One of my 3 stitchies for the swap . . .

I could not help myself, I wanted to get started . . . Yes! I will be participating too :o)
I find it very wonderful that we have 14 participants already signed up. Thank YOU!

I found a piece of silk I had used to practice painting and stamping on, what a find!

I thought a green-blue theme would go nicely. 

I hope this first entry to our Stitchie swap is helpful and  inspiring!

Here I am in Florida . . . . brrrr! (It's 60 degrees & humid - ha!)

my latest "Stitchie" -plus a swap update

I love putting together and sewing these little fabric squares. It was truly my pleasure in making them, that drew me to the idea of hosting a swap again. :o) Here is one I made today . . . I will make some different ones for my own 3 swap pieces!

The back is left plain, no backing & you can see the stitchwork.

11/14/19 -Announcing a new Creative Swap-Stitchies!

This is a 3 for 3 swap due IN MY HANDS on February 1st, 2020. All info, registration (closed 1/27/2020) and PayPal for the swap ($5. USA /$7. International) can be found on the Swap Registration Page of this Blog: https://creativeswaps.blogspot.com/p/swap-registration-click-here.html

The basic requirements are: Create 3 stitch pieces for 3 in return, based on the small stitch meditation pieces you may have seen me doing lately (part of my 365 project). For more, go to Liz Kettle’s website to learn more about Stitch meditation pieces: https://www.textileevolution.com -- Liz has a wonderful video to help you get started (she developed this practice).

Your fabric squares (stitchies) need to be sized 4” x 4” and can be made using any fabric (or combination of fabrics) on top of a backing, using hand stitching, trims & ribbon if you like, even paper. Any kind of sewing thread, embroidery, or ribbon embroidery thread is fine . . . beads, or anything that works for you! I do not cover the back of the stitchies per Liz's Stitch meditation pieces and so, the handwork can be seen - that's OK! Your backing can be flannel, felt, or cotton/linen. Quilt batting is too fat & puffy! Using regular fabric is a better choice. Aim to create your stitchies using a color theme for more beauty & fun exchanging. This is not required, it's a suggestion! You CAN make up your own color wave. Suggestions when you register. Go with what feels right.

* You must register for the swap via the PayPal buttons on the Swap Registration page in order to participate - closed 1/27/20. All of the details are there. It's hard to believe it's been over 3 years since I've hosted a swap, whew!

I'm looking forward to hosting once again and very glad to have a dozen people registered already! The swap participant list is here: https://creativeswaps.blogspot.com/p/swap-participant-list_7.html -This list helps you to keep track of your swaps arrival, and also lets you know how many are participating!

yours creatively, lenna

11/14/19 -Announcing a new Creative Swap-Stitchies!

This is a 3 for 3 swap due IN MY HANDS on February 1st, 2020. All info, registration and PayPal for the swap ($5. USA / $7. International) can be found on the Swap Registration Page - registration closed 1/27/20:

https://creativeswaps.blogspot.com/p/swap-registration-click-here.html

The basic requirements are: Create 3 stitch pieces for 3 in return, based on the small stitch meditation pieces you may have seen me doing lately (part of my 365 project). For more, go to Liz Kettle’s website to learn more about Stitch meditation pieces: https://www.textileevolution.com -- Liz has a wonderful video to help you get started (she developed this practice).

Your fabric squares (stitchies) need to be sized 4” x 4” and can be made using any fabric (or combination of fabrics) on top of a backing, using hand stitching, trims & ribbon if you like, even paper. Any kind of sewing thread, embroidery, or ribbon embroidery thread is fine . . . beads, or anything that works for you!

You must register for the swap via the PayPal buttons that are on the separate Swap Registration page in order to participate (closed). All of the details are there! It's hard to believe it's been over 3 years since I've hosted a swap! I'm looking forward to it.

The swap participant list is here: 

https://creativeswaps.blogspot.com/p/swap-participant-list_7.html

This list helps keep track of your swaps arrival, and lets you know how many people are participating. Hope to see you register soon!

Some of my sample stitchies . . .