Category Archives: Embroidery

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.

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Embroidery, String Art and 3D Printing

I have been experimenting with 3D printing. This is a circle with 15 equally spaced holes on the circumference, and I made a complete graph (Each hole is joined to every other hole).

I think if the base was circular this would make a lovely brooch.

The thread is a random reel that I bought from the Embroiderer’s Guild backroom.

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Turtles are finished

Finished Turtles

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.

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Turtle – 3D Printed

3D Printed Turtle

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.

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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.

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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.

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Paper Embroidery

I have been intrigued by paper embroidery (this one is from Flourishing Fibers).

I printed the design, laid it on top of my circle and used an awl to make the holes.

I used Pearl cotton (number 8) instead of stranded floss.

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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!

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Surprise Day Book Mark

My embroidery group had a ‘surprise day’, which is when our leader has designed a quick project for us to do. This year it was to make a bracelet, but I chose to make a bookmark.

I combined my interests; maths, stitching and dorset buttons.

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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.

Image from Thistle Threads

My supplies arrived yesterday

All my lovely supplies!

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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