Today's blog hop is really exciting...the creative team at StencilGirl is creating with brand new stencil designs by Michelle Ward. These stencils are just being made available to you for the first time today and we've been asked to keep them a secret until today's reveal!
Ta da! Here they are...you can click on the images for links if you want to start shopping right now...(I'm thinking all 4 of them would work so well together in some surface design for art quilting!), but...
maybe you'd like to see how I used 'RIPPLES' first (that's the second one in the top row, with the wonderful concentric circles).
I started with a piece of rust dyed fabric that I made several months ago and I traced the entire stencil onto the fabric using pencil. I often 'take stencils apart' and only use bits here and there in my design, but for what I'm planning Michelle's composition is perfect just as it is!
I outlined the pencil lines using three strands of blue DMC floss and a simple running stitch. A finer variegated taupe/blue thread was used to outline the background areas in the same manner. 
I filled the background areas using French knots and seed stitches. I switched back to the DMC, this time using a single strand and began filling the circles in with straight stitches. A single strand of a rust coloured floss was used to add additional stitches in the areas between the 'rings'. 
Here are a couple of close ups of the stitching:
I'll back on Wednesday to show you how I used this little six inch piece of stitching. Until then, enjoy the rest of the hop!
Great news...StencilGirl has a giveaway!
All comments left on the hop are eligible for the giveaway so
the more blogs you comment on, the more chances you will have to win.
Have fun and GOOD LUCK!
The giveaway will close on Friday, January 31th at 11:59PM Central Time.
Please note: I have discovered that blogger will only allow/show 200 comments, including my relpies so as much as I love to leave personal thank yous to each of you, I have stopped replying to make sure your comment shows up and therefore gets entered in the draw. Please know I appreciate all of your thoughtful words!
Blog Hop Order
Linda Kittmer-You are here!
Julie Snidle - Hop to see Julie next please...
This is an awesome way to use the stencil. I love surface embroidery myself!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was a lot of fun to stitch.
DeleteTOTALLY totally inspiring project Linda!!! WOW!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maria. I'm thrilled with the final results!
DeleteThat stitching looks so cool!!!
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Thanks Janis. The stencil provided such a fun pattern within which to stitch!
DeleteWow- my jaw is dropped. I haven't done embroidery since I was a little girl and this is an amazing and at least to me a novel way of incorporating stencils. Wow. I'm bonn have to let this one sink in longer. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Heather...I'm blushing ;o)
DeleteI am totally excited by what you did with the fabric piece. My sister is a excellent quilter and she has recently expressed an interest in stencils. I sent her your URL so she could see how amazing your work is. Just smashing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I'm truly flattered and hope that your sister enjoys my work.
DeleteI love this idea! I've just started to add embroidery to my various projects - using the stencil like this is such a good idea - thanks! And of course, thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteThank you and good luck in the draw.
Deleteall four stencils look appealing but I am sure the one you used will become my favourite. It is already on my wish list. I had never thought of using a stencil in this manner but is now in my little bag of tricks.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dianne. I'm so glad to have inspired you to add this to your bag of tricks! Good luck in the draw...maybe you'll win all four designs.
DeleteLove the stititching and the rusted fabric. WHat a fabulous idea to use the stencil as the quilting guide
ReplyDeleteThank you Bernice. It's always fun to try something different!
DeleteLove the combo of colors you used with the fantastic stencils! Lissag123@verizon.net
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. I've always loved turquoise and rust/orange together.
DeleteLinda you are always giving me new ideas to push myself to expand. Thank you. I love these stencils because they give you more opportunities to be creative with the open spaces. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon. I'm so glad I can provide some inspiration. I agree they are fabulous open ended stencil designs!
DeleteNice stitching. i am sure it will show up in a marvelous piece....xox
ReplyDeleteThanks Corrine! I'm thrilled with how the final project came together...better than I had initially envisioned. Check back Wednesday if you'd like to see it...
DeleteAs a textile bod my self it's great to see stencils combined with fabric and thread. Very inspirational and I'm pleased to have been introduced to your work.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate. I'm always figuring out new ways to incorporate stencils in my fibre art...it's sometimes fun to have a starting point and then have to figure out where to take it from there...a good challenge.
DeleteHola. Estoy encantada con el trabajo creativo que realizas. Muchas gracias por esta versión tan particular con una plantilla Un saludo y agradecimientos.
ReplyDeleteThank you/muchas gracias. Have a great week!
