Disney Snacks Banner Mockup"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53480812107_13d0bd17d4_h.jpg" width="640" alt="Disney Snacks Banner Mockup"/></a><br><br>
When my sister and I travel, we are very much about the food. This is especially true when it comes to food and treats at Disney parks. Some of the snacks you can get at Disney are so iconic that you see them and know exactly what they are all about. And I felt that I needed to honor them with an embroidery pattern.<br><br>
As I was planning this pattern, I learned that Disney also had snacks and treats on their minds, and that this year they are releasing two product lines that feature many of the foods that fans like myself hold near and dear. Did they read my mind? Maybe. But their announcement did confirm that I was on the right (monorail) track.<br><br>
For my pattern, I selected what I thought were the top contenders, but honestly I could add more. Maybe even a whole second pattern. So if your favorite isn't included here, tell me in the comments!<br><br>
This design includes Mickey balloons (which I know you can't eat, but they are a treat to get!), Dole Whip, a Mickey ice cream bar, popcorn (in a basic box...no fancy bucket here!), a Mickey waffle, a Mickey caramel apple, a churro, and a Mickey pretzel. <br><br>
Some of these are a little different from the actual food, and that's because I wanted to put my own Wild Olive spin on them. If I'm going to add a kawaii face, it's really weird when the thing already has a face...even Mickey's face. <br><br>
I put all the foods together in one design with some Disney dust sprinkled around. That makes this perfect to stitch and frame in a hoop or add to a hanging pattern as I'm doing. <br><br>
BUT you could also use the patterns on their own. For example, you could stitch the Dole Whip on a t-shirt pocket or add some churros to your favorite park bag. And yes, these are a little small for some things, but you can definitely enlarge them.<br><br>
Because they are small, I recommend using three strands of embroidery floss for all the stitching EXCEPT for the tiny dots of salt and sugar on the pretzel, churro, and caramel apple. For those, use one or two strands and pull those french knots tight! I'm also using scallop stitch (like I do for the faces) to make the little twinkles in the Disney Dust. I'm LOVING how they are turning out.<br><br>
You can use any colors you like to represent these foods (some of them change from time to time at the parks, so you can get creative!).<br><br>
Now, how about this pattern?<br><br>
<div align="center"><a href="http://molliejohanson.com/wildolive/DisneySnacksEmbroideryPattern.pdf" class="blackbtn">DOWNLOAD THE DISNEY SNACKS EMBROIDERY PATTERN PDF</a></div><br><br>
I recently started a photo album on Flickr (yes, I still use it!) and you can see <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/albums/72177720314301145/">my growing collection of travel food photos</a> there if you'd like. Here are a few Disney favorites:<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53485238861/in/album-72177720314301145/" title="Untitled"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53485238861_8259712e27_h.jpg" width="640" alt="Churros at DCA"/></a><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53485651160/in/album-72177720314301145/" title="Mickey Sourdough Bread at DCA"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53485651160_66c4753645_h.jpg" width="640" alt="Mickey Sourdough Bread at DCA"/></a><br>
<a dhref="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53485544689/in/album-72177720314301145/" title="Flight of French Fries at EPCOT"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53485544689_fa7ec092c4_h.jpg" width="640" alt="Flight of French Fries at EPCOT"/></a><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53485379378/in/album-72177720314301145/" title="Moogan Tea at Oga's Cantina in Galaxy's Edge"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53485379378_e3d45160bc_h.jpg" width="640" alt="Moogan Tea at Oga's Cantina in Galaxy's Edge"/></a><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53485380638/in/album-72177720314301145/" title="Mint Julep and Mickey Beignets at Disneyland"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53485380638_f3d9e1bfeb_h.jpg" width="640" alt="Mint Julep and Mickey Beignets at Disneyland"/></a><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53485237426/in/album-72177720314301145/" title="Untitled"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53485237426_897384c8d9_h.jpg" width="640" alt="Mac n Cheese Cone at DCA"/></a><br><br>
So many yummy things to eat at my favorite place to visit!
Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-50630165561025093472024-01-23T09:48:00.004-06:002024-01-23T09:48:22.799-06:00project // epp biscornu<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53481718046/in/dateposted/" title="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481718046_c818eaa873_b.jpg" width="640" alt="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"/></a><br><br>
Have you ever stitched a biscornu? It's a type of pin cushion with an unusual shape. Last year I made a cross stitch pattern for a mushroom-themed biscornu (cross stitch is probably the most common way to make these), but I wanted to try using English paper piecing.<br><br>
For full disclosure, it was actually that I found these adorable heart buttons and I knew they'd be perfect on a biscornu. But yes, I did also want to use EPP to see if it would work the way I anticipated. And I think I can safely say that it did work! In fact, this turned out exactly as I expected and now I want to make more. Perhaps with some embroidery next time.<br><br>
But for now, a simple biscornu that's just in time for Valentine's Day.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53481860478/in/photostream/" title="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481860478_bdb35b4df5_h.jpg" width="640" alt="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"/></a><br><br>
The design for the the piecing is based on a bow tie quilt block, but I used one fabric for the center square and another fabric for all the rest. It's slighly different on the bottom. I wanted a way to show off the heart buttons while making this easy to sew by hand. If you've ever sewn a biscornu, you know that it can be a little mind bending. The EPP shapes made it simple to follow.<br><br>
I'm not going to go through the basics of English paper piecing here, but if you need help, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVxJo4G1LoguNQRANxTtVQrUwFb_I5hb8">I have a few YouTube videos</a>.<br><br>
You will need:<br><br>
Fabric<br>
Cardstock<br>
Scissors<br>
Glue stick<br>
Needle and Thread<br>
Stuffing<br>
Sewing Clips or a Pin<br>
Two Buttons (those with 2 holes are easier to use)<br><br>
<a href="http://molliejohanson.com/wildolive/EPPBiscournu_BowTie.pdf" class="blackbtn">DOWNLOAD THE BOW TIE EPP TEMPLATE PDF</a><br><br>
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Print the templates on cardstock, cut them out, and then baste the fabric on the pieces. I recommend thread basting for this, but you don't need to stitch through the templates. <br><br>
Assemble the top and bottom into the bow-tie block design. <br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53481718711/in/photostream/" title="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481718711_085f50172e_b.jpg" width="640" alt="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"/></a><br>
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With the right sides facing, stagger the top and bottom pieces as shown. Each side of the square has two sections, so you can align the ends of the staggered sections.<br><br>
Sew the overlapping section with tiny stitches. Because this is a pincushion, there will be some stress on the seams.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53482022934/in/photostream/" title="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53482022934_735ffdc7e0_b.jpg" width="640" alt="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"/></a><br><br>
When you reach the end of the first section, it will look like this.<br><br>
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Fold the entending end down to meet the edge of the section that is "around the corner." Pinch it together and continue sewing.<br><br>
Repeat this process around the edges. It will feel weird at times, but as long as you sew the next section of the top to the next section of the bottom, it will work. This is why the EPP sections help you keep the stitching even and guide the process.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53482129385/in/photostream/" title="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53482129385_511c2243c2_b.jpg" width="640" alt="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"/></a><br><br>
When there is just one section left to sew, it should look like this. You can see the shape of the biscornu now. At this point, I recommend knotting the thread, but leaving it connected. <br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53481718401/in/photostream/" title="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481718401_380a7501bf_b.jpg" width="640" alt="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"/></a><br><br>
Remove all of the templates and turn the biscornu right side out. Gently poke the corners into shape.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53482129260/in/photostream/" title="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53482129260_3ecf4237b0_b.jpg" width="640" alt="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"/></a><br><br>
Fill the cushion with stuffing, working it into the corners. You want it full and firm-ish. <br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53482129270/in/photostream/" title="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53482129270_2b8d59f921_b.jpg" width="640" alt="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"/></a><br><br>
Clip or pin the open edges together. Use your thread that's still connected (or start a new one) and sew the opening closed. To make this as invisible as possible, <a href="">I used ladder stitch</a>. Again...tiny stitches!<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53482129220/in/photostream/" title="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53482129220_2e97a52c1b_b.jpg" width="640" alt="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"/></a><br><br>
You can leave it just as it is, but to add a button, thread your needle with a doubled piece of thread. A longer needle is helpful here. The ends should be through the eye of the needle with the folded loop at the other end. <br><br>
Come up through the center of the biscornu, leaving the thread loop exposed.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53482022294/in/photostream/" title="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53482022294_2848af1a4e_b.jpg" width="640" alt="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"/></a><br><br>
Thread a button onto the thread and then go back down through the button and the biscornu.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53481860738/in/photostream/" title="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481860738_ef3dd4901f_b.jpg" width="640" alt="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"/></a><br><br>
Bring the needle through the loop of thread and pull it tight to secure it. <br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53481860728/in/photostream/" title="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481860728_c05c22b7b4_b.jpg" width="640" alt="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"/></a><br><br>
Add a second button, and go back through the biscornu, pulling the thread enough to draw the center in slightly. It gives your pin cushion a little dimple in the middle. <br><br>
Go back and forth from the top and bottom a few times, working through the button holes (this is the trickiest part!).<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53481718066/in/photostream/" title="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481718066_9c6c4b97bf_b.jpg" width="640" alt="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"/></a><br><br>
End off the thread with a secure knot. I tied mine around the button stitching, plus added a knot and popped it through the fabric, all hidden under the bottom button.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53481860428/in/photostream/" title="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481860428_ebedb3cba4_b.jpg" width="640" alt="EPP Biscornu Pin Cushion"/></a><br><br>
Obviously I had to find all my pink and purple pins so I could coordinate the whole thing! I love the way the sides come up and show off the fabric from the bottom. It really just makes me smile!<br><br>
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What do you think? Should I try some more biscornu EPP patterns...maybe with embroidery too?
