Saturday, October 24, 2009

Having fun with fabrics !!! AND A GIVEAWAY!

I have had a couple of request to share my fabrics that I dyed last weekend :) and I honestly keep forgetting-my apologies. (also, I have had a request to share my scissors, but have yet to do that either...soon, Nina-I promise) So, here ya go :) I enjoy dyeing fabrics and it really helps when you need something for a special project and really do not have it on hand and are not going to be dropping by your LNS anytime soon. I bought 1/2 yd of 36ct and 1/2 yd of 40ct that I have yet to dye...I hope to do that soon-these are all 28/32cts with the exception of 1 or 2 :) AND, I have the BEST time coming up with names for them so I can label them before putting them away :) LOL!
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I am having another giveaway for this stitched piece. If you would like to throw your name in the draw for it-please leave a comment on this post only and tell me what finish would work best for this piece and I will draw a name for it next week. AND I will do the finishing choice of the name chosen.



Star of Wonder
Designer: The Sunflower Seed
Fabric: 28ct. Mystic
Fibers: GAST
Design Size: 12.5 x 4


Ok..I am off to do the finishing on my ornament for the ornament swap :)
Thanks for stopping by for a visit-I appreciate it so very much :) Please come again :)
Have a MOST lovely evening, friends :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

46 Bees Abuzz:

Maggee said...

Becky--I would consider it an honor to win anything stitched and finished by YOU! But--it is a great looking piece--are you sure you can part with it??? :)

Your progress on Q&Q is fantastic! I don't stitch nearly as much or as fast as you, but I am working on it!

Hugs.

Maggee said...

I was so excited, I forgot to say that I would be happy if the giveaway piece were finished as a simple wall hanging...
Maggee

Melody said...

Becky, Another giveaway? Wow. Your hand dyed fabrics turned out great. Maybe one of these days I will try that too. You have chosen great colors.

You do such creative finishes for your stitched pieces, it will be hard to choose if I would be lucky enough to win....

Thanks.
Melody

april said...

Becky it would be a great pleasure to receive something stitched and finished by you. I would have to have a flatfold, as I don't have any of those yet. Thank you so much

April

Lisa said...

Hi Becky, I love your fabrics, my favourite has to be the light orange/yellow coloured one, very nice, you have a good collection for all your upcoming projects.
With the lovely stitched piece I can vision that as a beautiful wall hanging or bellpull finish to display at xmas time.
Happy stitching LISA V.

Susan said...

Beautiful! I think it would look great as either a pillow or on a box. Thanks for the chance to enter your giveaway.

Becky K in OK said...

Great looking fabrics! I'd love to have a wall hanging made out of the stitched piece if I my name is picked.

Natasha said...

Becly, I am not entering because I won your last giveaway :) Which I love. I just wanted to say thank you for the prayers and thos fabrics that you have dyed are AWESOME!!!

Take Care

Cindy's Stitching said...

Your dyed fabrics are very pretty. Would love to see this piece in a frame. Cindy

Theresa said...

Wow!!! These fabrics are gorgeous!!!! May I ask what kind of dye you use to dye your fabrics? I've never tried it before and it looks like a lot of fun~ Thanks!!

Myra said...

Oh my Becky - I am drooling over those fabrics. Such wonderful autumn colors! I have dyed a little, like you when I wanted a color I didn't have on hand. It is fun seeing how they look when done and dried.

I think the giveaway piece would make a gorgeous bellpull. I would be honored to hang it in my home. :o)

Kim B said...

Look at all those beautiful fabric colors! Nice job Becky!

That would make the perfect wall hanging. Love it!

Julie said...

You do such a beautiful job on your fabrics! Someday maybe I'll try it, I'm too chicken! LOL!

Julie

Karen said...

love the fabrics you dyed. especially pumpkin cheesecake, yummy color.

that is a gorgeous piece you stitched and would be honored to win it from you. I think it would look great as a wall-hanging.

hugs, karen
www.karenaz.blogspot.com

omashee aka Barb said...

Becky, stunning dye jobs! Those colors make me drool! Yummy!
I would be honored to display any of your stitching in my home. What a generous giveaway! No knowing the size I would think it would make a lovely pillow or banner. If it's quite small I can see a flat fold or an ornament.
Barb
omashee@msn.comcarth

JOLENE said...

Such pretty fabrics you've created! Wow! As for the giveaway piece, I think I would frame it. Thanks for the chance!

Bobbie said...

Hi Becky,
WoW! Love all your hand-dyed fabrics. I can see why you are having so much fun naming them. They all 'sound' and look delicious! LOL

I would love to be entered in the drawing for your pretty stitched piece. I've leave the finish up to you ~ you have much better taste than I do!!

Thanks for another generous offering Becky.

Bobbie (no blog)
bobbiejess@comcast.net

Ulla said...

Becky, I love your hand dyed fabrics!

And you are very generous with this another giveaway. If I win this piece I would love to if you finished it as a stitching book like Winter by Elizabeth's Designs you made earlier.

suunnittelija @ suomi24.fi

Shannon said...

Love your fabrics!

The stitched piece is so pretty. I think I would like a wall hanging.

Nina said...

