tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-548013406638625452024-02-20T10:52:08.026-08:00The Store on the CornerThe Store on the Corner specializes in stocking exquisite ribbons, for ribbon work corsages & embellishment; laces & trims for crazy piecing, fiber art & scrap booking; for the embroider we offer Silk ribbons and threads, cotton hand dyed threads & metallic threads. We offer a wonderful selection of buttons, charms & glass beads. Patterns, classes & instructions are available in a variety of techniques including embroidery, bead work, ribbon work, & fiber art.Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-81368230702120043192011-08-26T08:01:00.000-07:002011-08-26T08:08:10.091-07:00Fall Classes for 2011<h2 style="text-align: center;">Well it is that time of year again! New samples have been made, old favorites have returned, and the schedule has been set! Here is what I will be offering at <a title="Joggles" href="http://www.joggles.com/">Joggles.com</a> this fall.</h2> <h3 style="text-align: center;">*NEW* Beadoodlery 2 lessons/$25.00 beginning September 20, 2011.</h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.joggles.com/"><img style="width: 375px; height: 292px;" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3372" title="free-form bead embroidery" src="http://1creativeone.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/beadoodlery1.jpg?w=510&h=395" alt="free-form bead embroidery" /></a>
<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">This is an excellent beginning class to learn about beads, free-form stitched bead embroidery, with a step-by-step illustration of the design process. In Beadoodlery you will stitch beads onto to a fabric base to create a “doodled” bead pattern. I will provide 4 different heart shapes, though you can chose any design you like for the base.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;">*Returning Favorite* Jardin de Grandmere 2 lessons/$22.00 beginning September 23, 2011</h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.joggles.com/"><img style="width: 375px; height: 168px;" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3373" title="circular peyote stitch" src="http://1creativeone.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/group1s.jpg?w=500&h=222" alt="circular peyote stitch" /></a>
<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Elegant and pretty is the best description for this bracelet. The flower medallion is created with a circular peyote stitch. These circular peyote medallions reminded me of the “Grandmother’s Garden” quilt block. When looking at fabric yo-yos stitched in floral seed sacks or vintage cottons, I imagined a garden of beaded flowers. The dimension is created by using three different sizes of seed beads. The stitch can be used to create a single or double row of flowers, with a beautiful button closure to finish off your bracelet.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;">*Returning Favorite* Creative Thread Embroidery 3 lessons/$35.00 beginning October 4, 2011</h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.joggles.com/"><img style="width: 375px; height: 291px;" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3374" title="creative thread embroidery samples" src="http://1creativeone.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/creativethreadembroiderysamples1.jpg?w=500&h=387" alt="raised stitch embroidery" /></a>
<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Explore the possibilities and broaden your creative stitched repertoire to add to your CQ and other embroidery projects. We will work the embroidery stitches using a variety of threads such as pearl cotton; buttonhole twist; rayon and cotton floss on a fabric base that you can use later as needle case.
<br />Some stitches will blend thread to create new colors and textures. The dimensional embroidery stitches that will be covered are bullion knot, cast on buttonhole, drizzle, woven, whipped and tatted. Traditional stitches such as the buttonhole, chain stitch, feather stitch, feather stitch leaf, French knot, lazy daisy, pistol stitch and straight stitch will be also covered.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;">* NEW* A Crazy Lady’s Guide to Embellishing 4 lessons/$45.00 beginning October 6, 2011</h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.joggles.com/"><img style="width: 375px; height: 342px;" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3375" title="crazy piece embellishing" src="http://1creativeone.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/crazyladyembellishing1.jpg?w=510&h=464" alt="crazy piece embellishing" /></a>
<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Do you have a crazy pieced block or quilt top perhaps from A Crazy Lady’s Guide to Piecing that is just waiting to be encrusted with embroidery, ribbonwork, and embellishment? In this class I will cover many techniques that you can use to create a unique and beautiful heirloom piece that will be passed down from family member to member. Please note that there will be no instructions to make or finish the block or quilt.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;">*Returning Favorite* Scrumptious Hearts 3 lessons/$38.00 beginning October 7, 2011</h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.joggles.com/"><img style="width: 375px; height: 200px;" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3377" title="scrumptious hearts" src="http://1creativeone.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/scrumpheartjoggles.jpg?w=510&h=270" alt="scraps of lace with ribbon flowers" /></a>
<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Bits and pieces of cherished lace are melded with silk fabric to form a beautiful heart shaped base for your floral design. Chose from a few different heart shapes and ribbon worked floral vignettes, or create your own. The melded silk and lace base and the RTD silk ribbons for the ribbon work flowers and the silk ribbon embroidery are dyed with the Colorhue dyes. This is an excellent way to use up small amounts of this and that to form an heirloom brooch to be treasured.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;">*NEW* Kelp Scarf 2 lessons/$20.00 beginning October 25, 2011</h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.joggles.com/"><img style="width: 375px; height: 338px;" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3378" title="kelp scarf" src="http://1creativeone.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/kelpscarf1.jpg?w=510&h=459" alt="machine stitched threads and yarns" /></a>
<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">In class you will make stitched “mesh” from strips and scraps of fabric, decorative yarns, ribbons and metallic or rayon threads. The result will be a lightweight, colorful scarf that can be worn all year round.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;">*NEW* Beadazzled Stitches 4 lessons/$45.00 beginning November 4, 2011</h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.joggles.com/"><img style="width: 375px; height: 375px;" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3379" title="beadazzled stitches" src="http://1creativeone.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/beadazzledstitches1.jpg?w=510&h=510" alt="bead embroidery" /></a>
<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Do you love embroidery? Have you ever embroidered with beads? This is the perfect class for you to learn how to combine these two techniques. I will give you directions to make a simple strip-pieced base made from batik fabrics or if you have a CQ base already made you can work on that in class. This class takes you on a journey that explores beads, embroidery and other embellishments.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;">*NEW* Silk Ribbon Brooches 2 lessons/$20.00 beginning November 8, 2011</h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.joggles.com.jpg/"><img style="width: 375px; height: 301px;" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3380" title="silk ribbon embroidery brooches" src="http://1creativeone.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/silkribbonbrooches1.jpg?w=510&h=407" alt="silk ribbon embroidery brooches" /></a>
<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">This class is a great introduction to silk embroidery ribbons, buttonhole twist, decorative threads and a few basic embroidery stitches. Make this lovely little brooch from one of the three different shapes and garden designs to give as a gift or to keep for your self. The embroidery stitches that will be covered are the woven rose, feather stitch, chain stitch, lazy daisy, and French knot.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;">*NEW* Fabuloucious Felt Florals 2 classes/$25.00 beginning November 22, 2011</h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.joggles.com/"><img style="width: 375px; height: 309px;" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3381" title="felt flowers" src="http://1creativeone.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/fabulouciousfiberflowers1.jpg?w=510&h=419" alt="felt flowers" /></a>
<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">These fast and easy flowers are just fun, fun, fun! Create a brooch, hair ornament, or decorate an object with these colorful, creative floral beauties. Several different flowers, leaves and embellishments will be made using a variety of shapes with the addition of machine and hand embroidery.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;">Hope to see you in class! Enjoy all that you do, every single day! Christen</h3> <div class="post-info"> </div> Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-50720964997312309252011-01-03T09:41:00.000-08:002011-01-03T10:34:12.662-08:00Winter/Spring Classes 2011<span style="font-size:130%;">Here are the <a href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/index.php?cPath=75_936">Classes </a>that I will be teaching this Winter/Spring session at Joggles.com.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=75_936&products_id=20902">Beginning Embroidery with Bead Embellishment</a></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=75_936&products_id=20902"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin3EIKT7kkYPJldv1av5hedJHldF8seki4zNr4NWk9qbITp-_cy5jo6-Zxm94XvlYLOwqo-ZzoB7xeLWWzdans-PO02crmlY5Cq6hnsDwepW5QjtMnJYncH94V9JmzF69WnRHLvDi17w/s400/embroiderysample.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558016887857619026" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">This 4 lesson class is scheduled to begin on January 18, 2011.<br /><br />This is a great introductory class to traditional embroidery stitches with the added flare and dazzle that only seed beads can add. These stitches can be incorporated in any fiber design that you choose, whether it be an already stitched crazy quilted block, a strip pieced pillow top, or an appliquéd art quilt block. A variety of stitches are used in each separate embroidered design, a Base Stitch, a Design Stitch, and an Embellished Stitch. Additional embellishments will also be covered such as adding in buttons, sequins, large beads and charms.<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=20894"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Flora Dora and Daisy Chain RAW Bracelets: Two for One</span></a><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=20894"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 173px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIQ-mEuF4T-dOE4w3lZ1yt0fxyS6DJsd7HVEMdfnnAU3rSVycF2sBw1afo96voApvXd7P9_1ECfDh1O1FDx_Nx9tkSe2ZKes1eXghaBcjheq16d2FirWNZZ3mqCgr6x_F_05NQWoJBIg/s400/rawsamples.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558018085987846610" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;">This 3 lesson class is scheduled to begin on January 28, 2011.<br /><br />Do you have a wonderful stash of buttons and beads that are just waiting for the right project to come along? Well consider these beaded and buttoned up bracelets, which are made using two different Right Angle Weave techniques. The first bracelet simple and elegant the other feminine and charming; both take only a short amount of time to make.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=20892">Scrumptious Scraps</a><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=20892"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTcK1tIcKICbaJclqmWqf7PTbZgBbiv8hxg8kNKXMMgNF098TY6QVexL6OHMuSL9eSShqS8R3IzxmQUpxxuzwWVeaL9aUm568c_bSytsrdHd0TUVj782wizXFJhnqaoJhmqvod1r53OA/s400/scrum1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558018575717414898" border="0" /></a> This 5 lesson class is scheduled to begin on February 25, 2011.<br /><br />Scrumptious bit and pieces of vintage laces are melded and stitched together to form a unique and beautiful base for your creative stitched designs. Once the lace scraps are turned into a base, I will show you how to dye the base and a variety of ribbons (some silk) that can be later used in the embroidery and ribbon worked vignettes.<br /><br /> <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=21765">A Rose Garden</a></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=21765"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwusoeGk6Ex-tyGg6sLZPyrA5LANyn0k-ITu4jp2hdVKSyjEwkOlNvm6UzOeJnyWkU6mOIGlqIg4NlXQnKzROHp8zsfi3BWHozLaEiQHG9JZS8lWpyYq8wat9reR1e_OlxE3foH55E8w/s400/arosegarden2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558019239399673298" border="0" /></a> This 2 lesson class is scheduled to begin on March 15, 2011.<br /><br />Your purse or pillow will start with a base of cotton velveteen or silk dupioni fabric. This is embroidered with silk ribbon and silk buttonhole embroidery stitches. A few beads here and there can add a magical glimmer to the design.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=21770"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Color Me Happy</span></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=21770"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 29px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXQxTiWQTJF9B-Pp99Z7dt-juYV8lOjOIfNk7zU27FCkTvj-3WeHUryAcQq_y3Afh4znqfrZRrNe8NcGV3qwboO3xDNER9yYeo0Glyn_cCUAlKGg4BPjO2BoDxvI2h5fqn-EMOk3wm4A/s400/colorwheel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558021095000848162" border="0" /></a>This 2 lesson class is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2011.<br /><br />This is a technique class that debunks myths, decodes terms and will open your world to the possibilities of COLOR, creating your own colors and dye baths to be exact. The goal of the class will be to record the samples in a journal in addition to the dyed silk swatches that you create in each lesson. We will discuss working with color in different mediums. The class will only use Colorhue dyes; no other dye will be covered.