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10-24-2010, 10:35 PM

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Gramyx7

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Can't wait to see the finished product... very pretty..

10-24-2010, 10:35 PM

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scowlkat

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I think it would be "crewel" not to use them in a quilt - lol!

10-24-2010, 10:39 PM

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luvTooQuilt

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Very nice!!

So............. whats hiding BEHIND the owl?? I wanna see!!!! I wanna See.. !!

10-25-2010, 05:38 AM

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Kathy-Pgh

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WOW! De ja vous! I loved working with crewel until the yarn became hard to find. Your work is beautiful.

Now you have me curious as to where in my house I have hidden all my patterns--sure hope I didn't pitch them in one of my cleaning flurries-- :-( :-(

10-25-2010, 11:06 AM

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Rosyhf

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Calico Grammy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rosyhf

I had a few days that I just wanted to rummage in my bins etc to see what I could find. I found this lovely crewel embroidered owl, I did years ago and this horse, half done. I am sure I have more stuff.

I found a very large hooked rug 3/4 done and been hooking on it lately and enjoying it. I think I will use the crewel stuff in quilts.

The owl is beautiful and the horse will be! I used to do crewel until I had everyone's walls full of pictures and then moved on to some new craft! Now it is quilting! Please check about the crewel put into a quilt----not sure the washing would be the same as for cotton, but if you are making just a wall hanging & it won't be washed often, it could work. Great work!

Yes I must think about that. The crewel is done with wool yarn so I think it can be washed. I will wash and dry flat first and then line it before putting it in the quilt. I will quilt heavely around the owl.

I also found so much, I had no idea, of embroidery wool. Paternan? Lee wards, and others, all wool and in excellent condition. I keep all my craft supplies in the house. Stuff like fabric and yarn are in cabinets and chests not plastic. I think that kind of storage keeps them nice and they are air conditioned which also make a difference. I am so thankful for my large studio.

Here is a tip on how to keep your threads nice. keep the thread in a cabinet free from dust and paticles etc. Dust is the ememy of the thread. Thread dries out too so now and then give then a sprits of water or silicone.

10-25-2010, 11:09 AM

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Spring

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Beautiful....I love the horse. They would look amazing in a quilt.

10-25-2010, 12:51 PM

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Rosyhf

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Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt

Very nice!!

So............. whats hiding BEHIND the owl?? I wanna see!!!! I wanna See.. !!

That was the midless quilt I made out of S&C

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-66871-8.htm

10-25-2010, 03:23 PM

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wraez

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I can't wait to see how you finish off these wonderful finds ... they are beautiful.

Are you saying that you are ready now to finish these creations? Sure hope so!

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

10-25-2010, 03:46 PM

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sylvia77

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I'd love to see a picture of the hooked rug.

10-25-2010, 08:13 PM

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Rosyhf

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wraez

I can't wait to see how you finish off these wonderful finds ... they are beautiful.

Are you saying that you are ready now to finish these creations? Sure hope so!

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

Yes I seem to be finishing things as I find. I bought a love large pine chest at a rummage sale for 5.00. I couldn't believe it, it's like brand new. I am putting all the things I find unfinished in there. I might not do those projects right away but they will be on the to do list soon.