I have been wanting to do the journal pages that so many others have done but I just couldn't seem to get started on it. I have seen them done in 9" x 12" and 8.5" x 11". I decided on the latter. I have fused the leaves in place, layered with fusible batting, a layer of canvas, and a back. I put the canvas in there for a little stiffness so the piece won't curl or wrinkle. I have stitched the leaves with a straight stitch, 2.0 in length along the outside edges and along the veins. I haven't decided on my edge finish for the page yet. Click on the picture for a closer look at the stitching.
This page is for October, when the yards are still green, but the weeds and cornfields are turning brown, and the leaves will begin turning and falling. I think I will go backwards and do a September page with one of my photos of asters and butterflies too.
How do you know if your house is cold? Yesterday I was pressing the strip piecing and my glasses were so cold they steamed up. It is cool again this morning but it is supposed to heat up by afternoon.
This page is for October, when the yards are still green, but the weeds and cornfields are turning brown, and the leaves will begin turning and falling. I think I will go backwards and do a September page with one of my photos of asters and butterflies too.
How do you know if your house is cold? Yesterday I was pressing the strip piecing and my glasses were so cold they steamed up. It is cool again this morning but it is supposed to heat up by afternoon.