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=21771"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Creative Thread Embroidery</span></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=21771"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIDzjhJIndnPBfEK6Pxhw1CGTJzKAo4qg-ohyMOKTdoizWpRWW0WPEjZkV0RHyrG62EMfG8wpQiH6hjP46t5hcujExDsXNg_xHdqNPR69aLuryAtCtviF3LsnWVSiUGMhrZbWpeIiBg/s400/creativethread1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558021557895269650" border="0" /></a>This 3 lesson class is scheduled to begin on April 19, 2011.<br /><br />Explore the possibilities and broaden your creative stitched repertoire to add to your CQ and other embroidery projects. We will work the embroidery stitches using a variety of threads such as pearl cotton; buttonhole twist; rayon and cotton floss on a fabric base that you can use later as needle case.<br /><br />Some stitches will blend thread to create new colors and textures. The dimensional embroidery stitches that will be covered are bullion knot, cast on buttonhole, drizzle, woven, whipped and tatted. Traditional stitches such as the buttonhole, chain stitch, feather stitch, feather stitch leaf, French knot, lazy daisy, pistol stitch and straight stitch will be also covered.<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=75_936&products_id=21772"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Magic Web</span></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=75_936&products_id=21772"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 337px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigy1u0zB0t2bVp3p6wyysklo9VxmKJ20E7JRf5elPeFLfo9dZ16ViSrJIgMNwMwp7BkrH-keC0vU9bqM-84zQ1e4QzbQhAf3hWNpYPT3RPmMkZNPnjTde_1awc7j1HJPLOZ_OVuQuyBQ/s400/magicweb1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558029280821950226" border="0" /></a> This 2 lesson class is scheduled to begin on May 17, 2011.<br /><br />This is a great technique project; I call it Metallic Threads 101, but it doesn’t stop there. In class you will make a “magic web” from bits of precious scraps, decorative yarns and metallic threads, sandwiched together with Solvy and machine stitching, lots of machine stitching. The unique fabric that you create will be used as a base for a heart shaped brooch that will be embellished with buttons and beads.<br /><br />I hope that you find something to spark your creative spirit.<br />In the meantime, Happy Stitching! Christen<br /></div>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-6814881451279191782010-08-28T06:06:00.000-07:002010-08-28T06:32:16.294-07:00Fall Classes<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">This fall I will be teaching six classes for Joggles they are as follows:</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >There are three corsage classes where I invite you to take a colorful journey into the realm of dyeing your own RTD (ready to dye) silk ribbons. I will teach you how to prepare your ribbons then dye them to create one of a kind, creative and colorful ribbons. These ribbons will then be turned into magical works of floral art for your own “corsages to dye for”!</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-3-bx_qjfuTCe1jNLteN_PJfZHpWWnV5Edr2homy4IYaVMc4Dt80ev4LfEEtXWIiVEcGI3JPm8W9Rsg8HAr17pfoBj9pjRVgfVNDfXSBUYc16neUdMtyGKqRQh_PpZq6XC_TbdnHcw/s1600/-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 335px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-3-bx_qjfuTCe1jNLteN_PJfZHpWWnV5Edr2homy4IYaVMc4Dt80ev4LfEEtXWIiVEcGI3JPm8W9Rsg8HAr17pfoBj9pjRVgfVNDfXSBUYc16neUdMtyGKqRQh_PpZq6XC_TbdnHcw/s400/-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510451041498169522" border="0" /></a><a title="Joggles" href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=75_936&products_id=20170" target="_blank">Corsages to Dye For I</a>: Here we have the the Rose and Bud; Butterflies Delight; and the Harlequin flower. I will show you options on how to use each flower, from a single flower to a group of flowers.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje1tNedATkmmH-aX-IAg_cz2inzpw1IEbokzK2mUuFee3Uyeax8Qmr-W8FrXYszcPXGDHW_BYjW0Kk-M1J9ctCUWokmJp6ua_vVTvVng9yVi7wC-8_jqUzfqkC9Dk1zKkZF6LgQisOiA/s1600/groups.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje1tNedATkmmH-aX-IAg_cz2inzpw1IEbokzK2mUuFee3Uyeax8Qmr-W8FrXYszcPXGDHW_BYjW0Kk-M1J9ctCUWokmJp6ua_vVTvVng9yVi7wC-8_jqUzfqkC9Dk1zKkZF6LgQisOiA/s400/groups.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510450857885006722" border="0" /></a><a title="Joggles" href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=75_936&products_id=20888" target="_blank">Corsages to Dye For II</a>: Here we have the Chou Rose, the Country Rose, and the Lady Ashley Rose. I will show you design options for each flower, from a single flower to a group of flowers.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFvpZ2OAulecPp6D3K_XFPi5n5DXLSx5Xs3V__fwT7NOJLKNPNpYSC8gkeFfaE5Ni-9msxduq80tI98LPJASqMBGLx6BtmSm2dfMdSDDUvTkzw09V_FWGkNTGYkAQ-7Qh5wZj5bbniEg/s1600/groupcor3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFvpZ2OAulecPp6D3K_XFPi5n5DXLSx5Xs3V__fwT7NOJLKNPNpYSC8gkeFfaE5Ni-9msxduq80tI98LPJASqMBGLx6BtmSm2dfMdSDDUvTkzw09V_FWGkNTGYkAQ-7Qh5wZj5bbniEg/s400/groupcor3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510451316516881410" border="0" /></a><strong>*New* </strong><a title="Joggles" href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=75_936&products_id=21295" target="_blank">Corsages to Dye For III</a>: Here we have the Violet, the Sweethearts Flower and the Sunflower and Rosette. I will show you design options for each flower, from a single flower to a group of flowers.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYBYi9ShShzdED6-_dUIYhoPLJmm-HJNR4hWqCfhSfA7YslMMWgCWEciC9K_mkG7GPhyphenhyphenN3ZXeUca9c6i7irfcWCQM4bkNOzF60Ar0MMS_dEz096FUfgyiD1r5QH3qzpe70CUMJX3hYZQ/s1600/autumn2joggles.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYBYi9ShShzdED6-_dUIYhoPLJmm-HJNR4hWqCfhSfA7YslMMWgCWEciC9K_mkG7GPhyphenhyphenN3ZXeUca9c6i7irfcWCQM4bkNOzF60Ar0MMS_dEz096FUfgyiD1r5QH3qzpe70CUMJX3hYZQ/s400/autumn2joggles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510451481416320034" border="0" /></a><strong>*New*</strong> <a title="Autumn's Harvest" href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=75_936&products_id=21286" target="_blank">Autumn’s Harvest</a>: I absolutely love all of the rich autumn colors: chestnut, golden umber, warm maple, cinnamon and pumpkin. I have put together a few things that will help make your autumn decorations for your home more memorable. These are all soft sculpture items that are made from fabric or felt.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPrM8vNqDlUjPaCY_vfxA8R8JUy5ge8O0pGpZm7KxkpjUPrJUM0mtAkqCJflXL9LsHHnMdU1ffbwmaXaHi9HAy4XBH2p8jtyznxzXMxXUoUlbX3QKd6HVZgcybo2VvPdQsr1kFnsS4sw/s1600/-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 251px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPrM8vNqDlUjPaCY_vfxA8R8JUy5ge8O0pGpZm7KxkpjUPrJUM0mtAkqCJflXL9LsHHnMdU1ffbwmaXaHi9HAy4XBH2p8jtyznxzXMxXUoUlbX3QKd6HVZgcybo2VvPdQsr1kFnsS4sw/s400/-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510452656055510082" border="0" /></a><a title="Joggles" href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=75_936&products_id=18796" target="_blank">Ocean Rivers</a>: This class will teach you a little bit about the freedom of expression the “free form peyote stitch” can bring to your technical repertoire. This is entirely beaded with seed beads and buttons.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV4xfjtHCq41bn81LYIhSVOsjzNWN-uV_4NCsj67RLitcWlB6Eb5dy2pZGRWVnbeVnQTUwCfO9avNVZHMqByRGQ4ZJg-0Yr0RAn4HM6CqL-MTVP_8BOwSjfQ9Znf8Jh8bHObW8EGMUxQ/s1600/scrumpheartjoggles.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV4xfjtHCq41bn81LYIhSVOsjzNWN-uV_4NCsj67RLitcWlB6Eb5dy2pZGRWVnbeVnQTUwCfO9avNVZHMqByRGQ4ZJg-0Yr0RAn4HM6CqL-MTVP_8BOwSjfQ9Znf8Jh8bHObW8EGMUxQ/s400/scrumpheartjoggles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510452879151526066" border="0" /></a><strong>*New*</strong><a title="Joggles" href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=75_936&products_id=21297" target="_blank"> Scrumptious Hearts</a>: Bits and pieces of cherished lace are melded with silk fabric to form a beautiful heart shaped base for your floral designed brooch. Chose from a few different heart shapes and ribbon worked floral vignettes, or create your own. <p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Joggles" href="http://www.joggles.com/" target="_blank">Joggles</a> offers a wonderful way to learn, with teachers and students from all over the world. I have met and become with friends across the country and have met women from France, Belgium, Australia and Canada. The on-line classes are held once a week and repeat once a week for as long as the class runs. Students receive a link to down load their handout on the first day of the lesson then have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with other students in an on-line forum.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">I hope that you find something here that you will find interesting! Happy Stitching!</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Christen</p><br /><br /></div>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-36968528013853443262010-04-24T06:10:00.000-07:002010-07-25T09:17:51.794-07:00New Spring Session Classes for Joggles<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >I have been busy working on my classes for the Spring Session at <a title="Joggles.com" href="http://www.joggles.com/" target="_blank">Joggles</a>, here is the line-up:</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimvYVVhlcH2j8HEjTICaG_DzfCRPKMkwoCoTK6GOau3EG4uCB7DchwnZPX-INdJgF0rc5hzni4ZBqqmURBHDehboN2LkryU_n2N3sJekQP6ivR7h57bgNqaljtbYO4GRSE6zv5Mqdklw/s1600/groups.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimvYVVhlcH2j8HEjTICaG_DzfCRPKMkwoCoTK6GOau3EG4uCB7DchwnZPX-INdJgF0rc5hzni4ZBqqmURBHDehboN2LkryU_n2N3sJekQP6ivR7h57bgNqaljtbYO4GRSE6zv5Mqdklw/s400/groups.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463691071748574226" border="0" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Corsages to Dye for II: May 25, 2010/three lessons</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Do you find yourself wishing “if only I had a ribbon that was this color or that”, or “why didn’t it come in my favorite colors”? If your answer is YES, then let me invite you to take a colorful journey into the realm of dyeing your own RTD (ready to dye) ribbons. I will teach you how to prepare your ribbons then dye them to create one of a kind, creative and colorful ribbons. These ribbons will then be turned into magical works of floral art for your own “corsages to dye for”!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="file:///Users/christenbrown/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/moz-screenshot.png" alt="" /></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully;} catch(e)" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLFWJ8fLnxQ6GRpjyjxV5a1bpDQ7nItzmY6_XDdwNjswo66ZJ2AoAUX3OhHDKPx-KuVvN6ZEFAtD29wYRrS9rNZUOAXt8MEF2a-3BvuPlvPpuaZkLHLZovCTi1_8FaMTAHYbuNGLCiXQ/s1600/scrum1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLFWJ8fLnxQ6GRpjyjxV5a1bpDQ7nItzmY6_XDdwNjswo66ZJ2AoAUX3OhHDKPx-KuVvN6ZEFAtD29wYRrS9rNZUOAXt8MEF2a-3BvuPlvPpuaZkLHLZovCTi1_8FaMTAHYbuNGLCiXQ/s400/scrum1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463691762294976738" border="0" /></a></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;">Scrumptious Scraps: June 11, 2010/5 lessons</h3><p style="text-align: center;">Scrumptious bit and pieces of vintage laces are melded and stitched together to form a unique and beautiful base for your creative stitched designs. Once the lace scraps are turned into a base, I will show you how to dye the base and a variety of ribbons that can be later used in the embroidery and ribbon worked vignettes.</p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPIjnmL3mmVqUkipGv1tYiq84voBrQYeO1HzIsiOv1QrfEl8Ad1pg6v71TnmXZWxyoz2linbFRzMrJpbuip1II5nbzlMFY3B5SABXq8Hw-zwj1uULyPXeq9LZ5bU1x9oh1j-JY23S54w/s1600/RAW1sr.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 167px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPIjnmL3mmVqUkipGv1tYiq84voBrQYeO1HzIsiOv1QrfEl8Ad1pg6v71TnmXZWxyoz2linbFRzMrJpbuip1II5nbzlMFY3B5SABXq8Hw-zwj1uULyPXeq9LZ5bU1x9oh1j-JY23S54w/s400/RAW1sr.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463692380409293570" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5KPn54B4tKVqDv_F_XyUXBySHKs0xosaIjWC68kSO9FtLfpdxILV9CaOkUtKvjcZSwZe2sYJZeHxNHtOPYXdLJM_HNeI7fFSb6L6grW9RC1ur6HrXVU2MQXQen1qhRKb_PHQPSAAvXQ/s1600/RAW1s.jpg"></a><h3 style="text-align: center;">Flora Dora and Daisy Chain RAW Bracelets: Two for One! June 22, 2010/3 lessons</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Do you have a wonderful stash of buttons and beads that are just waiting for the right project to come along? Well consider these beaded and buttoned up bracelets, which are made using two different Right Angle Weave techniques. The first bracelet simple and elegant the other feminine and charming; both take only a short amount of time to make.</p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6CHwvrdQezqeVuTWIr01Zp1KCbjrVeFOUkc6rnBbXdGWtpCKnz-w6JgvUbx1b5_WiWye_EJZoXFBF-ZP19EEVPzIdJRj12umCM6OOamXR5UDdbmXUfWSZOW-yoBTQd9Uk-57HXzFc5w/s1600/beadmore1r.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 372px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6CHwvrdQezqeVuTWIr01Zp1KCbjrVeFOUkc6rnBbXdGWtpCKnz-w6JgvUbx1b5_WiWye_EJZoXFBF-ZP19EEVPzIdJRj12umCM6OOamXR5UDdbmXUfWSZOW-yoBTQd9Uk-57HXzFc5w/s400/beadmore1r.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463692486966777490" border="0" /></a><h3 style="text-align: center;">Beadazzled Somemore Purse: July 6, 2010/4 lessons</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">This class delves deeply into the wonderful world of bead embellishment, exploring a wide variety of stitches and embroidery techniques. The sample that you will be stitching on can become a purse (using the pattern provided), a pillow or wall hanging, or whatever you choose. The techniques that will be covered are free-form peyote on fabric, free form bead embroidery, multi bead embroidery, attaching trinkets, buttons and charms with beads, and so much more. Your project will start with a beautiful batik fabric, a variety of seed beads in several sizes and colors combined with a collection of buttons, glass charms and larger beads. This class is a must for anyone who loves beads!</p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPovYCSoivgtzAi62rw5k1hey4czN3xDz6QmldFCb7OTVrVNsY6dyJ4HsCVUOZww6HWOmbqpFqY311FU9EeGvOhZR3Z8PxORnN4S-sW_6PfILmXw_ZMfxEKVQgFwFJ6r7OaIEnxZFfMw/s1600/bebe1r.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPovYCSoivgtzAi62rw5k1hey4czN3xDz6QmldFCb7OTVrVNsY6dyJ4HsCVUOZww6HWOmbqpFqY311FU9EeGvOhZR3Z8PxORnN4S-sW_6PfILmXw_ZMfxEKVQgFwFJ6r7OaIEnxZFfMw/s400/bebe1r.