Embroidery 101: How to Embroider: This instructable will teach you the very basics of hand embroidery. Learning to embroider is not as tough as you might think! With a bit of practice, you'll get it down in no time. Plus, embroidery is a nice relaxing thing to do after a long day if…
Embroidery 101: How to Embroider: This instructable will teach you the very basics of hand embroidery. Learning to embroider is not as tough as you might think! With a bit of practice, you'll get it down in no time. Plus, embroidery is a nice relaxing thing to do after a long day if…
This super forgiving and simple technique provides a fun texture to your work!
Here’s a visual guide to some of the most common hand-embroidery stitches found in quilts and other sewing projects. 35 Basic Hand Embroidery Stitches
These 8 fun and challenging decorative embroidery border stitches would look fantastic in your next hand embroidery project.
This embroidery pattern uses the technique of thread painting and stumpwork to create a realistic-looking, 3-dimensional ficus house plant. Thread painting is an embroidery style that is a bit more time-consuming but an extremely fun way to stitch. This design will fit in a 7 inch or 5 x 7 inch embroidery hoop. You don't need any experience with thread painting or stumpwork to complete this pattern. However, some general embroidery experience and knowledge are recommended due to the size and complexity of the design. ***You will need craft wire and some heavy duty scissors or wire cutters to complete the stumpwork part of the pattern! WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE ------------------------------------------------------------------ You will receive 3 PDF files upon purchase. This list is for a DIGITAL FILE only. ♡ 10 page PDF file for getting started ♡ 10 page PDF with instructions for how to complete the stumpwork leaves ♡ 18 page PDF with step by step instructions to complete the rest of the embroidery INCLUDED IN THE FILES ------------------------------------------------------------------ ♡ Supply list with a couple of product recommendations and DMC colors used ♡ 3 pages of thread painting basics/techniques + helpful tips ♡ Instructions + photos for each embroidery stitch used in the pattern. ♡ Some recommended ways to transfer the embroidery pattern to fabric ♡ Step by step photos for completing the stumpwork / embroidery DOWNLOADING ------------------------------------------------------------------ Upon purchase, you will receive 3 PDF files. If you are unfamiliar with how to download the file once you have purchased it, here are some instructions: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949 PRINTING ------------------------------------------------------------------ Prints best in portrait mode on print size "Letter" with standard size printer paper. USAGE RIGHTS ------------------------------------------------------------------ This pattern is for personal use ONLY. Please do not replicate, copy, or sell the contents of this file or the resulting embroidery from the pattern. Have fun stitching! :)
Finding it hard to choose the best among various types of embroidery designs available out there? Read this post and get help to make the right decision!
For beginners, advanced stitchers, and everyone in between, this page is full of hand embroidery stitches everyone should learn.
In this post, I share a few ideas for what you might choose to do with your ORTs.
When I was going through my old embroideries I found so many I’d forgotten about. Some I keep in hoops and others I just have as fabric squares stored in a box. I knew I could do something else...
Long and short stitch is the key stitch used in the silk shading technique. While simple in concept, it's taken practice to get to grips with it.
Experimenting with a mini hardanger needlework kit I bought in Europe for the first time. It's a beautiful embroidery project featuring cutwork.
And here's the third patch for this go round. This one was another hole at the edge of the pocket (and a good reminder that if I ever knit a sweater, I should maybe do something to reinforce the corners of the pockets from the get go).
Quite a while ago, Kathy Shaw asked me if I would be interested in seeing her new book, Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts, when it was published. And of course, I said yes! For those of you who have been hanging out with me on Needle 'n Thread for a while, you already know I'm a bit of a book f
This page gives you an idea of how the reverse of the basic stitches looks like. As a beginner, we are curious to know how the reverse or the back-side should end up - just to make sure that we are stitching the right way. So, I have picked the...
Hand embroidered textile brooch with a sweet violet flower, edged with lilac velvet ribbon - a little bit of wearable art... The flower with its leaf and a bud are carefully stitched by hand using embroidery thread, and the velvet frame edge gives a touch of luxury. There is a brooch pin with a safety catch stitched onto the back to keep it nice and secure. I've shown it in natural light to give the best idea of the colours but I expect you know that screens etc do vary.It measures about 3.5cm by just over 4cm and will arrive in a small white organza bag. A lovely gift, especially for a nature watcher, a gardener or just someone who enjoys flowers. Read more
Quite a while ago, Kathy Shaw asked me if I would be interested in seeing her new book, Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts, when it was published. And of course, I said yes! For those of you who have been hanging out with me on Needle 'n Thread for a while, you already know I'm a bit of a book f
This piece is simply stunning. It appears the Ribbon is hand-dyed in variegated colors. The colors are amazing! (img src) Edited to add: We found the designer of this amazing piece and you can her…
Embroidery patterns, before and after projects, give-aways, chalkboard doodles, a bit of this and a lot of that!
