tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post1394081829526977754..comments2024-03-22T12:29:10.499-07:00Comments on Thanks! I made them!: Make the (Shower Curtain) Fabric Your OwnBianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-56354101654956399652016-12-30T06:52:23.303-08:002016-12-30T06:52:23.303-08:00Hey I hope this isn't inappropriate but I'...Hey I hope this isn't inappropriate but I've been reading your blog and noticed your continuous problem with your knots on the back of the fabrics when you handsew.<br /><br />I hope I'm not 'splainin but<br /><br />If you do a double (or single but i do double cause im skerred) backstitch and tuck under the thread on the last pass before the loop tightens you get a knot that looks identical to a stitch itself, except that one extra thread in it (for me lol). The knot hides itself in the fabric this way. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14369770717630848328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-23098992611341872372016-12-21T08:50:57.504-08:002016-12-21T08:50:57.504-08:00Thanks so much for your kind words Heather. I'...Thanks so much for your kind words Heather. I'm learning that even in a competition or an arena where you will be judged to make something that is important to you. At the end of the day, if no one else is impacted, at least you can be. To have you say that this and some of my other pieces inspire you and make you feel happy is icing on the cake for me. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!Bianca shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-81710170935185508342016-12-20T11:05:40.631-08:002016-12-20T11:05:40.631-08:00WOW! I sat down to look at PatternReview today, n...WOW! I sat down to look at PatternReview today, needing some inspiration in clothing, and life, and I clicked on this contest and saw your AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL skirt and also your amazing, beautiful smile, and it made my day! And, then, reading your blog post, I saw the original shower curtain and realized how much you had transformed it into a living, breathing work of art that you plan to continue to embellish with your daughter. How lovely is that! Political events over the past year have made me very sad, also, and I love how you focused your sadness into creating a beautiful garment of richness and complexity, like the lotus flower, that blooms beautifully from not-lovely conditions. And that, too, is how I am thinking lately--that life is never simply black and white, and how can we mine the complexity of reality in a way that helps us to change and grow and evolve? Thank you in so many ways! And, I'm happy to have found your blog! All the best to you!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06001440389503046906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-48832534518424933982016-12-06T16:44:48.782-08:002016-12-06T16:44:48.782-08:00Tina! You have made my day! Thank you so much. I a...Tina! You have made my day! Thank you so much. I am trying to slow down and be more intentional with my garment making lately. I can whip something up pretty quick, but I am trying to make meaningful clothes now. <br /><br />I did not say this, but the political events lately have made me so sad. I focused that sadness into this skirt. It is a reminder that things aren't black and white. There is depth, complexity and always changing. If we take time to explore that, our perspective may broaden. Bianca shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-18091725847316772072016-12-06T05:27:07.048-08:002016-12-06T05:27:07.048-08:00Your creativity is astounding! If they gave a Nob...Your creativity is astounding! If they gave a Nobel prize for creativity, you would get one! Your ideas are wonderful and, as others commenting on your blog have observed, very inspirational. I really love your encouragement about making breathtaking clothes at the end of your post. With respect to the others participating in this contest on Pattern Review, your skirt is far and away the best entry! Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17395826376188634926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-50026585542894408932016-12-01T05:27:10.354-08:002016-12-01T05:27:10.354-08:00Thanks so much! I have lots of embroidery books, b...Thanks so much! I have lots of embroidery books, but find myself going to this site more often than not: http://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/ I like her clear instructions and pictures.Bianca shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-79331024805585908292016-12-01T05:23:19.249-08:002016-12-01T05:23:19.249-08:00Thanks so much Sue!Thanks so much Sue!Bianca shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-58437635932819834942016-11-30T23:08:58.455-08:002016-11-30T23:08:58.455-08:00You are so inspirational ! Can't wait to vote ...You are so inspirational ! Can't wait to vote for you. Is there a book of embroidery or embellishments you used to learn some of these techniques ? HobbyLoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397643308395199209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-75773931013942664732016-11-30T19:05:12.281-08:002016-11-30T19:05:12.281-08:00I am so stunned by this Bianca! So gorgeous!I am so stunned by this Bianca! So gorgeous!Sue Parrotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00623999696930124052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-24352713794431669012016-11-29T19:23:49.646-08:002016-11-29T19:23:49.646-08:00Thanks Tomasa, I am really happy with this one. :)...Thanks Tomasa, I am really happy with this one. :)Bianca shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-74268100087401916672016-11-29T19:22:48.528-08:002016-11-29T19:22:48.528-08:00Woot! Woot! Thanks Kyle, let's hope.Woot! Woot! Thanks Kyle, let's hope. Bianca shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-86117423048138455052016-11-29T19:21:51.614-08:002016-11-29T19:21:51.614-08:00Thanks so much Cindy! I am trying to mix up what I...Thanks so much Cindy! I am trying to mix up what I make and focusing on spending more time on the details. Bianca shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-11744019551419468972016-11-29T19:20:12.518-08:002016-11-29T19:20:12.518-08:00Thanks Elizabeth! A Finish pattern, how intriguing...Thanks Elizabeth! A Finish pattern, how intriguing. I find menswear so intimidating. My husband is not picky about what he wears, so I haven't had much practice. I hope it gets here so I see your jacket. Bianca shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-13757164538998316152016-11-29T19:15:25.215-08:002016-11-29T19:15:25.215-08:00Thanks so much Cathryn!Thanks so much Cathryn!Bianca shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-86566868690011241922016-11-29T18:53:55.531-08:002016-11-29T18:53:55.531-08:00Wow - you are so creative! It's beautiful.Wow - you are so creative! It's beautiful.Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-41158469136930452552016-11-29T16:04:25.123-08:002016-11-29T16:04:25.123-08:00Winner winner chicken dinner!!! Uber creative and...Winner winner chicken dinner!!! Uber creative and fashionable!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-81817239570010880342016-11-29T13:22:07.519-08:002016-11-29T13:22:07.519-08:00Love, love, love this idea! It looks absolutely fa...Love, love, love this idea! It looks absolutely fabulous and it's beautifully executed as usual! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08420339131549327438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-41712933189540904812016-11-29T12:20:18.320-08:002016-11-29T12:20:18.320-08:00Scarlett O'Hara could only be so chic! I love...Scarlett O'Hara could only be so chic! I love all the embroidered touches and the idea of a living stitch sampler. This is such a happy skirt. I wish you well in the contest--you totally have my vote! I'm excited to see what people come up with as well. Hopefully, PR runs this contest again and I'll be able to throw my hat in the ring. This year, I'm hoping that my pattern I bought from Finland arrives in time for me to make the jacket I'm planning for my husband for the menswear contest. Fingers crossed! Elizabeth Made Thishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611395530073290874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-62652194128074485902016-11-29T05:07:30.705-08:002016-11-29T05:07:30.705-08:00This is nothing short of fantastic! Your embellis...This is nothing short of fantastic! Your embellishments are so creative and really make this skirt one of a kind and dramatic in a very fun, joy-filled way. Love it!Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13003983542358714609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-36629920313247543912016-11-29T04:18:37.507-08:002016-11-29T04:18:37.507-08:00Thanks so much Lisa! Voting hasn't started yet...Thanks so much Lisa! Voting hasn't started yet, I will update the post with the date 😁. Bianca shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-90148897727427924632016-11-29T04:15:42.155-08:002016-11-29T04:15:42.155-08:00Thanks so much Carolyn!Thanks so much Carolyn!Bianca shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-28559148606781530462016-11-29T03:45:56.745-08:002016-11-29T03:45:56.745-08:00This looks so cute! You really added value to this...This looks so cute! You really added value to this fabric, and I love the skirt. The lining is a nice, high-quality touch. I tried the link to go vote for you, but couldn't get through. I'm not sure if it's my phone or something else, but I wanted to let you know in case the link is broken. I'll give it another try. I hope you win!lphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568300401513370065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-14411995578754880292016-11-28T19:44:43.956-08:002016-11-28T19:44:43.956-08:00Bianca - this is gorgeous and I love how you just ...Bianca - this is gorgeous and I love how you just let your creativity flow & thrive in each piece you create.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.com