I'm obsessed with using hot glue as a way to create padded satin stitch. Not only am I using it for all four of this month's designs, I also used it for a piece I did for a friend this week (see below - the heart). It's such a great way to create dimension since the thickness varies based on how much glue is applied. For this week's design, the glue is thinner overall. I used a thicker application of glue in a few spots. This mimics what I remember of my own scar as it healed. There would be spots that were very obvious and other spots that were less visible even as the wound healed. I also remember parts of the inside of the scar having the same variation in texture and roughness.
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| I may only use one of the lighter pinks and move the other one to the next design. |
Scars fade from red to pink to what's coming in the next two designs (peaches and very pale). I also used less thread; there are only two strands of each color being used rather than three. I like the finish of two strands and plan to keep it through the rest of this month's journal. I also didn't finish this one this week. I'm trying to not feel rushed this month, so I'm working at whatever pace I feel like. I try to stitch for 10-15 minutes each day, which is usually a small section of the outline or filling.
Here's this week's recap:
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| August 6 |
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| August 7 |
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| August 8 |
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| August 9 |
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| August 10 |
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| August 11 - two photos. Finished the outline and started the filling. |
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| August 12 |
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| I'm trying to decide if I want to fill in this design. I was thinking of using back stitch to do so and layer the colors. I'll have to see how I feel tomorrow. |
Other Projects and Fun Stuff from This Week
I never call this section the same thing. It probably doesn't matter.
I have a bunch of in progress projects going right now. I like to have variety so I can move from piece to piece as the mood strikes me. This week, I worked on WORM, a PopLush pattern, got a second PopLush pattern hooped up to start, and finished a version of Iconic #3 for a friend of mine.
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| This is the last official embroidery club pattern from PopLush. I have a bunch of patterns (pre-printed and downloads) to stitch since I bought a bunch of things before she closed. There will be more as the year goes on. |
Because I'm a child and have no boundaries when it comes to buying frivolous things, I couldn't help but buy the Hello Kitty bobblehead from a recent L.A. Dodgers game. Yes, I bought this on eBay. No, I'm not a Dodgers fan.
Her bow lights up.
Remember, kids, find the things that bring you joy. This brings me joy.
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