Quite a while ago, Kathy Shaw asked me if I would be interested in seeing her new book, Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts, when it was published. And of course, I said yes! For those of you who have been hanging out with me on Needle 'n Thread for a while, you already know I'm a bit of a book f
Did I hear a moan? Many of us love the look of the French Knot but have struggled to master this stitch but once you get the hang of it, the possibilities are endless. It is a wonderful stitch for adding a three dimensional look to a pattern that might otherwise appear flat and it is also great for mimicking the natural elements of nature. Instructions for making for making a French Knot: 1. Bring the thread out at the required position, hold the thread down where it emerges with the left thumb and encircle the thread twice with the needle (see A). 2. Still holding the thread firmly with your thumb, twist the needle back to the starting point and insert it close to where the thread first emerged (not in the exact place or it will simply pull back through). 3. Pull the needle through to the back, leaving a small knot on the surface, as shown, or pass on to the position of the next stitch as at B. There is also an extremely helpful video tutorial at Needle N' Thread demonstrating how to make the French Knot. Watching the stitch in action will definitely help in making written instructions comprehensible. The image above comes from the flickr photostream of Stephanie also known for her great blog, ruby-crowned kinglette. It is a beautiful way to highlight the French Knot in a simple and clean design. Flickr member Tanya, created this adorable knotted sheep. It is a prime example of adding a three dimensional element. Plus you can pet this fuzzy guy! So grab a piece of scrap fabric and practice the French Knot. Once you get the hang of it, you will be adding it to all of your embroidered designs!
This week’s Aesthetic Thursday brings you to a calm place far outside the city. Not that Toronto in the winter doesn’t have its perks, but the color palette can get a bit drab as I̵…
I made some new sashiko goods for consignment lately. I want to share some photos and a bit of detail of one of fabulous traditional Sashi...
Free-style flower embroidery, Garden in Lindved
I found this week's knotted buttonhole stitch under a different heading in one of my books - "German knotted buttonhole stitch" - and a diff...
Embroidery, applique and a bit of crazy quilting Cate style :)
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Do you remember these little designs from almost 2 years ago? Some of them have crept onto various blog headers.... Finally, after being scrumpled and distressed, all the pieces have been 'pasted' into my 'Edwardian Nature Scrapbook Page'. (Sorry about the the poor quality photos, but I completely forgot to take a picture before it was framed - duh! More haste, less speed should be my mantra...) I wanted to achieve something completely different from my 'normal' stitching style, and mix up techniques. Inspiration came from journalling and some of the amazing mixed media work on the net. It was great fun creating this, although initially, distressing and chopping /pulling threads felt odd, I found stepping out of my comfort zone very liberating!. What risks have you taken with your art or stitching, and how did you feel? Or maybe you are thinking of doing something radically different? I would love to know.x
Quite a while ago, Kathy Shaw asked me if I would be interested in seeing her new book, Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts, when it was published. And of course, I said yes! For those of you who have been hanging out with me on Needle 'n Thread for a while, you already know I'm a bit of a book f
When I was a child my mother worked for a boutique in Beverly Hills. On occasion she would travel to Paris for some of her clients, if I was really lucky I went with her, if not she would always bring back wonderful treats. The treats ranged from perfume, cheese, maron glace and cooking herbs. The cooking herbs were usually Bouquet Garni, which translates as "garnish bouquet" in French. The mix usually contains parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Depending on the region and different makers there may also be basil, burnet, chervil, rosemary, peppercorns, savory and tarragon in the blend. My favorite herb mix from France is Herbes de Provence which is generally a combination of the following herbs: savory, fennel, basil, thyme, sage, marjoram, oregano and lavender blossoms. When I make it here at home I use: thyme, rosemary, sage, lavender and oregano. I sprinkle it on a chicken for roasting along with fresh garlic and butter. The blend works well for a variety of dishes including grilled vegetables and stews. FRAGRANCE The herbs used to make an Herbes de Provence culinary blend are also distilled as essential oils used in aromatherapy and natural perfume. I associate these mostly with aromatherapy because that was my gateway into the healing world of plant medicine. Lavender There's a few things I've learned in life: always throw salt over your left shoulder, keep rosemary by your garden gate, plant lavender for good luck, and fall in love whenever you can. ~ Alice Hoffman (Practical Magic ) The word lavender comes from the Latin "Lavare" meaning to wash. The herb has a very rich presence in literature and is used widely in medicinal preparations, culinary delights and cosmetic preparations. The essential oil of lavender is derived from the distillation of the flowering tops of Lavandula officinalis, also referred to as Lavandula angustifolia/vera. The aroma of lavender essential oil is considered herbaceous, fruity and sweet depending on the variety and type of extraction. In many circles it is deemed "floral", which may or may not be present...again depends on the variety. More appropriate terminology could be an herbaceous floral character. For use in aromatherapy synergies it is considered the universal oil and used extensively in almost all types of dis-ease. Its chemistry is rich in the ester: linalyl acetate the alcohol: linalol and sesquiterpenes. In perfume lavender essential oil tends to be classified as a top to middle note. Where as the absolute is considered a base note. In perfume we find the lavender note used in Lavender Eau de Colognes and the category of fragrance deemed Fougere, meaning fern in French. Fougere perfumes feature the combination of oakmoss with lavender. As a botanical and natural perfumer I use Lavender as a bridge note. It is not an essence I use regularly, unless it is for a specific perfume like Vera or a custom perfume. In aromatherapy synergies and blends I use it in almost every single preparation. Note: This information on Lavender has been gathered from another post here at the journal, if you would like to read more here is the link to satisfy your craving. Sage, here is the link to the Perfume Illuminated post on Sage. Thyme There are many different varieties of thyme used in aromatherapy and natural perfume. One of my all time favorites is Thyme geraniol, which has a geranium note. In aromatherapy we use thyme mostly in blends for One of my very first aromatherapy blends when I took the live hours class with Jade Shutes was a blend I made for Will Power. It included: Thyme, Elemi and Juniper. Basil Known as Ocimum basilicum, this hardy and very popular herb is ruled by Mars. The annual produces fragrant leaves and flowers. There are many varieties of Basil essential oil and depending where it is grown will determine differing chemical constituents. Thus, you may have a Basil that is high in linalol or one that has more camphor or methyl chavicol or a combination. The aromatic profile tend to be sweet, herbaceous, spicy and fresh. In aromatherapy it works on several systems of the body, I tend to use it in headache blends as it is a great analgesic, stimulating and clearing to the mind. Fennel The fennel we use in aromatherapy is Foeniculum vulgare P. Mill var. dulce which also goes by the names Fenkel, Wild Fennel and Sweet Fennel.It was the Romans who gave fennel its name Foeniculum from the Latin word Foeniculum meaning hay.1 Fennel essential oil is distilled from the seeds and is most commonly used in blends for digestion, circulation and the endocrine system. One of the keywords associated with this oil is balance. A few nights ago as I was drooling over pictures of the french country side on Pinterest my daughter asked if we had any Herbes de Provence. The synergy of the question with the visual imagery made me begin contemplating an Herbes de Provence perfume, which in turn inspired today's Perfume Illuminated contribution. Thus, my perfume will focus mainly on lavender, thyme, sage with a bit of fennel, basil, oregano and savory. These are all middle notes. For the base I'm thinking woods, cistus, beeswax absolute and olive fruit or leaf. I'm thinking citrus for the top notes, probably citron. We will see where the journey takes us! I definitely don't want to repeat Vera (thus no oakmoss or very little) and I don't want to make something that is overly medicinal, although odd and different is okay. Let me know if there are any notes you suggest by leaving a comment here and I will send a sample off the first edition when I'm done if I choose a specific essence you have mentioned that is different from what I have already listed. From the Silver Palette CookBook: "If fresh herbs are plentiful, use them in bouquets around the house; their dark green or gray leaves are beautiful with flowers. Make an edible centerpiece of such herbs as basil, dill and mint: wash fresh herbs, shake dry, and arrange with salad greens in a bowl of crushed ice." FLAVOR: Beth Schreibman Gehring Please continue reading about Herbes de Provence at the Windesphere Witch blog Catch up on all the Perfume Illuminated posts at this link. 1 Jade Shutes, Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers, Pearson/Prentice Hall, New Jersey, Chapter Thirteen, p.297 Top image found via Pinterest with no reference to the creator, other images by or digitally enhanced by Roxana Villa
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Quite a while ago, Kathy Shaw asked me if I would be interested in seeing her new book, Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts, when it was published. And of course, I said yes! For those of you who have been hanging out with me on Needle 'n Thread for a while, you already know I'm a bit of a book f
