I learned that it is possible to stitch on paper several years ago from a great book,
Sewing on Paper, by Catherine Matthews Scanlon. I love this technique and was so surprised that it works really well! I used the cover from a pad of paper and had a fun time choosing a variety of stitches in red:
I stamped a stitched floral on vintage linen scrap for the center of the emblem:
I have loved the tags from this challenge and Proverbs. So much great work!
Laura
This is phenomenally gorgeous on SO many levels!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful tag I really love it, well done! X
ReplyDeleteWonderful stitching to make this stunning tag
ReplyDeleteChrissie x
A beautifully stitched tag! Carolyn xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag, wonderfully stitched! Valerie
ReplyDeleteLaura your tag has such a lovely vintage feel to it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, Laura! I have always been a bit nervous of stitching on paper, but your tag makes me want to have another go.
ReplyDeleteJane x
Looks so very cute...all those designs together!! And I loooove stiching, but sadly didn´t have a sewing machine on hand ;( ♥ Conny
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I love it, so homespun and quilty :)
ReplyDeleteYou always have such fun tags, Laura. The color scheme in this one is amazing. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI love your stitches on paper - beautiful tag
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing tag! Stitching on paper scares me, lol, but you did such a tremendous job. Love the look of this tag.
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag, love the colours and the stitching.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful Laura. Love it a lot :o)
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is an exceptional tag -- I love the antique look of it!
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