I have been trying to get my January poem finished.
It’s very satisfying working in back stitch with silk through linen. Listen to the sound …
I am onto the last stanza.
Category Archives: Embroidery
Another Dorset Button
These things are addictive. I had visions of making a lemon tree.
This is the first time I have tried two colours on the ring – my joins aren’t great.
Filed under Bedazzle, Embroidery
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
Dorset Buttons
This term at Tresillian we have been working on Dorset Buttons. I am finding them to be addictive, I have made four altogether. The two above are probably my best ones.
I am using 3.8cm metal rings (from Spotlight) and pearl cotton (some 8 and some 5) and beads.
Filed under Bedazzle, Embroidery, Inspiration
New Hoop Stand
I am an eternal optimist and I believe the perfect embroidery set up is out there.
I bought this Nurge one.
I have set it up and used it once. So far I have no complaints; nothing has annoyed me yet.
I like how I can use my Halo Go like this
We will see – I have been disappointed before.
I am working on my January poem for Tender Whispers from the Heart.
Filed under Embroidery, Inspiration, Purchases
Candle Lantern
I made a machine embroidered lantern. This one from Urban Threads.
It’s white, but the LED light is yellow.
Filed under Digitizing, Embroidery, Inspiration, Machine Embroidery
Goldwork Embroidery
I finished my Goldwork piece. I enjoyed the process – it is precise and sparkly (two things that I love).
I have ordered a frame and I will put it near my other gumnut piece.
Filed under Bedazzle, Embroidery, Goldwork, Inspiration
Wild Woman
At my Friday stitching group we have been working on ‘wild woman’ brooches.
My aim was to get as much stuff on it as possible; beads, buttons, yarn and charms.
The base fabric is felt, and we stabilised it with buckram.
Filed under Bedazzle, Embroidery
Gold Work Gum Nut Progress
I am part of the Embroiders’ Guild of WA and I am in a group, which meets once a week. Tania Cohen has come for the last four weeks to teach us Gold Work.
I still have a bit to do, the chipping in particular. I am loving it.
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Floral Fancies
Rebecca Devaney of Textile Tours of Paris had a sale (everything is always beautifully packaged). And I can’t resist pretty fabric and silk threads. Yet another project to add to the enormous list.
Filed under Embroidery, Purchases