I bought new threads from Maison Sajou – metallic ones – I bought boxes 1 and 2. They arrive from France to Australia in less than a week! Things from the other side of the country take longer.
Category Archives: Embroidery
New Threads!
I treated myself to new cotton threads from Maison Sajou.
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
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.
Filed under 3D Print, Bedazzle, 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
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.
Filed under Cardstock, Christmas Decorations, Cricut, Embroidery, Inspiration
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