DeleteI LOVE the look of your textured stitches, using one of the awesome new stencil designs by Michelle. I'm still learning all the many ways stencils can be used. Thanks for the inspiration, and the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. Even though I'm part of the StencilGirl Creative Team, I'm still exploring, and discovering new ideas all the time. The possibilities for stencil use are endless!
DeleteLinda, What a great way to use stencils! Love your stitching.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynda. Have a great week and good luck in the draw!
DeleteFabulous...I would never think to use the stencil for stitching...great!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy. I'm glad to have inspired you with a new idea.
DeleteWow! I can't actually think of what else I could say besides Wow!
ReplyDeleteI love the rust dyed fabric, its so rich, an awesome way to use the stencil too!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I love rust dying fabric...it can be a bit tricky to stitch, but the look is so worth it!
DeleteGENIUS!!! Who would have thought to create something like this!? Love.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kirsten. I hope you'll come back Wednesday to see how I used it.
DeleteBeautiful stitching and I love your colors too. xo
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessica. I love turquoise and rust/ orange together.
DeleteWow. I would have never thought of using stencils this way. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer. There are so many fabulous ways to use stencils...it seems the possibilities are endless!
DeleteBeautiful. I have lots of rusted fabric and love to stitch...
ReplyDeleteThanks Candy. Have fun with it. Rust dyed fabric is a beautiful start to any stitched piece!
DeleteI so enjoy seeing how you use the stencils for your fiber art work... amazing creativity !!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Dee! Have a fabulous week! Say hi to Linda for me if she's still there with you.
DeleteThose stencils are really cool! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree Kit, Michelle's designs are great!
DeleteInteresting way to use a stencil. It makes me want to get the needle and thread out again, it's been a while since I embroidered. Thanks for the motivation.
ReplyDeleteThanks Renee. I'm glad to have inspired you. Have fun with it!
DeleteRusted to perfection :) and that stitching completely rocks it.
ReplyDeleteThank you MaryBeth! I love these stencils Michelle designed!
DeleteSeriously, Linda? OMG.. this is fantastic. You work your sewing machine with magic.
ReplyDeleteThanks Judy, but in this case it's all hand stitching.
DeleteWow, Linda! Those are my kind of colors! That rust and blue and copper are divine! Wish I could take a stitching workshop from you! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary...I love those colours together too! When we all get together as we've been talking about on FB, I'd be happy to do some stitching with everyone!
DeleteSo inspired by how you painted with thread and stitches!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carolyn. I love my paint brushes and markers, but needle and thread is pretty awesome too!
DeleteOMG! I love what you did with the stencil!! Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteThanks Helen. Aren't these stencil designs perfect for this?
DeleteBeautiful piece of stitching. I got into needlepoint so I would have a point A and a point B to lead me to straight, neat stitches. Your form of stitching would be so freeing. If my stitches weren't perfect nobody but me would know it. They would add to the design. Thanks for helping me relax with my stitching.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, I'm a very free, intuitive artist. Something like needlepoint would make me crazy! ;o)
DeleteWhat a great idea Linda to incorporate hand embroidery with stencil and hand dyed fabric too!
ReplyDeleteThanks you! I love to play with my own fabrics and this sort of intuitive stitching.
DeleteOrange is one of my all time favorites. Love what you did with it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann. And the addition of turquoise to the orange/rust colours...my happy place!
DeleteLove what you did with the new stencils! I work with fiber a lot too and it's fun to let our passions overlap!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maryanne. You're so right...I love to bring my fibre art into my journalling, my photography into my fibre art, etc. So much fun!
Deleteincredible!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Good luck in the draw.
DeleteLove how you used the stencil, great stitching.
ReplyDeleteI've never even tried using stencils on fabric, but this looks like such fun. I must try it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lot of fun. With the right stencil the possibilities are endless!
DeleteWOW - this piece is gorgeous. I love the hand stitches - a great inspiration for my next piece!
ReplyDeleteThanks Andy. Glad I could inspire you!
DeleteLinda, I love your use of this stencil! Great textures!
ReplyDeleteThank you Holly. I love the texture you can achieve with a little hand stitching!
DeleteAbsolutely love what you have done with the stencils....... The colours you have used are beautiful..........
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Melva. I love that combination of rust and turquoise.
DeleteThis is lovely--I really like the soft blue and rust color combination and the texture added by the thread. I can't wait to see what you come up with on Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Robin. I've always loved those colours together. See you Wednesday!
DeleteYour use of the stencils for stick thing looks great. I wonder how it would look with layered fabric shapes.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dawn. I think doing a layered applique piece with these stencils would look fabulous too!
