Thursday, September 19, 2013

I have always loved shirts

with a plaid or checkered design. 
 Especially an open black and white checkered design like this. 
It is the perfect "blank canvas" to an embroidery artist like me.


The first thing I decided to embellish was the pocket. I could just imagine stitching flowers, leaves, and vines, spilling from inside and over the top of the pocket.................
 
like this.


 
(click on photo for a better view)

Already, this ordinary shirt is taking on a new life. Next, I am going to stitch flowers that drape across the other shoulder and onto the the upper back............
what do you think??
How about you?
What do you find as a great "blank canvas" when it comes to embroidery??
I would love to hear!




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11 comments:

  1. lil red henSeptember 19, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    My goodness!! How creative this is! And of course the work is outstanding! You have such good ideas.

    Recently I've been seeing aprons made from men's shirts; as of now I have none available to use, but some day maybe?

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  2. CindySeptember 19, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    That turned out so pretty! I would never have thought of it. I have tried doing embroidery on very small or lightly printed fabrics and want to do more of it. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Oh my goodness is right!!! Kathleen this is beautiful. I did a shirt way back in the 70s of favorite stuff but all over...denim shirt. But this, oh my gosh. Talk about dressing up and lady-'ifing' a shirt. You could do one or two for your shoppe...upcycling is so big. Or would you be able to take commissions in your busy time?
    blessings, jill

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  4. KarenSeptember 19, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    So pretty and delicate looking!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    A terrific idea, Kathleen! I love the spray of flowers, they really look so pretty.

    Blessings for a colorful weekend,

    Marianne xo

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  6. BevSeptember 19, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Oh that is so pretty! What talent you have

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  7. chrissieSeptember 20, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    What an amazing idea for the pocket. Your sewing is perfect.

    Chrissie x

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  8. PaulaSeptember 20, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Oh~ that turned out beautifully, Kathleen!!! And what a wonderful idea that would be to re-purpose old shirts too~ I might start digging for some in the closet tonight! :)

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  9. Patty H.September 21, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    I like that!! You are so creative.

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  10. letslearnembroiderySeptember 23, 2013 at 1:06 AM

    Flowers, leaves spilling out of a pocket?I'd never seen it before but it's a great idea and I loved it.

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  11. PreetiSeptember 26, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    That's a very artistic way of embroidery !!:)

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