tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17363556823453062012024-02-08T20:31:38.089+10:30ATC Swaps with Happy BobbinMetanoiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585001609565808750noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736355682345306201.post-84470727997664608762012-01-12T09:26:00.002+10:302012-01-12T09:35:13.897+10:30New Swaps in 2012My goodness?! May?! Really? I'm terribly sorry everyone. I didn't think life had taken me away this long. I'll be a bit busy still until after March, but I hope to get this going again in April. I have a nice list of things I'm hoping to get done before then to free up more time.<br /><br />In the mean time, a group I'm in on swap bot has a great little swap going. If you've already done some swaps feel free to join the group and have a look around. Their next swap is a free choice swap to 1 partner. You can use whatever techniques you like, so have fun with it. <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/110024">Find the swap here</a>.<br /><br />If you've got some suggestions on swaps you'd like to see please let me know. I'll try my best to run them for you!<br /><br />Happy New Year everyone!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><br /><br /><br />
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<br /><br /></div>Metanoiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585001609565808750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736355682345306201.post-47655245431626598472011-05-24T16:09:00.002+09:302011-05-24T16:17:52.739+09:30Sharing is CaringDo you have a quilting, art or craft blog that you would like to share?<br /><br />I'd love to see some new blogs so I started up a little Quilting blog swap on the side. I received a few private messages from people who perhaps had a flickr account but not a blog, or who had a textile art blog but only a few posts were about quilting and even someone who didn't do quilting but did do other crafts. So this swap has ow spawned three new swaps. Want to join in?<br /><br />The original swap: <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/91382">Follow My Quilting Blog</a> (sign up ends 25th May)<br /><br />The other super quick and easy electronic blog (or flickr, etc) swaps!! (sign up ends 4th June)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/91828">Follow My Craft Blog</a> - any craft!<br /><a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/91831">Follow My Art Blog</a> - any art!<br /><a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/91836">Follow My Textile Art/Craft Blog</a> - anything involving textiles!<br /><br />Good thing I have a variety of blogs... this is going to be fun!!<br /><br />You'll get 5 partners To each partner you will send a link to your blog in email. You can send more than one link if you want to recommend more sites, but please no more than 3 links, and make clear which link is your own blog!<br /><br />When you receive your link please take time to look at the other persons blog, follow it if you like their content, but as a minimum comment on at least 2 of their blog posts. (we all love comments right - make sure your comments are positive!)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><br /><br /><br />
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<br /><br /></div>Metanoiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585001609565808750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736355682345306201.post-10003398813904675842011-05-21T14:01:00.002+09:302011-05-21T14:03:40.551+09:30Fabric ATC: Challenge #2Up for a challenge?? <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/91606">This is for you!!</a> The last challenge was a lot of fun so lets try it again. I think this one might be harder than last time, but I'm up for it.<br /><br /><b>Swap Sign Up:</b> From now until June 11th (3 weeks) - Partners assigned between June 12-13<br /><b>Swap Deadline:</b> Your ATC must be sent by July 2nd (3 weeks)<br /><br />You will make one standard size fabric ATC (2.5" x 3.5") for your partner. You can use any techniques, methods and embellishments to create your fabric ATC. The ATC base should be fabric stiffened with interfacing or a cardstock backing.<br />See our tips for <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/p/fabric-atc-tips.html">creating a fabric ATC</a>.<br /><br />Note: I am making this swap for fabric ATCs only at this stage, however may open it up to mixed media options if there is not enough interest.<br /><br />Now for the challenge part: I will give you the last 5 words from <a href="http://illustrationfriday.com/topicArchive_p.php">Illustration Friday's weekly topics</a>. You should use at least two of these themes when creating your ATC. Be creative!<br /><br />The words are: <strong>Bicycle, Lesson, Beginner, Safari, Soaked</strong><br /><br />Be sure to include a note with the name of this swap and your Swap-bot ID so that your partner can rate you when they receive your art. Also include a description of your interpretation of the theme.<br /><br />Any embellishments welcome!! For example: embroidery, quilting, sewing, beads, findings, paint or ink - anything you can apply to your fabric.<br /><br />You may start making your ATC immediately (and have up to 6 weeks to complete it) or wait until partners are assigned and review your partners profile to personalize your ATC for them.<br /><br />Newbies welcome.<br />If you have any 1 or 3 ratings please contact me first.<br />Remember if you join in you are <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/p/how-to-join-swap.html">making a commitment</a> to the swap!<br /><br />My original idea was to limit this to only two topics where both must be used, however I want to see how this will go and if you enjoy the challenge so please provide some feedback here.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/91606"><img src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/signup.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br /><br /><br />
