Welcome dear friends and neighbors.
When dealing with stress in your life, have you ever
wandered astray from a good habit,
and as a result replaced it with a bad habit?
If you can relate to this, will you join me this week in;
"choosing the HARD RIGHT over the
EASY WRONG"
Trying to get back on the right track or forming
new habits is not always easy...it takes lots
of perseverance and faith!
♦
Today's post will be a tutorial for the
Little Sparrow Pinkeep Club's
second project...
"Happy Hearts Rejoice" Pinkeep Nest
Have you ever been very frustrated trying to stitch
a round project using a sewing machine?
I've discovered the secret...handstitching the seam!
Please click onto each picture collage for easy viewing...
then read the corresponding instructions to
the number on each photo.
Photo Numbers 1~3
No. 1 ~ using see~thru template plastic such as velum or
Quilter's Template Plastic available at Hobby
Lobby in 12" by 18" sheets for only $1.99
No. 2 ~ using a Starpie ultra fine point black marker, trace
around the pattern piece included in the kit,
mark center point, then cut out template
No. 3 ~ run a pin all the way through the center point of plastic
Photos 4~5
No. 4 ~ trace around the circle template on the backside of
Civil War fabric using pencil
No. 5 ~ DO NOT CUT OUT...trace line is stitching line
Photos 6~8
No. 6 ~ locate the center point of sampler with a pin
No. 7 ~ with backside facing up, place template on top, feeding
the pin through the center of template to hold in place
the pin through the center of template to hold in place
No. 8 ~ once happy the the positioning, trace around template,
using pencil (being careful not to move linen out of
alignment)...trace line is stitching line
Photos 9~12
No. 9 ~ both pieces are now ready to match up
No. 10 ~ with right sides together, pencil lines showing
No. 11 ~ match up the stitching lines by very carefully
pinning in place ...leave a small opening at the
bottom for turning
No. 12 ~ checking front and back for accurate pin placement
(this is very important)
Photos 13~16
No. 13 ~ use a long length of matching thread...hand stitch
with small backstitches
No. 14 ~ as you stitch constantly double check front to back
needle placement, making sure you're staying on the
pencil guide line of both sides...very important for
a great finish!
No. 15 ~ finished stitching on front side...remember to leave
a small opening for turning
No. 16 ~ finished stitching on backside
Photos 17~20
No. 17 ~ pinking shears work great for trimming inner seams
No. 18 ~ trim down to approximately 1/4" to 1/2" seam allowance
No. 19 ~ using regular sharp scissors, snip out little notches
approximately every inch all the way around
No. 20 ~ being careful not the snip to close to the seam
Photos 21~23
No. 21 ~ turn right side out through the opening and press
No. 22 ~ to keep opening from fraying while stuffing, use
small safety pins on the front and back seam
allowances
No. 23 ~ close up of prepped opening
Photos 24~27
No. 24 ~ model was firmly packed with sawdust spiked with cherry
pipe tobacco mixture...both available in my Etsy shop
No. 25 ~ I love the wonderful aromatic touch that this gives to my
finished pinkeeps
No. 26 ~ using a quart jar, fill part way with sawdust, then add 2~3
tablespoons of 100% pure cherry pipe tobacco
No. 27 ~ add more sawdust, shake up the mixture, then fill the jar
to the top with sawdust
Photos 28~31
No. 28 ~ prepared sawdust mixture...all ready to start packing
No. 29 ~ using a funnel keeps your work area neat while your
packing, and fits nicely through the opening
No. 30 ~ this photo shows the pinkeep after 1 full quart of saw
dust, but I like the traditional firm feel.....
No. 31 ~ I used almost a second full quart of sawdust to achieve
the look I like...or use your favorite filler, then hand
stitch opening shut
Embellish center seam with the Cretan Stitch...
~ using pins and a ruler to mark the spacing points first...really
helps for a nice accurate finish
~ stitch the Cretan stitch using 1 strand of DMC 3781
The Cretan stitch is optional, or you could do a different
stitch.
All finished...enjoy your
"Happy Hearts Rejoice" Pinkeep Nest!
It's never too late to become a Little Sparrow Pinkeep Club
member...even if you join now, you'll still receive the first two
club kits.
Please check of the direct membership link ~
♦
I enjoyed a stitch filled weekend working on my next
model...
I'll be sharing a complete update on Friday's post.
♦
~ Weekly Soul Food ~
Above all, taking the shield of faith,
wherewith ye shall be able to quench all
the fiery darts of the wicked.
~ Ephesians 6:16...KJV ~
♦
Hope you enjoyed the tutorial today!
Please join me this week in faithfully choosing the
Hard Right over the Easy Wrong!
Have a great week my friends ♥
Blessings
ReplyDeleteTammy: I just finished stitching my Pin Keep, thank-you for this tutorial, I will post finished pictures maybe tomorrow or wed.
Blessings
Catherine
great tutorial ♥ thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou make the most excellent, accurate tutorials ever. I enjoyed it very much. I am glad to know the safety pin tip. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI am joining you in the Hard Right over Easy Wrong. :)