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463692601121601298" border="0" /></a><h3 style="text-align: center;">BEBE: Beginning Embroidery with Bead Embellishment: July 23, 2010/4 lessons</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">This is a great introductory class to traditional embroidery stitches with the added flare and dazzle that only seed beads can add. These stitches can be incorporated in any fiber design that you choose, whether it be an already stitched crazy quilted block, a strip pieced pillow top, or an appliquéd art quilt block. A variety of stitches are used in each separate embroidered design, a Base Stitch, a Design Stitch, and an Embellished Stitch. Additional embellishments will also be covered such as adding in buttons, sequins, large beads and charms.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">The classes at Joggles are brought to you in a file/document format. The classes can run between three-five lessons, with a week between lessons. Joggles provides an online Forum format where teachers and students can communicate, ask questions, or show off their examples from class. I am a very dedicated teacher, and I want each student to be able to complete the project/s covered in the classes. I prepare each lesson’s document with photographed step-by-step pictures and detailed written instructions.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">For a more detailed description of each lesson please visit <a title="Christen Brown's Classes" href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/index.php?cPath=75_936" target="_blank">my page</a> at <a title="Joggles.com" href="http://www.joggles.com/" target="_blank">Joggles</a>.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I hope to see you there! Enjoy- Christen<br /></p>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-2819634465260132532010-03-03T07:04:00.000-08:002010-03-03T07:17:55.192-08:00Reminder: New Winter Session Classes<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://christen-thestoreonthecorner.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-winter-session-classes.html">Winter Session Classes</a></span></div><h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >We are just wrapping up the Jardin de Grandmere class this week and I still have two more classes left in the Winter Session for </span><a style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold;" title="Joggles" href="http://www.joggles.com/" target="_blank">Joggles.com</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >.</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" ><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjg8BCTR4emOuj5YkyqK5gqbJn5AHJk0Tabflblc66b8Yiqot2Q5dMTzEGz96fPHatDTe8NEzCCpnVirRB7zLVB-cMRKFcey5KqU57gI3kVWUblbUCdmPFuWKtAzhP5YS1KSO4m1pjg/s1600-h/groups.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 251px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjg8BCTR4emOuj5YkyqK5gqbJn5AHJk0Tabflblc66b8Yiqot2Q5dMTzEGz96fPHatDTe8NEzCCpnVirRB7zLVB-cMRKFcey5KqU57gI3kVWUblbUCdmPFuWKtAzhP5YS1KSO4m1pjg/s400/groups.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444424542930184994" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>Class: </b></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=18796">Ocean Rivers</a> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>Start Date: </b>Friday March 12 12, 2010<b> Cost: </b>$45/4 lessons</span><br />This class will teach you a little bit about the freedom of expression the “free form peyote stitch” can bring to your technical repertoire. The launching point of your bracelet and your creative explosion will start with a simple grosgrain ribbon, a small collection of buttons, a variety of seed beads in several sizes and colors combined with a few small treasures. Bring your imagination and creative spirit…<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mUNe87eNBd9YsEGy44pMwyZ-pGsjmw9MYekhcmOZi9EJioxGM8FezdXy0a7w9s-POWnJ7oqTF6wankdgzsEd_icY-iAiX0Ak4E-qRY2S_J73VD_PO2KNpkqAY1ZGIYp9Z5wPW2U7KA/s1600-h/groupeds.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mUNe87eNBd9YsEGy44pMwyZ-pGsjmw9MYekhcmOZi9EJioxGM8FezdXy0a7w9s-POWnJ7oqTF6wankdgzsEd_icY-iAiX0Ak4E-qRY2S_J73VD_PO2KNpkqAY1ZGIYp9Z5wPW2U7KA/s400/groupeds.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444424759675274914" border="0" /></a><span><br /> </span><div style="text-align: center;"><span><b>Class: </b><a href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=20170">Corsages to Dye For</a> </span><span><b>Start Date: </b>Tuesday March 30 2010</span><span><b> Cost: </b>$35/3 lessons<br /></span>Have you ever wished that you could dye your own ribbon, in the colors that you like the best? Using simple techniques, I will teach you how to create truly intriguing and colorful patterns with your dyes and ribbon. These ribbons will then be turned into magnificent works of art that you create by stitching petals and leaves for your own “corsages to dye for”!<br /><span>Hope that you can make it! Christen<br /></span></div>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-8373204399880553482010-02-26T07:31:00.000-08:002010-02-26T08:16:49.211-08:00Things that "R GOOD 2 KNOW": Celluloid Buttons<div style="text-align: center;">Celluloid was invented in the 1870’s and was one of the first and most versatile of the man-made plastics. Even though celluloid is a thinner material than <span style="font-style: italic;">Bakelite</span> some of the same techniques could be used to create items such as molding, stamping and machine tooling. Both celluloid and <span style="font-style: italic;">Bakelite</span> plastics were used to make buttons, jewelry and other household items such as cutlery, telephones, bathroom essentials and more.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/about/gallery/galjewls/decodra.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 349px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhufhWNMMoFMlxoL7IcpRLCn6IZypbf4YeGMFCnr0C3niF6tgHphZ7iLEJ-T_bsnZPvMaVAjBDIvqDoPiOS2HEkQzn45KZeCeL3mOwGGKe7n9dJYtx_jzbWlrV7CkntA6Lvn-YFJGR9vw/s400/celluloid.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442577551440557522" border="0" /></a>Today we will talk about the celluloid button, as you can see in the necklace “<a title="Deco Drama" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/about/gallery/galjewls/decodra.html" target="_blank">Deco Drama</a>”, I really love celluloid buttons! The base of the necklace is a vintage French ombre ribbon, ruched, with a silk cord stitched for the tie. As you can see celluloid was definitely the theme here, using many of my favorite types of celluloid button: molded, tight-tops, French Ivory, glow bubbles, buffed and pierced.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Celluloid was a thinner plastic, and detailed shapes could also be created by pulling, hollow blowing, and extruding. The coloring of the celluloid button was often more diverse than that of the autumn and vibrant coloring of the <span style="font-style: italic;">Bakelite</span> buttons.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_MyS2TfpBuK3sEmeAJYnk4ly7QaiVlq86aEbfxBk_V7tidR93mv-hOqNSrUoACnw5pgCqAZGFld7bhZlliFqh1REQzfr49lD5N9J5_yyh06Ovo1k5jPaZvmiWaMkGF-AkeYo2aQOJTQ/s1600-h/bracelet1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_MyS2TfpBuK3sEmeAJYnk4ly7QaiVlq86aEbfxBk_V7tidR93mv-hOqNSrUoACnw5pgCqAZGFld7bhZlliFqh1REQzfr49lD5N9J5_yyh06Ovo1k5jPaZvmiWaMkGF-AkeYo2aQOJTQ/s400/bracelet1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442580289214014770" border="0" /></a>This bracelet is made using vintage glass,celluloid and <span style="font-style: italic;">Bakelite</span> buttons; these are stitched to a base of grosgrain ribbons and an old measuring tape.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxw12hHmtClegSFpSlGxrxvdtiknc_stSRKAPHBMJeDUzQpNGfeCzDRfL9EJsGRzuW5fzrYBgCxiezWZ4tnkdZx13kHWIkECF9JGhOM1OYzm3q84RGAkgMwOTiXsaCZxxPXiv_Z3bDMA/s1600-h/ribbrac1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxw12hHmtClegSFpSlGxrxvdtiknc_stSRKAPHBMJeDUzQpNGfeCzDRfL9EJsGRzuW5fzrYBgCxiezWZ4tnkdZx13kHWIkECF9JGhOM1OYzm3q84RGAkgMwOTiXsaCZxxPXiv_Z3bDMA/s400/ribbrac1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442582404859668690" border="0" /></a>Here are a series of bracelets that feature vintage celluloid, <span style="font-style: italic;">Bakelite</span> and glass buttons. I made these using simple sewing techniques and materials so that the buttons would shine as the stars that they are! <ul><li>The first bracelet base is vintage picot edged grosgrain ribbon. The buttons that I used are celluloid “glow bubbles”, tight-tops and a few brown Bakelite.</li><li>The second bracelet base is vintage cotton grosgrain ribbon. The heart shaped buttons are Bakelite and the cream colored buttons are celluloid.</li><li>The third bracelet base is taffeta ribbon with a strip of grosgrain ribbon stitched down the center. The incredible green buttons are vintage celluloid “glow bubbles” and the black buttons are carved celluloid.</li></ul></div>The versatility of celluloid made it extremely popular with button and clothing manufacturer’s, however the serious drawback to this material was that it is flammable! For further reading may I suggest a book I use frequently: <em>Button Button Identification & Price Guide</em> by Peggy Ann Osborne.<br /><br />These buttons should not be stored in a closed glass or metal container because the fumes from the components that create the plastic will smell. Celluloid has a tendency to become brittle, so do not put these buttons in the dryer. If you need to clean celluloid try rubbing with a soft cloth or an old toothbrush to remove debris and to polish the surface. Celluloid buttons can have a variety of shanks such as self and metal; you will find many other plastics have celluloid shanks glued to the button because it was a less expensive material.<br /><br />Thank you for letting me share somethings that "R GOOD 2 KNOW" with you. Christen<br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-84774315983482641762010-02-15T07:27:00.001-08:002010-02-15T07:37:59.146-08:00And The Winner IS.......<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25emYHJ_mU7aigwL5JYSUWiXsnjNCIn_niiL-iEC8Kf2byopaatP4vqTdFrcnw06YTfYoV514MNtcdH3O9neTa5UXiZ7aEag-ftdMpEhIZyKq_6mGnMYHjq-rCvwB8ieRy7d-iZydCw/s1600-h/pincushion.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25emYHJ_mU7aigwL5JYSUWiXsnjNCIn_niiL-iEC8Kf2byopaatP4vqTdFrcnw06YTfYoV514MNtcdH3O9neTa5UXiZ7aEag-ftdMpEhIZyKq_6mGnMYHjq-rCvwB8ieRy7d-iZydCw/s400/pincushion.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438492367827950802" border="0" /></a><br />And the winner is: <a href="http://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/">Bluebird and Elizabeth</a>, @ <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">alterbooklover</span>.com Yeah to you!<br /><br />I want to share my profound thanks to Lisa the <a href="http://awhimsicalbohemian.typepad.com/a_whimsical_bohemian/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">whimsicalbohemian</span></a>, for organizing this wonderful event. I enjoyed flying around the airwaves visiting people in far away countries, in my country and even in my own state.<br /><br />Thank you to each and everyone who flew their magic carpet to my doorstep, and each and everyone who left wonderful, encouraging and creative comments!<br /><br />Take care each of you, even though the ride is over, I will still stop by and say hi through the year, and look forward to seeing you next year.<br /><br />Much love, Christen<br /><br />PS: I do have a few of these pincushions left in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/christenbrown">Etsy store</a>, if you want to take a stop over and see them!Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-51753338372567067022010-01-29T06:48:00.001-08:002010-02-04T09:12:29.532-08:00One World One Heart Give Away<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR0n4aLEsXq5q9CqXQ7rKS4o1s6Yi7m-fjbuXAWWAAAEeDRGnsXTz25n6VvJfMqpPYfKwWBykUuPhaNXWPnXAQ52I98ZdZVyHBNEiYZSkRWJaqoYeMXSTx1zpLavmMDFN-Hm06OI0omQ/s1600-h/pincushion.jpg"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GGI1SkMHgzE0H3_scsUimt6D3x_9CLGDIjhjUtNdSR4VUZlKjX1AfI2vUhAQABtV1XffzctRomDTphX9PSPQZgE77pHP-wYHDYcKVxASRMJKkI3GpWg0Gf1HNpFXPwiriDRLxdOkzw/s1600-h/oneworldoneheart.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GGI1SkMHgzE0H3_scsUimt6D3x_9CLGDIjhjUtNdSR4VUZlKjX1AfI2vUhAQABtV1XffzctRomDTphX9PSPQZgE77pHP-wYHDYcKVxASRMJKkI3GpWg0Gf1HNpFXPwiriDRLxdOkzw/s400/oneworldoneheart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432173942023935426" border="0" /></a>Welcome to all of my regular visitors and you new visitors as well! I am participating in the <a title="One World One Heart" href="http://awhimsicalbohemian.typepad.com/a_whimsical_bohemian/one-world-one-heart.html" mce_href="http://awhimsicalbohemian.typepad.com/a_whimsical_bohemian/one-world-one-heart.html" target="_blank">One World One Heart</a> world-wide "Give Away" that is sponsored by Lisa <a title="A Whimsical Bohemian" href="http://awhimsicalbohemian.typepad.com/a_whimsical_bohemian/" mce_href="http://awhimsicalbohemian.typepad.com/a_whimsical_bohemian/" target="_blank">A Whimsical Bohemian</a>. This event is open to all people who have an active blog. The event, created in 2007 was with the original idea to bring bloggers together from around the world who may never ordinarily meet and to discover new and wonderful people, and in the process possibly win a prize or two.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR0n4aLEsXq5q9CqXQ7rKS4o1s6Yi7m-fjbuXAWWAAAEeDRGnsXTz25n6VvJfMqpPYfKwWBykUuPhaNXWPnXAQ52I98ZdZVyHBNEiYZSkRWJaqoYeMXSTx1zpLavmMDFN-Hm06OI0omQ/s1600-h/pincushion.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR0n4aLEsXq5q9CqXQ7rKS4o1s6Yi7m-fjbuXAWWAAAEeDRGnsXTz25n6VvJfMqpPYfKwWBykUuPhaNXWPnXAQ52I98ZdZVyHBNEiYZSkRWJaqoYeMXSTx1zpLavmMDFN-Hm06OI0omQ/s400/pincushion.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432174454169338434" border="0" /></a><p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;">This pincushion is what I am offering as my free gift here, and is made from vintage feed sack material. </p><p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;"><span class="mceItemHidden">To take part in the drawing you must have an active blog to enter to win this prize. If you wish to enter in this drawing, all you need to do is leave me a comment with a link back to your blog or an email address in order for me to get in touch with you if you win! Then I will ship your pincushion to you, where ever you live! </span><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;"><span class="mceItemHidden">This event runs through Feb 14 (midnight Pacific time), and winners will be announced on February 15. Good luck to you, enjoy your journey on the magic carpet and may you find new and wonderous blogs to inspire and bring you joy! Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;">Christen<br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">PS: I will also be giving away a goodie on my other blog: <a href="http://wp.me/pliZW-BP">Christen's Creations</a> pop on over for a visit!