By the way, if this looks entirely intimidating to you, I promise it's actually pretty simple and quick to stitch up. Give it a try!Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-78047339918938198562024-01-16T23:23:00.001-06:002024-01-16T23:23:40.160-06:00project // felt valentine treat trio using benzie dies<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53467829942/in/dateposted/" title="Felt Treat Trio"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53467829942_9fbdda4ee8_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio"/></a><br><br>
Cook up some felt Valentine's Day treats with me using my <a href="https://www.benziedesign.com/collections/die-cutting/products/circles-scallops-deep-etch-die">Circles and Scallops deep-etch dies from Benzie Design</a>! I used a variety of sizes from just one set of dies to make each of these three sweets. They are perfect for making some soft and oh-so-cute Valentine friends.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53467829957/in/dateposted/" title="Felt Treat Trio"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53467829957_dafb9e3535_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio"/></a><br><br>
The three treats I made are a linzer cookie, a donut, and a truffle. Each one is a littler more advanced than the one before. I think they'd be great as a little ornaments, but I may just leave mine as my own play foods!<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53469157375/in/dateposted/" title="Felt Treat Trio - Dies"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53469157375_dd8bf69662_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio - Dies"/></a><br><br>
If you aren't familiar with these dies, I designed them last year as a helpful companion tool for the felt ornaments that I make for my shop (and sometimes here on the blog). The set of dies has varying sizes of smooth circles and scalloped circles, some of which have stitching guides. And they work with manual die-cutting machines, like the Sizzix Big Shot you see here.<br><br>
The dies make cutting the pieces for these and other projects so easy, and I'm thrilled to have them! If you don't have a die-cutting machine, you can still use this project as inspiration, hand cutting circles and using scallop shears.<br><br>
For the sake of describing how to make each treat, I'll be referring to the circles by size, with the largest size 1 and the smallest size 4.
<b>You'll also need</b> felt, embroidery floss, craft glue (optional) sequins, stuffing, and an embroidery needle.<br><br>
Now, let's get started!<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53468875058/in/dateposted/" title="Felt Treat Trio Linzer"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53468875058_55538daf2a_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio Linzer"/></a><br><br>
For the linzer, use the scalloped circle 2 and cut out two of those. Then cut a scalloped circle 3 from the middle of one. Finally, cut a smooth circle 3 for the filling.<br><br>
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For the donut, cut two smooth circle 1 pieces and cut out the center with the smooth circle 4. Try to get both of them centered as best as you can!<br><br>
Then, make the frosting with the scalloped circle 1, cutting out the center with scalloped circle 3. Save the cut out piece!<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53468740551/in/dateposted/" title="Felt Treat Trio Truffle"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53468740551_b136ab4293_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio Truffle"/></a><br><br>
To make the truffle, cut one smooth circle 1 piece and use the center of the donut frosting (or cut a scalloped circle 3). <br><br>
I got ahead of myself and added the sequins to the top of my truffle. To add these, use three strands of embroidery floss and stitch the sequins in place with french knots.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53468874968/in/photostream/" title="Felt Treat Trio - Faces"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53468874968_a4eb487cf5_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio - Faces"/></a><br><br>
If you want faces on yours (and why wouldn't you?), embroider them now with three strands of black embroidery floss. Stitch the face on the linzer in the middle of the filling, stitch the face on the lower part of the donut frosting, and stitch the truffle face centered about 1 inch down from the top of the large circle.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53468738431/in/photostream/" title="Felt Treat Trio Linzer"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53468738431_f6ff1616f7_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio Linzer"/></a><br><br>
Glue the linzer filling to the middle of the solid cookie piece (you can skip the glue and hold it in place if you prefer).<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53468738391/in/photostream/" title="Felt Treat Trio Linzer"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53468738391_6ee624b5c5_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio Linzer"/></a><br><br>
Layer the cut-out cookie piece on top, aligning the scallops and stitch holes. Stitch around the cookie with running stitch, then go back in the other direction and fill in the gaps (this is called holbein stitch). I used three strands of matching embroidery floss.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53468875778/in/photostream/" title="Felt Treat Trio - Donut"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53468875778_5b49b69bde_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio - Donut"/></a><br><br>
Add sprinkles to the donut frosting with six strands of several colors of embroidery floss. <br><br>
I was originally going to do my sprinkles with beads but had a beading needle situation. And you know what? I'm glad because I love the Valentine's Day sprinkles I stitched.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53467831267/in/photostream/" title="Felt Treat Trio - Donut"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53467831267_e387d08b2c_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio - Donut"/></a><br><br>
Place the frosting on one of the donut pieces and stitch it down at the center. I used two strands of pink floss and whip stitch in the curves.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53469056124/in/photostream/" title="Felt Treat Trio - Donut"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53469056124_9c3ab6cf6a_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio - Donut"/></a><br><br>
Next, layer the second donut piece behind and make sure the holes are aligned. Stitch around the inside circle with holbein stitch and three strands of matching thread (that's running stitch, then going back to fill in).<br><br>
Stitch around the about half of the outside of the donut with running stitch first. I used the same tan thread, but in hindsight I'd probably go with pink.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53467831062/in/photostream/" title="Felt Treat Trio - Donut"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53467831062_dff0ced11b_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio - Donut"/></a><br><br>
Add stuffing to the section of donut that's stitched. Then stitch a little farther and add more stuffing. Continue around the donut until it's all stuffed and stitched. <br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53467831077/in/photostream/" title="Felt Treat Trio - Donut"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53467831077_3f6be61f39_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio - Donut"/></a><br><br>
Finish off the donut by filling in the running stitch to complete the holbein stitch.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53468877303/in/photostream/" title="Felt Treat Trio Truffle"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53468877303_d60f767b68_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio Truffle"/></a><br><br>
Start the main part of the truffle by stitching around the edge of the large circle with running stitch.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53467832757/in/photostream/" title="Felt Treat Trio Truffle"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53467832757_c1001d8da7_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio Truffle"/></a><br><br>
Pull the working thread to gather the edges in, forming a little pouch. Fill the center with stuffing.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53468740466/in/photostream/" title="Felt Treat Trio Truffle"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53468740466_1940994568_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio Truffle"/></a><br><br>
Pull the thread to fully close the top, then secure the thread.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53467829932/in/photostream/" title="Felt Treat Trio Truffle"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53467829932_c97daf1559_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio Truffle"/></a><br><br>
Place the small scalloped circle over the opening. Use two strands of pink embroidery floss and whip stitch to attach it to the top of the truffle.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53467829722/in/photostream/" title="Felt Treat Trio"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53467829722_c34582ba15_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio"/></a><br><br>
Three treats all stitched up! I made these in Valentine's Day colors, but you could easily make these in flavors for any time of year. They're just so cute!<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53467829687/in/photostream/" title="Felt Treat Trio"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53467829687_eb2c8a5f04_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio"/></a><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53467829692/in/photostream/" title="Felt Treat Trio"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53467829692_980e7777a3_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio"/></a><br>
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I was so excited to use the deep-etch dies to make such different kinds of items! Any time you can get creative with tools and supplies is a good day by me.<br><br>
Speaking again of the dies I designed, I also created a set that is called <a href="https://www.benziedesign.com/collections/die-cutting/products/stamp-of-approval-deep-etch-die">Stamp of Approval</a>, which has stamps, hearts, and an X and O you can use in different ways!<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53467372747/in/dateposted/" title="Stamp of Approval Deep-Etch Dies"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53467372747_48da791473_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Stamp of Approval Deep-Etch Dies"/></a><br>
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The stamp backing pieces have two sizes, plus lots of heart sizes. I used them to layer and make things you might expect, but also to make some "love bugs" by adding a bit of stitching.<br><br>
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I'm working on another felt Valentine right now that uses the small rectangle to be a little envelope. I think it's going to be cute!<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53469155885/in/photostream/" title="Felt Treat Trio"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53469155885_cb537efa06_h.jpg" width="640" alt="Felt Treat Trio"/></a><br><br>
Whether you already have a set of <a href="https://www.benziedesign.com/collections/die-cutting/products/circles-scallops-deep-etch-die">Circles and Scallops dies</a> or maybe this is the nudge that leads you to get them, I hope you enjoy making trio of felt treats!Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-77259447895652959322023-12-18T12:30:00.002-06:002023-12-18T12:30:58.822-06:00project // gonzo & rizzo in a muppet christmas carol felt ornament<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53405952601/in/dateposted/" title="Gonzo & Rizzo in a Muppet Christmas Carol Felt Ornament"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53405952601_c32466bdfb_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Gonzo & Rizzo in a Muppet Christmas Carol Felt Ornament"/></a><br><br>
I love the Muppets and I love making felt ornaments. Putting those things together is only natural, and if you like those things too, this is the free pattern for you! If you're a fan of the Muppets (or you read the title of this post...ha!), you probably already recognize that this is Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat as they appear in A Muppet Christmas Carol.