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<br /><br /></div>Metanoiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585001609565808750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736355682345306201.post-17189930373553814582011-05-19T09:38:00.001+09:302011-05-19T09:38:28.114+09:30Simple Theme ATC - Cupcakes!New <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/91384">Simple Theme</a> swap!! Is it really simple? I don't know... but I do know that one theme topic should be easier than the recent Challenge ATC.<br /><br /><b>Swap Sign Up:</b> From now until June 5th - Partners assigned between June 6-7<br /><b>Swap Deadline:</b> Your ATC must be sent by June 19th<br /><br />You will make one standard size fabric ATC (2.5" x 3.5") for your partner. You can use any techniques, methods and embellishments to create your fabric ATC. The ATC base should be fabric stiffened with interfacing or a cardstock backing. See our tips for <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/p/fabric-atc-tips.html">creating a fabric ATC</a>.<br /><br />The theme you must include is : Cupcake<br /><br />Be sure to include a note with the name of this swap and your Swap-bot ID so that your partner can rate you when they receive your art.<br /><br />Any embellishments welcome!! For example: embroidery, quilting, sewing, beads, findings, paint or ink - anything you can apply to your fabric.<br /><br />You may start making your ATC immediately (and have up to 5 weeks to complete it) or wait until partners are assigned and review your partners profile to personalize your ATC for them.<br /><br />Newbies welcome.<br />If you have any 1 or 3 ratings please contact me first.<br />Remember if you join in you are <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/p/how-to-join-swap.html">making a commitment</a> to the swap!<br /><br />There will be another Challenge ATC Swap starting soon too.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/91384"><img src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/signup.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br /><br /><br />
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<br /><br /></div>Metanoiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585001609565808750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736355682345306201.post-57545922536831777562011-05-17T23:24:00.001+09:302011-05-17T23:35:15.524+09:30Free Motion Quilting ATC SwapWelcome to our next swap! - <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/91313">Free Motion Quilting</a><br /><br /><b>Swap Sign Up:</b> From now until June 15th (1 month) - Partners assigned between June 15-16<br /><b>Swap Deadline:</b> Your ATC must be sent by July 15th (1 month)<br /><br />You will make one standard size fabric ATC (2.5" x 3.5") for your partner. Embellishment and materials are your choice, however you must include the technique <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/2011/05/free-motion-quilting.html">free motion quilting</a> and your ATC base should be fabric stiffened with batting/interfacing or a card stock backing. See our tips for <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/p/fabric-atc-tips.html">creating a fabric ATC</a>.<br /><br />Be sure to include a note with the name of this swap and your Swap-bot ID so that your partner can rate you when they receive your art.<br /><br />Other embellishments welcome!! For example: embroidery, quilting, sewing, beads, findings, paint or ink - anything you can apply to your fabric.<br /><br />Because the theme and embellishments are senders choice you may start making your ATC immediately (and have up to 2 months to complete it) or wait until partners are assigned and review your partners profile to personalize your ATC for them.<br /><br />Newbies welcome.<br />If you have any 1 or 3 ratings please contact me first.<br />Remember if you join in you are <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/p/how-to-join-swap.html">making a commitment</a> to the swap!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/91313"><img src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/signup.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br /><br /><br />
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<br /><br /></div>Metanoiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585001609565808750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736355682345306201.post-40084177481306074342011-05-17T23:20:00.003+09:302011-05-17T23:33:30.194+09:30Free Motion QuiltingFree Motion Quilting is a method of stitching using your machine where you control the fabric motion forwards, backwards and also side to side. You can literally move the fabric in any direction so the possibilities are endless.<br /><br />Rather than doing my own tutorial on this method I want to point you to the <a href="http://www.daystyledesigns.com/365difficultymain.htm">Free Motion Quilting Project</a> and the hundreds of designs with instructional videos.<br /><br />This is the one I will be trying (But I might try a few more too)<br /><br /><div align=center><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/A91XA82yTKs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br />For this ATC I didn't stiffen my fabric with interfacing first. Instead I created a "sandwich" of fabric - 2 pieces of fabric with quilt batting inbetween - and did my free motion quilting, then sewed this to my interfaced backing using my binding technique.<br /><br />If you need some tips on setting up your machine for free motion quilting I recommend reading through this <a href="http://www.daystyledesigns.com/faq.htm">FAQ</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Have you tried this?</strong> Post your results to your website/blog and add your link in the comments!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><br /><br /><br />