<br /></div>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com170tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-77744082669326229592010-01-04T06:43:00.000-08:002010-01-05T09:54:30.674-08:00New Winter Session Classes<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >I will be teaching three classes this coming Winter Session for </span><a style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold;" title="Joggles" href="http://www.joggles.com/" target="_blank">Joggles.com</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >.</span></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRYbVzfS_TyRGjn5uTKGStf-SeVfBz6fQqNuKya64M4TfBc2c9pW9yyXFEnHCzE7VDnWeGG2oxvP2BCCYl-36iab9E-7rBG7QmNT6V7ylZu8nDqGPocXQFl4iTOGC8cE5mC4Ip6QmKcg/s1600-h/group1s.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRYbVzfS_TyRGjn5uTKGStf-SeVfBz6fQqNuKya64M4TfBc2c9pW9yyXFEnHCzE7VDnWeGG2oxvP2BCCYl-36iab9E-7rBG7QmNT6V7ylZu8nDqGPocXQFl4iTOGC8cE5mC4Ip6QmKcg/s400/group1s.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422895596172262162" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jardin de Grandmere is the first class and will begin February 23, 2010. The price is $22.00 for two lessons.</span></span> </div><p>Elegant and pretty is the best description for this bracelet. The flower medallion is created with a circular peyote stitch. These circular peyote medallions reminded me of the “Grandmother’s Garden” quilt block. When looking at fabric yo-yos stitched in floral seed sacks or vintage cottons, I imagined a garden of beaded flowers. The dimension is created by using three different sizes of seed beads. The stitch can be used to create a single or double row of flowers, with a beautiful button closure to finish off your bracelet.</p> <p>Lesson 1: In the first class you will learn the basic circular peyote stitch that each flower medallion is made with. I will give you several examples of color combinations, and then will leave you to play.</p> <p>Lesson 2: In this class I will show you how to add a second row of flower medallions to your bracelet (if you so desire), and how to attach your button and loop closure in order to finish your bracelet.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuXPk0KWRU68ZV4cJ9PJNBlxzMTlBaxlykOZFywGaNmVDWk_MFcGbhyphenhyphennANrzM7gFy-Po_YTEayePhR_9al_Sqpkh7_0MmcfBlbn-E9OGLoLI9Vl6xYv23RTQDOLYk5wYJ_JdNDbvlJRg/s1600-h/groups.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 251px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuXPk0KWRU68ZV4cJ9PJNBlxzMTlBaxlykOZFywGaNmVDWk_MFcGbhyphenhyphennANrzM7gFy-Po_YTEayePhR_9al_Sqpkh7_0MmcfBlbn-E9OGLoLI9Vl6xYv23RTQDOLYk5wYJ_JdNDbvlJRg/s400/groups.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422896244506662962" border="0" /></a></p><h3 style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Ocean Rivers is the second class and it will begin March 12. The price is $45.00 for four lessons.</span></h3> <p>This class will teach you a little bit about the freedom of expression the “free form peyote stitch” can bring to your technical repertoire. The launching point of your bracelet and your creative explosion will start with a simple grosgrain ribbon, a small collection of buttons, a variety of seed beads in several sizes and colors combined with a few small treasures. Bring your imagination and creative spirit….</p> <p>Lesson 1: You will cut and prep the ribbon base; we will talk about setting up your beads; learn about focal placement and the stitching the buttons in place; then create your first tidal currents.</p> <p>Lesson 2: We will explore the basic peyote stitch; changing from between bead sizes within the current; making connections and creating more tidal currents; and adding in new thread.</p> <p>Lesson 3: We will cover creating waves along the outer reaches of the bracelet; stitching in the tidal pool treasures such as larger beads, sequins and chips with single bead stoppers, cascades and picots.</p> <p>Lesson 4: Finishing touches: stitching the button and closure loop; stitching the beaded shell edging; and barnacle extras.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemW87wXWAVClSAmdV-p8IDxfhaAOBtJwMrdzcP1BCtG31K6aoVOhYpAJnBQ4SKuTwXwJFcbvWTYsay-OsOg5il3YlHsXCWHMSaW9k1olMDaTvgM1PbVYyj_3U_3KItmGlsFHlrtPw5A/s1600-h/groupeds.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemW87wXWAVClSAmdV-p8IDxfhaAOBtJwMrdzcP1BCtG31K6aoVOhYpAJnBQ4SKuTwXwJFcbvWTYsay-OsOg5il3YlHsXCWHMSaW9k1olMDaTvgM1PbVYyj_3U_3KItmGlsFHlrtPw5A/s400/groupeds.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422896574455766402" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Corsages to Dye For: Series 1 is the last class and will begin March 30. The price is $35.00 for three lessons.</span></div> <p>Have you ever wished that you could dye your own ribbon, in the colors that you like the best? Using simple techniques, I will teach you how to create truly intriguing and colorful patterns with your dyes and ribbon. These ribbons will then be turned into magnificent works of art that you create by stitching petals and leaves for your own “corsages to dye for”!</p> <p>Lesson 1: In the first class you will learn how to mix the dyes using a basic color wheel; learn a series of techniques to prepare the ribbon for dyeing; then actually dyeing the ribbons that you will use in the next lessons.</p> <p>Lesson 2: The second class will focus on making the flowers: the rose and bud; the bachelor button; and the passion-flower. I will show you options on how to use each flower, from a single flower to a group of flowers; how many you make of each flower is up to you.</p> <p>Lesson 3: The third lesson will focus on making the leaves from the ribbons that you dyed, then stitching all of the components together for each corsage. Additional commercially made ribbons can also be used, and can add another dimension to your corsages such as the velvet ribbon I used in the Bachelor Button Corsage.</p> <h4>The classes handouts are emailed to you the day of the class, with a week to review and complete that week’s lesson. The following lesson/s will arrive a week later with another handout and further instructions. There is an on-line forum for the student and teacher connect or contact in case there are any questions.</h4> <p>Enjoy and keep it creative! Christen</p>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-31384714625343349532009-11-06T10:13:00.000-08:002009-11-06T10:18:50.914-08:00Pumpkin Patch<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thestoreonthecorner"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tRQDPmQ5LtCYnC_8dRI1ZEvqImfRskwOmwq8uByXQYmez07blPrpbmr6igZfElkzXZDRRheyZbUj7Xt-RXIlPj6j0dEf-jLcnRFNVMhaGKq1-pjQoZYqR9PJvQnSas6BS2o2_Xn_0Q/s400/groupsmall.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401056165802534066" border="0" /></a>This is a new pattern that I have added to my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thestoreonthecorner">Etsy Store</a> which is also new. This store will focus on patterns and supplies.<br /><br />There are four sizes of pumpkins to choose from in this pattern, large:3-1/2" tall; medium: 2-3/4" tall; small: 2" tall; mini: 1-1/2" tall. The middle is the largest size made from raw silk; the pumpkin to the left is the medium size made from a cotton batik; the two on the right are the small size made from a cotton batik and a cotton print; the little one next to the medium size is the mini size made from a cotton print. The large, medium and small pumpkins have a stem and optional leaf; while the small and mini use a button for detail.Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-2209225630238931632009-11-02T06:13:00.000-08:002009-11-02T06:18:34.616-08:00Flapper Girls<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/christenbrown"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfo3y4P5NadowIbSJ1S7jX8ujlTb68hmzcbGnx18qJdUEd62nzZ_xv2W_DC4_aij0fs9K1Mn84bFrWa1vimdSOj4uPKEWtf_PGEXkorQTAojUUCa0s-59vJzgu_0bQd4f8t_npLsY6zg/s400/groups.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399509272416801218" border="0" /></a>Here is a group of Flapper Girls that I just made for my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/christenbrown"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Etsy</span> Store</a>. These darling little Flapper Girls are each hand made, one at a time. The faces are painted and detailed, the hats are made from French wire ribbon and these are adorned with a satin rose. The body is made from florist wire wrapped in satin ribbon. The doll can be finished in one of three ways, a brooch as in picture 1; as an ornament as in picture 2; or as a pincushion buddy as in picture 3 (the pin cushion is not included). So when you order this little cutie just tell me how you want her to come to you as: a brooch, an ornament or with a straight pin to use as a pincushion buddy. Size: 2" wide x 2-3/4" long.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-88756905199822793702009-11-02T06:07:00.000-08:002009-11-02T06:19:19.827-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/christenbrown"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOaJINY9_hGXMPeLsQNR_FUH0YhXWXd5leJIkHNWjZrQagziL3ymL_B92XM_OyAq0-CAvNf-mvZZEIuUbtpL5RpqyZZRYR0ny_E3EajXRI1-1KouwtJQFRYEiAbXCkzA2yWi5Hcs8Ncg/s400/groups.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399508318215965650" border="0" /></a>Here is a group of pincushions that I just created for my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/christenbrown"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Etsy</span> Store</a>.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This pincushion is ideal for that creative person in your life who is "a little bit country". The fabric that the pincushion is made from is a vintage quilt made from feed sacks and other fabrics from the 1940's. The pincushion is stuffed with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Polyfill</span>. The pincushion has been stitched into sections with pearl cotton. A piece of cardboard is glued to the bottom of the pincushion and is covered with a piece of felt. The pincushion is approximately 3" wide by 1-1/2" tall.</div>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-65303546968764150042009-11-02T06:03:00.000-08:002009-11-02T06:13:02.529-08:00Velvet Bon Bons<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/christenbrown"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 366px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ3LgmUU2gz6AwsEZoHeGkYEFwfxnhlHcbkZFGm0ND10yQs9IjjdiKsT12yHLf-mudD6DB87ZhjE3Tk0Cu4aFywIY1oStpgyDplsqwfa63Y9bLB0RiFZD1Xv-UneJAOg26ww7D8DXFfw/s400/bonbongroup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399507044367939746" border="0" /></a>This is a fun little group of pincushions that I just added to my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/christenbrown"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Etsy</span> Store</a>.<br />These petite pincushions are just perfect for a few needles. This is a great gift item for your favorite needle worker, bead enthusiast, and quilter! Would you ever suspect deep, rich velvet and a swirl of silk to look good enough to eat? The velvet rayon ribbon of the base is adorned with a flower and leaf made from the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Hanah</span> Silk bias ribbon. The pincushions are filled with a special springy stuffing that won't rust your pins and needles. The bottom of the pincushion is covered with a satin rosette. All items are hand stitched. Approximate size: 1-5/8” round by 1-1/2” tall.<br /></div>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-9647882129235284372009-08-24T09:05:00.000-07:002009-09-19T05:58:45.484-07:00CuddleNots: a new class for Joggles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjU4ydKqqOUo73PGj-LH18dd0DtcuQAGzK8shZIwNuVc9H9y3BdUNteGeN6UQRByaojIPauYQSMJQeC6waDUZqhN3GsH69Em3fdkfOgnZqek-Q5wactz_brCi33saQMIkcTpiovGwdg/s1600-h/cuddlenotjoggles.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjU4ydKqqOUo73PGj-LH18dd0DtcuQAGzK8shZIwNuVc9H9y3BdUNteGeN6UQRByaojIPauYQSMJQeC6waDUZqhN3GsH69Em3fdkfOgnZqek-Q5wactz_brCi33saQMIkcTpiovGwdg/s400/cuddlenotjoggles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373562752196316098" border="0" /></a>This class is a new class that I am teaching for <a title="Joggles" href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=19423" target="_blank">Joggles.com</a>. It is re-scheduled to begin on November 4, 2009 (original date September 23, 2009). <p>CuddleNots are not your ordinary type of “cuddly” doll, but they do have some “attitude”!</p> <p>Your doll will start with common bits and pieces from around the house, add in ice-cream scoop arms and legs… and well it just goes up hill from there!</p> <p>Most CuddleNots finish roughly around 5″ wide by 14″ tall.</p> <p>Come join me on this creative adventure thinking outside of the box to create a fun and playful doll.</p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-eh-EgQLGPTEmyrJ2LMcasYnbQ_RJKW18sdz2sJkZqVVrNjSHyiyjcjlvoxRjzkFbdjrImL5VioerQhwxSsMVwIUyq0FxFaGIz9VAFd0d1-qnochbHt3c-D7Vc09pSGOVR6jvPKJMA/s1600-h/christen.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 98px; height: 30px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-eh-EgQLGPTEmyrJ2LMcasYnbQ_RJKW18sdz2sJkZqVVrNjSHyiyjcjlvoxRjzkFbdjrImL5VioerQhwxSsMVwIUyq0FxFaGIz9VAFd0d1-qnochbHt3c-D7Vc09pSGOVR6jvPKJMA/s400/christen.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373562599643192226" border="0" /></a>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-84824863929909996962009-08-24T09:01:00.000-07:002009-09-19T06:00:11.058-07:00Hat Boxes: a new class with Joggles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPxkD1Yc-btfbExulpMBHDYNmWFwSlJtjfIcUE46lje7mYZ3MD3J6kCOtGb8kmUN04YL1QKeDw1iNn8RrSeWIJigm19yhc78SF63Z78RREoija8zneIIGTjURNXVxyB5fxw5HZfY8UQ/s1600-h/hatbox.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPxkD1Yc-btfbExulpMBHDYNmWFwSlJtjfIcUE46lje7mYZ3MD3J6kCOtGb8kmUN04YL1QKeDw1iNn8RrSeWIJigm19yhc78SF63Z78RREoija8zneIIGTjURNXVxyB5fxw5HZfY8UQ/s400/hatbox.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373561138965420130" border="0" /></a>This is a new <a title="Joggles" href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=75_936&products_id=19427" target="_blank">class</a> that I am teaching for Joggles, it is re-scheduled to begin October 30<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span>, 2009 (original date October 2, 2009). <p>This petite hatbox starts with a paper <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">mache</span> box. Chose your favorite art paper with a colorful design, pick ribbons, lace and trims in the colors that you want to highlight. Add in a little acrylic and metallic paints for good measure. A variety of hand made ribbon flowers and leaves will be added just like the icing on the cake!</p> <p>Come join me! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2v5AgkQXcLfTbOb0gI0idLjbW7tEP9DoWm48i7QxH19qLjNG0YC10X3aFCuXkfjOAf-7mDyDA4iJ4VtE_EDItdURsik32EnSyIbNbhvsotnnnpoOwtVKmitMjaJ-rq7D98J-pmo0yw/s1600-h/christen.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 98px; height: 30px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2v5AgkQXcLfTbOb0gI0idLjbW7tEP9DoWm48i7QxH19qLjNG0YC10X3aFCuXkfjOAf-7mDyDA4iJ4VtE_EDItdURsik32EnSyIbNbhvsotnnnpoOwtVKmitMjaJ-rq7D98J-pmo0yw/s400/christen.