A thread for stitchers, crafters, and makers

[AndreaJ]

Another attempt at embroidery just needs framing now.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Another attempt at embroidery just needs framing now.
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I worked as a stage manager on a show where one of the actresses embroidered during a scene. My job was to set the props before each performance and I noticed that the demure Lady in Waiting to the Queen was embroidering some rather explicit images. Of course I joined in and stitched in another and before long the entire piece was covered with the most graphic, crude and pornographic images and messages as we each attempted to outdo the other. No-one knew but us, the other actors weren't aware and neither they nor the audience could see the sordid details.

Now, whenever I see an actress embroidering in a film or programme, I look closely to see what they're actually doing

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Making bottle openers out of rebar. Lots of testing required and lots of beer consumed.

Well, it would be a waste!

 

[welsh dragon]

These are my latest makes. A desk mat and journal cover in leather

 

[welsh dragon]

Another new one from me. A leather keychain. It's a work on progress. I might make it a bit longer. If I did, it woukdbe easier for people to attach keys and have it in they're pocket if they wanted.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Desk ornament

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

My hands have been getting sore of late so I made a wrist thing out of copper

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

A thank you gift for the office girls

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

I seem to be dominating this thread - sorry

 

[annedonnelly]

@Joey Shabadoo Don't apologise. I hadn't spotted your roses earlier. They're lovely!

 

[Vantage]

I've spent ages trying to make myself a pair of small panniers for food etc when touring.
I'm on the 3rd mock up and I think I'll be sticking with it for the final finished bags.

Final version will be in dark blue to match the bike

 

[welsh dragon]

I've spent ages trying to make myself a pair of small panniers for food etc when touring.
I'm on the 3rd mock up and I think I'll be sticking with it for the final finished bags.

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Final version will be in dark blue to match the bike

That looks fabulous. Well done.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

I've spent ages trying to make myself a pair of small panniers for food etc when touring.
I'm on the 3rd mock up and I think I'll be sticking with it for the final finished bags.

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Final version will be in dark blue to match the bike

That's very smartly done

 

[annedonnelly]

I've spent ages trying to make myself a pair of small panniers for food etc when touring.
I'm on the 3rd mock up and I think I'll be sticking with it for the final finished bags.

View attachment 602812

Final version will be in dark blue to match the bike

I do like that. How does it clip to the rack - did you have to buy special fixings?

 

[Vantage]

I do like that. How does it clip to the rack - did you have to buy special fixings?

That part I've yet to solve. Carradice can supply clips but not (so far) the metal track they attach to. I plan to email them about that. I've found another complete pannier hardware set but it's kinda pricey and ships from the USA so might take forever to get here.

Edit: scratch all that. Found some rixon&kaul clips elsewhere. Bottom clip looks to be an issue because of the panniers small size. Hmm.