Gonzo is here to tell the story, and Rizzo is here for the food. Rizzo also thanks you for making him a part of this and would like to remind you to light the lamp, not the rat! Can you tell that this is one of my all-time favorite Christmas movies?<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53405952621/in/photostream/" title="Gonzo & Rizzo in a Muppet Christmas Carol Felt Ornament"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53405952621_5b5cf5460e_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Gonzo & Rizzo in a Muppet Christmas Carol Felt Ornament"/></a><br><br>
One of my other favorites is Emmet Otter's Jug-band Christmas, and last year I made <a href="https://wildolive.blogspot.com/2022/12/project-emmet-otters-jugband-christmas.html">a felt ornament with Emmet and Ma</a>. At the time I thought making them into a series of sorts might be fun. To keep them looking like they go together, I used the same tiny scallop scissors and a similar felt palette. <br><br>
Speaking of felt, this is <a href="https://www.benziedesign.com/collections/bellwether">100% wool Bellwether felt from Benzie Design</a>. It's absolutely wonderful to work with, it makes these feel like heirloom ornaments, and it also makes the tiny pieces a little easier to work with.<br><br>
And speaking of tiny pieces, there are a lot here. Because of this, I'd classify this as an ADVANCED pattern. If you've never made one of my felt ornaments before, I'd highly recommend that you make a few easier ones before tackling this. And be sure to read through all the instructions here.<br><br>
Okay, so shall we get started?<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53406133333/in/photostream/" title="Gonzo & Rizzo in a Muppet Christmas Carol Felt Ornament"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53406133333_d035b12dec_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Gonzo & Rizzo in a Muppet Christmas Carol Felt Ornament"/></a><br><br>
The Marleys were dead to begin with. Wait...that's how the movie starts, not how the project starts...<br><br>
You will need:<br><br>
Felt (I highly recommend 100% wool for this)<br>
Matching Embroidery Floss, Plus Black<br>
Freezer Paper and Pencil<br>
Iron and Ironing Mat<br>
Scissors<br>
Scallop Shears (these are the 3mm size)<br>
Glue<br>
Needle<br><br>
<a href="http://molliejohanson.com/wildolive/MuppetChristmasCarol_GonzoRizzo_Ornament.pdf" class="blackbtn">GONZO AND RIZZO ORNAMENT PATTERN</a><br><br>
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Trace the circles onto freezer paper. Cut out the smaller circle, but leave the larger one uncut. Iron the templates to the felt.<br><br>
Cut out the larger circle with regular scissors, cutting on the line. Cut out the smaller circle with scallop shears, cutting close to, but around the template.<br><br>
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Trace the other pattern pieces on freezer paper, grouping them by color. (I'm making two ornaments, which is where there are multiples here.)<br><br>
On Gonzo's face I embroidered the details before I cut them out and used three strands of black embroidery floss.<br><br>
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Cut out the felt pieces and remove the freezer paper. Leave the paper on the large lamp piece and Rizzo's face. When removing the paper from Gonzo's face, carefully tear it away so you don't tug at the stitches.<br><br>
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Layer the pieces on the smaller circle, using the illustration on the pattern PDF as a guide. This helps you see how the pieces will fit together.<br><br>
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Remove the top layer (or layers!) of pieces and then use glue to hold the lower layers in place. You only need a tiny bit of glue because you'll be stitching the pieces down. This is just to help keep them from shifting. As you add more layers you can repeat this to hold them in place too.<br><br>
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Use two strands of matching embroidery floss to stitch down all the pieces. Use a whip stitch around the edges coming up on the back layer and down through the edge of the top layer. <a href="https://youtu.be/e-GlbFs2Zd0?si=9X_-DzKrnUlMTyJR">I have a video showing this type of stitch on my YouTube channel.</a><br><br>
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On the lamp, use three strands of green embroidery floss (or whatever color you make your lamp post) and stitch the lines on the glass with back stitch. <br><br>
I did this while it's on the circle so that the stitches can go all the way to the edge of the felt. They actually wrap around the the edges of the felt. <br><br>
Carefully tear away the paper and then stitch around the edge of the felt as you do with all the other felt pieces.<br><br>
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For Rizzo's face, us two strands of black embroidery floss. I cut out the felt pice and embroidered everything but the nose. On the mouth, I brought the thread around the edge of the felt like with the lamp.<br><br>
You could do this while it's glued onto the back circle and layered pieces if you want. Carefully tear away the paper and then stitch around the head, with the ears layered as shown below.<br><br>
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The ear on the left is layered behind the head and the ear on the right is in front.<br><br>
His nose is embroidered with the stitches starting at the point of the nose so they fill that area like a little triangle. The teeth are just a few straight stitches under the nose and the whiskers are also straight stitches.<br><br>
I just looked at the pattern and aimed for close enough while stitching freehand!<br><br>
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After all the pieces are in place, layer the two circles and stitch around the edge with running stitch. Use three strands of embroidery floss to match the larger circle.<br><br>
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Add a hanger by stitching through the back layer of felt and tying the ends together.<br><br>
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And your ornament is all finished! This is definitely a challenging one. But when you see it all come together, I think it's worth it. I'm also the first one to say that both of the ornaments I made have some wonky parts, but they're Muppets. Wonky is part of who they art. And Gonzo is a "whatever" so I think close enough is just fine!<br><br>
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Besides, when you love these characters, I think their personality shines through. And having them on your Christmas tree is really the fun part.<br><br>
Now in the words of Tiny Tim, God bless us, every one!Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-10061487436902427652023-12-12T06:30:00.000-06:002023-12-12T06:30:00.148-06:00project // reusable gift bow<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53390703707/in/dateposted/" title="Reusable Gift Bow DIY"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53390703707_ef6ce81e81_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Reusable Gift Bow DIY"/></a><br><br>
I love giving gifts and I especially like finding ways to make the outside special. This is made even better when the gift wrap (or at least part of it) can be used again! That's what I had in mind with this reusable gift bow that also features my favorite shape ever: Hexagons!<br><br>
Back in August I made <a href="https://wildolive.blogspot.com/2023/08/project-quilt-star-book-band.html">an elastic book band</a> with a felt and fabric quilt star. One of them I made Christmas-themed with a little Santa Claus in the middle. That made me think that I could also make another style of this that's more bow-like. But I still wanted to keep the quilt look, and a flower of hexagons reminds me of the shape of those traditional peel and stick bows. <br><br>
So here we are.<br><br>
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You can make these with different lengths of elastic to fit on different box sizes. You can even enlarge or reduce the pattern to make different bow sizes! If you make a bunch, you'll have options for all your gift wrapping. <br><br>
Then after the presents have all been opened, be sure that these bows don't get tossed in the trash. Because you can use them each year or even use them in other ways!<br><br>
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Here's what you need:<br><br>
Fabric (scraps work well, but so do cute prints you can fussy cut)<br>
Felt (wool or wool blend so you can iron it)<br>
Wonder Under paper-backed fusible web<br>
Black embroidery floss and a needle<br>
Colorful elastic<br>
Pencil<br>
Iron<br>
Scissors<br>
Freezer paper<br>
Craft glue<br><br>
<a href="http://molliejohanson.com/wildolive/ReusableGiftBow.pdf" class="blackbtn">DOWNLOAD THE REUSABLE GIFT BOW TEMPLATE PDF</a><br><br>
These adorable fabrics and the foldover elastic came from Missouri Star Quilt Co. I partner with them, which means if you <a href="https://glnk.io/mzmmj/molliejohanson">use my affiliate link</a> you can save 15% on your order. They have so many wonderful fabrics to choose from, plus lots more sewing supplies!<br><br>
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Trace the hexagon templates onto the paper side of the fusible web, then iron it to the back of your fabric. If you want to, you can place the templates over specific areas of the fabric so they are featured. I did that with the pink bow I made.<br><br>
Cut out the hexagons.<br><br>
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Trace the larger shape (the bow!) onto freezer paper and iron it to the felt. You'll need two of these, but you can reuse the template. <br><br>
Cut out the shape, then peel the freezer paper off of the felt. Now you can iron the cut shape onto the felt again and cut closely around the template. <br><br>
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Peel the paper backing off of the hexagons and arrange them on one of the cut felt pieces. I find that it's best to start with the outside hexagons, making the margin of felt even on all sides. Then add the center hexagon.<br><br>
Iron the hexagons down onto the felt.<br><br>
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Embroider a face onto the center hexagon if you like. I used three strands of black embroidery floss. <br><br>
There are three face styles shown in the template. I just freehanded this one, but you can also draw or trace it onto your fabric. It's best to add the embroidery AFTER you iron the fabric down, so keep that in mind as you plan out the face part.<br><br>
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On the second felt bow shape, cut two slits that are about the width of your elastic. To do this, fold it in half and cut the slits half the width of the elastic.<br><br>
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Slide the elastic through the slits in the felt and glue, sew, or tie the ends together. <br><br>
I used a piece of elastic that's about 18 inches long for this, but you can adjust this based on the size of the boxes you'll be using these with. <br><br>
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Glue around the edge of the felt and then attach the piece with the fabric hexagons on top. Keep the glue away from the elastic at the center so you can still slide the bow when it's glued together.<br><br>
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After the glue is dry you can slide the bow around your wrapped gift or even a plain box!<br><br>
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I love how these look on brown paper packages, but they're also great on any plain color or simple design. It really helps the bow itself to pop.<br><br>
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Since I'll be using these for family gifts, I'm going to collect them as the wrapping gets cleaned up and they'll get stored in our gift wrap container. But if you're giving these away, you can let the recipient(s) know that they can reuse them as bows, but they also make good book bands (like a book mark!) or headbands depending on the size!<br><br>
Some years ago I also made another reusable elastic bow, but this time it was with embroidery. <a href="https://wildolive.blogspot.com/2012/12/project-christmas-wrapping-gift-topper.html">You can find that here!</a>
Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-10118430221610152652023-12-05T06:00:00.001-06:002023-12-05T06:00:00.255-06:00project // cozy enchanted forest quilt ornament<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53375879788/in/photostream/" title="CozyEnchantedForestQuiltFeltOrnament_Done1"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53375879788_8d9341c764_b.jpg" width="640" alt="CozyEnchantedForestQuiltFeltOrnament_Done1"/></a><br><br>
'Tis the season to make felt ornaments! This is one of my favorite things to make and I'm especially excited to share this free Christmas tree ornament pattern.<br><br>
The basic supplies are simple and so is the stitching. There's even a low-sew option you'll find as you read on. That makes these fast and easy to make!<br><br>
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I've made lots of ornament designs, and this one follows the basic process that I use in almost all of them. In fact, it's kind of like an extension to my most recent set of felt ornament patterns, <a href="https://wildolive.etsy.com/listing/1585519854">the Cozy Quilt Block set</a>. It's also based on my friend Kristin's <a href="https://woollypetals.etsy.com/listing/1611251739">Enchanted Forest Quilt</a>, making this an extra quilt block-inspired ornament design!<br><br>
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Every time I look at my fabric stash, I keep finding new ideas for making Christmas tree quilts, but I just don't have time to make them all. However, making these trees super tiny and as ornaments is much faster, so that inspired me to make some fused fabric versions. And I love them. They capture the feeling of the Enchanted Forest quilt blocks, but literally take 10 minutes to make. You can even make them scrappy to show off several fabrics!<br><br>
And ou can use this same technique with my other Cozy Quilt Blocks. Consider this a whole new way to use the Wild Olive Felt Ornament patterns you already have!<br><br>
Now, let's start making some ornaments!<br><br>
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<b>Here's what you need:</b><br>
• Wool or wool blend felt<br>
• Embroidery floss<br>
• Stuffing<br>
• Freezer paper and Pencil<br>
• Iron<br>
• Tracing paper<br>
• Scissors<br>
• Scallop Shears (optional)<br>
• Needle<br><br>
<b>For a low-sew option, you will also need:</b><br>
• Fabric scraps<br>
• Wonder Under paper-backed fusible web<br><br>
<a href="http://molliejohanson.com/wildolive/CozyEnchantedForestQuiltFeltOrnament.pdf" class="blackbtn">DOWNLOAD THE COZY ENCHANTED FOREST QUILT ORNAMENT PATTERN</a><br><br>
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Trace the two circle templates onto freezer paper. Cut out the smaller one. Iron the larger, non-cut circle onto the felt for the back of your ornament and the smaller, cut circle onto the felt for the front of the ornament.<br><br>
Cut out the larger circle with regular scissors and the smaller circle with scallop shears. The scallops should extend outside the freezer paper templates. This is optional, but so cute.<br><br>
Peel off the freezer paper.
