Some Sun
Now as we are at mid afternoon, the sun is really struggling to show itself.
After finishing a stitching, I am out of the studio for a break. A bit of a backache told me to head for the main floor of the home.
I had been diligent in stitching out a banner-style project. Unbeknown to me when I downloaded some letters, it was trial and error realizing these letters were not intended to be shrunk down and minimized. A strip of linen was my choice to stitch for the banner. Only so much in height or length to work with. I have finished the stitching portion of this what-if. Considering all the measure, measure to achieve the letters to line up as if it was one continuous download into the sewing machine, I feel good about it. The fabric on top and bottom can be trimmed for the letters to be shown as level.
What my stitching is laying on is a piece of a PVC panel that Kevin shared with me quite a few years ago when this product was used in construction of confinement livestock barns. I have been waiting to see what I could use them for. The width of the PVC panel has given me the idea to somehow use it to mount my embroidery onto it. All sorts of thoughts.
Maybe covering the PVC panel with a choice of fabric? Hemming my banner to allow a border of that fabric showing. Putting quilt batting under the banner and then stretching the hemmed banner over hard cardboard to give it a pillow effect as I did with the last cross stitched project that I framed. Hmm.
Lots of thoughts. That is what learning to use what is on hand is all about. Not rushing . . . just allowing ideas to flow.
Tomorrow Dennis’ grandson, AJ, is going to pick up grandpa and head to a gun show in Northrop. How sweet is that!
With that I take my leave. ♥