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373561586992305714" border="0" /></a></p><p><br /></p>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-57627729992856957582009-07-25T10:43:00.000-07:002009-07-25T11:10:38.113-07:00Ribbon Work Techniques<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfuXL3Zxq7MIZV-GV-DrQebHkXOp1MV2TS59HuWmp3VRDKPLONk_1LJ7ti2r1gcSX51CiJSxnxMnkjF-oVuM_1jo7ZUqBZ_8bXI6KQjMgztUE6ZsE9p84BvhkfQR4RqDF0wv9oVw_GUg/s1600-h/ppclass.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfuXL3Zxq7MIZV-GV-DrQebHkXOp1MV2TS59HuWmp3VRDKPLONk_1LJ7ti2r1gcSX51CiJSxnxMnkjF-oVuM_1jo7ZUqBZ_8bXI6KQjMgztUE6ZsE9p84BvhkfQR4RqDF0wv9oVw_GUg/s400/ppclass.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362455627137251170" border="0" /></a>I love flowers and gardens, I love to look at them and wear them all year long! The Petals and Posies Series begins with simple flowers and progressively becomes more challenging as with each pattern. These are all ribbon-work techniques, they do not include embroidery techniques.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpkumx3ji44kKxg4IcxjdO3iR_iebYZBElIjL22jnkEI10fIX41_-N7mAddmQqrUEOr0853FNhM1FVaN8eCbGuAjbUUBS82AKKBkyKs6UQ0R8zSsIUir5vjnoFoSbECdvZICu_l8SXZg/s1600-h/posie1tn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 108px; height: 152px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpkumx3ji44kKxg4IcxjdO3iR_iebYZBElIjL22jnkEI10fIX41_-N7mAddmQqrUEOr0853FNhM1FVaN8eCbGuAjbUUBS82AKKBkyKs6UQ0R8zSsIUir5vjnoFoSbECdvZICu_l8SXZg/s400/posie1tn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362456517062646450" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/ribbonwk/techniq/posies1.html">Petals and Posies 1</a>- ribbon worked flowers and leaves<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />This project will introduce you to hand-stitched flowers and leaves which are made from a variety of ribbons including French wire, dyed silk bias, and satin. These flowers can be made into corsages or used to decorate baskets and gifts.<br />The flowers taught in class are: rosette, double edge rosette, berry, rose hip, single-edged rose, double-edged rose, curled leaf, and a small bud or leaf.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPi_5pQSSLOKfvI8WiuGvycC1suZn6Ah8xW_7mKVkhNudplZbaa0djLSLWZwXdigOOQ9YYbor3J17sVtqydXkFzwSFeZvp5aU8uY3o85H3Q-5KHOAEOWG2rwInKoPCCzVO3q02TF0o-Q/s1600-h/posie2tn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 108px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPi_5pQSSLOKfvI8WiuGvycC1suZn6Ah8xW_7mKVkhNudplZbaa0djLSLWZwXdigOOQ9YYbor3J17sVtqydXkFzwSFeZvp5aU8uY3o85H3Q-5KHOAEOWG2rwInKoPCCzVO3q02TF0o-Q/s400/posie2tn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362457357434542514" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/ribbonwk/techniq/posies2.html">Petals and Posies 2</a>- ribbon worked flowers and leaves<br /><p style="text-align: left;">This class will further your knowledge of hand-stitched flowers made from a variety of ribbons: French wire, dyed silk bias, velvet, and grosgrain. These flowers can be made into corsages or used to decorate baskets and gifts. Everyone enjoys a hand made flower! The flowers covered in the class are: begonia, double-edged begonia, pansy, Gwen's butterfly, folded daisy, folded bias rose, man in his kimono leaf, the banana leaf, and a twin prairie point leaf.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAhYldqnNYyRTvf0dLvl2YiJoIdwG8AOXw0wK70onCjAVHxvmuNjl99I8m5xtWMPLkUix1M9wBSmIQMvx-0FAk9IrSFgEhOI1egxT6DVJiS4MALcYurGbNhf8EGxkdzY-aB7sJTw2HRg/s1600-h/posie3tn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 110px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAhYldqnNYyRTvf0dLvl2YiJoIdwG8AOXw0wK70onCjAVHxvmuNjl99I8m5xtWMPLkUix1M9wBSmIQMvx-0FAk9IrSFgEhOI1egxT6DVJiS4MALcYurGbNhf8EGxkdzY-aB7sJTw2HRg/s400/posie3tn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362458244475545714" border="0" /></a></p><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/ribbonwk/techniq/posies3.html">Petals and Posies 3</a>- ribbon worked flowers and leaves<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This class will further your knowledge of hand-stitched flowers made from a variety of ribbons: French wire, dyed silk bias, and organza. These flowers can be made into corsages or used to decorate baskets and gifts.The flowers are more exotic in technique than the first two classes. The flowers covered in the class are: fuchsia, antherium, Cynthia rose, bleeding heart, chrysanthemum, daffodil, lily, 1920's leaf, twin leaf, and a prairie point leaf.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivIQQ0FzipMVSy15vV60Tkof0nEjGZiOWG8u0p_x_rroAKtmpzAeUmasDg__-NU_vUoJsE_8PLfTzkLgq6zhO3kkEYaU6Ijzl_Jjzo2vSn8bmD3XQbkLnJHUi131cnvZD_oCktavWPTA/s1600-h/posie4tn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 112px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivIQQ0FzipMVSy15vV60Tkof0nEjGZiOWG8u0p_x_rroAKtmpzAeUmasDg__-NU_vUoJsE_8PLfTzkLgq6zhO3kkEYaU6Ijzl_Jjzo2vSn8bmD3XQbkLnJHUi131cnvZD_oCktavWPTA/s400/posie4tn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362459082150995282" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/ribbonwk/techniq/posies4.html">Petals and Posies 4</a>-ribbon worked flowers and leaves<br /><br />This class will introduce you to hand-stitched flowers made from French wire ribbon. These flowers can be made into corsages or used to decorate baskets and gifts.The flowers are more exotic in technique than the first two classes. The flowers covered in the class are: concertina rose, soft petal rose, rosette, pin rose, cake flower, Gypsy roe, Lilly Munster leaf, man in his kimono leaf, and twin mitered leaf.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv9x5_256uhw1ueNZMPky7esT4wXh7tkiz1207sDf9L-7KGYtx5Uie5arKszIWNolXdCaJfzi_ORmtGEHQzfGVtlKgs9C0n8XdiuEPu1Ah67Z13F6_g5jLgU1jtmDWKeyQ41EkGW3unA/s1600-h/posie5tn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 114px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv9x5_256uhw1ueNZMPky7esT4wXh7tkiz1207sDf9L-7KGYtx5Uie5arKszIWNolXdCaJfzi_ORmtGEHQzfGVtlKgs9C0n8XdiuEPu1Ah67Z13F6_g5jLgU1jtmDWKeyQ41EkGW3unA/s400/posie5tn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362460351976926658" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/ribbonwk/techniq/posies5.html">Petals and Posies 5</a>-ribbon worked flowers and leaves<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This class will introduce you to hand-stitched flowers made from Hanah Silk bias, velvet, satin and French wire ribbons. These flowers can be made into corsages or used to decorate baskets and gifts. The flowers are more exotic in technique than the first two classes. The flowers covered in the class are: iris, star flower, ruffled posy, pleated carnation, petal rose, pointed leaf, double ruffle leaf, and spear leaf.<br /></div><br />Happy stitching, enjoy the time that you have to create!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimu7A7B6IyW-nzDoMglmbR1kl0zfLIJGZRB1jLvDYvQro2htVwGlmSNERiCaoTSyTi218dKaBOOKP-ZQ2ozq3oUKaAA4FYzRDc2CX2n-KgUgzusJlhTLYCdOmKjHWAD6kgnMv3mMsZUw/s1600-h/christen.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 98px; height: 30px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimu7A7B6IyW-nzDoMglmbR1kl0zfLIJGZRB1jLvDYvQro2htVwGlmSNERiCaoTSyTi218dKaBOOKP-ZQ2ozq3oUKaAA4FYzRDc2CX2n-KgUgzusJlhTLYCdOmKjHWAD6kgnMv3mMsZUw/s400/christen.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362461129953706162" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivIQQ0FzipMVSy15vV60Tkof0nEjGZiOWG8u0p_x_rroAKtmpzAeUmasDg__-NU_vUoJsE_8PLfTzkLgq6zhO3kkEYaU6Ijzl_Jjzo2vSn8bmD3XQbkLnJHUi131cnvZD_oCktavWPTA/s1600-h/posie4tn.jpg"><br /></a></div>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-48325030904318033782009-07-25T10:05:00.000-07:002009-07-25T10:42:59.696-07:00Ribbon Work Corsages<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbT35X60QdFvEJVFvFGM636iRgOs1y-iemuds8JftPeySWDqYtuEBhJnXs1mls20F1g5OCxmAM6RUqL5NJSzK-D6w4b2rpt-AgETHfY4Frle2HaRguNdG3zOM9_GmPDyi8OboHveGudw/s1600-h/corsage.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbT35X60QdFvEJVFvFGM636iRgOs1y-iemuds8JftPeySWDqYtuEBhJnXs1mls20F1g5OCxmAM6RUqL5NJSzK-D6w4b2rpt-AgETHfY4Frle2HaRguNdG3zOM9_GmPDyi8OboHveGudw/s400/corsage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362448544997376306" border="0" /></a>I love flowers and gardens, I love to look at them and wear them all year long! I have created a few classes and patterns using different ribbon-work techniques.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2GK0iC1d86OEU4tkgbZVlpvAJjfeBo-vV4N8ouK9ZSQvusCZNYAUibpyOE3OCZxnT9IiVCBIr69l45ay-X3-ZMWZ79s6J8UgysylbMXeVtAlx3dVLD7ieL6xGCUQhYC4RolW-qFLTA/s1600-h/afterns.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 91px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2GK0iC1d86OEU4tkgbZVlpvAJjfeBo-vV4N8ouK9ZSQvusCZNYAUibpyOE3OCZxnT9IiVCBIr69l45ay-X3-ZMWZ79s6J8UgysylbMXeVtAlx3dVLD7ieL6xGCUQhYC4RolW-qFLTA/s400/afterns.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362449800620063378" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/ribbonwk/ribbcor/aftern.html">Afternoon Tea Brooch</a><br />Create a feminine brooch from a variety of ribbons, which include: velvet, vintage grosgrains, French jacquards, moire, dyed silk bias. Some beads were used for further embellishment.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhpuHKL9bBygzjrsIZB5spf745QWKlZJqTFTYweq5s4aiRTlivqqkccmu0T2UY23Aw4HyJMv9V-e4Eny7BVkMpETN1d2F72c7KnngEpetFnHnZMg6TRHhZ6nCf80S7vc_715sUQFQ9g/s1600-h/bloomins.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 176px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhpuHKL9bBygzjrsIZB5spf745QWKlZJqTFTYweq5s4aiRTlivqqkccmu0T2UY23Aw4HyJMv9V-e4Eny7BVkMpETN1d2F72c7KnngEpetFnHnZMg6TRHhZ6nCf80S7vc_715sUQFQ9g/s400/bloomins.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362450330812556050" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/ribbonwk/ribbcor/blooming.html">Blooming Ribbons</a><br />In this pattern you will learn to create some traditional ribbon flowers and leaves and some newly created styles. The possibilities for design and decoration are endless. Make samples of techniques or turn your flowers into an incredible necklace, brooch, purse, or pillow adornment. The finished pieces are completed with ingenious beaded edgings.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhIiszD-a7ZdUS2sZU6uXZuZKU4PPo431eLrkOe0PFgfUDZdTT6SnAyAsZ65MRNSBBsXFgeuGJ232vJoIsHURYbQPrtxCH9zNJdIAq_Wni2X3LQbbnVMQ1mfi7KLGhlPEUOc5NO6Qzg/s1600-h/butnoses.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 118px; height: 165px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhIiszD-a7ZdUS2sZU6uXZuZKU4PPo431eLrkOe0PFgfUDZdTT6SnAyAsZ65MRNSBBsXFgeuGJ232vJoIsHURYbQPrtxCH9zNJdIAq_Wni2X3LQbbnVMQ1mfi7KLGhlPEUOc5NO6Qzg/s400/butnoses.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362450988022150002" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/ribbonwk/ribbcor/buttnose.html">Button Nosed Pansy</a><br />Learn how to make a pansy with a button center and a beaded edge. Good class or pattern for someone who wants to complete a project in one day!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcJ-UEbH49WS4WHlSflI2Z2DL2O2bkpubs1BY0o0oLu3gQ5Jcqdg8wVyx4qy1ce9wkmm9MXhijDMqcIRsaUb6_BYtqsvtch_WZ8CIyWYpdLO4HfnOhyphenhyphen8AQv-PIHRPQInKgtJ_hZI_EQQ/s1600-h/clochers.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 111px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcJ-UEbH49WS4WHlSflI2Z2DL2O2bkpubs1BY0o0oLu3gQ5Jcqdg8wVyx4qy1ce9wkmm9MXhijDMqcIRsaUb6_BYtqsvtch_WZ8CIyWYpdLO4HfnOhyphenhyphen8AQv-PIHRPQInKgtJ_hZI_EQQ/s400/clochers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362451564652478098" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/ribbonwk/ribbcor/clorose.htm">Cloche Rose</a><br />Luscious ruffles of French wire taffeta ribbon are used both for the rose and the leaf. This is a beautiful, large and proud flower that will look stunning on a hat or purse.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh984srcC6VYt31KiyANGVhDxPoz54Angiub3S1NglxJHVbUYp3EO4J7VTOKFWBAIG8t_gS37ZMZEBBOSDF3XzT-duFZy1CL3lvhS5VTTLLub5NHmhvuqaapsV-RFpQdWpBq9lEIpLf_g/s1600-h/onehours.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 158px; height: 119px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh984srcC6VYt31KiyANGVhDxPoz54Angiub3S1NglxJHVbUYp3EO4J7VTOKFWBAIG8t_gS37ZMZEBBOSDF3XzT-duFZy1CL3lvhS5VTTLLub5NHmhvuqaapsV-RFpQdWpBq9lEIpLf_g/s400/onehours.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362452970671091522" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/ribbonwk/ribbcor/onehour.html">One Hour Flower Corsage</a><br />This is a great beginning ribbon project to work on. Once you make one you won't want to stop, so be for warned! Learn the very basics of working with wired ribbon by making a gathered rosette with button center and a leaf.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt0iZY_PxR28rvypM7-_S1RfSaJ5mQT6OU_2eSY_8mpGOciJ0-0FQpz0dCLATNg-DOo-fkWdHj6Akpn713JdUSFLUImOGzP9g3Vx7uVJtv6wbyZUG06h_7LP9LRA1QhA5LgZoiBLXy2w/s1600-h/cormedtn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 161px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt0iZY_PxR28rvypM7-_S1RfSaJ5mQT6OU_2eSY_8mpGOciJ0-0FQpz0dCLATNg-DOo-fkWdHj6Akpn713JdUSFLUImOGzP9g3Vx7uVJtv6wbyZUG06h_7LP9LRA1QhA5LgZoiBLXy2w/s400/cormedtn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362452416778008466" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/ribbonwk/ribbcor/cormed.html">Corsage Medley</a><br />Creative and exquisite group of corsages made from velvet and wire ribbons. Chose from three different corsages:<br />Free Love Corsage: components are 1960" Daisy and Bleeding Heart Leaf<br />Mc Murtry's Lapel Pin: Lilly, Gwen's Butterfly, and 1920's Leaf<br />Summer's Signature Corsage: Sunflower, Shadow Leaf and Bow Tie Butterfly.<br /><br />Happy stitching, enjoy!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKulRawcVabxvTfG7zA5OKq1bdx6p6k2qhbJ9SW14JiKeCeiMDJh-5KzkY_ipuQJ9YRd0FTymCPXyxrxegd5HEqfqIoKsMAGrtfDsfaG_xrRL2-TwGQ8mLrLzIIv7yrE9_q5yB64eo8g/s1600-h/christen.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 98px; height: 30px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKulRawcVabxvTfG7zA5OKq1bdx6p6k2qhbJ9SW14JiKeCeiMDJh-5KzkY_ipuQJ9YRd0FTymCPXyxrxegd5HEqfqIoKsMAGrtfDsfaG_xrRL2-TwGQ8mLrLzIIv7yrE9_q5yB64eo8g/s400/christen.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362453735312470418" border="0" /></a>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-16618168998490415852009-07-17T09:23:00.000-07:002009-07-17T09:38:56.891-07:00Ocean Rivers Bracelet 2- free form peyote<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPDIxzX4g_WWo4NFCgSQXO3s51LHEHgEVRQpB8Gwi4bHBHuD8sq8Rq2scwJkBzaWnBIa97vC9TapFi_hyFtGSDFjvvr4Dl3yfdoaQDpjl3-u5b0I4VZcFU2fS2AUyz0CRXTPex5TZXjg/s1600-h/finishedbracelet2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 137px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPDIxzX4g_WWo4NFCgSQXO3s51LHEHgEVRQpB8Gwi4bHBHuD8sq8Rq2scwJkBzaWnBIa97vC9TapFi_hyFtGSDFjvvr4Dl3yfdoaQDpjl3-u5b0I4VZcFU2fS2AUyz0CRXTPex5TZXjg/s400/finishedbracelet2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359466620366372162" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=18796">Ocean Rivers</a> Sample 2:This is a sample of the class that I just finished teaching for <a href="http://www.joggles.com/">Joggles.com</a>.