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This year I also worked with Benzie Design to create deep-etch dies that perfectly cut the plain and scalloped circles. They are sold out at the time of this post, but you can get notified when they are available again. Go check out the <a href="https://www.benziedesign.com/collections/die-cutting/products/circles-scallops-deep-etch-die">Circles and Scallops Dies</a>.<br><br>
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Trace the tree pieces onto freezer paper and iron them onto the felt for your tree and stump. I made my main tree pieces all one color, but you can make them different too. <br><br>
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Embroider the face on the tree using three strands of black embroidery floss. Need help? <a href="https://youtu.be/IFwmFOwv5yA?si=S03AbJzVYJHEAAHP">Check out my video for how I stitch faces!</a><br><br>
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Cut out the shapes and then peel off the freezer paper. For the piece with the face, peel and tear away the paper.<br><br>
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Trace the wonky stars onto tracing paper and lay it over your top circle. Embroider the stars with three strands of embroidery floss. I used back stitch, with one stitch per line of the star. I also wove the stitches!<br><br>
Carefully tear away the tracing paper.<br><br>
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Lay the felt pieces out on the scalloped circle and then use two strands of matching embroidery floss to stitch around the edges with whip stitch. <a href="https://youtu.be/e-GlbFs2Zd0?si=Ab-zvYwZsqawjqRx">You can see how I do that in this video!</a><br><br>
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Layer the two felt circles and stitch around the edge with running stitch and three strands of embroidery floss.<br><br>
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Pause when there's a small opening and add a bit of stuffing to your ornament if you'd like. Finish stitching around the ornament to close it up.<br><br>
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With three strands of embroidery floss, take a stitch through the back of the ornament near the top. Tie the ends together to make a hanger!<br><br>
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It's a cozy Enchanted Forest Quilt tree all ready to add to YOUR tree!<br><br>
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If you want to make one of these with a little less stitching (which makes it faster), you can do that! I'm showing these with the Enchanted Forest tree, but you can use this same technique with my other ornament patterns. I'm currently working on a Dresden ornament from my Cozy Quilt Block set, but with vintage fabrics. <br><br>
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Trace the tree pieces onto the paper side of Wonder Under and iron them to the wrong side of your fabric. This is a great way to use up tiny scraps!<br><br>
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Cut out the pieces and peel off the paper backing. Arrange them on the front felt circle.<br><br>
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Iron the pieces in place.<br><br>
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If you want to embroider a face on your ornament, now's the time to do that. If you embroider before you iron the pieces down, the fabric will be lumpy. <br><br>
Also, if you want to add the wonky stars embroidery, you can do that at this step. Then finish the ornaments just like the all felt version. I left the stuffing out of these for a different look and I still love it!<br><br>
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I have already made even more of these little ornaments to give to folks and I see myself making more still. Using special fabrics for the trees feels like a great way to preserve memories or celebrate favorite fabrics. <br><br>
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Whether you are making one little felt ornament or dozens, I hope you find this tutorial helpful! And if you want to make a bunch of quilt block ornaments, be sure to check out <a href="https://wildolive.etsy.com/listing/1585519854">the Cozy Quilt Blocks pattern set!</a>Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-3062084604440356992023-11-16T11:35:00.003-06:002023-11-16T11:35:42.378-06:00introducing the enchanted forest quilt and embroidery patterns!<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53333397037/in/dateposted/" title="EnchantedForest_CompanionEmbroideryPatterns1"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53333397037_79090cd1af_b.jpg" width="640" alt="EnchantedForest_CompanionEmbroideryPatterns1"/></a><br><br>
I am very happy to tell you about a collaboration between my friend Kristin of <a href="https://woollypetals.etsy.com">woollypetals</a> and me. And it's called the Enchanted Forest Quilt. This quilt is filled with adorable trees: some have happy little faces, some have ornments and garlands, some have snowcaps, and lots more. <br><br>
English paper piecing in my usual quilt method favorite. Traditional quilting, like this quilt uses, is less my thing because I'm not always a super precise machine sewist. But I've made an exception for this (and probably for more woollypetals quilts going forward).<br><br>
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If you're unfamiliar with <a href="https://woollypetals.etsy.com">woollypetals</a>, let me tell you about my friend. First, Kristin is so sweet and getting to spend time with her (and our small group of sewing friends!) often helps bring about some of the ideas that keep Wild Olive going. It's a bit of a brain trust! She designs super cute quilt patterns, many of which use a lot of simple patchwork, and I always look at them and want to make them.<br><br>
But I've been intimidated by all the squares. You see, I really dislike cutting all the pieces. But we'll come back to that.<br><br>
So there we were, looking at these tree quilt blocks Kristen had made and our friend Faith said something like "These would be so cute with strings of lights on them!" And a collaboration was born. We almost immediately started the conversation around what it would look like for me to design a companion embroidery pattern so folks could add decorations to their trees.<br><br>
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I knew that lights would be a must, so there are three styles of lightbulbs in the pattern set (large, round, and small), and ornaments were the next thing we talked about. I ended up making two styles of baubles, a star, a heart, a bird, and a mushroom (which goes with the mushroom mini block in the quilt pattern!). <br><br>
But I felt like this could go beyond a few motifs. The Enchanted Forest Quilt has 8 styles of tree blocks, a snowman, wonky stars, and those mushrooms, so mix and match is a big part of this.<br><br>
So I created 4 garlands (popcorn and cranberries are my favorite!), some candies and a gingerbread kid, snowflakes, and presents to go under the trees. And I ended up with a 25-page pattern.<br><br>
You can watch how I use the patterns in the video below. I think it's helpful for people who quilt but haven't embroidered their quilts before (at least in the way I did mine), but it's also a good way to get an idea for what you can do with <a href="https://wildolive.etsy.com/listing/1611533051/special-offer-enchanted-forest-quilt-and">the Enchanted Forest Bundle</a>.<br><br>
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Now let me share a bit about the quilt part of this.<br><br>
I've only done a little bit of traditional quilt making. And as I said, the cutting part always intimidates me because getting it wrong can mess up everything after that. My imprecise sewing can do that too, but that's a whole other thing. So while I wanted to make the very quilt I was designing patterns for, I was also nervous.<br><br>
But Kristin showed me the special ruler she uses. It's called the Stripology XL ruler and it's so fancy! And it also made all the difference for me. I cut hundreds of squares in a few hours which would have taken me several cutting sessions without the ruler. <br><br>
I got my ruler (and a bunch of the fabric I'm using on my Enchanted Forest Quilt) from <a href="https://glnk.io/mzmmj/molliejohanson">Missouri Star Quilt Company</a>. I'm a partner, which means if you use my link you'll save 15% and support my work at the same time. <br><br>
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Back to the quilt making. The pattern is for advanced beginners and I'm not sure if I'm very far past beginner. But because there a lots of ways to make the trees, there are options for everyone. You can make them simple (even more simple than I did) or you can add more patchwork and some foundation paper piecing (a technique I've tried exactly one time). <br><br>
You can also make this with more or fewer blocks to change the size and scale of the project.<br><br>
Can you tell I'm excited about this? Because I absolutely am. I'm making a quilt, I created super cute embroidery patterns (which do also work for non-quilty things), and I got to collaborate with a friend. It was so much fun.<br><br>
You can find the <a href="https://woollypetals.etsy.com/listing/1611251739">quilt pattern alone</a> in the woollypetals shop, the <a href="https://wildolive.etsy.com/listing/1597381046/enchanted-forest-companion-embroidery">embroidery pattern alone</a> in my shop, or until the end of the year you can get <a href="https://wildolive.etsy.com/listing/1611533051/special-offer-enchanted-forest-quilt-and">the discounted bundle</a> in either of our shops. <br><br>
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Back in the spring I shared a Remember Me embroidery pattern that was connected to Jesus' last supper and communion. But when I was working on it, the song Remember Me from the Disney/Pixar film Coco kept playing in my head. I knew then that I needed to make a Coco version with flowers, and my plan was to save it for October.<br><br>
Día de Muertos starts on November 1st and is a celebration and remembrance of deceased relatives, and that's a key element of the movie Coco. Flowers, and specifically marigolds are an iconic part of the celebration and they are used for LOTS of decoration. I'm not going to claim to know a whole lot about Día de Muertos (my family is Swedish!), but I think it's beautiful. <br><br>
And no matter if this holiday is part of your family heritage and tradition, if you're a big fan of Coco, or if you just want to stitch something as a reminder of a loved one, I think this is a fun pattern to embroider any time of the year.<br><br>
<div align="center"><a href="http://molliejohanson.com/wildolive/RememberMe_FlowerPattern.pdf" class="blackbtn">DOWNLOAD THE REMEMBER ME FLORAL PATTERN</a></div><br><br>
For this design, I show some colors in the PDF, but I don't have any specific DMC colors to suggest. Use what you like for where you will display your embroidery. You may want to start with the flower colors you'll use. <br><br>
At the size provided in the PDF (printing at 100%), I would suggest stitching with all six strands of embroidery floss. If you go smaller, consider using fewer strands and if you go larger, you could even use a thicker thread like DMC's soft matte cotton or tapestry wool. Obviously, you would want to make sure your fabric will accomodate anything you use.<br><br>
As for stitches, I'm always a fan of the basics: back stitch outlines, french knot eyes, and a scallop mouth. The center of the two flowers would be best with lazy daisy (detached chain). And if you don't want the face, add a lazy daisy flower in the middle of the large flower. If you were to stitch this a little smaller, you could stitch the flower outlines with scallop stitch, which has a loopy effect.<br><br>
Finally, if you stitch this, I think it's a wonderful project to slow down on. Take time with each stitch to think about the people you love and the ones who have gone before you. And maybe hum a few bars of Remember Me...<br><br>
