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Sunday, June 28, 2015

Summer Sampler: Crazy Quilt Stitching

As I said last week, my summer handsewing project is this summer sampler wool project.
Having never done crazy stitching before, I found the preprinted, water-soluable stitch guides very helpful in learning new stitches. This week I enjoyed stitching all the seams as I watched some summer movies. (Ughhhh...I hate that the summer heat has arrived.)

Once the seams, borders and corners were stitched, I just had to soak my piece in room temperature water for 5 minutes. I made sure all the paper was dissolved.

Paper all gone. Cool huh!

Now I just need to lay it flat to dry. 
Meanwhile, I'll find myself another movie on TV and start preparing the applique pieces for the blocks. 
Linking up and visiting with everyone at Kathy's Slow Sunday Stitching.
 I'll look forward to sharing the applique with ya next week.

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13 comments:

  1. scraphappyJune 28, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    Those water soluble stitching guides are pretty handy. What a fun way to learn some new stitches.

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  2. Kathy@KayakQuiltingJune 28, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    Wow that is very cool! And your stitching is beautiful!

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  3. JeannaJune 28, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Wow, that is so unique, Val. I have never seen the water soluble stitch guides before, what a great tool to have.

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  4. kathyinozarksJune 28, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    looking good-I really need to get going on my wool crazy quilt purse-I have everything for it now-just need to cut out the pieces and figure out the design etc

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  5. Carole @ From My Carolina HomeJune 28, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    Your stitches look wonderful, I haven't seen this kind of water soluable stitch guide. Neat idea.

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  6. Carla A Few Of My Favorite ThingsJune 28, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    I have never heard of preprinted stiche guides sounds like a great idea and a great way to learn and get some even and balanced results.

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  7. Sandra WalkerJune 28, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    Holy cow, and holy wow, that is amazing! Your stitches are beautiful! Like Carla, I, too, have never heard of preprinted stitch guides, but what an awesome idea. Heat....send some our way!! The west is melting and the east, where I am is drowning and freezing.

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  8. Vroomans' QuiltsJune 28, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    I've seen the printed stitch guides, but never used them - my embroidery stitch books would feel so hurt. BUT what a great technique for someone just starting out. We are cold and wet - almost swimming down the river.

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  9. Cynthia Brunz DesignsJune 28, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    Your little stitched flowers are so cute! I am hating our recent heat-this is Oregon. It is supposed to be mild temperatures! I am happy to send it off to someplace else.

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  10. KimJune 28, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    Your crazy stitching is very cool. I have never seen printed stitch guides. Enjoy that lovely Summer weather of yours, Val.

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  11. margaretJune 28, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    good to see your crazy block, I love crazy. What a good idea with the stitch guides, enjoy the applique and look forward to seeing your completed piece

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  12. JennyJuly 4, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    That's very clever - did you buy it as a kit?

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  13. JennyJuly 4, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    That's very clever - did you buy it as a kit?

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I have to admit, your comments make me smile! Thanks for sharing and for letting me know you stopped by. I Hope your day is awesome!

Val:)