Deletelove your embroidery - what an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you Thea. I'm glad I could inspire you with this idea.
DeleteOMG! Linda this is very handsome and so clever. You are so talented with the thread and it has been a thrill to see how you've used the stencil. This hopping is fun....off to the next one.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle. I just love these stencil designs and I'm thrilled to be a part of this hop!
DeleteOh my...this embroidered piece is to die for. Love the patterns these stencils create...very versatile.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jo! Good luck with the draw!
DeleteLove how you've used the stencil! It turned out beautifully!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Barb. I'm certainly pleased with how it turned out.
DeleteI really like the idea of using the stencil as a design for surface embroidery. Hmmm, I wonder how you'll use this piece.......
ReplyDeleteThank you. Stencils are so very versatile! See you Wednesday for the reveal of the finished project.
DeleteThe texture is amazing! The detail of the stitching just pulls you right in. I want to touch it and eye every stitch.
ReplyDeleteThank you EmmaJane. I'm very happy with how it turned out.
DeleteWow!!! wish I was a sewing person this is great!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara. Good luck in the draw!
DeleteI hadnot thought that you could combine the stencils with needlepoint ...so thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gerrina. Stencils can be incredibly versatile!
DeleteCool idea to use the stencil as an embroidery pattern. thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rita. I'm glad I could inspire you!
DeleteWonder needlework!
ReplyDeleteWow! This reminds me of some stuff I've experimented with! Can't wait to see what you did with it! ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks Minerva. See you Wednesday!
DeleteMy GOSH! I want to touch it!!! You can drawl & paint AND SEW fiber ART? EXTREMELY talented. I still have a Halloween costume stuck in my simple ONE needle sewing machine.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Beth. I'm blushing! Talk about being prepared...Halloween is still months away! LOL
DeleteThat stenciled fabric is just wonderful - I love to see all the different takes on using the stencils
ReplyDeleteThanks. That's the fun of stencils...the possibilities are endless!
Deletea great stencil to add stitching to!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elle. It is a great stencil design for stitching.
DeleteI am pleasantly surprised by how you can use a stencil in this artwork! I want to try this soon! Thank you for inspiring me!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jackie. I'm glad I've inspired you to try something like this. Have fun with it.
DeleteOMG this is so beautiful What a unique way to use these stencils. Wow...I'm speechless. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jane!
DeleteI think this is by far my favorite use of the stencils. I have yet to venture into textile/ mixed media art. My husband bought me a sewing machine for Christmas a few years ago and I still don't know how that contraption works. An online sewing class is just what I need.
ReplyDeleteWow Maggie...thanks so much! Any chance the place you got the machine from offers classes on how to use the new machine?
DeleteWow Linda! Your stitching is beautiful. Almost too good for your rusted material background ;-) Super cool by the way I have seen material rusted befor but not tried myself. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this panel. Barbara x
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara. I'll see you Wednesday with the final reveal.
Deletewould love to be able to do fabric art. so lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Good luck in the stencil draws.
DeleteOoooooh that rust dyed fabric! I've been dying to try that on heavy paper, yours looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Julia! I love your idea of rusting heavy paper.
DeleteLove how you used the stencils!
ReplyDeleteThese stencils are soooo versatile! Love what you did!
ReplyDeleteThanks Saranne. Michelle's designs are great aren't they!?
DeleteSuch fun to see all the talent
ReplyDeleteLinda, I always enjoy seeing your stitches! Terrific stencils for this project. I'd love to win them:)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, and good luck with the draw. They are fabulous designs!
Deletethis is absolutely amazing. love all the handwork.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! Have a wonderful week.
Deletegreat work-much more patience than i have :) love seeing all the different interpretations of the stencils!
ReplyDeleteThanks Donna. Once you start hand stitching it becomes a bit addictive and Zen-like.
DeleteFabulous Linda! I always love to see how you use the stencils and fibers! and loving your new header!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jackie.
DeleteLove the stitching on fabric!
ReplyDeleteC Pertuit
Your use of Michelle's new stencils are great. Everyone on the hop is using them in different ways which makes the hop so exciting. I would love to win a set of Michelle's new stencils. thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks Suzieq! Good luck in the draw.
Deletelove what you did, the stitches are awesome and I so want to touch and hold it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ruth. Have a wonderful week!
DeleteAwe-SOME! Love the way you've used the stencils.. 3 snaps!
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Thanks so much! Good luck in the draw.
DeleteGreat stencil! I LOVE how you used it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Raine. It's a perfect design for stitching!
DeleteWow, and more, I always paint with my stencils or create textures but never sew yet, I will need to try it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ruth. And yes, give it a try...it's lots of fun!
DeleteDelighted to have discovered your blog and your art!! we love many of the same things! Terrific idea to add the stenciled patterns over your rust work and then add the dimension of the stitch in blue!! Brilliant!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elizabeth. I'm so glad you've stopped by.
DeleteGreat hop through some fantastic blogs, Linda. As always, insirational.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lori. I'm glad you found some inspiration!
DeleteLike all the other viewers, you have inspired me to use my stencils in an un-thought-of creative way... sewing!!! I just want to touch it over and over again! Thank you for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm so glad to have inspired you with a new idea.
DeleteLove it! What a fantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing these stencils used on fabrics. I have not visited your blog before and now I'm very glad Stencil Girl pointed the way!
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan and I'm happy to welcome you to my blog.
DeleteYour Blog is wonderful - I love what you've done with the stencils on fabric!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm glad you like this piece and my blog. I hope to see you back again.
Deletethis is a great quilt stencil. too bad my sawing machine is buried under all my art journal stuff, and my ufo is in the closet. I hate the quilting part of making quilts.
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan. Consider doing some hand stitching...it's very relaxing!
DeleteLove your use of the rust dyed fabric and embrodiery based on the new stencils
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DeleteGreat stitching Linda!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your daily/weekly stitching!!
Thank you Gill. I'm so glad you enjoy visiting the blog.
DeleteI may have to go back to embroidering. Cool design!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elizabeth. Enjoy your stitching!
DeleteI love the stencils with circles. Thanks for sharing how you used them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Valerie. It's a great design isn't it?!
DeleteHave never thought of using my stencils for quilting. Love it
ReplyDeleteThanks Jona. These stencils are wonderfully versatile!
DeleteOh my - how amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jean. Good luck in the draw!
Deleteis an awesome job, you leave me gobsmacked
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. BTW, that expression always makes me smile...gobsmacked! The first time I heard it was when I was working with a gal from England many years ago. Now every time I hear it I think of her with fond memories!
Deletethank you so much for such great inspiration. love what you did with the stencils. love stencils girls. hoping my hopping heads the stencils home to me. xoxo
ReplyDeleteNew to using fabric in my work, I would never have thought to use stencils on fabric and with stitching. Wonderful idea and one to "copy" soon.
ReplyDeleteLove the different designs, makes one think that is for sure, lots of ideas working in the small brain..... thanks for showing us something new.
Thanks! I'm so glad you've been inspired with a new idea. Have fun with it!
DeleteWhat a fantastic idea: using stitch to fill the stencil shape. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Leslie! It's been another great hop working with all of you!
Deletenice twist! this blog hop is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI love blog hops as they are such a great way to find new inspiration and discover artists and products that you may not have been familiar with. I would never have thought of using these stencils for stitchery, what a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving these stencils from Michelle!
ReplyDeleteYour use for stencils is amazing. Love this!
ReplyDeleteLove the texture and color
ReplyDeleteI love this--fiber is my first medium (art quilting) so I am really inspired by your combination of the stencil and stitch not to mention the color and rusted fabric--very, very nice!
ReplyDeleteAs always, I love seeing your work and direction you go in a blog hop. I did look ahead to the end result of this project. Simply love it.
ReplyDeleteWOW, Linda! Beautiful work you've done with the stencil! You went beyond the typical and truly made something unique and it looks amazing. I can tell you put much effort into what you do :) The color combinations are vibrant and full of energy. I am curious to learn how you rusted your fabric?
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your vision! It was inspirational to say the least.
You have just given me an aha moment. In my mind stencils = paint. I love how you have "painted" your lovely rusted fabric with thread using the stencil design. I started doing embroidery forever ago and now I am into paper and paint. You have shown me how I can combine the two mediums. Thank you
ReplyDelete{{jaw dropping}} An amazing little piece of art! Can't wait to see what you did with it!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is so lovely!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job. I just adore the stitching.
ReplyDeleteYour eye for color is super.
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ReplyDeleteI absolutely love how you did needlework over the rust dye. The layering allows the beauty of the under layer to show through so nicely. The stencil design partnered with the embroidery is reminiscent of zentangle….thanks for a beautiful and original contribution!
ReplyDeleteWow. Your technique is really cool and unusual. =)
ReplyDeletewhat a unique use of these stencils! love your work!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful plethora of items created with this one stencil...it amazes me!! Wonderful job!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Giggles
I love your sewing. It is so wonderful. Love the stencils.
ReplyDeleteWOW!
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