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Monday
Sep172012

Baby Got Back

Tee hee - just channeling my early 90s rapper vixen there with a little Sir Mix-a-Lot ... which is totally ironic because I don't really like rap music.  There was even a time when I thought that song was totally offensive.  But it seems I've mellowed with age because now it just "cracks" me up!  (Sorry, I'm genetically punny.)

No, today I'm not talking about the junk in my trunk ... I'm talking about background fabric - specifically what I use for embroidery.

For example, remember my Daisychain Sampler

I used a very subtle print as the background for my stitches.  Not loud enough to detract from my hours and hours of embroidering, but just enough to ... you know ... smile quietly at you.

I am using this fun trick for my "Little Stitches" project too.

All different colors, styles, personalities ... all subtle ... but all add a little extra something to the individual blocks as well as the overall design.

Told ya I got back. ;)

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Reader Comments (11)

Your stitcheries are so beautiful!

September 17, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterNicole

Makes me smile. :)

September 17, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterA Little Blue Dragonfly

They're definitely smiling at me!

September 17, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterArchie the wonder dog

Smiling back to you! Hildy

September 17, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterHildy

I really need to find some teeny pretty backgrounds to tuck away for when I get to do this! You know... like... when your book comes out! ;oD

September 17, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterBari Jo

Hi - I've used these sort of backgrounds for years and loved it! Don't discount the large florals as well - the create a beige tone on tone effect that also works really well ... If I could fiqure out how to send you a picture of some of the work I've done I would!

Have you worked out how you are going to finish off your sampler?

Good to read you have written a book - lots of hard work on your part and it introduces embroidery to those who don't already do it ...

September 17, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterCherie

I think I've figured it out - I think you can email me back and I'll email you some pics!

September 17, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterCherie

Oh yes, little backgrounds make it so much more interesting!! Moda Essential Dots are interesting also,especially the lightest tones. Anxious to see how it all finishes,we all knw it will be very special!

September 17, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterBonnie Nyquist

been away, and just got caught up with your blog. lots happening. congrats on the book, pattern for your purse-just purchased it, and can't wait to put that baby together. love your blog, you crack me up. enjoy your day, and will let you know how my purse/bag comes out. good luck at the signing, wish I lived closer.

September 19, 2012 | Unregistered Commenterlaura huffman

I ordered this alphabet sampler just the other day! Can't wait to get to start on it.

September 22, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterAlicia Key

Hello, I would like to say that I love your work and I do agree with the fabric chooses because that way it does stand out. I would hate to do all that work and look all wonky.

October 3, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterLindy

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