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<br /><br /></div>Metanoiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585001609565808750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736355682345306201.post-84611730217671304862011-05-16T13:14:00.000+09:302011-05-17T23:44:41.510+09:30ATC Challenge Swap FeedbackHi Everyone. As you start to receive your ATC swaps in the mail remember to leave your partner feedback over on <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/">Swap Bot</a> - if you received your swap please give your partner a 5 and if you thought it was extra special, give it a heart too.<br /><br />I'd love to know what you thought of this swap. Was it too hard, too easy, too long, not long enough time...? Do you want to do another one?<br /><br />I know I'd love to do another swap like this. I found it challenging and had to do some design sketches first and I got to use a technique I don't usually use too. Leave us a link in the comments to a picture of what you did for the swap as we'd all love to see them. <a href="http://thequiltedhen.blogspot.com/2011/05/bottled-toy-atc.html">Here is mine - Bottled Toy</a> - I'll post it up in the gallery soon too.<br /><br />If you'd like to respond privately you can send me a personal message via <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/user:Metanoia">my swap-bot profile</a>.<br /><br />I hope to see you joining the next swap too. Invite your friends. The more the merrier! Want to <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/p/suggest-theme.html">suggest a theme</a>. You can do that too!<br /><br />The Chain Stitch swap is now closed so I'll start up the next swap soon. If you're eager to know, it will be on free motion quilting!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><br /><br /><br />
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<br /><br /></div>Metanoiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585001609565808750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736355682345306201.post-78929471033388730292011-05-01T13:56:00.003+09:302011-05-01T13:56:00.191+09:30Loom Flowers Swap FeedbackHi Everyone. As you start to receive your ATC swaps in the mail remember to leave your partner feedback over on <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/">Swap Bot</a> - if you received your swap please give your partner a 5 and if you thought it was extra special, give it a heart too.<br /><br />If you have any suggestions to improve the swap, from the technique instructions through to the time limits, please let me know. If you'd just like to say whether you enjoyed making your item that would be great too. I'd love to see photos of what you made!<br /><br />If you'd like to respond privately you can send me a personal message via <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/user:Metanoia">my swap-bot profile</a>.<br /><br />I hope to see you joining the next swap too. Invite your friends. The more the merrier! Want to <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/p/suggest-theme.html">suggest a theme</a>. You can do that too!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><br /><br /><br />
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<br /><br /></div>Metanoiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585001609565808750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736355682345306201.post-9639948106767975352011-04-15T23:32:00.002+09:302011-04-15T23:35:05.550+09:30ATC Challenge!!Up for a challenge?? <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/89050">This is for you!!</a><br /><br /><b>Swap Sign Up:</b> From now until May 8th (3 weeks) - Partners assigned between April 30-31<br /><b>Swap Deadline:</b> Your ATC must be sent by May 29th (3 weeks)<br /><br />You will make one standard size fabric ATC (2.5" x 3.5") for your partner. You can use any techniques, methods and embellishments to create your fabric ATC. The ATC base should be fabric stiffened with interfacing or a cardstock backing.<br />See our tips for <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/p/fabric-atc-tips.html">creating a fabric ATC</a>.<br /><br />Note: I am making this swap for fabric ATCs only at this stage, however may open it up to mixed media options if there is not enough interest.<br /><br />Now for the challenge part: I will give you the last 5 words from <a href="http://illustrationfriday.com/topicArchive_p.php">Illustration Friday's weekly topics</a>. You should use at least two of these themes when creating your ATC. Be creative!<br /><br />The words are: <strong>Journey, Bottled, Duet, Toy, Cultivate</strong><br /><br />Be sure to include a note with the name of this swap and your Swap-bot ID so that your partner can rate you when they receive your art. Also include a description of your interpretation of the theme.<br /><br />Any embellishments welcome!! For example: embroidery, quilting, sewing, beads, findings, paint or ink - anything you can apply to your fabric.<br /><br />You may start making your ATC immediately (and have up to 6 weeks to complete it) or wait until partners are assigned and review your partners profile to personalize your ATC for them.<br /><br />Newbies welcome.<br />If you have any 1 or 3 ratings please contact me first.<br />Remember if you join in you are <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/p/how-to-join-swap.html">making a commitment</a> to the swap!<br /><br />My original idea was to limit this to only two topics where both must be used, however I want to see how this will go and if you enjoy the challenge so please provide some feedback here.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/89050"><img src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/signup.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br /><br /><br />