<div align="center"><b>Want to stitch more for Día de Muertos? <a href="https://wildolive.blogspot.com/2015/10/pattern-dia-de-los-muertos-skulls-and.html">Check out my sugar skulls pattern with more flowers!</a></b></div>Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-86857268109336847732023-09-12T06:00:00.006-05:002023-09-12T06:00:00.142-05:00pattern // loth-cat cross stitch chart<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53180798819/in/dateposted/" title="Loth-Cat Cross Stitch Pattern"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53180798819_ee72efcc1c_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Loth-Cat Cross Stitch Pattern"/></a>
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If you've been watching the new Ahsoka show on Disney+ or if you're a fan of animated Star Wars series, you might be familiar with Loth-Cats. My sister loves them, so I created a cross stitch pattern so I could make her a cute little hoop, and now I'm sharing the pattern with you!<br><br>
Interestingly enough, my sister was introduced to this adorable furry creature at the Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World. They have one there that sleeps and snores in one of the shops, but it's in a cage so you can't touch it. Of course, they also sell a stuffed toy version that you can pet (it purrs!) and take home with you. My sister has played with this thing so many times but it's kinda big to carry home and so has resisted the purchase. My plan goal is to convince her that she just needs this thing.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53181044505/in/photostream/" title="Loth-Cat Cross Stitch Pattern"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53181044505_2af6e3f0f8_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Loth-Cat Cross Stitch Pattern"/></a><br><br>
Anyway, I couldn't resist the urge to stitch a loth-cat and so here we are.<br><br>
I love making Star Wars related patterns, and the timing of Ahsoka coming out near my sister's birthday made this perfect. Previously I made my brother <a href="https://wildolive.blogspot.com/2021/05/project-ahsoka-tano-neck-pillow.html">an Ahsoka Tano neck pillow</a>, but there are lots of other <a href="https://wildolive.blogspot.com/search/label/star%20wars">Star Wars patterns</a> for making soft toys, embroidery, and cross stitch all here on my blog.<br><br>
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This is a pretty easy pattern to stitch. Not many colors, and only whole cross stitches with the teeniest amount of back stitch. <br><br>
<div align="center"><a href="http://molliejohanson.com/wildolive/Loth-CatCrossStitchPattern.pdf" class="blackbtn">DOWNLOAD THE LOTH-CAT CROSS STITCH PATTERN PDF</a></div><br><br>
If you are feeling adventurous, you could easily change the colors and the fur markings because these creatures are not all the same. I especially like the lighter colored ones that look like they might belong on a snow-covered planet. I went for the markings that match the plush that my sister loves!<br><br>
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As a reminder, I make these Star Wars patterns just for fun because I love them and so do my family members. The characters are owned by LucasArts, so you shouln't sell any of the things you make with these patterns. But you SHOULD stitch them up and enjoy them!<br><br>Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-4425727572976968212023-08-15T06:00:00.001-05:002023-08-15T06:00:00.140-05:00project // quilt star book band<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53116908343/in/dateposted/" title="Quilt Star Book Band"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53116908343_6a284af9b8_o.jpg" width="640" alt="Quilt Star Book Band"/></a><br><br>
It's officially back-to-school time. And that makes me want to craft school-type things. Like a book band that can hold a stuffed full notebook together or also double as a bookmark. But what's even better is that you can use this same idea to make a reusable gift bow! We'll get to that in a moment.<br><br>
This month I shared a wallpaper that has a quilt star on it, and I wanted to use that design to make something fun and not too complicated. So that's what inspired this. Even though it's based on a traditional quilt block, the plan was not "make a quilt." In fact, there's not really any sewing involved. Just a few embroidery stitches.<br><br>
And the way this works is that it has elastic to stretch around your book, whether that's a notebook, binder, text book, or even a favorite novel. What's even better is that you don't even need a pattern. You just cut some squares and then cut some of the squares into triangles. Easy!<br><br>
I like things with faces, so I embroidered a face on mine, which also matches the wallpaper I shared. But I realized that you could use the center of the quilt block to show off a favorite design on fabric, which led to the gift bow version.<br><br>
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I found this adorable Santa fabric (it's from the line called 'Twas the Night by Jill Howarth for Riley Blake) and I thought it would be so cute in the middle of the star! I don't always like to fussy cut fabric, but celebrating a cute print like this was worth wasting a bit. The quilt star has a bow-like look to it, and I realized that you could use the elastic to go around a box as easy as you could a book. <br><br>
Instead of disposable ribbon (or even other fancy ribbons), this makes a cute addition to a gift and the recipient to pass it along on another gift or keep it to use as a book band later. Who doesn't love double-use projects?<br><br>
With all of that project background in mind, let's make a quilt star book band!<br><br>
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You will need:<br><br>
Small Pieces of Fabric<br>
Wonder Under (or other paper-backed fusible web)<br>
Wool-Blend Felt<br>
Fold-Over Elastic<br>
Embroidery Floss<br>
Scissors<br>
Iron and Ironing Board<br>
Ruler and Rotary Cutter<br>
Needle<br>
Optional: Fabric Glue<br><br>
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Cut two small pieces of Wonder Under and two small pieces of fabric (one for the center and one for the points). Iron the fusible web to the back of the fabric. Cut the pieces down to 1-1/2 inch squares.<br><br>
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Cut the fabric that will be the points in half and then in half again so you have four small squares. Cut each of those in half from corner to corner. You will now have eight triangles.<br><br>
Note: If you don't have a rotary cutter, you can still mark the squares and triangles with a ruler and then cut them with scissors.
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53116619799/in/photostream/" title="Quilt Star Book Band"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53116619799_5053e67276_o.jpg" width="640" alt="Quilt Star Book Band"/></a><br><br>
Arrange the trianges around the edges of the center square as shown. <br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53116619424/in/photostream/" title="Quilt Star Book Band"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53116619424_c0608af1d7_o.jpg" width="640" alt="Quilt Star Book Band"/></a><br><br>
Peel the paper backing off the fabric pieces. This can be the trickiest part. On the triangles, it's best to peel from the right-angle corner. It just comes off easier.<br><br>
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Place all the pieces down on the felt, making sure that the edges line up well. Carefully iron the pieces so they don't shift.<br><br>
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Cut around the quilt star, leaving a little bit of felt showing.<br><br>
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Place the cut star on top of the felt and cut a second star shape to match.<br><br>
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Embroider a face on the quilt star if you want. I used six strands of floss and just freehand stitched it <a href="https://youtu.be/IFwmFOwv5yA">like you see me do in this video</a>.<br><br>
Cut two slits in the plain felt star like this:<br><br>
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Fold the star in half so the fold is vertical. Cut on the fold with each cut about half-as wide as your elastic.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53116909298/in/photostream/" title="Quilt Star Book Band"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53116909298_08196f5e94_o.jpg" width="640" alt="Quilt Star Book Band"/></a><br><br>
Cut a piece of fold-over elastic. Slide it through the slits in the plain star.<br><br>
I cut my elastic to 18 inches. It's long enough to tie the ends with a knot and go around a composition book. <br><br>
If you're making this to fit a larger binder or a gift box, you should add several inches. For smaller books or boxes, use less elastic. Remember that you want this to stretch to hold around a book or box, but it shouldn't pull tight.<br><br>
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Place the quilt star on top of the star with the elastic. Stitch around the edge with three strands and running stitch. Make the stitches right next to the fused fabric.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53115821332/in/photostream/" title="Quilt Star Book Band"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53115821332_cb7b0b7cff_o.jpg" width="640" alt="Quilt Star Book Band"/></a><br><br>
Make sure that the elastic isn't twisted and then tie the ends together with an overhand knot.<br><br>
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Slide the book band around a notebook and you're all set to study, write, draw, and more!<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53116826715/in/photostream/" title="Quilt Star Book Band"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53116826715_4a9b16b981_o.jpg" width="640" alt="Quilt Star Book Band"/></a><br><br>
For the gift bow version I made, I used glue instead of stitching and a knot. First, I glued the two layers of felt together. This is a lot faster than stitching, but it does need time to dry.<br><br>
To make the elastic band flat, which is nicer for the underside of a box, I started by trimming the elastic end with a scallop shear (pinking shears or plain scissors are good too). Then I overlapped the ends and used fabric glue here as well. Once again, make sure that the length of elastic is correct and then give this enough time to dry before adding to a gift box.<br><br>
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Even on a simple white box, this bow band makes it festive. And there's no waste!<br><br>
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No matter which version you make, these are fun and fast. The quilt inspiration make me smile and I love that you can use them in different sorts of ways! <br><br>
Happy crafting!
Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-28646980955817616292023-08-02T22:40:00.000-05:002023-08-02T22:40:04.025-05:00wallpaper // quilt star sticker for august<img src="http://molliejohanson.com/wildolive/2023august_monthmarker.png" width="640" /><br><br>
Digital quilting wallpaper, anyone? Embroidery is my first love, followed by English paper piecing (or EPP, and more recently cross stitch. But I'm definitely a fan of all crafts. And since EPP is a form of quilting, I thought it would be fun to create a sticker wallpaper with a quilty design.<br><br>
The star block design isn't really a block because it isn't the full square, but I really like it this way. And along with the star I added in some hexagons because I just love EPP hexagons.<br><br>
To go along with this star, I'm working on a little project that I'll be sharing here soon. It's not really embroidery (though it has some embroidery) and it's not really quilting (though it has quilting fabric and will look like this star!). I can't wait to share more!
