I love Pinterest, and have loads of crafty pins: often though I pin whilst thinking "humm, really?"
I tried the sharpie pens on a mug - NOT dishwasher proof, I even bought fancier sharpie pens, still not dishwasher proof.
So when I pinned the silk screen instructions I wasn't convinced. But a friend send a Red Cross package of unwanted fabric stuff (thanks Lise) and it included some fabric that looked suitable, and I had mod podge on my desk, and could reach an embroidery hoop so I figured I'd give it a go.
Prepare to be astonished! (not at my screen making skills though!).
I so didn't expect it to work, so there are no clean pictures of the screen, but here is an after picture (washed but still a bit stained)
And here is the result!!!!
And together
I started this blog for me - it expanded to show BFF Jackie what I was doing - and a few others have invited themselves too - everybody welcome! Mostly about patchwork, with random comments about embroidery, family and life in general, come on in, put your feet up, and I'll put the [virtual] kettle on.
Very cool...whats the link on how to do it ??
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWell done on pinning and doing Benta!
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ReplyDeleteThese are the instructions I followed: http://mycalicoskies.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/52-week-challenge-10-diy-screenprint.html?m=1
ReplyDeleteWell done - great result! I think you're right to be generally sceptical about pinterest tutes though :)
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