<br />The first sample was created in blues and purples. The stitching technique is one that I developed using free-form peyote on fabric.<br />The class was a success, and all of the students created marvelous examples of this creative embellishment technique.<br />I will be teaching two classes for the fall session, one will focus on ribbon work, one will be an art doll, so keep checking back for updates!<br />Happy stitching, enjoy!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4GY0rkrlxU0UEE6sCjzD0fi6wHABQ7RC4lEqCUDxKW3q2n2loGF7OE9b9g2MJfg_Zyq37-gad2PqZbvj5Vasn7-mt0VtmlZmf76VRauo3OUXvY8IrX094JR_G6ZZ-Re7oEG8dhywOg/s1600-h/christen.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 98px; height: 30px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4GY0rkrlxU0UEE6sCjzD0fi6wHABQ7RC4lEqCUDxKW3q2n2loGF7OE9b9g2MJfg_Zyq37-gad2PqZbvj5Vasn7-mt0VtmlZmf76VRauo3OUXvY8IrX094JR_G6ZZ-Re7oEG8dhywOg/s400/christen.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359468626734878786" border="0" /></a>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-68164065009711726342009-07-17T08:16:00.000-07:002009-07-17T09:16:45.975-07:00Silk Ribbon Embroidery combined with Ribbonworked Flowers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSsmOuo4g93HapYQTQ5PRPqV3edzY11EOlG8bslEsI6FTf0py3LOsjti3Fed8-pl-OeFvJM4uJ9v0zN5_i7Ry1UB2o2hYUeu4MvkhRP-j__efZ_37pc76Y5lLTwm_DCvZSjejA_EW8kQ/s1600-h/beribboned.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSsmOuo4g93HapYQTQ5PRPqV3edzY11EOlG8bslEsI6FTf0py3LOsjti3Fed8-pl-OeFvJM4uJ9v0zN5_i7Ry1UB2o2hYUeu4MvkhRP-j__efZ_37pc76Y5lLTwm_DCvZSjejA_EW8kQ/s400/beribboned.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359450663030443138" border="0" /></a>Silk Ribbon Embroidery is one of my favorite forms of handwork, and adding in a bouquet of ribbon- worked flowers just seems so natural!<br /><br />I have created a few classes and patterns using this technique. These projects are focused primarily on silk ribbon embroidery with additional flowers made from ribbon worked flowers.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(If you click the link it will take you to the page, where you will find information on the class or pattern for the instructions.)<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXB70NKAzgd9nwJQr6sHw1uVwK7xnHYPfjyrwW0_JjS-Ls_2UBiM1Wu0RveWCWh1M2enql92dNWZ-oyCtp8SpMcmIHAC1gKkyvscSgFk4chjftXQedPFviphvzwPKpokX9e8sP25A6dQ/s1600-h/walkgars.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 110px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXB70NKAzgd9nwJQr6sHw1uVwK7xnHYPfjyrwW0_JjS-Ls_2UBiM1Wu0RveWCWh1M2enql92dNWZ-oyCtp8SpMcmIHAC1gKkyvscSgFk4chjftXQedPFviphvzwPKpokX9e8sP25A6dQ/s200/walkgars.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359456261700723906" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/wearart/walkgar.html">A Walk Through <span style="font-size:100%;">My Flower Garden</span></a><br />The fabric base machine quilted with metallic threads. Machine stitched ribbons form a trellis; silk bias ribbon forms the "walk" or path for the floral motifs.<br />The "enchanted gardens" of silk and rayon ribbons and fabric flowers and leaves are stitched first, then attached to the fabric base. The vignettes are embroidered with smaller flowers and leaves stitched with silk ribbon embroidery, Brazilian embroidery and traditional free form embroidery techniques.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjBBejBynBAGvvfx9g9qA-SyMcx3C_UK3wbYEEAWcye_qJINm4PxRITok7PHSXRR9dMk24_OjpEZpLyRyGCizcrA_zvpS2TbR6HvmPquSTDe09m3arF5Q7xh3MPNlzUEl-I9Hk6Bl1A/s1600-h/afternss.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 154px; height: 105px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjBBejBynBAGvvfx9g9qA-SyMcx3C_UK3wbYEEAWcye_qJINm4PxRITok7PHSXRR9dMk24_OjpEZpLyRyGCizcrA_zvpS2TbR6HvmPquSTDe09m3arF5Q7xh3MPNlzUEl-I9Hk6Bl1A/s200/afternss.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359457095697687746" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/ribbonwk/ribbcor/aftern.html">Afternoon Tea Brooch</a><br />Create a feminine brooch from a variety of ribbons, which include: velvet, vintage grosgrain's, French Jacquards, moire, dyed silk bias. Some beads were used for further embellishment.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj032YBsCtIfnN5fFKc7ZTmLAENicQUb8EpxNi-jUO9x89DVypsD_1JdiAQuOFwuDwh_Vj_Z4xTc6sKTLN5mWphySSgCVOA5_RZAr9XSzAMsl2O4qbH-o4hvY9BXbYgyKamj11WppfvBQ/s1600-h/beribons.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 117px; height: 152px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj032YBsCtIfnN5fFKc7ZTmLAENicQUb8EpxNi-jUO9x89DVypsD_1JdiAQuOFwuDwh_Vj_Z4xTc6sKTLN5mWphySSgCVOA5_RZAr9XSzAMsl2O4qbH-o4hvY9BXbYgyKamj11WppfvBQ/s200/beribons.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359457573600442530" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/wearart/beribon.html">Beribboned</a><br />The base fabric is first stitched with playful grids of randomly placed satin ribbons. These sections can then be embellished with hand dyed lace appliques resembling vignettes of baskets.<br />These baskets are filled with silk and satin ribbon worked flowers and leaves; further embellished with silk ribbon and traditional embroidery stitches and beading.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUJzJCBQPEfMnCSfsNlqssAW9Foi67o-_c6369uD0nvJ1hdgVjP3Or0nskSL9ulmtAXHpMLH69-VZfxIg5aNtXJP6RLevZogr2zVgdZyj_DFFLntJdz7DzDd-eL8Xj1Qkjz5sucFXNMg/s1600-h/elegnts.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 116px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUJzJCBQPEfMnCSfsNlqssAW9Foi67o-_c6369uD0nvJ1hdgVjP3Or0nskSL9ulmtAXHpMLH69-VZfxIg5aNtXJP6RLevZogr2zVgdZyj_DFFLntJdz7DzDd-eL8Xj1Qkjz5sucFXNMg/s200/elegnts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359458083167089842" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/homeacc/elegant.html">Elegant Additions Wall Hanging</a><br />The sample is comprised of 9 squares full of extraordinary examples of silk ribbon embroidery. Click on the image for a full page image of a larger image, then click on each square for a larger image still.<br />Embroidery knowledge is a must for this class. Seven stitches are a prerequisite for the twenty or more stitches that will be needed to complete the wall hanging: lazy daisy, French knot, stem stitch, straight stitch, pistil stitch, feather stitch, buttonhole stitch.<br />All the components and the designs can be adapted to a current crazy pieced or quilted project that you are working on.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOR3ecg14TD0ltuINF-uEwJd87UoBhKasMI_ISCVTFvLMzYiMiuqcCwafhWI3Tz9jab2QfRZpLM408ToaEDzft2Qoqk2K0jFvdL_RF6JOVXTdRB0-GVzGy6eIS05T8olec4Z-dZZb5Q/s1600-h/tableau.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 116px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOR3ecg14TD0ltuINF-uEwJd87UoBhKasMI_ISCVTFvLMzYiMiuqcCwafhWI3Tz9jab2QfRZpLM408ToaEDzft2Qoqk2K0jFvdL_RF6JOVXTdRB0-GVzGy6eIS05T8olec4Z-dZZb5Q/s200/tableau.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359459153872776626" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/emb/slkribn/floral.html">Floral Brooches</a><br />Embellish a special piece of tapestry or silk with a few artfully placed flowers and embroidery stitches. The pattern includes directions for three different brooch shapes: a heart, paisley or tableau.<br />Beads and charms will add just the right touch to make this a contemporary piece of jewelry. You may be tempted to make one of each!<p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IqSoQBvYSm0ff0w5Z6gxHXoKFirpIqTiRK3Q4Mo2NA7CU7JFHNyG8v82BglFVf_bOB8r5n5xtQggQWpgp8eNxUxtp09SbkJEVPOxTQFXAru8lXw0TOLbhsGCyUeb8wJILd6d5haTzA/s1600-h/etusilks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 102px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IqSoQBvYSm0ff0w5Z6gxHXoKFirpIqTiRK3Q4Mo2NA7CU7JFHNyG8v82BglFVf_bOB8r5n5xtQggQWpgp8eNxUxtp09SbkJEVPOxTQFXAru8lXw0TOLbhsGCyUeb8wJILd6d5haTzA/s200/etusilks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359460237860182242" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/nedleacc/etuisilk.html">Silk Ribbon Embroidered Etui<br /></a><i>Etui</i> is French for "small ornamental case", and the one you will make with this pattern will hold your favorite needles, pins, and scissors in a size convenient enough to travel with. You'll be able to showcase these needle working skills on its cover: applique, ribbon-work, silk ribbon embroidery, traditional embroidery, beading on fabric.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKn2mri3I0y7DPKi62iRVBMGK_DXdGIbhBz3bqEr2FVKiIdORdSYuzaZOBw-JI75QOPjPYd-H7OTaQv9hpirPeM0Y2djmts7lqjjkxGaSxGTr-gmPlukssUqXsh8Cioy_P1aRwPdvHg/s1600-h/scrumps.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKn2mri3I0y7DPKi62iRVBMGK_DXdGIbhBz3bqEr2FVKiIdORdSYuzaZOBw-JI75QOPjPYd-H7OTaQv9hpirPeM0Y2djmts7lqjjkxGaSxGTr-gmPlukssUqXsh8Cioy_P1aRwPdvHg/s200/scrumps.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359461189581304994" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/dye/scrumpts.html">Scrumptious Scraps<br /></a>Bits and pieces of precious laces are melded and stitched together to form a single fabric. After the lace fabric is formed, it is then dyed, along with ribbons to embellish the piece with. The second part of the class will focus on silk ribbon embroidery and flower making, using the ribbons that you dyed in the first part of class and the base of lace fabric.</p> <p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGbrVDRdI9fs3nXWqmRSWeRLxGGwwBGU-rTAKbgWz0POR8UJJDHvEHuq0FPUjYzcvq8lz6AfKaHwh9iLbS-XVJZUq0JQ1W5rZYQI-QuZSIOCIGnVg_eJe8oBe0NARAx-ngJdf0HrvIsg/s1600-h/vintagres.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 108px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGbrVDRdI9fs3nXWqmRSWeRLxGGwwBGU-rTAKbgWz0POR8UJJDHvEHuq0FPUjYzcvq8lz6AfKaHwh9iLbS-XVJZUq0JQ1W5rZYQI-QuZSIOCIGnVg_eJe8oBe0NARAx-ngJdf0HrvIsg/s200/vintagres.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359461979843084994" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/wearart/vintagre.html">Vintage Redressed</a><br />This is a perfect venue for all of those vintage trims and buttons you have been saving to recycle onto wonderful.<br />The body of the vest is pieced in sections of woven ribbon and fabric. The body of the vest is embellished with silk ribbon embroidery, buttons and beads.<br /></p><p>Happy stitching, enjoy what you do and the time that you have to create!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdgdxfrnM6xSZmwD7mRl9JSmcZ4KWbDAGyGtCHB96ltICGwua7Umg0-ppFenPRE41NzJhUGrbzAU2bz8SUJbuKNqioH7cEF2thsVW-B4oyak7N9aW4tPxOya5mFOYwQdW6QapoWRA7hw/s1600-h/christen.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 98px; height: 30px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdgdxfrnM6xSZmwD7mRl9JSmcZ4KWbDAGyGtCHB96ltICGwua7Umg0-ppFenPRE41NzJhUGrbzAU2bz8SUJbuKNqioH7cEF2thsVW-B4oyak7N9aW4tPxOya5mFOYwQdW6QapoWRA7hw/s400/christen.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359462981514692402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></p><p><br /></p>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-43906289931267960672009-07-17T07:26:00.000-07:002009-07-17T08:45:34.490-07:00Crazy Piecing with Traditional Embroidery and Beading<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMYkvjBEwWfYQsX6f6v51cOcPKnfmTVY1c_Z-HM47w2gxeW_Wl-VAXkK2BcmGiHA2PMI72y_5hGFY1sIukvUwTyglxUyU763gRfKcOgWBaoM_QrODjEAguNtMwWn4CdW4R07f__AZ1A/s1600-h/crazypiecing.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMYkvjBEwWfYQsX6f6v51cOcPKnfmTVY1c_Z-HM47w2gxeW_Wl-VAXkK2BcmGiHA2PMI72y_5hGFY1sIukvUwTyglxUyU763gRfKcOgWBaoM_QrODjEAguNtMwWn4CdW4R07f__AZ1A/s400/crazypiecing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359454559842090258" border="0" /></a><br />I have been embellishing shirts, jeans and jackets with Traditional Embroidery from the age of six. Once I learned to sew, I had my mom's fabric stash to work with which was full of tiny bits of exotic fabrics, cottons and velveteens. Crazy Piecing these bits of this and that really appeals to my sense of use what you have on hand. Incorporating beads just seemed to be a natural addition to this form.<br /><br />I have created a few classes and patterns using this technique.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(If you click the link it will take you to the page, where you will find information on the class or pattern for the instructions.)<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglrg_P-jNdagsOdq0UFsBLsSbqFJpw5ImgKtjzPugQIRRyrKx0Ya32QMi6q-Bb8Q3APeiIKSf_tpll7eZk8pSNr9VJRl8g6GlbfqQ2to6Kr6ZksFBFl7qS67JyeB3LAY6emWVQbVN3XQ/s1600-h/avonletn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglrg_P-jNdagsOdq0UFsBLsSbqFJpw5ImgKtjzPugQIRRyrKx0Ya32QMi6q-Bb8Q3APeiIKSf_tpll7eZk8pSNr9VJRl8g6GlbfqQ2to6Kr6ZksFBFl7qS67JyeB3LAY6emWVQbVN3XQ/s400/avonletn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359440684532465474" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/emb/crazpc/avonlea.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Avonlea Revisited</span></a></span><br />I have a unique technique for preparing the crazy pieced sections. The basic technique of stitch and flip fabric-piecing method, will be covered along with a few tricks on getting yourself out of those difficult situations. A pieced fabric fan and fabric yo-yos will be demonstrated to further enhance your work.<span style="font-size:100%;"> Traditional crazy-pieced embroidery using contemporary threads, with bead and button.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGdpCmkH5VQ84KLnAjDyPudBHT3FwBmzrUxgRDpjnm5bl9YeX1afRkoI_i7gsMi4TH8zyae4ROuhLxGebuTLzRbAOsWwqmtRfTWJIPsM0xtPWB7VkIdeQdCutYTNKO8x5M4SamRC51-w/s1600-h/bebetn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 185px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGdpCmkH5VQ84KLnAjDyPudBHT3FwBmzrUxgRDpjnm5bl9YeX1afRkoI_i7gsMi4TH8zyae4ROuhLxGebuTLzRbAOsWwqmtRfTWJIPsM0xtPWB7VkIdeQdCutYTNKO8x5M4SamRC51-w/s320/bebetn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359442794371660258" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/emb/crazpc/bebe.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Beginning Embroidery with Bead Embellishment: BEBE</span></a></span><br />This is a great introduction class to crazy pieced traditional embroidery stitches. The fabric base is prepared at home, so class time is devoted to learning the stitches.<br />The base can be crazy pieced, or ironed onto a piece of muslin on a pre- printed crazy pieced square which is available through the store.<br />The stitches that are learned in class are traditional embroidery stitches that can be used in many projects. Beads can be added for extra embellishment.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBXn4foGSxh43YjfMdzjh51XhMgJ3hk-jWge92YOy6hZynpms1VvdjvOF22sPA129_3WPYcWztXnmbO3f2flVIUFk1Zfuywq5XcYWSnuJlZ1jKRiUdwjYMTFIHTRs1QEkmnGm3OFR4nw/s1600-h/crazys.