Am caught up now with TAST. Last weeks stitch was the whipped wheel stitch and this weeks is the barred chain. Anyone wanting to join or to find information about TAST - Take A Stitch Tuesday - it's on Sharon's
Pintangle site.
First I rusted this piece of cloth for a day on some chicken wire sprinkled down with a vinegar/water mix. Then I eco dyed it using only rose leaves. I loved how it turned out and was very surprised at how dark the rose leaves were.
This piece of cloth I wrapped around an old rusty Edwards coffee tin for a day again sprinkled down with a vinegar/water mix. Rose leaves again on this piece turned out well.
My new old sewing machine! It's a White from 1964. Thankfully I found an instruction manual on-line as well as some youtube clips. Can't wait to figure it out and use it. It's heavy too - not much plastic on it that's for sure.
Caught this little 13 Lined Ground Squirrel stuffing and I mean stuffing his cheeks underneath the bird feeder. He must be fattening himself up for the long winter months ahead.
Have a Happy October day everyone :D
LOL, always a fun mix of photos from you, Jeannette! Your TAST owl looks good already, and you are clearly having fun with the eco dying. Great post!
ReplyDeleteLOL that squirrel looks like he came out of a cartoon.
ReplyDeleteThe leaves have come out really well on the dying. Nice capture of the squirrel.
ReplyDeleteI love that little squirrel!! Reminds me of the little chipmunks that my dad would have eating out of his hand when he was living with us. Kept us poor buying peanuts to feed them!!
ReplyDeleteGreat owl and I like the result of your dyeing. Brilliant squirrel photo!
ReplyDeleteliking the way you are doing the tast stitches. Rust dyeing has worked well and the squirrel is so cute, not heard of ground squirrels before, take it they do not climb trees as they are ground ones.
ReplyDeleteLove the results of your ecoprints!
ReplyDeleteAlways beautiful, original and unique creations !!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your squirrel !!!!
Have a cosy weekend !
Anna
I love rusting and yours looks great. Such fun, makes me want to run and do some!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous day more things to add to my list of things I want to do.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous day more things to add to my list of things I want to do.
ReplyDeleteYour owl is looking so lovely - I do think that that was a brilliant idea of yours. I am so inspired by your rust pieces, I really must have a go. And adding the rose leaf prints makes the pieces special. I love your chubby cheeked squirrel! xx
ReplyDeleteThe rusting technique is a great way to make something unique, you always show us new ideas! The little squirrel looks very contented and has a very cute face, I am sure that he will be back for more nuts.
ReplyDeleteI think I'm related to that squirrel, we have the same cheeks. Love seeing the results of your eco/rust dyeing. I've just started following Sharon's blog.
ReplyDeleteLove the owl but must admit this time I also love the squirrel! Hilarious!
ReplyDeleteYour old White is VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!! Love your dying and stitching! Mr. Squirrel is a doll!!
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