Category Archives: Embroidery

Reversible Cross Stitch and Paper Embroidery

I have long been fascinated by the idea of reversible cross stitch. More as a brain exercise, but also if you are making something that needs to be double-sided. Plus I have been exploring the idea of paper embroidery – using my cricut to make the holes.

I down loaded the svg file from Wild Olive.

I did end up with the occasional vertical or horizontal stitch on the back. And I do need to plan my path a bit better, but the process was easy to understand.

I used a medium weight card stock, but I think a thicker cardstock would be better.

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More Silk

Antique torchon and silk perle

I bought more fabric and silk from Textile Tours.

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3D Printed Frog

I finished another 3D printed piece – this time a frog.

I have used various canvas work stitches (from here) and Cosmo cotton floss. I love this floss, so far I just have solid colours, but I might need to get some variegated thread.

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And more new threads!

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.

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New Threads!

I treated myself to new cotton threads from Maison Sajou.

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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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