I have been enjoying a hand-sewing project this winter. Alabama Chanin’s techniques have been a welcome and soul warming meditation during this crazy long winter. Here are some of my process shots.

Chanin pattern
Gold star studios design stencil. A motif of bodhi leaves and lotus pods.
Stippling the stencil.
Several layers of paint then drying and iron setting the color.

Embellisments, Chanin's reverse applique, then...
Embellisments, Chanin's reverse applique, then...

french knots... oh la la. :)
french knots... oh la la. :)