Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Vintage transfers, floss and linens

are scattered over my work table this week as I prepare them for embroidery.

I have taken on a business venture with a friend in Dallas, who is selling my embroidered

linens in a booth in an antique gallery. She and I have been talking and dreaming of having a shop together for the past 2 years...........we just live so far apart that it has not come together.

Recently she came into this idea and it has proven to be a great way to sell her items as well as my linens.
Right now I am in the middle of embroidering hand towels . I plan to make a few for my online Etsy shop as well.

Salem, my color and floss consultant, is enjoying every moment of inspecting the floss being prepared for this work. I think he likes yellow the most!
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12 comments:

  1. Tink's TinkeringsAugust 3, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Such Beautful work you do.Your pieces have the vintage charm, Just a picture of them framed would be nice. I don't think many people even know how to do this kind of needle work any more.It's an Art that needs preserving for sure. Have a week now. Tink

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  2. Grammyof13August 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Kathleen, I am so glad to call you friend (It helps the image as I am clueless when it comes to embroidery) hehe.

    I had forgot about your Etsy shop, so I am going window shopping.

    Blessings and keep up the good work.
    Doris

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  3. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsAugust 3, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Oh, Kathleen, I'm so tickled that something has evolved to get your beautiful embroidery out there for sale. And getting in or near a big city is so much better. I wish you and your friend much success and prosperity. ♥

    Thanks so much for leaving me a comment.

    Have a wonderful day,
    Stephanie Suzanne ♥

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  4. The Woodbury'sAugust 3, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I am so excited for you! I knew it would be just a matter of time before you found a way to do what you love and make it "work" for you! Your work is too beautiful for you to not be successful. Congratulations!

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  5. KarenAugust 3, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Those are beautiful embroideries, Kathleen, and seeing those wonderful patterns makes me want to get my needle out! Salem is looking gorgeous, too!

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  6. GardenOfDaisiesAugust 3, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Your embroidered hand towels are beautiful! Everything you make is! Oh Salem, you be a good kitty and stay away from that floss! (I just know my little black cat would cause mayhem if left alone with a pile of floss or yarn.)

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  7. lil red henAugust 4, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    This will be wonderful, Kathleen!! Your work is so very pretty I'm sure the shop will be a success.

    Could you give us a look at the back of your work so we can see how you handle the beginning and ending of your thread? Do you knot or weave it under stitches?

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  8. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    What beautiful towels and a grand idea for you and your friend. I wish you both much success. Salem is a real beauty. Hope you have a nice weekend, Kathleen.

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  9. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresAugust 6, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Your embroidery work is so beautiful. Such patience you have! So glad you are partnering with a friend to sell your lovely towels and such. Wishing you much success! Have a great weekend. Tammy

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  10. Latane BartonAugust 6, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I love the things you do and I am happy that you have found another outlet for your work. I love to embroider but I don't know many stitches nor what kind of fabric to do them on.

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  11. CindyAugust 6, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I love to see what you are working on. Just lovely! Congrats on the new shop. I hope you do very well with it.

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  12. Zova coutureAugust 16, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    very beautiful....kathleen..

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