house on hill road: Hand stitched t-shirt

Hey there.

More hand stitching

Last weekend, I finished stitching this t-shirt for Rachel's hand stitching class. I really enjoyed working on this project. I had never thought to put a woven under a knit, but I like it. I wish I had a better photo for you, but my assistants were busy reading and I was too lazy to get the tripod out. Anyhow, the design continues around the side to the back. I used a perle cotton, doubled for the stitching. I think button/carpet thread a la Alabama Chanin would have been better, but I am determined to use what I have on hand for this class. So, therefore, perle cotton it was. The woven fabric is an Anna Maria Horner print and the t-shirt came out of my closet.

I'm still crocheting. And working on my medallion quilt - will share those soon.

Also, summer is busier than I'd like. Yesterday I said no to TV a gazillion times. I'd told them to find something else to do. In the end, each girl read an entire book. Go figure.

Posted at 09:42 AM in In the Sewing Room | Permalink | Comments (15)

Comments

I've been getting lots of requests for the wii and every time I say no they resort to books. Ha! Love the shirt.

Posted by: rachel | buttons magee | June 19, 2012 at 09:56 AM

Beautiful!

Posted by: Jenny | June 19, 2012 at 10:03 AM

Looks awesome! I also love that you're using things you have on hand.
One of my husbands favorite sayings, is "Make Do, or Do Without"
I think more people should try to live by this.
My kids and I went and signed up for the summer reading program at the library, as soon as school was out. I love that they get to earn some neat little prizes, for doing something they would do anyways.

Posted by: Nettie | June 19, 2012 at 10:06 AM

Gorgeous! Now you can make this skirt to match it.
http://www.sewdaily.com/blogs/sewdaily/archive/2011/06/15/sew-appliques-on-knits-in-a-snap.aspx

Posted by: Jess | June 19, 2012 at 10:08 AM

the t-shirt looks adorable! and i love that you're using what you have. also? i always remember a post of yours from summer vacation years ago, when the girls would go to the neighbor's for silent reading time. xo.

Posted by: emily | June 19, 2012 at 10:41 AM

Great shirt! Looks like something that takes quite a bit of skill to do. Very nice.

Posted by: Sweet Posy Dreams | June 19, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Very pretty! I love that your girls each finished a book, what more can you ask for?

Posted by: Laura | June 19, 2012 at 12:06 PM

nice work!
prepping my hand-stitching project for maine. i can't wait!

Posted by: sarah | June 19, 2012 at 12:26 PM

I'm always inspired by the projects you do! And good for you for saying no to TV. I grew up without one and often had my nose in a book for the entire summer. It's one of my best memories.

Posted by: Cinnamon | June 19, 2012 at 12:49 PM