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<br /><br /></div>Metanoiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585001609565808750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736355682345306201.post-2128797744555776832011-04-15T23:25:00.002+09:302011-04-15T23:29:42.355+09:30Chain Stitch ATC SwapWelcome to our second swap! - <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/89046">Chain Stitch</a><br /><br /><b>Swap Sign Up:</b> From now until May 15th (1 month) - Partners assigned between May 15-16<br /><b>Swap Deadline:</b> Your ATC must be sent by June 15th (1 month)<br /><br />You will make one standard size fabric ATC (2.5" x 3.5") for your partner. Embellishment and materials are your choice, however you must include the embroidery technique <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/2011/04/chain-stitch.html">chain stitch</a> and your ATC base should be fabric stiffened with interfacing or a card stock backing. See our tips for <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/p/fabric-atc-tips.html">creating a fabric ATC</a>.<br /><br />Be sure to include a note with the name of this swap and your Swap-bot ID so that your partner can rate you when they receive your art.<br /><br />Other embellishments welcome!! For example: embroidery, quilting, sewing, beads, findings, paint or ink - anything you can apply to your fabric.<br /><br />Because the theme and embellishments are senders choice you may start making your ATC immediately (and have up to 2 months to complete it) or wait until partners are assigned and review your partners profile to personalize your ATC for them.<br /><br />Newbies welcome.<br />If you have any 1 or 3 ratings please contact me first.<br />Remember if you join in you are <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/p/how-to-join-swap.html">making a commitment</a> to the swap!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/89046"><img src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/signup.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br /><br /><br />
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<br /><br /></div>Metanoiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585001609565808750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736355682345306201.post-40850674105266035342011-04-12T08:53:00.003+09:302011-05-18T10:34:54.243+09:30Chain StitchHere is a simple stitch to try. You may already be familiar with chain stitch. We're playing around with the basics this month!! It is really fun to constrain yourself to exploring one stitch on your ATC, or maybe you'd like to mix it up and try all the variations like rosette chain stitch, double chain stitch, etc. Check the link at the end for some variations.<br /><br />If you've never tried this before follow the steps below. You can click any of the images to see them larger.<br /><br /><div id="gallery"><TABLE width="600"><TR><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_1.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_1.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>1. Bring the needle up from the back.</TD><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_2.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_2.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>2. Take the needle back down at the starting point.</TD></TR><TR><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_3.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_3.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>3. Bring the needle back up about 1/8" away.</TD><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_4.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_4.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>4. Gently pull the loop until it sits flush with the fabric.</TD></TR><TR><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_5.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_5.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>5. Continue on in this manner, forming a chain.</TD><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_6.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_6.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>6.When you reach the end take the stitch down on the other side of the loop to secure.</TD></TR><TR><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_7.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_7.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>Example. A flower made from 5 seperate (detached) chain stitches.</TD><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_8.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_8.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>Example. Lengths of chain stitch.</TD></TR><TR><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_9.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/2_9.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>Example. More detached chain stitch lying on a fabric join.</TD><td></td></TR></TABLE></div><br />Create an ATC using chain stitch and embellish as you like.<br /><br />For some further instructions and variations on this stitch check out: <a href="http://www.needlenthread.com/2006/10/embroidery-stitch-video-tutorial-chain.html">Mary's Video Tutorial on Needle'n'Thread</a><br /><br /><strong>Have you tried this?</strong> Post your results to your website/blog and add your link in the comments!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><br /><br /><br />
