Hand stitched t-shirt
June 19, 2012
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.
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
the shirt looks amazing, and makes me wish I would have signed up for the class!
Awesome stitching and fabric choice too!
jen (piggybaby)
Posted by: Jennifer | June 19, 2012 at 01:07 PM
Gorgeous! I love how the applique dresses up a plain t-shirt!
Posted by: Emily | June 19, 2012 at 02:24 PM
Love it!
Posted by: Annalia | June 19, 2012 at 03:27 PM
So glad you enjoyed yourself, Erin!
Posted by: Rachel at Stitched in Color | June 19, 2012 at 08:12 PM
Love that AMH print and your shirt turned out great!
Posted by: Darcy | June 20, 2012 at 07:18 PM
Oh, Be still my heart. Thank you for just the right inspiration. I knew I would find it here. Now off to make my own....
Posted by: Tara Danger-Marie Miller | August 02, 2012 at 10:00 PM