Eeeh! I have my crayons out, and I am ready to color!
Happy Embroidery Thursday, y'all. Welcome! Do come in and join me as I sit down for a little playtime with my colors and colored pencils.
But first ! How about a thrift haul? 😀
Over the July 4th weekend , Mr. Pinker and I found ourselves meandering along the aisles of 2 thrift stores looking for junk / treasures. Would you like to see what jumped into my buggy? Aaw come on and take a gander. 😁😀
You know I cannot resist anything that is red. The big red pot will be perfect for making soups, or perhaps dying fabric. Or who knows-- it may be used for decorating, but for $3.00 I could not leave it behind. By the way, this was the most expensive treasure I bought. So not too bad.
Two little Fiestaware mugs jumped into my buggy as well. I could not shoo them away since they were red and yellow. Can mugs be cutie patooties? They are to me. ❤💛❤💛
To all of those vintage collectors out there. Do you know who made this bowl? The hand painting reminds me of Blue Ridge Pottery which I collect, but I know it is not that.
Nanny had bowls similar to this . She would serve fresh fried taters in them. Yum Yum! Oh how I miss Nanny's cooking.
Four little gravevine milkglass cups will be perfect to use anytime of the year.
Is there more you ask? Well there sure is!
I found this little mass produced quilted sham for a buck. Of course, this can be used on a pillow, but I will fold it and use it for a shelf or table runner. Cute! Cute! Cute!
And now to my favorite finds which gave me a nifty thrift high! Vintage games and toys for my toy room. 🤗
There is Cooties and Bridg- It , a fully packed Tool Chest and the little bead counting toy. Swoon. Can you hear my heart go "Thumpity Thump!" American made and made around the 50's . ❤❤❤❤
And in the Cootie box was a little chalkboard set. A little extra something- something.
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| Do you remember these little horns that you could get at the Five and Dime stores decades ago? Or am I showing my age? Hee! Hee! |
"Childhood is the most beautiful of all life's seasons." - Unknown
While we are here, let me show you the little toy quilt I made years ago. It is being displayed with my rough and tumble Raggedy Annie and Andy that I bought years ago. They have gone through some rough times before they came to live with me. Well, let me rephrase that- they were well loved as all dolls should be. Right? Now they live in a retirement home where they are loved but looked at. 😄
Alrighty now! Since we are in the toyroom. Let's get to playing.
Like I said at the beginning of my post, I have my crayons out, and today I am going to be coloring up some doodles on fabric.
My newest set of doodles are called A Very Vintage Christmas.
A little doodle just for you. ❤❤❤
My doodles are hand drawn and are never perfect.
I think a small Christmas quilt is in order. Don't you?
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| A plethora of small embroidered Christmas quilts. |
So let me show you how I am color tinting my doodles on fabric. I am not sure if it is the right way , but it is how I tint mine.
🧵1. First , I draw the image onto my piece of fabric. Usually , I use a light mechanical pencil. Today I used a Frixion pen. NOTE: If you use a Frixion pen before embroidery and you heat set the crayons, the ink will disappear. ( Speaking from experience. 😏😜😀)
🧵2. Next, I use a white crayon and using small circular motions I color the areas I want to tint.
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| Color the areas in want to tint with white crayon in small circular motions. This helps the colors to look a little more vibrant and helps in adding depth.- Well at least in my opinion. |
🧵3. Then comes the fun part! Adding the other colors. I layer in colors starting with the light colors using small circular motions. Slowly, I build on those colors with different shades adding depth.
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| Ad color a little at a time starting with lights and using darker colors to shade. |
🧵4. I then use my colored pencils to add a little deeper shading. I do not have an affinity for any particular name brand of pencils. Most of my colored pencils came from the thrift store.
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| More color is being added and the tinting is getting darker( though it will lighten once pressed) |
🧵5. When it is time to set the color, I place a pressing cloth and paper towel under and over the embroidery piece . This will pick up the "extra" wax and color when pressed and protects your iron. Remember, if you use a Frixion pen to mark your embroidery lines, it will disappear when you press your piece. If that happens just retrace your lines, and then you are ready to embroider.
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| Use a pressing cloth and/ or napkins to protect iron . This also absorbs excess wax as the piece is heat set. The colors will lighten. |
While the grandsons are here today, I will be lounging at the pool working on the embroidery work of this little beauty.
Sooo... tell me. Have you ever color tinted your embroidery work? And do have any nifty tips and tricks to share? Inquiring minds want to know. Hee! Hee! I am always excited to learn something new . Aren't you?
Well Sweeties, I am off to play. I wish you the most delightful day. And remember - Stay young at heart!
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
"What one loves in childhood stays in the heart forever. "- Mary Jo Putney
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy who remained a kid a heart even into adulthood. She was always up for an adventure and never let grass grew under her feet.
I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo.
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