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I like the apron. The technique does resemble lace when complete. I think I'll give it a try...Thanks! Carolyn http://www.stitchopedia.com An encyclopedia of needlepoint stitches…
Oh, my mom made me a dress in grade school that was lavender gingham with chicken scratch on the bodice and the hem. I loved that dress! Thanks for the reminder and the tutorial. I'd like to give this a try.
Marva, it is gingham! I had this piece in my fabric stash but I've seen gingham in lots of different colors at Joann Fabrics. Try to get 100% cotton if you can - the poly/cotton blend just doesn't feel as nice.
What a great tutorial you did..and the instructions are so easy to follow. I just found your blog and I think it's wonderful..I hope you don't mind, I've added you to my list of blogs I enjoy looking at
In 1964, when expecting our first child, I made curtains from 1/4" yellow checked gingham fabric. If you use the smaller checks, you can just do the regular cross stitches on the corners of the checks. I designed bluebirds for the curtains.
I like the apron. The technique does resemble lace when complete. I think I'll give it a try...Thanks!
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That's an awesome post. Thanks so much for the tutorials!
ReplyDeleteThis brought backsome memories, haven't done this since school
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun stitch combination!! Thanks for the lovely details :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the step-by-step pictures! I think I've only seen drawings so far and this is much better.
ReplyDeleteChicken scratch embroidery is so lovely and reminds me of my beloved grandmother. Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial.
ReplyDeleteSuper Cool. Must try. Thanks very much.
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Oh, my mom made me a dress in grade school that was lavender gingham with chicken scratch on the bodice and the hem. I loved that dress! Thanks for the reminder and the tutorial. I'd like to give this a try.
ReplyDeleteHi, I would like to know where I can purchase the red and white checkered material you used; I presume it is not gingham?
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Marva
Marva, it is gingham! I had this piece in my fabric stash but I've seen gingham in lots of different colors at Joann Fabrics. Try to get 100% cotton if you can - the poly/cotton blend just doesn't feel as nice.
ReplyDeleteI just love the last photo!
ReplyDeleteWonderful tutorial thank you so much for showing us how!
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What a great tutorial you did..and the instructions are so easy to follow. I just found your blog and I think it's wonderful..I hope you don't mind, I've added you to my list of blogs I enjoy looking at
ReplyDeleteIn 1964, when expecting our first child, I made curtains from 1/4" yellow checked gingham fabric. If you use the smaller checks, you can just do the regular cross stitches on the corners of the checks. I designed bluebirds for the curtains.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this tutorial...i have to try it soon....
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