Hm... Becky, well done!!! I love your hand dyed fasbbies, wonderful colors, wonderful fabrics! You are so talented :)

I really love the SB sheep post before, it's so cute :)
You are doing fabulous work on your WIP too.

Enjoy your day!
Hugs,
Nina

PS: thank you for not forgetting I asked you to shoe me your collection of scissors :) I'm so excited to see it!

Marion said...

LOVE the fabrics!! How do you dye them???
I think I would first check my stash of frames I have obtained from Thrift Stores/yard sales and see if I have one that would fit that beautiful stitched piece, of not, I would get out my bellpull hardware and finish it off as a bell pull!
I'm SO enjoying your many updates these days Becky!!
Take care
Marion
(who is off to work on some craft projects this windy, rainy Sunday)
Have a great day!

Charlene said...

Great dye in the morning, Becky! They turned out so pretty! It would be very interesting to read about how you decided on the color choices and how they're created. Have a great today!

Anonymous said...

Becky
Your fabrics are beautiful!!
I think this would look good finished as as a flat fold or a bell pull. It is lovely! Thanks Pat
matejcekpat@yahoo.com

Labores de Mercedes said...

Wow, two lovely giveaways in a week?, we're so lucky to have you as a friend. So here I am to see what happens.
Your fabrics look gorgeous and so practical, you just can have the color you need.

~ Stitchin Sweet Sue ~ said...

Hey Beck, these colors are breathtaking, good for you! Love them all:)

Sweet Stitchin...

Marjorie said...

I love your fabrics, especially Pumpkin Cheesecake...great names too! I think that piece would look great as a bellpull.

Joy said...

LOVE the dyed fabs!! You did a wonderful job with the colors!! It would be soo exciting to win a stitchy from you!! Hmmm...I can see this as a flatfold sitting on a foyer table or mantle.

Kielrain said...

I love your hand dyed fabrics. Those are really amazing. Can't wait to see what you start stitching on them!

Paula C. said...

Becky, your fabrics are GORGEOUS!!! I especially love the really bright orange one, probably because I am still finishing Halloween stitching. The are all fabulous though.

I think your stitched piece would be perfectly lovely finished as a cube with a big golden bow at the top.

Kathy A. said...

Becky your new fabrics are beautiful. I love the colors as they turned out I think my favorite is your Sunshine Burst. it is so bright and cheery.

Patti said...

I LOVE how your hand dyed fabrics turned out!!! Even the orange ones - I am not a lover of orange but I am getting to like it more and more.

Now if I WERE lucky enough to win one of your stitched and finished pieces I COULDN'T CARE LESS how it was finished - anyway at all would be totally awesome.

Lots of Love
Patti xxx

Dani said...

Your dyed fabrics turned out really well!

As for the giveaway ... I think the piece would make a great wall hanging. That's one of my favorite designers.

You are too generous ... I love seeing your work.

Edit said...

This is such a nice piece! I could imagine it as a pillow :)

Best wishes,
Edit (edit dot stitching at gmail dot com)

mainely stitching said...

Oh, Becky your dyeing is FABULOUS!!!!!

Jamie said...

You have been one 'busy bee" Ms Becky. Your fabrics are gorgeous!!! Lovely stitching, too.

Shpinelka said...

Becky, your fabrics are beautiful. I'd like to try to color fabric too. I just don't know what dye i have to use.
I think your stitched piece would make a wonderful bellpull.
Happy stitching,
Irina

Jan said...

Wonderful job with the fabric dyeing!! Woohoo! What fun and fantastic results!!

You know I stitched this same piece for someone, and really did not want to part with it, but alas I did! That said, I would so love to have this one stitched and finished by you! I think it would be a fantastic larger pinkeep finish, at least that would be my preference!!

You are awesome, dear one!

Hugs, Scoob

Catherine G. said...

Your piece is great and I would be honored to win! I can picture it done up as pillow to sit on the chair next to my fireplace!

Cozies n Such said...

I'd like to be considered for your giveaway-it looks awesome and I think the best finish would be a wall hanging.

Robin said...

WOW! what a great giveaway. and any finish would be fantastic for this piece. please include me.
and if you have a chance, I'm offering a give away on my blog; check it out!
robinpich.blogspot.com

Carolyn NC said...

I would love the throw my hat in for this - hmmm - I'm thinking pillow! Thanks for the chance. :)

Debbie said...

Becky, You did a great job on this piece! I would be honored to have it if my name is drawn. I think it would be lovely made into a flatfold.

Anonymous said...

Becky another wonderful finish. The first thought I had on finishing it was a flat fold.
Cindy in Ontario, Canada

Einschies blog said...

great design;-)) I would finish it as a long pillow with a hanger on top;-))

Gaby

Kathy said...

Becky, your stitched piece is simply gorgeous. I LOVE this pattern. I think it would look fabulous as a pillow.

Your dyed fabrics are wonderful. Dyeing fabric is fun isn't it? I love the brown shadings you were able to get. Just lovely.

Niina said...

You are so talented stitcher! I came on up your blog throught my frieds blog, and I was so happy to "find" you.

Please count me in! I thind maybe wall hanging would be nice, but I leave the final resolution to artist ;)

Niina