I worked on denim journal covers this weekend and have spent some of that time does some stitching over the seams that were significant in getting the large piece I needed for the journal covers. It was fun to work four different stitched in four different colours. Two of the stitches were new to me: chevron stitch which I did in yellow and open cretan stitch which I did in red. The two others I had done before - blanket stitch in purple and fly stitch in blue. I used variegated thread which is was donated to me and I am thinking is polyester from the way it felt and worked in the fabric. It was quite acceptable for this application. I was wanting stitches that would overlap the fabric edges. I had previously stitched the two pieces together with a decorative machine stitch with blue thread which was almost imperceptible. I will have to remember that thread when I am mending jeans!!! These covers hold composition books and can be transferred to another one once the original is filled. These will be donated to sales later this year!!! I will be joining the group at
Kathy's Quilts for her
Slow Sunday Stitching. Check them out - there is always lots of inspiration there!! Therese
