Stitch 1-2-3 StencilGirl® Collaboration Challenge

Hello and Welcome to Fall!  Tina Walker here with my latest Collaboration Column Post.  Today, we are inspired by NUMBERS, STITCHING, and BOOK-MAKING!  It really can't get better than that.

As usual, I put out a call on my social media sites for participants for my newest StencilGirl® collaboration and as usual, there were several willing candidates.  ♥

The concept behind this challenge was to create a fabric book (fabric pages only), but embellishments could be anything, such as paper, die cuts, washi tape, etc.  The journal/book had to use StencilGirl® NUMBER STENCILS in fun, exciting, and interesting ways.  StencilGirl® has a broad variety of number stencils, so the choice was endless.  The number stencils could either be the highlight of a page or for use in wonderful backgrounds.  The books could be any number of pages, really up to personal choice.

Without further adieu, let's check out everyone's incredible fabric book creations!

ANN BARNES

"Ann Barnes's "count to ten" is a handmade fabric book. The intention behind this creation: so often there are things happening around us or in our day to day that seem overwhelming or upsetting; stepping back and taking a moment to "count to ten" can make a world of difference. Whether those ten counts are simply deep breaths, or ten positive thoughts or maybe even counting ten personal blessings, they can be just what we need to give us a different perspective. Each page background consists of a painted number stencil repeated randomly. Each page also contains a pocket featuring the same (larger size) stenciled number that has been hand embroidered. An integrated Milagros bookmark can be moved from page to page and inserted into the pocket as one counts."

Stencil Used:

Vintage Typewriter Numbers

TRACY KRUEGER

"The biggest thing I love about the project is that it is made of fabric! Then add to that StencilGirl stencils! A match made in heaven! I love the tactile feel of fabric and being able to pop this baby in the sewing machine and let all the strings hang off. Another fantastic collab with Tina Walker!"

Stencil Used

Vintage Typewriter Numbers

 

HEATHER BALEY

"For the longest time, my use of Stencil Girl stencils was limited to just paper. However, participating in Tina Walker's numbers challenge introduced me to a whole new realm of possibilities - using stencils on fabric. I delved into experimenting with acrylics, dye-based sprays, and water-based sprays on different textiles. This challenge also allowed me to incorporate one of my recent techniques - slow stitching. I found joy in allowing the stencil patterns to inspire my design and color choices, creating personal and fun pages."

Stencil Used:

Stitch Sampler

DEEDEE CATRON

"When I think numbers I autofocus on years -- so I made a grungy fabric book with loads of image transfers and giant stenciled numbers (in relation to the pages) to commemorate milestones in my life."

Stencils Used:

Make It Count

Vintage Typewriter 

CATHERINE ETTER

Catherine used the 'number' challenge in a completely different way, using hashmarks as her 'numbers'.

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My message of origins -

I was so very motivated to contribute to this endeavor in that numbers, however infinite in their existence can be found to be invasive and defining and limiting in our own every day lives. We are a populous relegated to numbers. In every aspect, they ultimately define where, when, why, how we communicate and exist. And yet, if we choose, we may elevate our lives, rise above the chaos and mundane and suspend our thoughts and artful voices for all to witness...... we are all accountable for the creative voice we have been gifted......."

Stencil Used:

Grate Full

CHRISTINA MALM

"Numbers are my thing. I love the representation of patterns that are expressed by numbers. Even with the restrictions of the assignment it was hard for me to narrow down to one cohesive theme, until I started looking through the family photos that I've amassed. Then it all came into focus, Family Counts. Now, I have nothing but new ideas of things I want to count."

Stencils Used:

Vintage Ledger Numbers

Pi Stencil

 

And lastly, my Stitch 1-2-3 Fabric book.

I was SUPER inspired by this project.  I've been *slightly* obsessed with #allthingsfabric lately, and I was to add the number stencils in nontraditional ways throughout my pages.

Stencils Used:

Planner Words 4

Bullet Planner

Never Ending Calendar

On the cover, I stenciled on a scrap piece of acetate for a transparent look.  Love how the bundle of stitching mess is visible underneath the number.

For this page, I continued the acetate stenciling, by machine stitching an entire sheet over the fabric, then layering additional number elements.

One of my favorite pages.  I stenciled on some feathers for a really fun, interactive element.

This page features stenciled fabric as the background, and some painted StencilGuts over the photo.  When StencilGirl offers stencil guts - you should grab 'em quick.

This page has a subtle hint of numbers, stenciling on top of a large number chipboard piece.  Simple but effective.

This page was an experiment that I really love the outcome.  I originally stenciled on a piece of vintage paper, then scanned the image.  Printing the scanned image on my laser printer, I created an image transfer with the printed image + gel medium.  It's not perfect or exact and that is why I love it.

I love the look of a 'peak-a-boo'.  This page features a bold stenciled background with a lace overlay.  It softens the stenciled background and makes it much more interesting.

And the last page of my fabric book is a simple stenciled border, then highlighted with hand stitching in a contrasting color.

Whew, that is everything!  I hope you enjoyed everyone's Stitch 1-2-3 fabric book creations! Be sure to click their name to see even more details and/or visit their social media pages.

That's all for now.  Until next time!

XOXO