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Sunday, February 7, 2010

Embossing Velvet

On Crazy Quilting International, our February Challenge is working with velvet.  Specifically, we've been working with stamping (embossing) velvet, making velvet flowers and sharing tips on working with velvet.  Below are some pieces I recently stamped.


The fleur de lis is a stamp I recently purchased.  Every time I purchase one now (for whatever reason), DH asks if I'm starting a new collection to give away!  LOL.   The lavender velvet on the right is to die for, but this was the last little scrap I had.

The above (teacup) and below (teapot) stamps are ones I'd given away.  Can you hear me kicking myself?

Below, some leaves and trees


Below are some leaves and patterns we stamped at our CQI retreat last September 






The paisley below was stamped (or embossed somehow) by my friend 
Donna J and given to me as a giftie last summer in Omaha


Next, I hope to do some experimentation with flowers in velvet.....
Hugs,
Cathy
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11 comments:

  1. LINDA BYLSMAFebruary 7, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    I don't understand how you stamp them, but they are just beautiful.

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  2. allie allerFebruary 7, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    These came out so great...I esp like those dark green velvet trees...such detail!

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  3. kerrykatiecakes2February 7, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    Gorgeous Cathy! I love that teacup - I think I'll kick you too for getting rid of that one! lol

    These may actually be the best excuse I have seen for getting out the iron and ironing board!
    Hugs,
    Kerry

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2010 at 3:03 AM

    Very lovely Cathy, What a great collection you have made!!!


    Wonderful!


    Ann Flowers
    flowerscrazyq@gmail.com

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  5. CatFebruary 8, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    This is so pretty! I bet you use heat to emboss [?] I'll have to google it and find out! That's a really neat effect and will look great in a crazy quilt!

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  6. RubyFebruary 8, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    Pretty! Isn't it a certain fabric content you have to have for this to work?

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  7. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMSFebruary 8, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    Hello Cathy your embossing on velvet is lovely. The tea cup stamps are great as is the other ones too. I must give this a try. Hugs Judy

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  8. katiejayinpaFebruary 8, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Very lovely collection of stamps! they are so good on the velevet. Is any of that fabric cotton velveteen? How do you find that to work with(if you have ever used it?)
    kaethejean

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  9. Mary CorbetFebruary 8, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Ooooh. I love the gold with the leaves. Very pretty! They're all gorgeous! The detail on the teacup is nice!

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  10. gocrazywithmeFebruary 8, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    OOOoooh! The trees are so pretty!

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  11. FredaBFebruary 8, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    Cathy these are really neat. Your embellishing is all done for you when you use one of these. What kind of velvet do you use or does it matter.

    Hugs

    FredaB

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