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Carolyn Foley
Brisbane Australia
I am a Embroidery Designer and Tutor. I am married with three children, all young adults.
Interests: art, design, technology, teaching, embroidery, clothing, textile, quilting.
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He sure is.
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Commented 53 minutes ago on Can't take my own advice! at caro-rose-creations
Can't take my own advice!
It drives me mad when I can't do something. This quilting with rulers thing. I looked at the classes I had purchased on line and other things on you tube, then decided just to do it. Not perfect by a long way, but if I don't start I will never get there. So I got the stitch length off right ...
Can't take my own advice!
Posted 2 days ago at caro-rose-creations
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Unreal expectations
Posted 3 days ago at caro-rose-creations
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I hope one of my experiments works for you.
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Commented 3 days ago on Brooch No 2 at caro-rose-creations
Brooch No 2
This brooch is far more acceptable. Firstly, I used a high count dressmakers linen as the base for my embroidery. Not nearly as bulky as an embroidery linen which meant that it gathered better over the base. I managed to replicate the 'doming' on the front by building up the layers of waddi...
WIPW
Posted 4 days ago at caro-rose-creations
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I’m pleased with this one now I’m thinking about some black work examples.
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Commented 4 days ago on Brooch No 2 at caro-rose-creations
Brooch No 2
This brooch is far more acceptable. Firstly, I used a high count dressmakers linen as the base for my embroidery. Not nearly as bulky as an embroidery linen which meant that it gathered better over the base. I managed to replicate the 'doming' on the front by building up the layers of waddi...
This is one of those books.
Commented 5 days ago on A Yoko Saito book at caro-rose-creations
A Yoko Saito book
This is the last of my purchases for a while. (I hope these are not famous last words.) Yoko Saito's "Beautiful Bags, Pouches & Quilts". I have been a fan of her work for years and I love the way she combines quilting, applique and embroidery in her work. Last time I was in Houston her wor...
Brooch No 2
Posted 5 days ago at caro-rose-creations
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I did a class with her in Houston just amazing.
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Commented 5 days ago on A Yoko Saito book at caro-rose-creations
A Yoko Saito book
This is the last of my purchases for a while. (I hope these are not famous last words.) Yoko Saito's "Beautiful Bags, Pouches & Quilts". I have been a fan of her work for years and I love the way she combines quilting, applique and embroidery in her work. Last time I was in Houston her wor...
Thank you.
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Commented 5 days ago on Hem No1 at caro-rose-creations
Hem No1
A number of people have asked how I did the hems on my January TAST samples. So I have put together a few tips. Firstly I have to say that this type of hem takes a bit of time to stitch about 3 hours for each sample which measure 6" X 8 1/2". The time taken can be considerably less than this...
A Yoko Saito book
Posted 6 days ago at caro-rose-creations
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I think I have one solution but Im working on some others as well.
Commented 7 days ago on A bit of shopping at caro-rose-creations
A bit of shopping
I needed some more supplies for my brooch making so made a trip to Spotlight. I needed to get some more beads and the pins for the back of the brooches. I managed to get all the things I needed plus a bit more. For the brooch I sewed my pin to some wool felt and stitched this to the back of the...
I dont seem to have too much trouble with the machine thread it is the hand embroidery ones that give me grief.
Commented 7 days ago on Playing with threads at caro-rose-creations
Playing with threads
I have started to play around with the DMC Lurex thread. It is different to the old variety in that it is easier to handle. It still frays where you bend the thread at the needle when you thread the needle, so I am not using so long a tail to save wasteage. I cut my thread at about 35cm in...
Yes, I agree. This one is a little better than those in the past.
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Commented Oct 11, 2019 on Playing with threads at caro-rose-creations
Playing with threads
I have started to play around with the DMC Lurex thread. It is different to the old variety in that it is easier to handle. It still frays where you bend the thread at the needle when you thread the needle, so I am not using so long a tail to save wasteage. I cut my thread at about 35cm in...
Playing with threads
Posted Oct 10, 2019 at caro-rose-creations
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It would be great for your circle project. I will ty putting that pin higher.
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Commented Oct 10, 2019 on A bit of shopping at caro-rose-creations
A bit of shopping
I needed some more supplies for my brooch making so made a trip to Spotlight. I needed to get some more beads and the pins for the back of the brooches. I managed to get all the things I needed plus a bit more. For the brooch I sewed my pin to some wool felt and stitched this to the back of the...
This one has opened a can of worms for me.
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Commented Oct 9, 2019 on WIPW at caro-rose-creations
WIPW
So I have finished the first trial run of a brooch. I am quite pleased with it, although, I didn't have the right coloured beads to sew around the edge. I would have preferred a dull yellow. ( It is about 2 1/2" diameter in size.) I stitched this using broad chain but I think the next one...
I need to get themethod of construction refined and streamlined though.
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Commented Oct 9, 2019 on WIPW at caro-rose-creations
WIPW
So I have finished the first trial run of a brooch. I am quite pleased with it, although, I didn't have the right coloured beads to sew around the edge. I would have preferred a dull yellow. ( It is about 2 1/2" diameter in size.) I stitched this using broad chain but I think the next one...
A bit of shopping
Posted Oct 9, 2019 at caro-rose-creations
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WIPW
Posted Oct 8, 2019 at caro-rose-creations
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They don’t last very long but they are beautiful.
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Commented Oct 8, 2019 on I did over do it, a bit. at caro-rose-creations
I did over do it, a bit.
I have blistered feet and am a bit sore. I have never had blisters on the soles of my feet before! But, I did walk for over 4 Km. That is the first time in 22 months that I have made it that far. Up until now about 700 metres has been the best I could manage. I think that blistered feet are...
I did over do it, a bit.
Posted Oct 7, 2019 at caro-rose-creations
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Sure does.
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Commented Oct 8, 2019 on I hope I haven't over done it? at caro-rose-creations
I hope I haven't over done it?
I find that I am able to almost walk normally. Up until now it has been a struggle to stand or sit or to stretch out as I walk. Since November 2018 it has been just shuffling along. But after this time in hospital I can walk to and from the ferry. Get up the stairs, sometimes without the help...
I hope I haven't over done it?
Posted Oct 6, 2019 at caro-rose-creations
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I should have known better.
Commented Oct 4, 2019 on Some New Threads at caro-rose-creations
Some New Threads
You know, I foolishly gave away all my Appleton Crewel Threads. I thought I would never use them again. But no, now I need them, and I had a full set. So today I started buying some more. Just a few. I think I might buy some Renaissance brand wool threads as well. I do like that they ...
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