Second denim sample finished.
I unpicked the pocket ( which can be added onto another piece at some point) so that the unfaded denim underneath would show, and I love how this works, though might go back and stitch over more of it.
I find I am looking at jeans altogether differently now, thinking about the selvage, the colours of the stitching, the details inside the waistbands, and how they would look if I leapt at them with a pair of scissors. I am telling myself sternly that this project should encourage me to mend and wear old jeans for longer, not to hack up things that are still perfectly wearable. Of course I won't do this, but the thought does cross my mind...
Next up I am going to try adding some little patches that are not denim. I'm hoping to get one, maybe two more bits done before I have to stop any meaningful stitching over the Christmas period.
Linking up with Slow Sunday Stitching at Kathy's Quilts and Anything Goes Monday at Stitch by Stitch.
12 comments:
you are having so much fun with this :)
I am really enjoying your journey with denim stitching... can't wait to see what you do next!
Fun project--can't wait to see what happens next!
So fun!
I like the line you create with the threads. The texture too. It's a choice, isn't it? Which color thread, which repetitive line to create? It looks meditative. I forget how much importance is added with hand embroidery. LeeAnna at not afraid of color
You're certainly creating interesting patterns with some very basic stitches. A case of less is more. It looks seriously relaxing.
Your stitching looks great! Really striking. I've popped over from Slow Sunday Stitching and so glad I did!
Hi Sew and sow farm sent me over to say hi
Haha, Kaja you made me laugh out loud! I have this vision of you hiding in a wardrobe with a pair of scissors now…."ooh, nice jeans"!!! Love the way these are turning out, great texture and colour :) x
I like your ideas very much.
This is very cool! What more can I say?
Yes I totally agree...looks relaxing and fun! Love the bright colors.
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