Benita Skinner
@benitaskinner.bsky.social
After 25+ years of designing my quilt patterns (available from my website), I’m now back to creating textile art quilts, using embroidery & embellishments. I’m sharing how I create these, through a weekly video. https://www.victorianaquiltdesigns.com/
The basket I thrifted a few weeks ago, is now holding my website’s Anniversary signature quilt. All the patches had been prepared, and now it’s easy for me to grab, when I only have a few minutes for stitching. 🪡🧵 1/2 #quilting #sewing #handstitching #slowstitching #EPP #quiltsky
If I’ve got the toys* to play with, creativity is possible! 👏😁🥰 *anything I can use to embellish fabric. What is your favourite toys to create with? #quilting #sewing #handstitching #slowstitching #embroidery #quiltsky
As I’m adding the written details to the pictures I processed yesterday, it hit me just how pretty this picture is — with all the stitching details. 🥹🪡🧵 I just had to reshare it with you! 🤗
Benita Skinner@benitaskinner.bsky.social · 4w agoA piece of velvet ribbon and some cross-stitches. 👏🥰💙🩷 Happy Stitching! 🪡🧵 #quilting #sewing #handstitching #slowstitching #embroidery #quiltsky
Wow 😮 — I processed 68 pictures today, of my Bits & Bobs July progress…that’ll be added to the Schoolhouse section of my website, early next week. Made me so happy to review the many wonderful additions, that I was able to create/add to the quilt, this month!👏🤩🪡🧵 #quilting #quiltsky #handstitching
The tiny woven basket of flowers is complete. 🌸🥰🪡🧵 #quilting #WorldEmbroideryDay #handstitching #slowstitching #embroidery #quiltsky
The tiny woven basket has been added. 🥰🪡🧵 Next – the flowers… 🌸 #quilting #sewing #handstitching #slowstitching #embroidery #quiltsky
Done ❗️👏 – re: my previous post The paisley lace is all tucked under, and ready to add a tiny woven basket with flowers, that I’ve made. 🥰🪡🧵 I really am making it up as I go along, which means some adjustments. 😁 1/2 #quilting #sewing #handstitching #slowstitching #embroidery #quiltsky
Today I’m going to unstitch a few edges, so I can tuck this gorgeous lace underneath. It’ll be worth the extra stitching, as that lace is the perfect background for an element I’ve made. 🪡🧵 #quilting #sewing #handstitching #slowstitching #embroidery #quiltsky
Pretty, pretty teeny tiny floss flowers! 🪡🧵🥰🩷 #quilting #sewing #handstitching #slowstitching #embroidery #embellishments #quiltsky
I’m already up, coffee made, kitties settled & hand stitching on my lap! 🥰🩷💙 Happy Weekend Stitching! 👏🪡🧵 #quilting #sewing #handstitching #slowstitching #embellishments #quiltsky
Such a pretty piece of eyelet, I had to play with, to create this little filler piece! 👏🥰🩷💙 Happy Stitching! 🪡🧵 #quilting #sewing #handstitching #slowstitching #embellishments #quiltsky
The velvet fan has been added! 👏🥰🩷💙 Happy Monday Stitching! 🪡🧵 #quilting #sewing #handstitching #slowstitching #embellishments #quiltsky
How adorable are these tiny pinwheels! 👏🥰 [I made them with the paisley fabric I received from Brigitte, that I posted about a few days ago.] Which do you like better? 🩷💙 #quilting #sewing #handstitching #slowstitching #embellishments #quiltsky
This wonderful gift from Brigitte Fritzsche, arrived this week — so generous! 🎁 🥰 I already have plans for some of it, for my Bits & Bobs quilt. 😁 So much fun embellishing with vintage treasures. 👏🪡🧵 #quilting #sewing #handstitching #slowstitching #embroidery #quiltsky
To add colour to a white lace flower, I satin stitched around the edge. 👏🥰💙🩷 Happy Stitching! 🪡🧵 #quilting #sewing #handstitching #slowstitching #embroidery #quiltsky
A piece of velvet ribbon and some cross-stitches. 👏🥰💙🩷 Happy Stitching! 🪡🧵 #quilting #sewing #handstitching #slowstitching #embroidery #quiltsky
Nature is so interesting! 👏 This is Stinkhorn fungi. I had to look it up, as it’s the first time I’ve seen it. Fun fact: It stinks, attracting flies and other insects (and a visiting raccoon! 😁) which help it disperse its spores. #fungi #NovaScotia #ForestLiving #nature
This mini postcard is one of the pretty additions, I made for my Bits & Bobs quilt, on the weekend. 👏🥰💙🩷 Happy Stitching! 🪡🧵 #quilting #sewing #handstitching #slowstitching #embroidery #quiltsky
Thank you Carol Jackson for the lovely squishy package, that arrived today. 🎁 🥰🤗 I’m always happy to adopt ribbons, trims & button treasures from collections, that will be gratefully added to mine — giving me more creative possibilities! 👏🪡 #quilting #sewing #slowstitching #embellishments #quiltsky
I’m stopping in to say hi 👋 — I’ve missed you!! 🥰 I’m making really good progress & having much creative fun! 🪡 This is a mini measuring tape I embroidered on grosgrain ribbon…It’s ‘sew’ sweet. 😁👏💖 #quilting #sewing #handstitching #slowstitching #embroidery #quiltsky
NEWS: I’m stepping away from posting daily/weekly on my social media accounts, for a while. [I might pop in with a little something, if inspired to. 🥰 And of course I’m always available via email/website.] I’m going to immerse… 1/2 #quilting #sewing #slowstitching #embellishments #quiltsky
1. My plain crazy patch hexagon block with a Valentines theme (Crazy Quilt Monthly Memories - February, 2008)... 2. With the embellishments added. They include embroidery, trims, buttons & beads. #quilting #sewing #crazyquilt #embellishment #slowstitching #quiltsky
1. My plain crazy patch hexagon block with a winter theme (Crazy Quilt Monthly Memories - January, 2008)... 2. With the embellishments added. They include embroidery, trims, buttons & beads. #quilting #sewing #crazyquilt #embellishment #slowstitching #quiltsky
This batch of new-to-me embroidery flosses are ready to add to my collection. 🪡 📺 I shared a few tips, that I use to stay organized. 👏 #quilting #sewing #embroidery #slowstitching #organizing #quiltsky
1. My plain crazy patch hexagon block in purple & green (Crazy Quilt Monthly Memories - May, 2008)... 2. With the embellishments added. They include embroidery, trims, buttons & beads. #quilting #sewing #crazyquilt #embellishment #slowstitching #quiltsky
The mini 4-Patch Heart block has been added to my Bits & Bobs quilt! 👏🤩🪡🧵💙🩷 #quilting #sewing #textileart #handstitching #slowstitching #quiltsky
1. My plain crazy patch hexagon block in greens & yellows (Crazy Quilt Monthly Memories - April, 2008)... 2. With the embellishments added. They include embroidery, trims, buttons & beads. #quilting #sewing #crazyquilt #embellishment #slowstitching #quiltsky
I’ve never been brave enough to just open the door of an old out-building here, where there are some old tarps, etc. — until today, saying out loud as I did, I’m coming in! And to my surprise I found these 3 baby raccoons! 🥰 #offgrid #ForestLiving #nature
