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Hi, Welcome to my Blog. I'm an eclectic kind of crafter delving into many pots. I am just about managing to keep up my Scrapbooking Diary (currently a year behind!), plus any cards as required. As my Carpal Tunnel allows I am getting into yarn/fabric crafts with slow stitching and needle felting added to my list. I continue with my love of Watercolour and Bible Journaling plus Faith/Art Journaling with acrylics and inks. I completed my challenge to make an art journal page a day for my 60th year in 2024. My list of crafty exploits includes ATCs, Tags, Altered Books, Mixed Media, Décopatch, Knitting, Crochet, and Embroidery. I live in Surrey, UK with my husband, our son has left home now. For exercise I usually play Badminton and go Ballroom and Latin Dancing. I also like Walking/Geocaching. I have been learning to play the harp for the past 10yrs. I am now officially retired. I am a born again Christian, currently worshiping at my local Evangelical Church.

Wednesday, 22 January 2025

WOYWW #816 - Fabric/Yarn Projects

At last the time to focus on the fabric/yarn projects on my "to-do" list, so you see all things for sewing out on my desk.

Not great with the Carpal Tunnel but next injection booked now for 9th Feb so not long to wait. I had my nerve conduction study yesterday too.

I did a double spread LO for my 60th Birthday Geocaching outing last year.

I used the writing/font from the painting series, am liking that style at the moment.

I did a 60th card for a friend, well I added 60 to one I'd done a while back. - grin. Really need some generic cards for card box....

I did an acrylic paint devotional page based on a synonym of my word for the year - Surrender - Submit.

It was inspired by the Journaling On The Way Facebook group.

So to the fabric/yarn projects. 

I've not forgotten the kind gift from Jo/Twiglet before Christmas and then my Christmas present from my son, both for needle felting.

I came across a freebie needle felting online course by chance (as I tend to do) which starts next Monday. Felted Fungi Winter Workshop. This was the incentive I needed so I bought their workshop kit and had a little play beforehand too.


Then remembered the fabric book I wanted to make since the Zen Retreat back in November. Somewhere special to put my fabric/yarn projects. So I have a rifle around in my bed fabric drawer and found the yellow "cushion" fabric (cushions long gone) which was just enough for the covers plus some neutral canvas type fabric for the pages.
I got my trusty machine out and set to. I got a few things back to front when I started stitching but soon rectified. I played with the embroidery stitches on my machine too. I had to machine sew due to the Carpal Tunnel but it worked out really well.

The tab binding is oh so much better in sewn fabric than the paper one I made quickly during the retreat (used for Advent book).

I used my new "Christmas" Quilting ruler and it made a good table on the bin too!

Here are 2 of my retreat pieces sewn in. Some of the pieces I had already glued into my November journal last year during the retreat.

I made a new "little cottage" for that very reason.

So I now have a place for my 2D needle felting pictures. I guess it will be all needle felting next week...

Happy WOYWW Everyone.

13 comments:

Helen said...

As always you have done so much! I hope you enjoy the felting course, that will be fun. The tab book looks a good place for yur sewing projects. Glad you don't have long to wait for the carpel injection Helen #3

Mary Anne said...

LOVE the sewn tab binding. Totally have to steal that idea. I'll bet it is a lot more secure for sure. I have moved on from tidying up my studio to attacking the sewing room, where all my fabric and yarn lives. Another big job, but I found these great 4 or 6 ...not drawers per say but kinda over-the-door units and am shifting all my yarn into them (where I can immediately see what I have) and then the fabric into the plastic drawer units, better organized. I really believe if I can see it I'll use it. Next? a dull service on my sewing machine - then I can make a book like YOURS LOL! Hugs and Happy WOYWW!
Mary Anne (4)

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

I feel for you with the carpal tunnel, it's so painful and hope the injections work for you. I still get pins and needles occasionally but over the years I've managed it which is why I don't do so much sewing now. Wishing you a happy woyww, Angela x8x

Lunch Lady Jan said...

That sewn book is brilliant and the tabs do look sturdy. I’m glad you’ve been enjoying your sewing machines you’ve made some lovely things. Looking forward to seeing how your needle felting goes!
Hugs LLJ 5 xx

Neet said...

Absolutely love that tab book and can well imagine one with needle felting in it, ideal way to keep your work tidily together. Love the binding, it looks great from the spine side.
You always have such a lot of work to show us, I am so envious.
Hugs, Neet 2 xx

Crafting With Jack said...

Love your new fabric book and your first pages. I will see if I can can find a tutorial for the tab binding. Sorry you are in pain with your hand. Will you have to have the op? Happy WOYWW. Angela #10

Twiglet said...

Oh I'm so glad you are going to be needle felting. I hope you love it! Your little fabric book is a delight - a clear idea and it will be the perfect place for your little felted pieces. I hope your carpal tunnel pain eases soon. x x Jo 🌈

Annie said...

How exciting…sewing and needle felting going on. I love your little book…how clever. My little chicks are called Cluckles 😀….I've made 12 of them today (will probably share a pic next week).
Hugs,
Annie x #6

Anavon Harris said...

Love your devotional page, love the colors of your art work.

Susan Renshaw said...

What a lot to see today! Loved your fabric booklet. I have used that binding with paper but not material. I may have to have a go!!
Happy WOYWW! Susan #12

Sarah Brennan said...

Always love visiting to see all the projects you have on the go BJ. Have fun with the needle felting workshop. Hope the hand lasts out to your injection and that it eases things for you. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah

Lynnecrafts said...

I love your sewing projects this week, especially that tab book. Have fun with your needle felting and have a good crafty week
Hugs Lynnecrafts 9 xx

Lindart said...

I did a felting class a long time ago, it was fun and I bought a bunch of stuff that I have never since used☹️I don't think I have the gumption to use it now! But it was fun, and I'm sure you will enjoy your workshop! Your cloth book looks wonderful! I love the tab binding. Have a wonderful week, Lindart #14