After the Rain Sewing Machine Cover
Hooping and Stitching the Flowers
Mark across the fabric using either chalk or marking pen
Print out using “Actual size” for:
- Flowers_01
- Flowers_02
- Flowers_03
Then mark on the pint out the centre point as shown in the photo
Cut out all four print outs
Using the horizontal line that you had marked on the fabric pin
- Flowers_01
- Flowers_02
- Flowers_03
The same way I had done in the photo but you can vary it, just do what would suite you, there is no hard and fast rule
Pin the Flowers_04 (the bird) in between the flowers, it does not matter if you stitch over the flowers slightly as this will give the design depth.
Once you are happy with the set up of your design, mark the centre of each design on the fabric using either your chalk or marking pen.
Each of the design centre’s are marked on the fabric. I did mark a cross and write “Bird” as you can get a bit confused as to what marking is what, I also marked each centre for each design (1, 2, 3)
I then put vertical lines down each design on the fabric, this helps with each of the hoopings
Hoop the fabric using the marked section for “Flowers_01”
(I often use a very thin pellon under the fabric, hoop both the pellon and fabric then slide under the hoop the stabilizer; I used a medium tear away for this project)
Move the needle position to the correct position on your fabric.
Flowers_01 stitched out
I always like to either tear or cut away the stabilizer before I start on the next design.
Tearing away the stabilizer to make it easier to hoop the next design.
Hooped and ready to stitch out “Flowers_02”
Flowers_02 all stitched out
Do not forget to tear away the stabilizer
Flowers_03 all ready to be stitched
Flowers_03 all stitched out
At this point I was busy taking photos and forgot one important thing….I did not slide the stabilizer under the hoop.
Putting the machine needle in the exact position for the bird design.
I made a beautiful sewing machine cover for my Janome 1100. I did go overboard with these georgeous flowers I purchased some months back. I had been dying to use these flowers. Finally I had the right project to use the flowers.
Close up of the sewing machine cover.
Close up of the sewing machine cover.
After the Rain Cushion
I made this lovely cushion using all the Flowers designs but in totally different colours.
Close up of the cushion.
Close up of the back of the cushion.
I purchased only a very small amount of each fabric so I made up the back of the cushion using all the left over fabric, which turned out quite well
After the Rain Bag
I purchased this bag from “K Mart” while I was in the States a couple of months ago while on sale. Keep an eye out for blank articles to put embroidery on, as they are great for presents.
I stitched out “Blos_01” and then stitched around a satin border and then stitched beside it a decorative stitch.
Close up of the bag.
Close up of the bag.
Close up of the bag.
Close up of the bag.
After the Rain 2nd Cushion
I stitched out Blos_03 then mirrored Blos_03 I stitched both “Blos_03” on very fine antique cotton from Japan.
I used similar colours in the design as the first cushion. I also used these stunning beads to finish the cushion.
Close up of the cushion.
Close up of the intricate work in the design.
After the Rain 3rd Cushion
Stitch “Earth and sky_04” first then re-hoop and stitch “Earth and Sky_03” under the crane using
similar coloured thread as the fabric for the side panels
Showing the detail in the design.
Close up of the detail of the designs.
After the Rain Box
I stitched out “Earth and Sky_01” on a black fabric
I purchased a black cane basket from one of those cheap Chinese shops.
At the same time while purchasing the black basket I also purchased the canvas board for artists. I stretched and covered the canvas board with the design.
This is the other side of the canvas board after I stretched and stapled the design onto the canvas
Close up of the stitching.
Close up of the stitching.
After the Rain Jumper / Pullover
I stitched out “Earth and sky_03”
I then mirrored “Earth and Sky_03” and stitched the design again but dropping the hoop down a bit, this gave the jumper a lovely affect.
As the jumper is a rather thick pile I thought the design might not work as the satin stitch for the waves is very narrow but it gave the jumper that quilted look, which worked really well
After the Rain Dress
This is a beautiful silk dress and the dress lent itself to “Earth and Sky_05 or 07”
After the Rain Top
I stitched “Cloud_01” on one side of the very fine knit and on the other side I stitched “Cloud_02”. I used water soluble Vilene 2 sheets
“Cloud_02” stitched out
After the Rain Jacket
I stitched on this very thick pile “Cloud_03” which gave a lovely effect on the back of the jacket.
After the Rain Blouse
I stitched “Peace_01” onto this mustard coloured blouse
After the Rain Scarf
I stitched “Peace_01 “out first then re-hooped and stitched “Peace_02” very easy to match up.
The scarf was stitched on the finest silk and I used for stabilizer 2 sheets of water solvable Vilene.
After stitching the designs on the silk I then soaked the scarf over night in water and washed the scarf by hand.
Close up of the design.