On to the wallpapers! There are several sizes designed for desktop (or laptop!), phone, and tablet, plus one that says "August" for those who like using them as "month markers" on Instagram. Even if this is a day or two late. Finally, there's a plain orange background to match if you want for your phone. (I use the plain one on my IG stories, and you're welcome to do that too.)<br><br>
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<a class="blackbtn" href="http://www.molliejohanson.com/wildolive/GraphPaperPhone_Orange.png">Download the Orange Graph Paper Phone Wallpaper</a></div><br /><br>
Speaking of stickers, this year has had all these wallpapers with my own "sticker" designs on them, but I haven't made any into actual stickers. Which is funny since I DO have <a href="https://wildolive.threadless.com/accessories/sticker">stickers available for purchase on Threadless</a>. Maybe I need to add some of the designs from the wallpapers? Which would you like to see?Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-59008452074838010462023-07-25T06:00:00.001-05:002023-07-25T06:00:00.138-05:00pattern // retro roller skate cross stitch<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53068909136/in/dateposted/" title="Retro Roller Skate Cross Stitch Pattern"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53068909136_fd1f3c75d3_o.jpg" width="640" alt="Retro Roller Skate Cross Stitch Pattern"/></a><br><br>
It's possible that the new Barbie movie subliminally influenced me while I was designing this roller skate cross stitch pattern. But it wasn't intentional! A few weeks ago I shared a similar embroidery pattern that had lyrics from a Disney Parks attraction. I took this one in a different direction, but it's definitely looking PINK and I love it.<br><br>
I don't roller skate, but I'm pretty sure that I had a Barbie doll with roller skates. Maybe roller blades? Anyway, I do love pink, so while the embroidery pattern version of this skate was left without any color so you could choose what you like, I needed to add a color to this one. And pink was obvious.<br><br>
What you see above isn't the full pattern, but the PDF below has the stripes off the back more extended, among other things. And here are a few more notes about the pattern:<br><br>
I typically use two strands on 14-count Aida. For the eyes, that can leave them looking like Xs, which makes them look dead. To prevent this, outline the eyes with black backstitch or stitch the entire face with 3 or 4 strands.<br><br>
Even though I went for pink on my skate pattern, I do think it would look excellent stitched in white on black or another color aida. You'd just need to change the color of the back stitch lines near the laces. And maybe also use a different color for the wheels?<br><br>
There was a mishap with the symbols on the chart, so several colors have matching symbols. Black and white are obvious, and not even relevant with the white (which is only backstitch). The purple and teal and closer to each other in value, and may be tricky for folks who are color blind. Please accept my apologies that I ran out of time to go back and get this all changed. <br><br>
Speaking of patterns and symbols, my cross stitch patterns, both here and in my shop always have the color plus the symbol. I (USUALLY!) try to keep the symbols obviously different from each other, especially when colors are similar.<br><br>
I'd be curious to see if you prefer cross stitch charts to be shown this way or if you prefer them to be all in black and white with symbols. Which is easier for you to read and follow?<br><br>
With all that covered, let's get rolling on this pattern!<br><br>
<div align="center"><a href="http://molliejohanson.com/wildolive/RollerSkate_CSPattern.pdf" class="blackbtn">DOWNLOAD THE ROLLER SKATE CROSS STITCH PATTERN PDF</a><br><br>
Happy stitching!</div>Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-22271191761419251822023-07-08T06:00:00.001-05:002023-07-08T06:00:00.131-05:00pattern // nothing can stop us now!<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53029783554/in/dateposted/" title="Nothing Can Stop Us Now Embroidery Pattern"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53029783554_e6581e7df9_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Nothing Can Stop Us Now Embroidery Pattern"/></a><br>
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Lace up your skates and get ready to stitch at the roller disco! Because I have a new free embroidery pattern for you today! It features a classic roller skate, lines coming off of the skate that give me all the 70s and 80s vibes, and lyrics from a song: Nothing Can Stop Us Now!<br><br>
Now, before we get too far, I want to apologize to a group of people. Those people are the ones who have been to a Disney park, ridden Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway, and don't like having the song stuck in their head. I think these people exist, but I'm not one of them. From the first moment I heard the song Nothing Can Stop Us Now, I was a fan and wanted to make a pattern happen. Now it has.<br><br>
If you have no idea what song I'm talking about, go ahead and look it up on YouTube. Or don't. It's fine either way because I think these words are fun whether you think of them as being Disney-related or just as some positivity!<br><br>
I will say that the Disney attraction that the song comes from doensn't have any roller skating involved. So why did I pair the words with my retro skate? Well first, the other sketches I had were just not coming together. Next, think about rolling on a pair of roller skates...it's definitely a forward motion type of thing! And then finally, back to Disney, there's a recent Mickey animated short that takes place at a roller disco and it was hiliarious, so this connects all the things for me.<br><br>
Now, let's talk embroidery!<br><br>
First, if you print the pattern page at 100%, the design fits in a 6-inch embroidery hoop. At this size, it will be best to stitch with 3 strands of embroidery floss, especially for the words. But it would be cute if you enlarged the pattern and made it into a pillow or a larger wall hanging!<br><br>
I didn't select colors for this because I think you can make it so many colors that you like. You can design your own dream skates or even choose to match your own actual roller skates! The lines from the back would be great in 5 colors in rainbow order or a gradient of shades of one color.<br><br>
You can stitch the entire thing with my 3 favorite stitches + one: Back stitch (all outlines), french knot (eyes and dots on the exclamation points), and scallop stitch (mouth) + running stitch on the skate. Easy peasy! But I do also like some cute little extras, so you might consider chain stitch for the "vibe" lines and satin stitch for the laces.<br><br>
Enough words...let's get you the pattern PDF!<br><br>
<div align="center"><a href="http://molliejohanson.com/wildolive/NothingCanStopUsNow_EmbPattern.pdf" class="blackbtn">DOWNLOAD THE NOTHING CAN STOP US NOW EMBROIDERY PATTERN</a></div><br><br>
Now that you have the pattern, nothing can stop you from stitching it! Unless of course you need help learning some embroidery basics. But I've got you covered. Learn how to transfer a pattern and all the stitches you'll need for this on my <a href="https://wildolive.blogspot.com/p/embroidery-basics.html">Embroidery Basics page</a>. There are even some video tutorials!Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-19960887596392187962023-07-03T06:00:00.001-05:002023-07-03T06:00:00.146-05:00ko-fi klatsch // what we've been stitching<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53011504465/in/dateposted/" title="Yummy Snacks Stitching"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53011504465_6ccccf6642_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Yummy Snacks Stitching"/></a><br><br>
At the beginning of 2023, I launched my <a href="https://ko-fi.com/wildolive">Ko-Fi Klatsch</a>, which is a subscription-based membership on the website Ko-Fi. I haven't shared much about it here since then, so I thought I'd show off a few of the things we've been stitching!<br><br>
Each month, members receive embroidery and cross stitch patterns, both with the same design. No matter if you like one technique or the other OR if you do both, I've got you covered. The patterns this year are all coming from the "Wild Olive Coffee Shop" so there are things like the yummy snacks you see above, as well as plenty of things themed to coffee, tea, and other favorite coffee shop treats.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53011602908/in/dateposted/" title="But First Coffee Stitching"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53011602908_a2d5526c8a_h.jpg" width="640" alt="But First Coffee Stitching"/></a><br><br>
The year started with this But First, Coffee pattern, which features felt flowers added after the stitching. I've done something similar before with embroidery, but this was a first for me to add it to cross stitch. And I really like it! This saying was something my great grandma Mollie was known to say, so it felt right to include it here.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53010534312/in/photostream/" title="Tea With Friends Embroidery"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53010534312_5f9120bebd_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Tea With Friends Embroidery"/></a><br><br>
This little tea infuser was part of the March pattern. It actually included this plus two styles of tea bags, but I just embroidered the one. Of course, the cross stitch version had the same tea friends, but I didn't stitch them.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53011502740/in/photostream/" title="Latte Heart Pattern"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53011502740_32b3565baa_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Latte Heart Pattern"/></a><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53011122076/in/photostream/" title="May Flower Teacup Pattern"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53011122076_832915fcc7_b.jpg" width="640" alt="May Flower Teacup Pattern"/></a><br><br>
Speaking of not stitching things, in February and May, my schedule got a little busy, and sample stitching wasn't happening. That said, I did see several folks who stitched up both of designs in the different techniques, and they were great! <br><br>
Whether it's Ko-Fi Klatsch members stitching patterns from the member-exclusive collection, shop customers or blog followers, I love when people tag me in their photos of finished (or started!) projects using my designs. Truly. Keep tagging me!<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/53011286459/in/photostream/" title="Rainbow Of Mugs Stitching"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53011286459_d72d79c63a_h.jpg" width="640" alt="Rainbow Of Mugs Stitching"/></a><br><br>
Most recently, in June we stitched a rainbow of mugs. I LOVE mugs and try not to collect too many. Stitching lots of them is completely fine though. Put them in rainbow order and I'm a happy girl!<br><br>
Something new that I also started doing in June is that several tiers in the Ko-Fi Klatsch get stitch along videos to go with the pattern of the month. It's part how-to, part tips and tricks, and part podcast. I like to think of it as stitching along with a friend...I just can't see you!<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/52590095846/in/dateposted/" title="Wild Olive's Ko-Fi Klatsch"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52590095846_78fe84b80f_o.png" width="640" alt="Wild Olive's Ko-Fi Klatsch"></a><br><br>
You've seen the patterns so far this year, but let me give you a quick rundown of all the benefits in the whole Ko-Fi Klatsch.<br><br>
First, all members get <b>every bonus download</b> that I share on Ko-Fi. These are things like alternate pattern versions, printables, special extras, and more that are available for anywho who leaves a tip. Members get them all. Including all the past bonus content.<br><br>
Next, all members get the <b>exclusive patterns</b> each month, which is what all the patterns in this post are. An embroidery version and a cross stitch version. Of course, you also get all the past patterns in this category.<br><br>
If you join at the Favorite Mug tier and higher, you ALSO get access to the <b>stitch along videos</b> that go with the patterns.<br><br>
And finally, the top tier, Jumbo Mug and Pastry Combo, gets all the things PLUS a <b>monthly discount code</b> for my Etsy shop and <b>ALL new pattern releases</b> before they reach the shop. <br><br>
So, if you like Wild Olive patterns, I think you'll really like being part of the Ko-Fi Klatsch. And if you don't you can always cancel any time!<br><br>
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Before I end this, I just want to give a huge shoutout to all the Ko-Fi Klatsch members! I am so thankful for the support that helps keep things running over here. You're the best!Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-9431732944222962872023-06-27T13:27:00.000-05:002023-06-27T13:27:17.392-05:00wallpaper // roller skate for july<img src="http://molliejohanson.com/wildolive/2023july_monthmarker.png" width="640" /><br><br>
Do you roller skate? Did you as a kid? Then you might just love this new kawaii roller skate wallpaper! I was miserable at skating when I was little and I haven't even tried as an adult because I don't want to break any bones. But I think that the whole roller skating vibe is delightful and I'm happy to celebrate it.<br><br>