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<br /><br /></div>Metanoiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585001609565808750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736355682345306201.post-81312548931660646012011-04-09T13:54:00.007+09:302011-05-18T10:36:39.960+09:30Add Your LinkIt is great to see people dropping by the ATC Swaps blog and the first monthly swap. There is still a week to decide if you'd like to participate this time. Then after the 15th I'll assign partners and start the signup for the next swap.<br /><br />We have 3 participants and 11 others watching the <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/87795">loom bloom swap</a> which is a fantastic start. I know I am more than happy that I am not alone on this one and if we make it to 5 participants I'm going to do a little happy dance around my sewing room!<br /><br />I know that sometimes time and money contstrain our hobbies. At this point I have been able to make my ATCs purely from stash materials and since I'm a letter writer, I already have envelopes to send off my art. My biggest expense is postage (only about $2.20 internationally though thankfully) and I don't want this to hold anyone back from participating. So while the aim of the swaps is ultimately to send your art and receive a small piece in return, there is nothing stopping you from making an ATC and keeping it for yourself.<br /><br />Here is how we're going to include everyone... If you tried the technique (whether you're swapping or not), you can take photos, post them to your website or blog and then add your link into the comments on the technique page so we can all see what you made.<br /><br />Have you made your <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/2011/03/loom-flowers_27.html">Loom Flower</a> yet?? Post your results to your website/blog and add your link in the comments!! <br /><br />I've also been working hard on filling the site with tips and info. Please feel free to send me any questions or suggestions. You can respond here, or <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/user:Metanoia">send me a private message</a> on Swap-bot.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><br /><br /><br />
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<br /><br /></div>Metanoiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585001609565808750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736355682345306201.post-72736325693571091552011-03-31T16:16:00.001+10:302011-03-31T23:23:15.764+10:30Loom Flower ATC Swap<b>Goal:</b> Make 1 fabric ATC for 1 partner using the <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/2011/03/loom-flowers_27.html">Loom Flower Technique</a>.<br /><br /><b>Swap Sign Up:</b> From now until April 15th (2 weeks) - Partners assigned between April 15-16<br /><b>Swap Deadline:</b> Your ATC must be sent by May 15th (1 month)<br /><br />You will make one standard size fabric ATC (2.5" x 3.5") for your partner. Embellishment and materials are your choice, however you must include at least 1 <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/2011/03/loom-flowers_27.html">loom flower</a> and your ATC base should be fabric stiffened with interfacing or a card stock backing. See our tips for <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/p/fabric-atc-tips.html">creating a fabric ATC</a>.<br /><br />Be sure to include a note with the name of this swap and your Swap-bot ID so that your partner can rate you when they receive your art.<br /><br />Other embellishments welcome!! For example: embroidery, quilting, sewing, beads, findings, paint or ink - anything you can apply to your fabric.<br /><br />Because the theme and embellishments are senders choice you may start making your ATC immediately (and have up to 6 weeks to complete it) or wait until partners are assigned and review your partners profile to personalize your ATC for them. <br /><br />Newbies welcome.<br />Please no unexplained 3 or 1 ratings.<br />Remember <a href="http://atcswaps.blogspot.com/p/how-to-join-swap.html">your obligations</a> if you join in.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/87795"><img src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/signup.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br /><br /><br />
