Laundry Service - NOT!

I stitched the letters of this little wall hanging free motion. I thought the fabric was a good fit with it's appearance of water droplets.
I used my industrial Bernina 217-50. This is a fun! machine that does not have feed dogs. It has a knee lever that swings the needle from straight stitch to 12mm! And is FAST!!! Woo Hoo!

Now here's a tip for free motion monogramming. As the needle can only swing left to right, you can turn your hoop 45 degrees to the swing of the needle to simulate calligraphy.

Mama's Jacket

Don't you love rescuing linens, hankies, and lace from flea markets? Ah! but what to do with these treasures? This purchased fleece cardigan was perfect for adding some of my finds. One of the reasons I was determined to learn to shuttle tat was to STOP buying every piece of tatting that I found. The tatting that is added to this jacket for my Mother are pieces that I tatted. The silk flowers are from stems that I took apart. They are held in place with vintage mother-of-pearl buttons. The magnolia on the right front is appliquéd fabric. The lace doilies were free motion stitched to the cardigan with invisible thread. I didn't want to cut the hankies for the pockets - so they are folded over the edge of the pocket top and held in place by buttons. It is so "crusty" people stop her when she wears it to get a closer look : )