I know several folks who do roller derby and I've always loved all the shows like Charlie's Angels that seemed to require including a roller derby episode. Literally the closest I've ever gotten to attending one is watching an open skate night. You get enough skaters out on the rink and it's practially the same kind of thing. I joke of course. <br><br>
Ultimately, this design is a full-on flashback to the things of my youth because I was an 80s kid and I probably had an actual sticker that looked very much like this. <br><br>
Now, let's get you some wallpapers! These come in several sizes as well as one that says "July" for those who like using them as "month markers" on Instagram. There's also a plain violet background to match if you want for your phone. You can grab what you need here:<br><br>
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<a class="blackbtn" href="http://www.molliejohanson.com/wildolive/2023July_MonthMarker.png">Download the Month Marker Image</a><br /><br>
<a class="blackbtn" href="http://www.molliejohanson.com/wildolive/HandwritingPaperPhone_Violet.png">Download the Violet Handwriting Paper Phone Wallpaper</a></div><br /><br>
I've been sharing these near the beginning of each month like I have done before with the calendar wallpapers, but I didn't get to one for June. That's actually one of the reasons I didn't make these calendars this year...flexibility! Instead, I get to feel like I'm early for once!<br><br>
This design also has me inspired when it comes to pattern type things, so be on the lookout for a pattern (or two!) that will allow you to stitch a retro skate. Yay!Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-35099308320444650782023-06-22T16:53:00.001-05:002023-08-11T15:20:02.909-05:00project // embroidered pillow cover<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/52993536402/in/dateposted/" title="DIY Embroidered Pillow Cover"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52993536402_109bdae6ea_b.jpg" width="640" alt="DIY Embroidered Pillow Cover"/></a><br>
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Do you love embroidery, but you don't really want to make another hoop to hang on your wall? Bring some stitching to your porch or sofa with an embroidered pillow cover! The thing that I love about this project is that you don't have to start with a pillow cover. All you need is a piece of piee of fabric with some embroidery on it and some extra fabric (and a pillow form!).<br><br>
I recently looked at some blank pillow covers that are designed for you to embroider and I may use one of those sometime soon because there's no sewing involved. BUT, if you have some basic sewing skills, you can easily make your own cover with some already finished embroidery. In fact, that's exactly what I did with this because when I embroidered my pattern I wasn't planning anything other than the stitching. That's also one of the reasons that I usually try to make my fabric a little larger than I really need. It gives you options!<br><br>
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You can use this tutorial with almost any embroidery that you like, but I made my pillow cover with <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1497002793/hello-summer-pdf-hand-embroidery-pattern">my new Hello Summer embroidery pattern</a>. If you want to see how I embroidered my pattern, I also have <a href="https://youtu.be/BQLIXpd8lqU">a new Stitch Along video on YouTube</a>, which you can watch below!<br><br>
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<b>You will need:</b><br><br>
Embroidered fabric<br>
1/2 yard of fabric 1<br>
1/4 yard of fabric 2<br>
18-inch pillow form<br>
Basic sewing tools<br>
Sewing machine<br><br>
Note about the embroidered fabric: Using the measurements given in this tutorial, you will need the embroidered fabric piece to be at least 7-1/2 inches square with some room around the edges. You can use larger or smaller embroidery, but you'll need to adjust the size of the other fabric strips or make the pillow another size. The overall process would be the same though.<br><br>
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First, cut all the fabric pieces. I recommend using a rotary cutter and ruler on a cutting mat. <br><br>
<b>Cutting instructions:</b><br><br>
Piece A - embroidery: 7.5 x 7.5 inches (with the stitching centered)<br>
Piece B - Cut 2 of fabric 1: 3 x 7.5 inches<br>
Piece C - Cut 2 of fabric 1: 3 x 12.5 inches<br>
Piece D - Cut 2 of fabric 2: 3.25 x 12.5 inches<br>
Piece E - Cut 2 of fabric 2: 3.25 x 18 inches<br>
Back - Cut 2 of fabric 1: 14 x 18 inches<br><br>
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Sew all seams with a scant 1/4" seam allowance, except where noted. Press seams to the dark side.<br><br>
Sew the two B pieces to the left and right of piece A. The remaining fabric 1 pieces will go on next.<br><br>
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Sew the two C pieces to the top and bottom of the growing pillow cover front. The next round of color from fabric 2 will come next.<br><br>
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Sew the two D pieces to the left and right of the piecing. Finish the front by sewing the two E pieces to the top and bottom. <br><br>
At this point, I want to point out that my sewing is not always the most precise and there are a few ends along the way that don't line up. It's entirely fine on this project. If I were to write an all-sewing book, it might be called "Don't Sweat it Sewing." Should you try to be as accuate as possible when sewing this or any other project? Yes. But this is the type of project that won't be affected by things being just a little bit off. I like projects like that.<br><br>
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Press a double-fold hem on the 18-inch side of each of the two back pieces. Fold the edge about 1/2 each. <br><br>
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Top stitch the two hems. I sewed two lines, just because I liked how it looked.<br><br>
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Give the pillow front one more press and square up the edges if you need to. Or don't sweat it! But do place the front face up.<br><br>
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Place the two back pieces wrong side up on the front piece. Align the raw edges with the top and bottom of the pillow front with the hemmed edges overlapping. I like to make the one coming from the top be on the outside, so I place that one first. Pin around the edges.<br><br>
Sew around all four sides with a 1/2-inch seam allowance. <br><br>
You don't need to leave an opening because the overlapping back pieces create the opening. The areas where my edges were just a bit off meant that some areas had a smaller seam allowance, but that's okay. The larger overall seam allowance covers this!<br><br>
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Turn the pillow cover right side out. I didn't trim the corners at all before turning. Now it's time to add the pillow!<br><br>
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Slide the pillow form into the cover. It's a snug fit by design, so just go ahead and squish it in there! (The official guide for pillow cover size is to make it have a finshed measurement of 17 inches for an 18-inch pillow.)<br><br>
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It's all ready to go on your porch, patio, or other seating area! Even better, you can make more pillow covers like this and swap them out on the same pillow form. You get lots of decorating options, but they don't take up much space. I'm planning to make this a set of four covers: hello summer, hello autumn, hello winter, and hello spring!<br><br>
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This one went right out on the front porch! We won't leave it outside all the time because of sun and weather, but it will come out when we're welcoming guests or sitting outside.<br><br>
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Where in your home do you need an embroidered pillow?Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-42440101546917529912023-05-23T11:30:00.002-05:002023-05-23T13:41:22.204-05:00pattern // ready to stand <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/52918304678/in/dateposted/" title="Ready to Stand Embroidery Pattern"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52918304678_f9e2ef5e8e_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Ready to Stand Embroidery Pattern"/></a><br>
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Disney's live action The Little Mermaid comes to theaters this week and I just couldn't help but make an embroidery pattern featuring one of the song lyrics. Ready to Stand comes from the song Part of Your World and while Ariel definitely sings about wanting to be human and literally stand instead of flipping her fins, she's clearly singing about standing up for herself being her own person.<br><br>
And when a quote jumps out at me from a favorite movie or song, my first thought is to stitch it!<br><br>
Really quick, let me just tell you how much I love The Little Mermaid. I mean, I love lots of Disney characters probably just as much, but when I was younger I spent my summers in the pool. And do you know what that meant?<br><br>
LOTS of hair flipping.<br><br>
My friends and I would throw ourselves up and out of the water trying to get exactly the right kind of hair flip that Ariel did. I don't remember if I ever got it spot on, but I do remember having a lot of wet hair stuck to my face!<br><br>
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When it came to creating my pattern, I didn't include any of the actual characters from the film on my design, but I do have a purple seashell because...well...that's a key Ariel sort of thing. <br><br>
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The other little motifs sort of feel a bit more like they'd go with the song Under the Sea (life is the bubbles!), but they felt right. And pink bubbles with my little kawaii faces? It had to be done.<br><br>
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For the text and the tiny bubble I used stitches that I don't use very often: <a href="https://wildolive.blogspot.com/2014/08/beyond-embroidery-basics-coral-stitch.html">coral stitch</a> and circle/<a href="https://wildolive.blogspot.com/2012/03/pattern-tiny-easter-eggs-and-polka-dot_26.html">polka-dot stitch</a>. Both can take a little practice, but they make a really nice addition to this, I think.<br><br>
And just to try something a little different, I also have a video showing the process of stitching up this pattern. It's one part tutorial and one part stitch along with me. My hope is that it is both helpful and fun to watch!<br><br>
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Now, how about that pattern? If you want to use an iron-transfer pen, just print the pattern and tape tape it to a window with the back of the paper facing you so you can trace it reversed. This is set up as simple outline pattern, so you can choose your own colors. But the colors I used are in there too if you'd like <br><br>
<div align="center"><a href="http://molliejohanson.com/wildolive/ReadyToStandEmbroideryPattern.pdf" class="blackbtn">DOWNLOAD THE READY TO STAND PATTERN PDF</a></div><br><br>
What's something you're ready to stand for? Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-62324394655817491662023-05-20T15:54:00.002-05:002023-06-06T11:23:06.348-05:00introducing the kawaii alphabet stitching club!<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/52861587951/in/dateposted/" title="Kawaii Alphabet Stitching Club"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52861587951_04ea013172_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Kawaii Alphabet Stitching Club"/></a><br><br>
It's time for another Wild Olive Stitching Club! And if you love my kawaii style, you're going to love this one. The <a href="https://mollie-johanson-s-school.teachable.com/p/kawaii-alphabet-stitching-club">Kawaii Alphabet Stitching Club</a> features 26 super cute embroidery patterns and a unique English paper piecing pattern to make a lap quilt.<br><br>
Everything in this is about super cute stitching and connecting with a group of fellow stitchers as you craft something special. More than any of my clubs before, I'm not showing off the patterns so it can be a surprise for those who like the mystery. But I have plenty of information for you and you can always ask if you have questions!
<h4>Embroidery</h4>
Embroidery is the heart of the project and it's what ties everything together. The theme is kawaii alphabet, which means super cute objects and animals that represent the ABCs (of the English alphabet). Many of the designs are iconic of the Japanese kawaii aesthetic, but they are all things that you'll recognize in one way or another. The patterns are a secret until they are released each week, but there are a few <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/52861006197/in/dateposted/">sneak peeks</a> that <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/52861753874/in/photostream/">lurk</a> around <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/52861006142/in/photostream/">here</a>...<br><br>
The patterns all have their accompanying letter as part of the design, along with some cute little elements all around. They're larger than most of the stitching club patterns I've made before (about 3-4 inches), but they're still fairly quick to stitch up. The size also makes them ideal for embroidering other projects that aren't part of the quilt that we're making. <br><br>
When starting this project, it's best to know a few basic embroidery stitches.