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 137px; height: 176px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBXn4foGSxh43YjfMdzjh51XhMgJ3hk-jWge92YOy6hZynpms1VvdjvOF22sPA129_3WPYcWztXnmbO3f2flVIUFk1Zfuywq5XcYWSnuJlZ1jKRiUdwjYMTFIHTRs1QEkmnGm3OFR4nw/s200/crazys.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359443542091719538" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/emb/crazpc/crazy101.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Crazy Piecing 101</span></a></span><br />This class will guide you into a part of history where every precious snip of fabric, lace, and trim were important. The end result is a ravishing display of the crazy pieced square that can be turned into a pillow, wall hanging or if you are more a quilt. This class will prepare you for the classes with more advanced techniques that also include embroidery and beading.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_7JO6mX3F5bxHb7v6IwxxVNKpFb7ahyccubZZdUQgpenlb10Z7OWIeiUa4G6UduEXBXIHgFl2KeKntRTqR6Dae60rMVfhT1sXDlrEL8PLxx5mIVZIH4osDZQ6G1v6_-XwjXDE0P0dA/s1600-h/knots.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 138px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_7JO6mX3F5bxHb7v6IwxxVNKpFb7ahyccubZZdUQgpenlb10Z7OWIeiUa4G6UduEXBXIHgFl2KeKntRTqR6Dae60rMVfhT1sXDlrEL8PLxx5mIVZIH4osDZQ6G1v6_-XwjXDE0P0dA/s200/knots.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359444522064545378" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/tat/knots.html"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Tied in Knots</span><br /></span></span></a>Tied in knots -- that's the definition of tatting! Tatting is a lace comprised of a series of knots. Loops (referred to as picots) and chains are added for design interest.The project is a shuttle holder that is crazy pieced and embroidered with silk ribbon and threads.The tatted motifs are added into the embroidered design.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8as2jEW0pSm9grroClmqRuDFf88XiHpmIypKqWJ6Rk_Gg_qW4sFHm0iFx3LvxLMEkQ_ZcOWUeIkGZ-8mCLGI22hKKVkWCRilpPMP69MoPaFHHGyyZaUdp6bKabqo7rmwIF_lKTXoVQ/s1600-h/travels.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 135px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8as2jEW0pSm9grroClmqRuDFf88XiHpmIypKqWJ6Rk_Gg_qW4sFHm0iFx3LvxLMEkQ_ZcOWUeIkGZ-8mCLGI22hKKVkWCRilpPMP69MoPaFHHGyyZaUdp6bKabqo7rmwIF_lKTXoVQ/s200/travels.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359445164732514018" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/emb/crazpc/travel.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Travel Sewing Kit</span></a></span><br />This is a handy carrying case for needles, scissors, rulers and more. The face of the kit is crazy pieced with machine stitching and hand embroidery. The inside of the case has many compartments for all of the necessities. It is a perfect size to take on a trip or to classes.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5mZSm0L8QWVZI0sNpEeH99Axo1GosfvV9C57PfwIwZC2bCnAyXMly922NwqhD14zzxL_D1GgBKIQSVzDcG_jxf5eX6N-yO28sUasIkQlgghswEjOBbljvUc7tTBpIZsjkTdIvEPIaeA/s1600-h/victdraws.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5mZSm0L8QWVZI0sNpEeH99Axo1GosfvV9C57PfwIwZC2bCnAyXMly922NwqhD14zzxL_D1GgBKIQSVzDcG_jxf5eX6N-yO28sUasIkQlgghswEjOBbljvUc7tTBpIZsjkTdIvEPIaeA/s200/victdraws.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359445741178079106" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/emb/crazpc/victdraw.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Victorian Drawstring Purse</span></a></span><br />This opulent reticule, pieced from lustrous scraps of iridescent silk and cotton, is embroidered front and back with shimmering metallic threads, seed beads, buttons, and charms.<br />The techniques covered in project are crazy piecing by machine, hand embroidery with bead embellishment.<br /><br />Happy stitching to you whether you are a crazy stitcher or a sane one!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_EpUuPfnDTKJSq0b755axsmIiDwLrJQcIC6q5cJ5YXoc3ksoC_uPklXpRQseQoBjhtAv4KwyZkD7SkkhrzE8PgdceNIFYD1NpOrjk2QZHwOg5eZnnuGFsTWYCiEVEgef0sGH_Vcz-w/s1600-h/christen.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 98px; height: 30px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_EpUuPfnDTKJSq0b755axsmIiDwLrJQcIC6q5cJ5YXoc3ksoC_uPklXpRQseQoBjhtAv4KwyZkD7SkkhrzE8PgdceNIFYD1NpOrjk2QZHwOg5eZnnuGFsTWYCiEVEgef0sGH_Vcz-w/s400/christen.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359447780531093922" border="0" /></a>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-71482105338831783152009-06-02T11:39:00.001-07:002009-07-17T08:36:58.958-07:00Silk Ribbon Embroidery<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd7H6nKe-kYC8YEH6NWaMe-iMIMPWp2L7ucUHze8CDoJWJpB3poGDu9PqnHc925walEXXGdi7t0hctIzhlmB3xHF-9b971piww9gAbafG7AJQM6tVGL7yo8EzNYKk8QLh1CYPF1UCjWQ/s1600-h/silkebroidery.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd7H6nKe-kYC8YEH6NWaMe-iMIMPWp2L7ucUHze8CDoJWJpB3poGDu9PqnHc925walEXXGdi7t0hctIzhlmB3xHF-9b971piww9gAbafG7AJQM6tVGL7yo8EzNYKk8QLh1CYPF1UCjWQ/s400/silkebroidery.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347623269195715938" border="0" /></a><br />Silk Ribbon Embroidery is one of my favorite forms of handwork, I truly feel so much a part of history every time I pick up a needle and create a bouquet of silk flowers!<br /><br />I have created a few classes and patterns using this technique. These projects are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">focused</span> primarily on silk ribbon embroidery.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(If you click the link it will take you to the page, where you will find information on the class or pattern for the instructions.)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_oUOM8Vs612whf8JNHlfnZbJe3LQW0z5ALPZ0rBj-38HCmWI2OXF2e_jCENBqn4_JoKvc0fbLYNPy4vVic8iQkcHdn2c-YM777Mo6cMZhdtF8I2A_wRIYLSzINbOF_SBW6w8hlCNOQ/s1600-h/wisteris.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 128px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_oUOM8Vs612whf8JNHlfnZbJe3LQW0z5ALPZ0rBj-38HCmWI2OXF2e_jCENBqn4_JoKvc0fbLYNPy4vVic8iQkcHdn2c-YM777Mo6cMZhdtF8I2A_wRIYLSzINbOF_SBW6w8hlCNOQ/s400/wisteris.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342802983979724210" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/emb/slkribn/wisteria.html">Climbing Wisteria Vines: Purse</a><br />When you wear this elegant embroidered purse out you will be the envy of all your friends, and they will probably ask you to make one for them! The fabric is pieced first, in a simple striped fashion of silk, moire, or tapestry. The front and back pieced sections are then embroidered with feather stitch vines and silk ribbon-embroidered lazy daisy leaves. Beads and buttons provide flash and style, probably just like that favorite aunt would have done.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-6-Fuc79nm-YzQv42eNQnuAf4tIbFGo3NeEX24-dmTJU2PIJxefbUjnmigyQ3HeSmX5aeJKDXGlX0K0TEl9vfpOMmV_MLeerC0gXRhzkCkj-c_lyXCuspe_KhOVYHgV5JD17dcLI_g/s1600-h/covents.jpg"><br /><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 131px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-6-Fuc79nm-YzQv42eNQnuAf4tIbFGo3NeEX24-dmTJU2PIJxefbUjnmigyQ3HeSmX5aeJKDXGlX0K0TEl9vfpOMmV_MLeerC0gXRhzkCkj-c_lyXCuspe_KhOVYHgV5JD17dcLI_g/s400/covents.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342803218302102322" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/emb/slkribn/covent.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Covent</span> Gardens Collar<br /></a>Silk ribbon berries and blooms cascade in a gentle curve around this peter-pan styled collar with adjustable ties and decorative buttons. I display this collar with my collection of embroidered handbags and pillows. It is very feminine and beautiful.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyw8_9g-4OvLhMsDg8YXtVp4vokupKEjYBJThrG6ly9a_k-dnZxOlwSHbVa2ELZH2Gp_kXO9VXUNwYggITiym7c-OnTHSke_coqW7bDDWUKasb8sd6YHNZvMIx-w9QgUY_2p7wBIFGdg/s1600-h/ellens.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyw8_9g-4OvLhMsDg8YXtVp4vokupKEjYBJThrG6ly9a_k-dnZxOlwSHbVa2ELZH2Gp_kXO9VXUNwYggITiym7c-OnTHSke_coqW7bDDWUKasb8sd6YHNZvMIx-w9QgUY_2p7wBIFGdg/s1600-h/ellens.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyw8_9g-4OvLhMsDg8YXtVp4vokupKEjYBJThrG6ly9a_k-dnZxOlwSHbVa2ELZH2Gp_kXO9VXUNwYggITiym7c-OnTHSke_coqW7bDDWUKasb8sd6YHNZvMIx-w9QgUY_2p7wBIFGdg/s400/ellens.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342803482814577490" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/emb/slkribn/ellenmat.html">Ellen Matilda's Rose Garden: Purse</a><br />This project was named after my grandmother and aunt with the same first name. They both loved roses and gardens. The purse (or pillow if you like) starts with a velvet or silk fabric as the base, which is embroidered with silk ribbon roses and other flowers and leaves. Beads and charms add a magical glimmer to the design.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyuhXBIYqLv4nhBfSRra4Dkfami-0etZrVy92msZDvcc7hTK2U3D_K88w5YGPmUZ9CsfEMZHGuIp0_yJGxSxAtaXVxRyV-VyUsv5BQCZjcCpMKJkdE5Edznjld6YCJSLNAd5Mu5KHjIg/s1600-h/fleurs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyuhXBIYqLv4nhBfSRra4Dkfami-0etZrVy92msZDvcc7hTK2U3D_K88w5YGPmUZ9CsfEMZHGuIp0_yJGxSxAtaXVxRyV-VyUsv5BQCZjcCpMKJkdE5Edznjld6YCJSLNAd5Mu5KHjIg/s400/fleurs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342803728230831842" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/emb/slkribn/fleurdf.html">Fleur <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">de</span> France: Purse</a><br />The graceful curves of this purse complement the enchanting arcs of silk ribbon embroidery and ribbon work rosettes that adorn the curved seams. The embroidery stitches used are woven rose, lazy daisy, French knots and more. The fabrics that you chose for your project can be anything from silk, velvet, moire, cotton and tapestry.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixjkA1GIBcQMMuxnxXX_yxIKtLwayY2OxtbbutP8Np8W2JEqfSO9VIsp6MdnKh70YPm1W7CqDqBlWdPGRU1ItSNKAO9zHGxai5yDxtazKntPwfrDXqlrEqCPYxIEnHKU8Q5yFfFbrfA/s1600-h/garden2s.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 112px; height: 140px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixjkA1GIBcQMMuxnxXX_yxIKtLwayY2OxtbbutP8Np8W2JEqfSO9VIsp6MdnKh70YPm1W7CqDqBlWdPGRU1ItSNKAO9zHGxai5yDxtazKntPwfrDXqlrEqCPYxIEnHKU8Q5yFfFbrfA/s400/garden2s.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342804002518638578" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/emb/slkribn/garden.html">Garden Brooches<br /></a>This pattern includes three different shapes and three different garden designs. Five of the basic embroidery stitches will be covered: woven rose, feather stitch, chain stitch, lazy daisy, French knot. The project is easy, and works up quite quickly, so it is a great gift idea!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuAMLAhQsem-g22ECoQeZADTrYVTjjwtP05eTDYwsVz5rC5fGi76FN_sWMhVE6UGkeUAp5UlVH9C1Js1dmqJr1KgFqF9Cb7Hr_zZd8NynoW-Xd1FR5axEno2cb21-8Ce-K9l3VrZgfSg/s1600-h/queltn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 110px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuAMLAhQsem-g22ECoQeZADTrYVTjjwtP05eTDYwsVz5rC5fGi76FN_sWMhVE6UGkeUAp5UlVH9C1Js1dmqJr1KgFqF9Cb7Hr_zZd8NynoW-Xd1FR5axEno2cb21-8Ce-K9l3VrZgfSg/s400/queltn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342804606341996434" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/wearart/quelque.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Quelque</span> Fleur</a><br />The body of the vest is curved pieced, with cotton, silk and tapestry fabrics. Each seam of the curved sections are embellished with either silk ribbon embroidery, stitched handmade trim, or bouquets of ribbon worked flowers. The ribbon worked sections are made from satin and novelty ribbons. These can be enhanced with lace trims, buttons and bead embroidery.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibrRPFWzRh2ZkkLi2MWq9xxh92ZY6YXu7ryyIWpIQ1HGvTsFKNjgM8Dgjtj9Ch-mgMICoaWelPKNn8XqC10iiY0HfLWjVX-QrVqlfyJkM85Oics7djIrPSR4WHnpCep-kVKM-ZAiKug/s1600-h/renribvs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 108px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibrRPFWzRh2ZkkLi2MWq9xxh92ZY6YXu7ryyIWpIQ1HGvTsFKNjgM8Dgjtj9Ch-mgMICoaWelPKNn8XqC10iiY0HfLWjVX-QrVqlfyJkM85Oics7djIrPSR4WHnpCep-kVKM-ZAiKug/s400/renribvs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342804888873297490" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/emb/slkribn/renais.html">Renaissance of Ribbon Embroidery</a><br />This pattern encourages you to spend a day or two with the finer things in life: silk ribbon embroidery, tapestry fabrics, and (of course) some beads. The stitches that you will learn are embroidered on a piece of muslin so you can use for reference later. You will also learn to make a few flowers from satin ribbon to further enhance your creation. There will be a <i>few</i> beading tips as well.<br /><br />Happy stitching, enjoy the time that you have to do these marvelous things!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWMDRoPuJTq3-HFJyUNVqyxqItR72gaT9BmB59EAPWp6vo6xpRVPon3rqf2hsfNJlr4uar7EoCFguv1zbi5ANwZSnKckxGAi0kBsDrnkwdAvxeKerSMXjdGGA5dCv96keFINnjwRiyw/s1600-h/christen.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 98px; height: 30px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWMDRoPuJTq3-HFJyUNVqyxqItR72gaT9BmB59EAPWp6vo6xpRVPon3rqf2hsfNJlr4uar7EoCFguv1zbi5ANwZSnKckxGAi0kBsDrnkwdAvxeKerSMXjdGGA5dCv96keFINnjwRiyw/s200/christen.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342801882153367058" border="0" /></a>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-80399177199984349042009-06-02T11:04:00.000-07:002009-07-17T08:39:35.518-07:00Machine Embroidery w/ Hand and Bead Embroidery<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74ALjgJJyKLve0fa9Ojh7t_nZDIkD1kwu-RiTvmTUeDfl8yY-veNldM-Hox_knREBJ2FUgwJEB1XKMVFZlULqf9rnHzjQnV8gMzv3hWT7xfglLQoQsZfF-ICeupwp9hg390q2yaV2cQ/s1600-h/freeforebroidery.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74ALjgJJyKLve0fa9Ojh7t_nZDIkD1kwu-RiTvmTUeDfl8yY-veNldM-Hox_knREBJ2FUgwJEB1XKMVFZlULqf9rnHzjQnV8gMzv3hWT7xfglLQoQsZfF-ICeupwp9hg390q2yaV2cQ/s400/freeforebroidery.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347624858082176690" border="0" /></a>Machine embroidery for me is always free-form, really I let the muse take me where she wants to go.... I usually start a project with a cotton or silk base, machine quilt or embroider the canvas and add by hand the embellishments which can be thread or bead embroidery, and sometimes both. Here are the classes that I teach, and the patterns that I have to offer.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(Just click on the link and it will take you to the website.)