I treated myself to new cotton threads from Maison Sajou.
Category Archives: Canvas Work
New Threads!
Filed under Bedazzle, Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, English Paper Piecing, Inspiration, Purchases
New Canvas Work Projects
My stitching class at Tresillian has restarted for the year, and I am working on a Canvaswork project (the one on the right in the above photo) designed by Beautiful Stitches. I am using cream congress cloth and Cosmo embroidery floss.
And then I have joined a Canvaswork group that meets once a month and we are attempting something a bit more modern.
I created a four fold symmetry pattern in Geogebra.
I painted the canvas (18 count) using Inktense pencils, and now I am going to try to add texture using stitches, beads, sequins, etc.
Filed under Canvas Work, Embroidery, Inspiration
Turtles are finished
And a side view so you can see the ‘3Dness’ of them
The base is 3D printed.
I used two strands of DMC and a number 9 needle. And I just made it up as I went along.
The back flippers on the girl turtle are white, purple and green in a nod to the suffragettes.
Filed under 3D Print, Canvas Work, Embroidery
Turtle – 3D Printed
I have stopped working on my 3D turtle project, and have returned to my first love of canvas work (counted work).
I have a 3D printed base with a grid and I am stitching on it. Using a number 9 embroidery needle and two strands of DMC. The motif in the middle is one strand, but I thought two looked better.
Filed under 3D Print, Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Embroidery
Histoires De Moutons en Hiver
I finished part one (of fourteen) of the Histoires de Moutons en Hiver by Jardin Privé.
40 Count Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart and DMC threads.
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery
Christmas Tree Brooch/Decoration
My husband used his 3D printer to make me a Christmas tree base – it has a grid of holes that I stitched on (a bit like perforated paper).
I used pearl cotton 8.
It has a felt backing and could be used as a brooch (big but light) or a decoration.
Filed under Bedazzle, Canvas Work, Christmas Decorations, Embroidery
Finished Thing
I finished the first ornament of the 2025 Historical Sampler Company Advent Calendar.
I really enjoyed it – it is small and therefore achievable. I liked working on Aida, so much so, I have bought the Winer Woodland Stitch Along kit in Aida (I can do it while watching T.V in the evening).
Filed under Canvas Work, Christmas Decorations, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Purchases
Advent Calendar – Cross Stitch 1
I am working on the first project from the Historical Sampler Company Advent Calendar.
It’s on Aida, which I haven’t used for years, and if truth be told, I have been a fabric snob, but I am loving it. I can see it with my normal glasses – no magnifying or light required.
And check out that cute needle minder!
Filed under Canvas Work, Christmas Decorations, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Purchases
Trinket Box
I have wanted to do one of Thistle Threads caskets forever, but given the state of the Australian dollar and the cost of shipping from the United States, I couldn’t justify the expense. In a moment of weakness, I decided to purchase the Trinket Box kit.
My supplies arrived yesterday
I am looking forward to starting this, but I should finish my Turtle first. I am being worn down by all of the long and short stitch.
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Schoolgirl Sewing Club
The third installment of the Schoolgirl Sewing Club has arrived (have I started any of them? no) These are beautifully packaged.
I might need to do an inventory and see how many projects I have!
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration, Purchases