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: Inspiration
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
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
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.
Filed under Bedazzle, Embroidery, Inspiration
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.
My supplies arrived yesterday
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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3D Turtle Project
The project for this term is this from Inspirations Magazine (I bought a digital copy of the pattern)
I am not sure if I am going to frame mine (like in the image above) or do something different.
The thread painting is slow but very satisfying.
Filed under Embroidery, Inspiration, Magazines, Patterns
Language of Love Update
Monday afternoons I have my stitching group and I have been working on the Language of Love piece.
I am getting there slowly.
Working with all seven strands (yes 7!) of the Silk d’alger (Au ver à soie) is interesting. The work is voluminous, almost three dimensional.
The hoop stand is a Anneome 2pcs Cross Stitch Stand (very light and small, so easy to take to classes).
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Tender Whispers from the Heart – January finish
I have finished my January poem for the Tender Whispers from the Heart class. The theme was New Beginnings.
Aminata Sow Fall is a Senegalese poet. She writes in French, but I have used the translation.
The linen is an antique torchon (tea towel) and I used Au ver á soie perlée in shade 171.
It’s my hand-writing. I used a frixion pen, ruled lines, and then wrote the poem.
I am not sure about the buttons. I wanted a bit of decoration, but not too much, for me, it was all about the words.
Filed under Embroidery, Inspiration