things i've learned from this project:
1) i need to take some lessons in hand sewing. probably the reason why i hate to hand sew is because i don't know how to do it properly. refer to the following picture for an example of this.
it's bad right? you won't hurt my feelings if you agree. i KNOW it's bad.
2) always, always, ALWAYS, follow directions the first go 'round. after that you can skip steps and make your own alterations/adjustments.
3) i want to learn to crochet. ok, so i really didn't learn that from this project. but i do want to learn how to crochet. that's what my sister's bff, cerise does (right?). and she's the bomb at it. i think i'll put this is on my new year's resolution list.
5 comments:
What a neat idea for a pillow! I've been hand sewing for years and often I'm still not happy with how it looks. I see other bloggers whose stitches are so perfect and wonder how they do it!
I thin
k you'd like crochet. There are some good "learn to crochet" books and also many free videos on the internet (often people find the videos easier to learn from). I find crochet easier than knitting and very relaxing.
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Very cute! I don't know the trick to hand sewing either. Sometimes my stuff comes out perfect, and others it's not so great. I think Cerise is a pro at it though. We need to get her to show us!
I personally enjoy crocheting! I am so glad Cerise taught me! It's something easy to do when you are watching a movie. I am going to have her show me a new stitch next time we get together!
I think that came out so cute. The little imperfections make it your own.
I'm a knitter, but never could get the hang of crochet. Good luck with it, I'm sure you'll love it!
Love both guitar pillows, especially the fabric choices. You got it right I'm by th rules of the pattern until I can't make it work and then I go out on my own. Don't see myself tackling this anytime soon since you had a hard time with it.
I don't think your hand stitch is that bad. Maybe a different stitch would look better.
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