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgku7mLD9y3-kIMHe-y2Cc4MglEsMtCgL9VzIylWW4q0vUxqS95OeZlFl1-Jlzz7St0GtBRRXZW5RBQxv50YOixOPn61oFSHkB2aj0hcdBGGCbG-9SdO7YF5UANNpycWoMWxo2egCXVmQ/s1600-h/drgldytn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 107px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgku7mLD9y3-kIMHe-y2Cc4MglEsMtCgL9VzIylWW4q0vUxqS95OeZlFl1-Jlzz7St0GtBRRXZW5RBQxv50YOixOPn61oFSHkB2aj0hcdBGGCbG-9SdO7YF5UANNpycWoMWxo2egCXVmQ/s200/drgldytn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342794237005568514" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/wearart/crzymn.html">Crazy Man</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><br />In this class the technique for crazy piecing is quite different than traditional piecing. Strips of precious and luscious fabrics are laid amongst sections of prairie points, and each section is stitched with it's own binding, so the piecing will never make you "crazy". Buttons, charms and beads can be added for pizazz, and can give you a great theme.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5cpeGfugjbQ8pA2JCXxiFB3A2dJxv9yZFna5rcByT1JmJM5m3mkWlwoVn7U1tetlpgnVPYNAgxX5wc9blhyphenhyphenDaTMTU2s2rzKkV6XACiyCl1-W6K-9h8SZsE6kKmjDnE1xEfnymfAG7Q/s1600-h/currtn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 107px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5cpeGfugjbQ8pA2JCXxiFB3A2dJxv9yZFna5rcByT1JmJM5m3mkWlwoVn7U1tetlpgnVPYNAgxX5wc9blhyphenhyphenDaTMTU2s2rzKkV6XACiyCl1-W6K-9h8SZsE6kKmjDnE1xEfnymfAG7Q/s200/currtn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342795272201459186" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/wearart/current.html">Currents</a><br />The base fabric is machine quilted with a double needle in some sections and free form stipple quilted in others. Machine embroidered sections of covered yarn resemble branches or vines, and provide an anchor for the additional embellishment of hand applied rayon cords.<br />Hand embroidered shisha mirrors are sewn amongst needle lace embroidery. Beads and buttons are used along with metal charm embellishments to compliment the sea theme.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsb81NA29IyVXmGale4zM2s3QvcuGNMbiQgAodZEkkn1KJivVU2SO016Eq1ITyWY1Nc1e9GXU7LXNvNwPc6GsfeOy5ZivaEDiZ334-INKjCkwv6gLfz5DvDPDNl6FT_wcjdQzpNiYzTA/s1600-h/magicwbs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 108px; height: 122px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsb81NA29IyVXmGale4zM2s3QvcuGNMbiQgAodZEkkn1KJivVU2SO016Eq1ITyWY1Nc1e9GXU7LXNvNwPc6GsfeOy5ZivaEDiZ334-INKjCkwv6gLfz5DvDPDNl6FT_wcjdQzpNiYzTA/s200/magicwbs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342795806031243698" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/fibers/magicwb.html">Magic Web: Pin</a><br />This is a great technique project. I call it "Metallic Threads 101". It introduces the sewer to metallic threads which are used both in the eye of the needle and the bobbin. The lace fabric is made from scraps of fabric and trims, layered in "Solvy" which is a water soluble product. The lace is cut into a shape when dry, embellished with embroidery and beads and made into a pin.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVaCcuWcd1FagjytKgSevyoo5w93J_yZWR-alWzY7CwrZegeUdD0FaQtpIVg_KM_EUMWoqnd6U2f4QFD148AgJ3vW9e-IBx33S_IeRXOZeGo0w2NLTgQ1ywx3u6-XGtINMT_sxTmjACQ/s1600-h/mrdigrtn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 106px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVaCcuWcd1FagjytKgSevyoo5w93J_yZWR-alWzY7CwrZegeUdD0FaQtpIVg_KM_EUMWoqnd6U2f4QFD148AgJ3vW9e-IBx33S_IeRXOZeGo0w2NLTgQ1ywx3u6-XGtINMT_sxTmjACQ/s200/mrdigrtn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342796179727741826" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/wearart/mardgra.html">Mardi Gras</a><br />The background fabric is machine quilted in metallic threads. Both hand and machine cords are applied to add interest; <a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/fibers/magicwb.html">"Magic Web"</a> appliques are made from precious scraps and machine stitched in place.<br />Further embellishment comes from the embroidered shisha mirrors, glass beads, metal charms and your wonderful stash of vintage buttons.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwuWkmf7XQ2Z0dQWnWWmoelkZauaHayEPyGU22lick38hIcg8E6MZLus2GUoKt9WgmUmt_UyXvEsutMoThL4bqNE-iNm1ijRFojBzMPmVmEh9vs7NOUY1dmOnX-sRz8ejFB5B4jKBjcw/s1600-h/drkeprtn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 106px; height: 147px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwuWkmf7XQ2Z0dQWnWWmoelkZauaHayEPyGU22lick38hIcg8E6MZLus2GUoKt9WgmUmt_UyXvEsutMoThL4bqNE-iNm1ijRFojBzMPmVmEh9vs7NOUY1dmOnX-sRz8ejFB5B4jKBjcw/s200/drkeprtn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342796515357178482" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/wearart/medtvst.html">Medallion Treasures</a><br />Pieced strips of precious and luscious fabrics are laid amongst precious handwork sections. The center piece can be a lovely embroidered section, or other hand work these are pieces with strips of fabric with additional sections of prairie points and "moc" prairie points. Machine quilting ties all of these pieces together. Stitches of traditional hand embroidery are embellished with beads and charms. Shisha mirrors and buttons are added to for embellishment to make this truly a treasure!<br /><br />Happy Stitching, enjoy all that you do!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh8YkmR0GG77ptcfWUOrmj3e9273bAxG9xKPj4Ka8eDob2BAzJudOWgUmLeaCdrl_LL2vr_vqkimV7FF2K4hm2QmnvoNzyOKhgrQhj-Q0qpRmmVYwfqGewZdkXBBCfGVv7YxzHhR8-8w/s1600-h/christen.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 98px; height: 30px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh8YkmR0GG77ptcfWUOrmj3e9273bAxG9xKPj4Ka8eDob2BAzJudOWgUmLeaCdrl_LL2vr_vqkimV7FF2K4hm2QmnvoNzyOKhgrQhj-Q0qpRmmVYwfqGewZdkXBBCfGVv7YxzHhR8-8w/s200/christen.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342796755079765778" border="0" /></a>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-37207439845552757492009-06-02T06:52:00.000-07:002009-07-18T08:15:24.444-07:00Embroidery with Beads<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBQZ6YC52IEz9IO_Lb8vrnnjPhDv2dZ3FQDFZiyZQmqvMsqaUaA2R2xHd9KJpiUOH4aJ_v7Gwb5-BKcNT7Jmi905cR8JGkDuMW40u1i6QyRcvQXXAevnVZnK0nOnqqhMbCg3IvS_aoQ/s1600-h/beadebroidery.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBQZ6YC52IEz9IO_Lb8vrnnjPhDv2dZ3FQDFZiyZQmqvMsqaUaA2R2xHd9KJpiUOH4aJ_v7Gwb5-BKcNT7Jmi905cR8JGkDuMW40u1i6QyRcvQXXAevnVZnK0nOnqqhMbCg3IvS_aoQ/s400/beadebroidery.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347627446576522642" border="0" /></a>I love working with beads, whether they be used in jewelry making or by adding them to garments or accessories. I have developed a few classes that focus primarily on embellishing with beads using traditional embroidery stitches as well as traditional beaded jewelry stitches. The classes are listed below, if you click on the link it will take you to the page that lists the class fees, as well as the pattern that can be purchased if you would like to learn the techniques for yourself.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLYP7z2VDn-ONnUzLsTpFkk4tYBzrxeBbNWxANKQuiL4Msadl7HaV-4efyZ7ySpnEtKN4j0PHHMkYoETOCRJY66GSQDVCiBqb4GghM9vOb0XhgESHOhhTVseSoTxTfGrf7cLqRDuo_w/s1600-h/bdzzle.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 158px; height: 153px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLYP7z2VDn-ONnUzLsTpFkk4tYBzrxeBbNWxANKQuiL4Msadl7HaV-4efyZ7ySpnEtKN4j0PHHMkYoETOCRJY66GSQDVCiBqb4GghM9vOb0XhgESHOhhTVseSoTxTfGrf7cLqRDuo_w/s400/bdzzle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342731421988904098" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/beademb/beadazzl.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Beadazzled</span></a> is a class that I teach using traditional embroidery stitches such as: continuous beading, single seed and bugle stitching, chain stitch, feather stitch, looped stitch, woven stitch, single hole bead, beaded cascade.<br />The project that you work on can be a vest, purse, wall hanging, pillow, or something of your own creation. Once you start embroidering with beads you will not want to stop, and warning your bead stash will grow to wondrous proportions!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB5cbprDdQfuFdbvtEA-dfCIAm3Aeg_Jj7eshyphenhyphenzTQYolAVLRCh_VE57EA5jEE8hoTatSA-qZZ0S5StmM8__L8k-cz1XqYvq19utco787maQzd_ozTtBpGEWjIQrVhAuCDaqJM-NUpkGA/s1600-h/beadmore.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 154px; height: 127px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB5cbprDdQfuFdbvtEA-dfCIAm3Aeg_Jj7eshyphenhyphenzTQYolAVLRCh_VE57EA5jEE8hoTatSA-qZZ0S5StmM8__L8k-cz1XqYvq19utco787maQzd_ozTtBpGEWjIQrVhAuCDaqJM-NUpkGA/s400/beadmore.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342733294556491330" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/beademb/beadmore.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Beadazzled</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Somemore</span>: Purse</a> This is a class that includes the stitching techniques and the pattern for the purse. The stitches that are included are: free form peyote on fabric, free form bead embroidery, multi-bead embroidery, stitching on trinkets, buttons & charms<br />and more! The freedom of this stitch allows for a creativity without the constrictions that a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">pre</span>-set design would have.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN8g357QAHxes59NUWsSAouW2uGFSy1BvlKWcKDvFLKTF3d0pOz2S2_iVsbaFZzHrIw5JfUz3gXBTRxJgZgGN4N_-goMqmMXtJ_CIK3T340H8p0QbKeoQ7ULmqMliuHC5V4oJTBg-haA/s1600-h/bracelet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 390px; height: 80px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN8g357QAHxes59NUWsSAouW2uGFSy1BvlKWcKDvFLKTF3d0pOz2S2_iVsbaFZzHrIw5JfUz3gXBTRxJgZgGN4N_-goMqmMXtJ_CIK3T340H8p0QbKeoQ7ULmqMliuHC5V4oJTBg-haA/s400/bracelet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342735307897158370" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/beademb/bracelet.html">Beaded Ribbon Bracelet</a><br />This contemporary bracelet is a quick and easy project for any skill level. The buttons and beads add a bit of glamour to your project and enhance the already gorgeous ribbon to make a bracelet that you will wear forever.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5nkvvYhpcnXdlKCnelE7g9K8hiQpfclhkwdTIrH5CiZKlLmzzozrR6_BnjWLPwX4qiBIY7R41InQZkIuLc7aUE_rIZMIfauwa3afVczZ4bL6wMeHF93jteTC_SRgt8d5nTmC6Ar8dg/s1600-h/versai.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 99px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5nkvvYhpcnXdlKCnelE7g9K8hiQpfclhkwdTIrH5CiZKlLmzzozrR6_BnjWLPwX4qiBIY7R41InQZkIuLc7aUE_rIZMIfauwa3afVczZ4bL6wMeHF93jteTC_SRgt8d5nTmC6Ar8dg/s400/versai.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342736530456095234" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/beademb/versai.html">Garden at Versailles: Bracelet</a><br />This lightweight bracelet is created with a base of vintage French jacquard ribbon from the '40's. The pattern on the ribbon will determine where the buttons will be placed, then they will be encrusted with embroidered glass seed beads and charms. The designs are added in with bead embroidery techniques similar to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Beadazzled</span> class.<br /><br />Happy Stitching, be thankful for your creative spirit, enjoy! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzKR_Wn0kZCf9XCG97_P2OztINfY4Qi8DYQ3SObL3t1whMOuYBXP_X7XaWN4XNCv8QAUmlWIUo7RX29yf9L5VkC_fKY-W9DsIXjgusRuEzevuNIntXySkJALQmRQ0IrOGnrZm8YMYFIQ/s1600-h/christen.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 98px; height: 30px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzKR_Wn0kZCf9XCG97_P2OztINfY4Qi8DYQ3SObL3t1whMOuYBXP_X7XaWN4XNCv8QAUmlWIUo7RX29yf9L5VkC_fKY-W9DsIXjgusRuEzevuNIntXySkJALQmRQ0IrOGnrZm8YMYFIQ/s400/christen.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342743643291281490" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.christenbrown.com/classes/beademb/versai.html"> </a>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-31716383729684465022009-05-17T16:14:00.000-07:002009-06-02T07:56:25.072-07:00Ocean Rivers Bracelet- free form peyote<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKB0THfLaDrMLCZYecMxB3Olt5y5qpdlM3HAxoh99ePdlB8qSluqjj0org3XIuDAGgNc3-ULve_obMzaqVInsrD84g2iBXq1CPDNyBrbpfn8fU6xe4iZKsEbxhCdFNqZqlstCE_3cHMg/s1600-h/oceanriv1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 123px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKB0THfLaDrMLCZYecMxB3Olt5y5qpdlM3HAxoh99ePdlB8qSluqjj0org3XIuDAGgNc3-ULve_obMzaqVInsrD84g2iBXq1CPDNyBrbpfn8fU6xe4iZKsEbxhCdFNqZqlstCE_3cHMg/s400/oceanriv1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336936339598796274" border="0" /></a><br />This is a new project that I just created for <a title="Joggles.com" href="http://www.joggles.com/" target="_self">Joggles.com</a>. The base of the bracelet is a grosgrain ribbon, embellished with shell buttons and covered in beads stitched with the peyote stitch. This class will mark the first time that I have taught an on-line class, hope to see you there! <a title="Ocean Rivers Bracelet" href="http://www.joggles.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=18796" target="_self">Click here</a> for class details. <p>Happy Stitching! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0y9lE9xSwVrSmelo3fQwBKMPm6QHBVQ7Utxkk5u1yJyzDtZJJ_JdkrmiAAsRDFYC2YmZo0AiJFh8lxUrSQ45iJuycFGZmfUE8fL10-LT_DI0LT_1WImxOdDrYYvXH-1bkjdz5rHOptg/s1600-h/christen.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 98px; height: 30px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0y9lE9xSwVrSmelo3fQwBKMPm6QHBVQ7Utxkk5u1yJyzDtZJJ_JdkrmiAAsRDFYC2YmZo0AiJFh8lxUrSQ45iJuycFGZmfUE8fL10-LT_DI0LT_1WImxOdDrYYvXH-1bkjdz5rHOptg/s400/christen.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342744149356602834" border="0" /></a></p>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54801340663862545.post-53937951045108926562009-05-15T11:56:00.000-07:002009-05-17T16:22:02.069-07:00Aunt Rosina Amongst The Posies- by Christen Brown<div class="snap_preview"><p style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="http://bigartadventure.blogspot.com/2009/04/photo-challenge.html">Rosie and Linda’s Awfully Big Art Adventure</a>:</p> <p style="font-family: georgia;">I came across this site today, and found this wonderful adventure waiting there. These ladies create a monthly challenge by giving you a theme, and you can run and play with it to your hearts content. I especially liked this one, as I could use my budding digital skills and have some fun. This is what I created with the image of Aunt Rosina:</p> <div id="attachment_649" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 407px; text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-649" title="Aunt Rosina Amongst The Posies" src="http://1creativeone.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/floweredlady.jpg?w=397&h=490" alt="Aunt Rosina Amongst The Posies" height="490" width="397" /></div> <p>If you are interested in participating here is the link: <a href="http://bigartadventure.blogspot.com/2009/04/photo-challenge.html">Photo Challenge</a></p> </div> <div class="post-info"> </div>Christenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261691770122022752noreply@blogger.com2