<h4>English Paper Piecing</h4>
If embroidery ties everything together, English paper piecing or EPP is what literally holds everything together. This technique involves attaching fabric to cardstock templates. Those templates make it easier to put everything together...without a sewing machine! Each alphabet pattern becomes part of the larger hand-stitched project. A lap quilt, to be precise. You could make it into a giant wall hanging in child's bedroom or you can actually use it while cuddled up on the couch and watching something super cute! <br><br>
Hand sewing a quilt together isn't a fast process, but EPP makes it easy, precise, and portable. The shapes are a mix of hexagons, squares, and a special shape that's like a skewed hexagon. Mine is made with kawaii, candy-colored solids, but you can use any fabrics you like. One person suggested to me that the large pieces would be great for showing off some of the larger scale prints that don't always work for English paper piecing!<br><br>
And it's okay if you've never tried EPP before, because I'll show you the basics!
<h4>Community</h4>
This is a stitching CLUB, not just a project. When you sign up, you get patterns and tutorials, but you also get to connect with others who are stitching along. And thanks to a new site where I'm hosting the club, that will be easier than ever. Club members can comment and interact, as well as upload images of their progress.<br><br>
There's no pressure to participate or interact, and you don't even need to stitch at a set pace. But connecting with others can really help you stay on track to finish your project!<br><br>
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<h4>All the Details</h4>
If you've never done one of my stitching clubs before, here's what you can expect:<br><br>
• New pattern PDF released every Monday while the class runs (if you join after the start, you'll instantly have all the previously released patterns and content).<br>
• Printable templates for the English paper piecing (available as soon as you join)<br>
• English paper piecing instructions<br>
• Lap quilt finishing instructions<br>
• Kind folks who love stitching cute things as much as you do<br><br>
If you've done one of my stitching clubs before, you can also expect these new features:<br><br>
• An online portal to access everything all in one place (no hunting for all the emails!)<br>
• Video tutorials along with written instructions<br>
• A private community to interact with other club members and share your photos<br><br>
The entire club lasts for about six months because that's how long it will take to get through the alphabet with one letter a week. I've set it up this way so you can work on the embroidery and EPP week by week at an easy pace. That means we'll be finishing in November, with just enough time to catch up (if needed!) by the end of the year and gift-giving season. But also, it's completely okay to let this take longer than the six months. You'll be able to come back to the patterns and tutorials after the club ends.<br><br>
The Kawaii Alphabet Stitching Club launched on May 29, 2023, but you can join any time!<br><br>
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I really can't wait for you to see all of these adorable alphabet patterns and stitch along with me and a fantastic community of super cute stitchers!
Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-85393097732418974352023-05-15T16:24:00.005-05:002023-05-15T22:10:47.708-05:00project // cross stitch photo frame<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/52900470934/in/dateposted/" title="Cross Stitch Photo Frame (With Chart!)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52900470934_3dbc89c9bb_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Cross Stitch Photo Frame (With Chart!)"/></a><br>
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When you have a favorite place to visit, you probably have a photo or two to remember your times there. And now you can make a frame to hold your photo and show off your stitching too! This is a quick cross stitch project that you can work on while you travel and finish when you're home again.<br><br>
This is the perfect project for anyone who already loves cross stitch, but it's also perfect for anyone who wants to just give it a try. The patterns you'll find in this post are small and easy, which means even if you're new to this, you'll be able to complete the stitching in no time. But you also don't have to use the patterns here. You can choose any small design and follow the same basic steps.<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/52899738687/in/photostream/" title="Cross Stitch Photo Frame (With Chart!)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52899738687_eaa037a2c6_h.jpg" width="640" alt="Cross Stitch Photo Frame (With Chart!)"/></a><br><br>
When choosing a frame, look for one that is flat on the front and has a large enough area that you can attach the cross stitch. The colorful frame I'm using is from IKEA and they usually also have natural wood or neutral colors too. In the patterns, you'll find the same colors I used listed, but you can use any colors you like and match them to the frame or the photo.<br><br>
Now, let's get stitching!<br><br>
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<h4>Here's What You Need:</h4>
Photo Frame (I recommend at least a 5x7 frame)<br>
A Small Piece of Cross Stitch <br>
Felt<br>
Fabric Tape<br>
Craft Glue<br>
Scissors<br>
<h4>Patterns</h4>
I created the pattern you see in the photos right before I took a trip to Disneyland. Because I LOVE Disney parks and I wanted to have something fun to stitch while I was there. In fact, you can't see my hands in the photo, but I was literally stitching this pattern when this was taken! But my whole family also loves Disney parks, so I created a second version that says "WE love this place." You can find both versions below.<br><br>
<div align="center"><a href="http://molliejohanson.com/wildolive/CrossStitchFrame_ILoveThisPlace.pdf" class="blackbtn">I LOVE THIS PLACE PDF CHART</a><br><br>
<a href="http://molliejohanson.com/wildolive/CrossStitchFrame_WeLoveThisPlace.pdf" class="blackbtn">WE LOVE THIS PLACE PDF CHART</a><br><br></div>
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After you've finished your cross stitch, trim the fabric down. I think it's best to trim it to a square/rectangle because you can keep the edges nice and neat. Leave four rows of Aida on each side of the design.<br><br>
Pull away one row on each side. This will give the fabric a little fringe edge that won't fray.<br><br>
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Place a few pieces of fabric tape on the back of the cross stitch.<br><br>
If you'd rather skip this material, you can sew (by hand or machine) the cross stitch onto the felt. But I don't recommend glue for this step as it can soak through the fabric and look sloppy.<br><br>
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Peel off the tape backing and firmly press the cross stitch onto the felt. Be sure that there's a little bit of felt showing on all the edges.<br><br>
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Trim the felt down so the edges are all even. <br><br>
I left just a tiny bit showing and I used a rotary cutter to make it quick. Regular scissors will work just fine, or you could use scallop shears to make it extra cute!<br><br>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/52900310856/in/photostream/" title="Cross Stitch Photo Frame (With Chart!)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52900310856_5fde481574_b.jpg" width="640" alt="Cross Stitch Photo Frame (With Chart!)"/></a><br><br>
Decide where you want the cross stitch to be positioned on the frame. Some of it will cover what's in the frame, so take that into account.<br><br>
When you know where you want it, add some glue to the frame and then press the felt side down on the glue. Give it some time to dry before you start taking the frame apart to add an image or standing/hanging it up.<br><br>
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Now you have a frame that helps you celebrate a favorite location! Of course, you can use other small patterns and this same technique. <a href="https://wildolive.blogspot.com/2010/06/make-embellished-frame.html">I did something similar with embroidery</a> and it gives you an idea of how you can use other shapes and sizes.<br><br>
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For me, Disney is my favorite place to visit. But home is also a place that I love, so a pattern like this would be a good choice for a picture being home with family. <br><br>
But I want to know...where is a place that you love? What special moment at that place would you put into this frame?Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-54104737343358501782023-05-08T06:00:00.004-05:002023-05-08T06:00:00.138-05:00wallpaper // crayons for may + hexagon tinies patterns<img src="http://molliejohanson.com/wildolive/2023May_monthmarker.png" width="640" /><br><br>
Each month I share a new downloadable wallpaper, and for May I have a little box of crayons on the design along with a few extra crayons and stars. This year I've been making these look like stickers on colorful lined paper. They're fun this way and a great background, especially with on a desktop with icons around. But I'll get back to icons on the "paper."<br><br>
This month's crayons are based on a pattern that I made a few years back. It was actually 30 tiny patterns that I called Hexagon Tinies and they are still scattered in posts in on my blog.<br><br>
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I never stitched the crayons, but I did embroider this colorful rainbow! Each of the tiny patterns is designed to fit on a 1-inch hexagon that you can use for English paper piecing, which you see here. Other designs include a jam jar, a flashlight, several food items, and lots of summer fun. They don't have suggested colors, but that just means you can choose whatever you'd like!<br><br>
Since they are not super easy to find these days (and because they are a bunch of separate files), I thought it would be nice to put them all together in a handy PDF file. I also added some easy-cut hexagons to the file which you can use as EPP templates. <br><br>
The PDF is available on my Ko-Fi page (it's like Patreon!) for anyone who leaves a tip or becomes a member. Of course, when you do that, you unlock a bunch more content too!<br><br>
<div align="center"><a href="https://ko-fi.com/Post/Hexagon-Tinies-Pattern-W7W3L273T/" class="blackbtn">Get the PDF Hexagon Tinies pattern on Ko-Fi</a></div><br><br>
Now, let's get back to the wallpapers. These come in several sizes and I also have one that says "May" for those who like using them as "month markers" on Instagram (I do know it's a little late for that now!). You can grab what you need here:<br><br>
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<a class="blackbtn" href="http://www.molliejohanson.com/wildolive/2023May_Desktop.png">Download the Desktop Wallpaper</a><br />
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<a class="blackbtn" href="http://www.molliejohanson.com/wildolive/2023May_iPhone.png">Download the iPhone/Smart Phone Wallpaper</a><br />
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<a class="blackbtn" href="http://www.molliejohanson.com/wildolive/2023May_iPad.png">Download the iPad/Tablet Wallpaper</a><br /><br>
<a class="blackbtn" href="http://www.molliejohanson.com/wildolive/2023May_MonthMarker.png">Download the Month Marker Image</a></div><br /><br />
When I've made these each month, I usually also make a blank "paper" version that I use in my Instagram stories as a background. For some reason, it didn't occur to me until now that these would be great as a home screen background to coordinate with the lockscreen for your phone. You know...a basic wallpaper to showcase your app icons!<br><br>
So here you can download the lined green paper for this month, along with the ones from prior months/wallpaper designs!<br><br>
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<a class="blackbtn" href="http://www.molliejohanson.com/wildolive/LinedPaperPhone_Green.png">Download the Green Lined Paper Phone Wallpaper</a><br />
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<a class="blackbtn" href="http://www.molliejohanson.com/wildolive/LinedPaperPhone_Pink.png">Download the Pink Lined Paper Phone Wallpaper</a><br />
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<a class="blackbtn" href="http://www.molliejohanson.com/wildolive/HandwritingPaperPhone_Indigo.png">Download the Indigo Handwriting Paper Phone Wallpaper</a><br /><br>
<a class="blackbtn" href="http://www.molliejohanson.com/wildolive/GraphPaperPhone_Aqua.png">Download the Aqua Graph Paper Phone Wallpaper</a><br><br>
<a class="blackbtn" href="http://www.molliejohanson.com/wildolive/GraphPaperPhone_Yellow.png">Download the Yellow Graph Paper Phone Wallpaper</a>
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I hope these are fun and helpful for you!
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