Category: Wall Hanging

John’s method to prevent puckering

I am sending a couple of photos of wall hangings I have done on felt without any puckering. One uses 5 designs to make a large 16 x 23 inch one,   and one uses 6 designs to make a large 12 x 15 inch one.

I only hoop a piece of Stitch n Tear stabilizer by itself, adhering it to the inside of the inner hoop ring with sturdy 2 sided sticky mounting tape. The felt is held in place using a conservative amount of spray adhesive. I use the minimum amount of tension in the bobbin, around 12 – 15 grams and the upper tension just enough to bring the stitch thread to clear the throat plate and let the stabilizer alone drag the thread to the next stitch. When you are done the fabric does not want to return to an original non tension state and remains stable.

BFC1095 Window-Kitten in a Bowl

BFC0831 Window – Vintage Sewing Machine

Sunny’s Kokopelli

Now I need to get a dowel or flat piece of wood, stain it and put a hanger on it.  I used three small dream catchers on some of the hangers.  It turned out to be a big job, but I’m happy with it – hope our friends who live in AZ like it!  Thanks so much for all your advice, Suz.  I did find that on the borders I used a thinner craft batting, and it was much better to stitch together.  I didn’t have any Ultaseude (have you priced it lately?) so I used some suedecloth that I had around.  I used a variegated yarn and couched all the seams because I didn’t think satin stitching would work very well (at 9mm!) — Sunny     (I know what you mean about Ultraseude!…..Suz)

 

 

BFC0759 QIH Kokopelli Wallhanging

From our friends who recently hung the desert scene wall hanging from Suz of course!
Sunny

 

The Passion of Christ

It took a while to get everything together, but I finished the wall hanging at last!  I ended up using two layers of soft medium weight stabilizer for the designs.  I used a museum binding and have tabs on the back for hanging.  The sashing is a metallic ribbon, so it’s a little puckered.  But, overall, you can see the designs came out lovely!  It really made a nice Easter display.  Thanks for you help and advice!

My next project is the Eagle Owl — a pattern I bought years ago.  I’m focused now, so I’m really excited to get started on that challenge.  I’m even thinking of doing it on balsa wood!

Laura

Laura – you did a really beautiful job.  It looks very professional! I’m sure it brought joy to a lot of people.  How is the Owl coming :)??  Suz

BFC1178 The Passion of Christ

Steampunk Lady

Lois wrote:

I wanted to share with you my version of the Steampunk Lady.  It was my first split design I ever stitched.  Although nothing I do is ever perfect, I was really pleased with the results.

Well, Lois, you should be pleased – I think she looks fantastic – great job.  And I’m sure your lady will help encourage others to try the large designs!!!  I like the stitching you did in the background too. Suz

BFC1746 Definitely Steampunk Lady

 

Always time for Christmas……

Hi Suz,

It is time for Christmas trees to appear again.

Five years ago I stitched your  Large Christmas Tree 2012  (BFC-1220) on a single sheet of balsa wood that was 18″ x 26″ and framed it to a completed size of 20″ x 27″ as a wall hanging.

This year I again used the design to make another wall hanging and during the five years it had grown and needed a 22″ x 30″ piece of balsa wood, framed out to a finished size of 24 1/4″ x 33″ and took on a trimming of lights.

JC

I love your embroidery on Balsa wood – the trees really look great on it.

BFC1220 Large Christmas Tree 2012

I’ll send you a photo soon cause I did not have the fibers so did something a little different but actually love.

Completion of Stained Glass Floral Triptych. Don’t think photo does it any real justice. Since I didn’t have fibers, I used a lightly molted batik and iris, gold and a light brown metallic in all of the open areas. It sparkles. I’ll send another pix when completed. Jody

I love what you’ve done in place of the fibers on the Floral Triptych!  Very creative and really pretty.   Suz

BFC0772 Window-Mums with Butterflies

BFC1577 Stained Glass Floral Triptych

Sunny’s Beautiful Wall hanging

I got two of these Geisha panels years and years ago from E-Quilter online, and just recently decided to do something with one of them.  Can’t see it in the pic, but I outlined most of the wisteria, flowers, stream and the Geishas and with matching threads.  Then I cross-hatched the black borders and then hand stitched all the Geisha heads and the warriors.  I also used black batting.  Decided since it “could” be reversible I made tabs and used a bamboo plant stake to hang it from.
Sunny

I’m envious sunny!!!!  I got that same panel way back and mine has not been stitched into anything yet.  This is a beautiful use for it!  I like the balance between the individual designs and the large panel.

BFC0845 Lovely Geisha Series – Set II

BFC0834 Lovely Geisha Series – Set I

BFC1136 Three Samurai I

BFC1137 Three Samurai II

Jan’s Owlbert Einstein

From Jan:  I love this design.  I donated this one to a silent auction in support of the arts programs at our local community college.

I asked if I could post him here:

Absolutely.  Before I sent it I went to your BLOG to see all the projects others have made and there wasn’t an Owlbert.  I mounted mine on canvas.  Owlbert got a lot of buzz at the auction and he did well.  Jan

He is just gorgeous Jan – I love the way you have created him.  Suz

BFC1575 Steampunk Owlbert Einstein