Quilting

What Two Hours of Stitching Looks Like

Finished-wm
When people look at my embroidery they often ask, "How long did that take you?"  The fact is, I don't really keep track of it.  But, I did take before and after photos from a recent three-hour flight.

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Can you see the changes?  They're all above the right eye.

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Given the fact that I used the bathroom, ate, chatted with my seat mate, etc. I would say that this can be counted as two hours of stitching.  It's a slow process, but I love it!

If you're interested, I did some googling and I found two answers I agree with on how long hand embroidery takes:

Also, there's a super fun tutorial from Brit + Co on how to turn hand embroidery into a patch here.  I might have to try that one!

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

7 thoughts on “What Two Hours of Stitching Looks Like

  • it takes a LOT of time, but it is a labor of love … so worth it!!!

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  • it takes a LOT of time, but it is a labor of love … so worth it!!!

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  • it takes a LOT of time, but it is a labor of love … so worth it!!!

    Reply
  • it takes a LOT of time, but it is a labor of love … so worth it!!!

    Reply
  • it takes a LOT of time, but it is a labor of love … so worth it!!!

    Reply
  • it takes a LOT of time, but it is a labor of love … so worth it!!!

    Reply
  • it takes a LOT of time, but it is a labor of love … so worth it!!!

    Reply

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