3D printed Christmas Ornaments. There are two pieces and they click together.
I created a base of cross stitch (reversible cross stitch – no less), and then used beads and sequins to make them blingy. I think I prefer the sequins.
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Filed under 3D Print, Bedazzle, Canvas Work, Christmas Decorations, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery
Crafty Update – Travel Log
I have been making a stitched journal of my travels to England and France.
The left half I have stitched on a separate piece of cardstock. I will add these to my book when I get to that section. The Viking ship is to remind me about our trip to the Viking Museum in York.
For the two skylines, I bought a line drawing from Etsy and printed onto the cardstock using my cricut. Then I stitched them – back stitch and punched holes.
The Viking ship I also found on Etsy (a whole Viking collective), but I stitched this directly into my book.
Filed under Cardstock, Cricut, Embroidery, Etsy, Inspiration, Paper
Gold Work Embroidery
This tern at Tresillian we are making a gold work Four leaf clover.
My fabric is a deep-purple silk (it is looking blue in the photo). My passing thread is not the best, but I enjoyed the chipping.
I have the stalk still do and then a few decorative bits around the outside – sequins, beads, etc.
The centre will be hidden by some kind of bling.
It is a lovely project and I think it will be finished in term time (rather than dragging on like most of the projects).
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Paper Embroidery
I am enjoying paper embroidery – I have all sorts of plans. The above is a quote by Jane Austen.
I used a paper stitch font from Flourishing Fibers, DMC cotton (colour 666) on water colour paper.
I am using my new Golden Forge scissors to hold the page down. I love these scissors, by using these to trim the ends of threads I can thread any needle (including size 12s)
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Pulled Thread Work Trees
I finished my pulled thread work trees!
I used AI to remove the reflections in the glass, so it might not look exactly like my piece, but it is pretty close.
I used a range of different fibres – cotton floss, pearl cotton, silk, wool, silk ribbon, organza ribbon, and weird thread I bought from the Thread Studio.
The back ground is a silk hemp fabric, which I painted using inktense pencils.
I am quite pleased with how this project turned out.
Filed under Bedazzle, Embroidery, Inspiration, Pulled Thread, Yarn Stash
February (2025) Poem Finished
I finished the February poem of Tender Whispers from the Heart Year 1.
I love this poem – this is the one I am planning on sending to the exhibition. Now I just have the rest of the year to finish! Not to mention this year.
Filed under Embroidery, Inspiration, Poetry
Trees Update
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.
Filed under Bedazzle, Embroidery, Inspiration, Pulled Thread
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.
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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.
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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