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lolathelamb
14-02-2009, 10:59 PM
I had seen several kits on QVC that used metallic threads to create geometrical patterns and stencilled designs. I wasn't sure how such designs would work out for real but ordered a kit (from the clearance section on the website).
Here's my first effort, an anniversary card. However, rather like the TV, the true beauty of the threads and the layering of the stitching does not come across in this image. If you are considering this art, go for it. I really enjoyed the process - it was more involved than many cardmaking skills but definitely as therapeutic as they say on the telly!
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w86/squirl55/0903stitchedanniversary.jpg
Marie
15-02-2009, 01:03 AM
It's a lovely card Lola! I've seen those metallic threads and they are gorgeous so imagine that the card twinkles and is even prettier in real life. I love the little heart designs, makes a great anniversary card.
Jeanette
15-02-2009, 04:51 AM
WOW thats FAB Lola! I love stitching cards. Just can't seem to find the time lately though
Mrs D
15-02-2009, 05:22 AM
That's a beautiful card, Lola. I love the colour scheme as well - really nice. Which kit was this from? Did you have to stitch through card or did you make holes first. Sorry for so many questions but I never thought I was interested in this type of thing till I saw your card.
That's lovely lola, I enjoy stitching cards too. Really like the geometric look, I've never done any like that.
I always make the holes first Mrs D. You usually have a paper pattern (I always photocopy these so they last a long time). You stick the pattern to the card with low tack tape and make the holes with a pricking tool and you are ready to stitch.
gill71
15-02-2009, 08:35 AM
love your card lola!!
LorraineJ
15-02-2009, 08:44 AM
Lovely card Lola
lovepaperstroking2
15-02-2009, 08:54 AM
Lovely card :)
Rainbowwand
15-02-2009, 11:45 AM
Great card :)
Phree
15-02-2009, 12:40 PM
Great card lola, lots of work in that.
That's a really lovely card, Lola. I did a stitched card for the first time ever at work this week. I've also been lucky enough to have one of Pam's stitched cards - a butterfly in shades of blue - and it's beautiful.
gill71
15-02-2009, 03:05 PM
which kit was the stencil from lola?
Your lovely card has inspired me to get my stencils and threads out this afternoon!
lolathelamb
15-02-2009, 03:31 PM
Hi All - thanks for the compliments. The pattern came form this wonderful website:
The stencil kit was from QVC - http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.586270
I adapted the design by not including the centre - in fact, the heart design is a peel off. I have since bought some gorgeous little heart toppers to sit in the middle of subsequent cards as I intend this to be my 2009 anniversary card for all recipients thus deserving!
I've also found this website to be really useful:
http://www.stitchingcards.com/
gill71
15-02-2009, 03:56 PM
I use that website too lola ...it's really good value and has some lovely Christmas designs!
thanks for the link to the kit.
I already have that kit...forget what I already have!!:o
Mistyblue
15-02-2009, 10:53 PM
lovely card lola :)
Little Jan
17-02-2009, 12:07 PM
Lovely card,
I have got some designs from stitching cards, they give a free one to down load every month if you subscribe to the newsletter,and the ones you pay for are good value, but must admit I prefer to use pricking stencils and matt, the stencils can be found on most craft sites .
I too have lovely stitched card from Pam, a beautifull peacock.
I find this type of cardmaking nice to do in front of the tv. especially as I made over 100 cards Cchristmas with stitched snowflakes on as added embelishments, will not be doing that again in a hurry:rolleyes: