Finally finished with this year’s The Great British Bake Off Sampler! i’ve uploaded a copy of the pattern with thread colors and symbols here. I can’t wait until next year!
I’ve also attached the picture of what the ma’amoul are supposed to look like. (sorry for the really terrible picture my phone’s camera is not working and i had to use my computer’s webcam. what i’m trying to show here is that the top layer for the cookie on the right i used one thread the color 712 to give it a powdered sugar look. i don’t think it really worked, but i think that white or snow white dmc thread might because it should give more contrast.
This layout was actually what i planned to do last year but never got around to it. It gets easier to do this the second time because i have already chosen a bunch of the colors and decided how large i’m going to make it. i was also planning on adding flames around the week ten technical challenge but then never got around to it.
Anyway, this project is now over!!!! (now i have to come up with new ideas????)
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes, a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.
-J.R.R. Tolkien
About time for my annual Lord of the Rings rewatch, I think.
There are many ways to mount your finished cross stitch or embroidery in a hoop. I’ve pinned a bunch of them here. But I came up with my own method a while back and I am sharing it here.
You will need:
Your stitched fabric
An embroidery hoop
Foam core board, 3/16″ thick
Scor-Tape, 1/4″ wide
Fabric scissors
X-Acto Knife
Regular scissors
Pencil
1. After completing your stitching, iron your fabric to remove any creases.
2. Take the inner ring of your embroidery hoop and place it on a piece of foam core board. I recommend a piece that is 3/16” thick. Trace the interior of the ring on the board.
3. Cut out the circle with an X-Acto knife or some other sharp implement.
4. Line the inside of the inner ring of the embroidery hoop with strong double sided tape. I recommend Scor-Tape that is 1/4” thick. You can use glue if you prefer, but I’ve had success with this tape. If using glue, don’t apply until step 7.
5. Take your fabric and center it in the embroidery hoop. Pull the fabric until it is taut in the hoop and tighten the screw.
6. Trim the edges of the fabric until the edge is short enough to lay flat against the inner hoop all the way around. The length will depend on your hoop’s depth, but for me it’s usually just under 1/2″.
7. Remove the backing paper for the double-sided tape and press the fabric onto it. Start with the top and bottom, then the left and right sides, then the corners. Make sure the fabric remains taut in the hoop.
8. Take the foam circle you cut out and push it into the back of the hoop. You will likely need to trim the edge of the circle a little bit all the way around with the regular scissors before inserting since the hoop’s back is now a little bit smaller with the fabric pressed down.
That’s it!
If you’d like the pattern for the hoop shown in this tutorial, you can get it here.
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“The world changes in direct proportion to the number of people willing to be honest about their lives.”
–Armistead Maupin
On Saturday, June 16, employees from Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks participated in the Big Sky Pride parade in Helena, MT to show support for our LGBTQ employees, visitors, and community members.
As America’s storytellers, the National Park Service (NPS) is committed to telling the history of all Americans in all of its diversity and complexity. For many years, the rich histories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans have been erased through punishing laws and general prejudice—appearing sporadically in police proceedings, medical reports, military hearings, and immigration records.
Yet, for many LGBTQ groups, preserving and interpreting their past has been an important part of building communities and mutual support. Because of their efforts, we can find LGBTQ histories across the United States—from private residences, hotels, bars, and government agencies to hospitals, parks, and community centers. From the mujerado of the Acoma and Laguna tribes to the drag queens of the Stonewall riots, discover their stories in our nation’s parks, homes, and historic sites.
Read more about how the NPS tells LGBTQ stories here: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/tellingallamericansstories/lgbtqheritage.htm
[Top image: A crowd of people, some of them wearing National Park Service ranger uniforms, walk down a street holding rainbow flags and a banner that says “Glacier National Park.” Bottom image: Rainbow confetti and a small rainbow flag adorn a white vehicle that says “U.S. Park Ranger” on the side.]
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