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Suzi

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A Medieval cushion for Marita

The inner-child in my 19 yo daughter Marita has always been bessoted with all things medieval, as well as dragon folklore, etc. To help her transition from living at home to moving out to go to Uni, I made her this large velour cushion with knights and dragons on it.... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at The Hemming Way

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Tutorial - Finishing Naomi's cushion

At last! The completion of another one of the multitudinous projects that are cluttering my workroom. This cushion was embroidered by my dear friend Naomi, who came to me seeking a "finishing" solution. The piping was a twisted viscose cord with a stitching tape attached. We pinned the piping from... Continue reading

Posted May 5, 2013 at The Hemming Way

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Brown silk bag - pt 1 (...and thanks for your patience)

It's been a while, dear readers, since I have posted...busy with work, lots of treatment for shoulder and wrist injuries, and life in general...I have no idea where the time goes! However, I have still been very occupied with all my WIPS (works in progress) old and new. As well... Continue reading

Posted Oct 13, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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Beaded and gold embroidery - stage 3.5!!!

More decisions... bronze or red - WHICH ONE??!! Continue reading

Posted Jul 16, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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New Black Shawl

I finished this knitted shawl off last night...finally! I had started it last year in the hope that it would be ready to take to Greece for Xmas, but as John Lennon said, life is what happens to you when you are busy making other plans. Anyway, there is still... Continue reading

Posted Jul 14, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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beaded and gold embroidery - stage 3

My apologies, dear readers. It's been a while. I have been out of action with - in no particular order! - a sore wrist, assessments at uni, kids and basically, with the onset of our southern hemisphere winter, a general lethargy... BUT NO LONGER!! I have finally been able to... Continue reading

Posted Jun 29, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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Roxy's nauruan flowers

I have a very dear friend, Michelle, who has family in Nauru. Although I have never been there, it is a destination point for me - one day! I have been to many of their community functions, and the things that spring to mind when I think of Nauru is... Continue reading

Posted Apr 19, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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5 designs for a bag (at least!)

I am always encouraging my uni students to do as much design development as they can for their folios. It doesn't have to be the most detailed/finished artwork, just enough to see the possibilities. It is so frustrating when - in wk 6 of 1st semester - we are only... Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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Another new faux fur bag

Another day, another bag. I made this one a while ago, but I rushed to finish and didnt fuse the body. (Use an iron-on interfacing to stiffen and strengthen the body to avoid collapsing.) Unfortunately, I didn't take a photo of the bag before I worked on it, but this... Continue reading

Posted Apr 10, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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beaded and gold embroidery - stage 2

I have finally completed the dark gold. Now for the 2nd colour. Silver, here we go!! Continue reading

Posted Apr 2, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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up-cycling... and making a simple cushion!

Occasionally I come across nice samples/remnants of furnishing fabric. In this case it was only about 60 x 65cm - too small to cut up and make a conventional cushion. So I had to had to think outside the square...forgive the pun! I also had the added problem of trying... Continue reading

Posted Mar 29, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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beaded and gold embroidery - stage 1

I allowed myself to start this gold and beaded runner when I completed the Lady and the Unicorn (which is still to be framed). It was another purchase from my recent trip to Greece. The main reason I am working on this and not my burgundy lurex cushion, is that... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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and now for something completely silly

Although my wardrobe consists of black, black and more black, I absolutely adore colour. You can't imagine my childlike glee when I spotted these fluro faux fur fabrics in Spotlight a while back......I JUST HAD TO HAVE SOME!! My reasoning at the time was that I could justify the purchase... Continue reading

Posted Mar 20, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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Dilemmas and decisions...

Having embroidered this pair of cushions in 2005, I thought it may be time to 'finish' them. I went through my treasure trove and found some possibilities. I then narrowed it down to these 3 choices. And now separately. Too pink? Too green? Too orange? Ahh... I will have to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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Cushion tutorial - pt 3 - putting it all together

One of the best tips on the art of cushion-making I can pass on is the following: trim all the corners by about .6cm. Taper this sliver down to nothing over 10cm. (Gotta love my gridded table top!) This helps reduce the corners from being too long and pointy. (Gotta... Continue reading

Posted Mar 18, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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cushion tutorial - pt 2 - innovative piping

Having successfully inserted the zip, it is now time to work on the piped edge. I have accurately measured the circumference of the cushion on the 1cm SA stitch-line precisely. I then cut my piping cord to this measurement, allowing 1.5cm overlap. This allows me to hand sew my 2... Continue reading

Posted Mar 17, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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Cushion tutorial - pt 1 - inserting a zip

In my newbies sewing classes, I teach my students how to make cushions. As it is a great beginners project, I thought it would be interesting to post a 3 part tutorial on a piped cushion. I have perfected my zip insertion during the 40+ yrs that I have been... Continue reading

Posted Mar 17, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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My studio/workroom

I thought you may be interested in seeing my 'creative' space... I am always keen to see where and how kindred spirits work, and based on that curiosity I thought I'd share mine! My workroom is an ever-evolving entity. I recently moved out of my previous workroom - a bedroom... Continue reading

Posted Mar 2, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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Lena and I Visiting Vasiliki... plus, variations upon a theme

During my recent trip to Greece, my sister Lena and I went visiting assorted cousins and friends who were more than happy to show us their embroidered heirlooms and for me to take photos to post on the interwebs for the world to share and enjoy! Our cousin Vasiliki shares... Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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I wanna be like you when I grow up...

This is one of the most amazing ladies I know! Geulah is my friend Naomi's mum. She is still going strong at 94, and as you can see in the pic, STILL embroidering! I must say, it gives me great hope that if I am lucky enough to live to... Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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Some autobiographicals over a burgundy lurex and beaded cushion

The majority of women in my region - western Macedonia - do some form of handcraft. My love affair with embroidery began when I was 15. In many ways it was my salvation as well... As the eldest of three daughters born and bred in Melbourne, I experienced the biggest... Continue reading

Posted Feb 22, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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The Lady and the Unicorn - A Mon Seul Desir

I started this trammed (please google) tapestry about 15 years ago. It was a birthday present from my wonderful husband Norbert. OK, I admit it, I have lots of these WIPS - works in progress- in MY closet!! It is quite large, 75 x 96cm finished. I completed all the... Continue reading

Posted Feb 18, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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Formals...yes, both daughters at the same time...

Lucky me! The school that my daughters attend - being a very small one! - have the years 11 & 12 formal together. So, since our return from Greece its been.... -shopping for fabrics, shoes etc -fittings - lots of sewing - orchestrating hair, make up, pre & post parties........ Continue reading

Posted Feb 18, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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Xmas in Greece - 2011

This post is just a quick visual of from my beautiful ancestral village..... I need to get the geographicals out of the way before I can post about my creative endeavours/discoveries! And we had snow for Xmas.....my wish was granted. Perfection from my sister's balcony! This photo of my family... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2012 at The Hemming Way

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Merry Christmas to all my friends, old and new!

Some very early work with Naomi... a candle wreath. And some more sugar-paste flowers! (well, a mouse I mean!) And Lou Lou (the wonder rein-dog) getting into the Chrissy spirit! This is my last post for the year... looking forward to posting in 2012! Happy New Year! Continue reading

Posted Dec 5, 2011 at The Hemming Way

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