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<br /><br /></div>Metanoiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585001609565808750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736355682345306201.post-48143104039531965392011-03-27T20:29:00.021+10:302011-05-18T10:35:08.230+09:30Loom FlowersLoom flowers are a quick and easy method of creating a dimensional fabric flower. You could use a variety of different textiles from wool and ribbon to embroidery thread so have fun with this.<br /><br />You can buy <a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_option.jpg">commercial flower looms</a>, however all you need to get started is the lid from an icecream container and our <a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_template.jpg">template</a>. Right click the link and save, then print. It should print at around 5.5cm wide which is a good size for adding to an ATC.<br /><br />Once you have your template ready, follow the steps below. You can click any of the images to see them larger.<br /><br /><div id="gallery"><TABLE width="600"><TR><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_1.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_1.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>1. Cut out your template from an icecream container lid or quilters template plastic.</TD><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_2.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_2.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>2. Starting with your thread coming up from the back, start weaving around each of the prongs using the numbers as a guide.</TD></TR><TR><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_3.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_3.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>3. Keep weaving until you have gone around each prong 3 or 4 times depending on the threads you are using.</TD><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_4.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_4.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>4. When you're done, clip off your thread or ribbon leaving a long tail. Thread on a tapestry needle.</TD></TR><TR><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_5.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_5.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>5. To start weaving, take the thread down one side of one group of petals and up on the other side.</TD><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_6.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_6.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>6. For the next stitch take the needle down in the same spot, and then up two petals over. You may have to work the stitches apart until you find the gap.</TD></TR><TR><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_7.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_7.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>7. Continue weaving by going down at the previous petal and then up two petals later. Here it is half done.</TD><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_8.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_8.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>8. When you have completed a full circle take the needle to the back of the flower.</TD></TR><TR><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_9.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_9.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>9. Tie a knot at the back using the two ends.</TD><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_10.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_10.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>10. Pull off each group of petals from the template.</TD></TR><TR><TD><a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_11.jpg" title=""><img alt="" style="width:110px" src="http://www.happybobbin.com/atcs/techniques/1_11.jpg" /></a></TD><TD>11. Seperate each of the petals out and you should end up with something that looks like this.</TD><td></td></TR></TABLE></div><br />Now that you've created a beautiful loom flower, attach it to your ATC base and embellish as you like.<br /><br />For some further instructions and inspirations check out: <a href="http://www.knitting-and.com/small-looms/index.html">Small Looms and Flower Looms</a><br /><br /><strong>Have you tried this?</strong> Post your results to your website/blog and add your link in the comments!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><br /><br /><br />
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<br /><br /></div>Metanoiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585001609565808750noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736355682345306201.post-53943279913472369202011-03-26T16:26:00.001+10:302011-04-07T10:05:49.687+09:30The BeginningWelcome to a new little blog which is associated with <a href="http://www.happybobbin.com/">Happy Bobbin</a>. On this blog we're going to be running some Artist Trading Card swaps just for the fabric and textile lovers - quilters, embroiderers, etc.<br /><br />To start off we're going to be exploring some different techniques which will be the focus of our ATCs. We're going to be running swaps alongside each technique which gives you the opportunity to meet new people from all over the world and have a look at someone elses work when you receive your swap. Best of all, ATCs are quite small and usually fit into a standard sized envelope keeping costs right down.<br /><br />If you don't want to swap ATCs with other people you can still participate in any of the technique workshops, and previous techniques will be archived so that you can always come back to them again.<br /><br />We're getting the first technique ready, so please stay tuned. We imagine at this time that ATC swaps will run one swap a month. The first swap only has a 2 week sign up period, however after that we'll have a full month to sign up and a further month to get your ATCs made and sent. You will also be able to view your partners likes and dislikes so you can personalise swaps just for them.<br /><br />I'm sure this will be great fun. Thanks for visiting!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><br /><br /><br />
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