I have started working on the roots – a mixture of french knots and drizzle stitch. I thought I would try a cast on stitch for some fungi as well.
Pulled Thread Trees – Update
I am enjoying this project. I am using different fibres and colours. I bought some fibres from the Thread Studio and Temu plus I am using some of my (substantial) yarn stash.
I am just tidying up the loose threads at the moment. Then I will work on the roots.
Filed under Embroidery, Inspiration, Pulled Thread, Yarn Stash
Paper Embroidery
I have been experimenting with my Cricut to make perforated card for stitching. I found the svg file at Wild Olive.
Here I am doing a bit of stitching on it.
I was thinking, you’re not limited to cross stitch, I could put the holes anywhere.
Filed under Bedazzle, Cardstock, Cricut, Cross Stitch, Inspiration
Pulled (Drawn) Thread Trees
This term at Tresillian we are making pulled thread trees.
The background fabric is linen. We removed a section of the weft threads, and we’re using the warp threads to make the trees.
I have added macrame cord and twine to thicken the trunks.
My trees are going to be flowering – cherry, apple, almond, etc. I have bought different fibres in shades of pink, white, yellow, green and brown.
Filed under Embroidery, Inspiration
Mrs Parkman’s Academy of Needlework
I am heading to Hobart next May for Mrs Parkman’s Academy of Needlework, and we have been given homework.
The fabric is 32 count. I bought it at one of EGWA’s Market Days – there is another one soon.
The threads are from Aliexpress (I think they use (rip off) the same numbers as DMC).
I have started because I think it will take me quite a while to finish and I want to have it done by the event.
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration, Market Stall
Reversible Cross Stitch and Paper Embroidery
I have long been fascinated by the idea of reversible cross stitch. More as a brain exercise, but also if you are making something that needs to be double-sided. Plus I have been exploring the idea of paper embroidery – using my cricut to make the holes.
I down loaded the svg file from Wild Olive.
I did end up with the occasional vertical or horizontal stitch on the back. And I do need to plan my path a bit better, but the process was easy to understand.
I used a medium weight card stock, but I think a thicker cardstock would be better.
Filed under Canvas Work, Cardstock, Cricut, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration
More Silk
I bought more fabric and silk from Textile Tours.
Filed under Embroidery, Inspiration, Purchases
3D Printed Frog
I finished another 3D printed piece – this time a frog.
I have used various canvas work stitches (from here) and Cosmo cotton floss. I love this floss, so far I just have solid colours, but I might need to get some variegated thread.
Filed under 3D Print, Bedazzle, Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration
Box is Finished
I did a workshop at the Embroiderer’s Guild of WA.
At first I used glue when I wrapped the fabric around the board, but I hated having sticky fingers, so I switched to double sided tape (acid free) – from here.
I used a curved needle to do the sewing, which was a challenge, but I think I improved by the end.
My box is a weird size – a 15cm cube. What was I thinking? So I am not really sure what to use it for. I have heaps of everything left, so I might try to make a more useful-sized box.
Filed under Cardstock, Fabric Stash, Sewing
Hudson Blanket Finished
I finished my Hudson baby blanket – it is a gift for someone.
I started it back in November 2025 – that’s not a bad completion time for me!
It is a really easy, fun knit. I bought the kit from Crossways. I am tempted to buy another kit, but I have a few things to finish first.
Filed under Colour Work, Knitting, Knitting - Colour work, Patterns, Purchases, Yarn Stash