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Chicken Scratch Towel

July 30, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 21 Comments

Wet and wintry weekends are perfect for sewing! I put the finishing touches to my Chicken Scratch project today by stitching the embroidered panel onto a piece of waffle weave cotton to make a towel. I am not sure if I will use it as a tea towel/dish cloth or a hand towel. I added some red ricrac to go with the retro vibe.

Love it!



I used Micheal Miller Gypsy Bandana in Aqua Gingham for the Chicken Scratch Panel.

Filed Under: Crafts, Embroidery/Cross stitch, Sewing Tagged With: chicken scratch

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  1. Posie Patchwork says

    July 31, 2011 at 12:19 am

    Oh such beautiful work, gorgeous gorgeous, love Posie

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  2. shez says

    July 31, 2011 at 1:25 am

    ohhh Lisa this is beautiful,well done

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  3. Quilt Kitty says

    July 31, 2011 at 1:25 am

    That is wonderful, love the colour & fabric choices. Every time I see chicken scratch I think that is so what I love, I have to try it – one day! Tracee xx

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  4. Jill says

    July 31, 2011 at 3:05 am

    Beatiful embroidery! Love the ric rac edging too!

    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  5. Tanja says

    July 31, 2011 at 4:23 am

    You have a great blog. I am happy finding you.
    Hugs Tanja

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  6. Barbara says

    July 31, 2011 at 4:23 am

    It’s beautiful!

    Reply
  7. Simone de Klerk says

    July 31, 2011 at 6:27 am

    So darling and so you, those colors!

    Reply
  8. Susan G says

    July 31, 2011 at 9:36 am

    I am so in love with this project! It is the first chicken scratch project I’ve ever seen that I want to make myself. I would really love a tutorial! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Bela says

    July 31, 2011 at 9:39 am

    What a gorgeous work, dear Lisa!!!
    Much love, Bela

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  10. Sara says

    July 31, 2011 at 11:12 am

    Outstanding towel. Who wouldn’t love this pretty number?!! The ric rac and flower stitches are so darling.

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  11. Zilma Brito says

    July 31, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    Linda de viver!!!

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  12. BLONDEDESIGN says

    July 31, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    Wonderful, I would want to use just hang it on a hook in the kitchen, but nobody could use it!! Happy Weekend. Kx

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  13. Kirsty@Bonjour says

    July 31, 2011 at 1:31 pm

    Oh, it’s stunning – great job. Like the commenter before me, I don’t know if I could bring myself to use it!

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  14. Bayside Rose says

    July 31, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    Lovely work.
    Pam x

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  15. Sew Useful Designs says

    August 1, 2011 at 2:38 am

    Absolutely LOVE your towell, Lisa! That stitch is just divine, so much prettier than its name! LOL

    Thank you for sharing the fabric range, too!

    Hugs sweetie!
    Vikki xoxo

    Reply
  16. Vickie says

    August 1, 2011 at 4:34 am

    Love it! The towel is great! Love the colors!

    Reply
  17. Dmarie says

    August 1, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    well done!!

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  18. Talin's Corner says

    August 4, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    That’s too pretty to use…very, very, pretty. It reminds me of earlier times when towels were dainty and beautiful.

    Reply
  19. Amanda says

    August 7, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    It looks wonderful and the ric rac is the perfect finishing touch!

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  20. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    August 23, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Looks fantastic. Love the gingham and the chicken scratch.

    Reply
  21. خياطة وتفصيل says

    July 21, 2012 at 2:34 am

    beautiful thank you so much 🙂

    Reply

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