tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post4196467805744545778..comments2023-10-18T14:21:41.925+01:00Comments on From down the well: Holiday handwork ideasAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589254083891378425noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-28621115099303965162008-06-30T19:14:00.000+01:002008-06-30T19:14:00.000+01:00If it's not too late I would recommend one of thos...If it's not too late I would recommend one of those African embroidery kits. A friend of mine bought one and is having the most fun with it :- )Magpie Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930036522719103192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-21530905924978866622008-06-26T07:35:00.000+01:002008-06-26T07:35:00.000+01:00Because the lighting isn't always as good as I wou...Because the lighting isn't always as good as I would like when away from home I made some redwork blocks last year, a link to the finished blocks (blogged 29/09/07) here....<BR/>http://grainsinthewind.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2007-01-01T00%3A00%3A00Z&updated-max=2008-01-01T00%3A00%3A00Z&max-results=50<BR/>All I needed was thread and the pre-marked blocks. Much easier to transport than all the stuff needed for crazy quilting, my current hand stitching obsession. Or of course,you could always fall back on the endlessly fascinating, tiny hexagons over papers. I have been trying in odd moments to make something using different sizes of hexagons...Anne Wigfullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311022081526484205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-20263607547955333402008-06-25T19:09:00.000+01:002008-06-25T19:09:00.000+01:00Didn't know I should have added the URL in the com...Didn't know I should have added the URL in the comment too:<BR/>www.sew2speak.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-833721039919864122008-06-25T19:07:00.000+01:002008-06-25T19:07:00.000+01:00I've just got back from holiday and I took some co...I've just got back from holiday and I took some course work from my City & Guilds course with me. It was to do Cathedral windows and secret garden patchwork. You can do both completely by hand. And could even do enough to make a cushion. You can see some photos on my blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-90562159883192362942008-06-24T21:35:00.000+01:002008-06-24T21:35:00.000+01:00Can you PLEASE find room in your suitcase for me w...Can you PLEASE find room in your suitcase for me when you pass through London, I would love to stay on the houseboat - will have to drop BIG hints to my DH.<BR/><BR/>I always pack some hand piecing for my summer holiday. I have made two quilts this way. This year I will be taking some applique - Baltimore flowers AND if I get fed up with that I will have some traditional English patchwork with a twist, I hope they end up looking like SunflowersGarnered Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16173741195974475488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-69112645013311941972008-06-24T20:16:00.000+01:002008-06-24T20:16:00.000+01:00I've tried shishinko (spelling?) and candlewicking...I've tried shishinko (spelling?) and candlewicking as travel projects...Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763869971803840742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-71352489156730442732008-06-24T19:41:00.000+01:002008-06-24T19:41:00.000+01:00I tend to bring knitting or cross-stitch... but th...I tend to bring knitting or cross-stitch... but those African embroidery kits are very cute! I have a fondness for rhinos, so I might have to look into that further. Maybe they'll be at the big show in Long Beach next month?<BR/><BR/>We've thought about doing one of those canal trips in the UK, but Amsterdam would be fun, too.floribundahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580721857582350448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-83093379743325522532008-06-24T17:43:00.000+01:002008-06-24T17:43:00.000+01:00Generally if I am working away for a week, then I ...Generally if I am working away for a week, then I often make a cushion - cut the fabric and pieces of paper and pack appropriate sized piece of wadding and backing fabric. Then I have lots I can do in a small bag - tacking fabric and paper together, over-stitching patches together and then shadow quilting the pieces once the sandwich is made up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-17439396563126871322008-06-24T13:19:00.000+01:002008-06-24T13:19:00.000+01:00You've inspired me to write up a post about my tra...You've inspired me to write up a post about my travel project - hand quilting a pieced stole in large stitches. Needs a bit of preparation but minimal equipment when travelling and can wear it too !magsramsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16559934058887308651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-2274607738693193442008-06-24T12:07:00.000+01:002008-06-24T12:07:00.000+01:00The houseboat - Oh WOW! What a great place to rela...The houseboat - Oh WOW! What a great place to relax. Love the embroidery kits, very funky. Have a great time.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071169702272418462noreply@blogger.com