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At the last meeting of the Embroiderers' Guild, I was given a little project to take home. It was several candlewicking pieces that required only Colonial Knots. I had never heard of that before, so I learned it and now I'll show you! : ) So welcome back to another edition of 'Saturday Stitches' where you watch me teach myself to embroider! you can see all posts by clicking on 'Tutorials' at the very top of my blog A Colonial Knot is a little different that a French Knot. It doesn't make that little doughnut. It makes a good tied knot but wrapping the needle in a figure eight. Check it out... bring the needle up, and then lie the tip over and under the thread like that... Take the working thread and put it across the tip of the needle and then tuck it under again. put the needle back into the cloth, close to where you first came up Pull to tighten the knot a bit and then take the needle right through to the bottom. And there you have it! It's pretty easy. They sure look lumpy and knotty compared the the French Knot. They would work great as pebbles in a small landscape I bet. hmm.... Have a great weekend!
Among today's artists who are creatively pushing the boundaries of embroidery, Lithuanian talent Severija Incirauskaite-Kriauneviciene is one to
"Stitch a sweet needle book from the scraps you can't part with. The pattern includes templates and full instruction for a palm size needle book with 4 pages including the cover and heart at the center. The little book will certainly hold your pins and needles and tools or it could tell a story, mark an occasion, like a birth or anniversary, or be a sort of travel journal, the pages filled with little things found along the way and saved."
This Easy Knitted Heart Pattern creates a sweet shape that lays flat in garter stitch. It is knitted top-down on straight knitting needles. Begin by making two humps with knitting increases. The middle section is just a few knitted rows. Finish by creating the decrease rows that taper down to the bottom of your heart shape.
Our original Bandana Cowl is a Purl Bee favorite, knit up it Swans Island beautiful…
Requirements: Foolproof Crazy-Quilt Projects 1 piece of felted wool 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" 1 piece of lining fabric 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" 1 piece of non-woven stabilizer 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" 2" piece of 7mm ribbon Assorted 4mm and 7mm silk ribbons Assorted Perle #8 and # 12 threads Assorted stranded cottons Chenille #22 needle Milliner’s #9 needle Small button Construction; Note: Pattern includes ¼" seam allowance. 1. Fuse the stabilizer to the wrong side of the wool felt. 2. Fold the felt into the shape of an envelope and press well. Folded envelope 3. These pressed lines form the perimeter for the embroidery. It is important to remember the ¼" seam allowance. Perimeter lines 4. Follow the stitch maps from Foolproof Crazy-Quilt Projects to complete the embroidery. Stitch map 4.1 Top Left-Hand Corner - Seam Treatment X - page 38 4.2 Top Right-Hand Corner - Seam Treatment J - page 34 4.3 Bottom Left-Hand Corner - Lid Piece 5 - page 69 4.4 Bottom Right-Hand Corner - Seam Treatment B - page 14 4.5 Center - Seam Treatment A - page 68 5. Baste the 2" ribbon to the top corner of the embroidered square to form the button loop. Button loop 6. Put the outer panel on the lining piece with right sides together. 7. Pin and sew the panels together, leaving a small opening for turning. 8. Turn the panels right side out. Gently push out the seams and press. 9. Fold the completed panels into an envelope shape and press well. 10. Slip stitch the two front seams closed. 11. Feather stitch along the stitched seams and the top edge. 12. Attach the button to the front in line with the button loop. Attached button Completed Project; Enjoy! Follow my blog with Bloglovin
At the last meeting of the Embroiderers' Guild, I was given a little project to take home. It was several candlewicking pieces that required only Colonial Knots. I had never heard of that before, so I learned it and now I'll show you! : ) So welcome back to another edition of 'Saturday Stitches' where you watch me teach myself to embroider! you can see all posts by clicking on 'Tutorials' at the very top of my blog A Colonial Knot is a little different that a French Knot. It doesn't make that little doughnut. It makes a good tied knot but wrapping the needle in a figure eight. Check it out... bring the needle up, and then lie the tip over and under the thread like that... Take the working thread and put it across the tip of the needle and then tuck it under again. put the needle back into the cloth, close to where you first came up Pull to tighten the knot a bit and then take the needle right through to the bottom. And there you have it! It's pretty easy. They sure look lumpy and knotty compared the the French Knot. They would work great as pebbles in a small landscape I bet. hmm.... Have a great weekend!
I love starting new projects - especially projects with new and unique techniques! I recently purchased two sweet baby daygown books from Ma...
the big city bonnet is a reinterpretation of a classic winter staple for the modern city girl:p it is created top-down holding two strands of yarn together to make a warm fuzzy fluffy hat. make it with mohair, wool, acrylic (SO many yarns meet gauge here!). hold two strands of the same color together, or pick a cool contrasting color scheme. make your bow a thick statement, or leave it small and sweet. the opportunities are endless:) sister pattern: fingerless gloves! if you start with two full skeins of yarn, you will have enough left to create a matching pair of fingerless gloves - “flip him off fingerless gloves” pattern in my shop<3 ~MATERIALS~ yarn: 2 skeins 50g/140m yarn needles: 5.5 mm circular, 6.5 mm circular ~TECHNIQUES~ knit stitch, purl stitch, picking up stitches, i-chord ~TENSION SWATCH~ 13 stitches by 16 rows = 4x4 inch square, use 6.5mm needles & stockinette stitch ~LEVEL~ beginner ~TIME~ 3-5 hours ~SIZING~ one size. laying flat, bonnet is 7.5 inches wide and 9 inches long. note that the material allows for some stretch, and the pattern includes instructions to make it slightly wider & longer if desired. ~FINE PRINT~ for personal use only. purchaser may not copy, resell, or redistribute any part of the pattern, or sell any garments created following the pattern. feel free to reach out with any questions:)
日々の暮らしのこと。 そして、暮らしにそっと手作りを添えて。 私らしい色合いで、描きたいな。
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Only 8 days 'til Christmas? Who else is nowhere near ready? With my recent trip to New York, I am farther behind than ever... My husband, thankfully, went with me this time and I was so relieved. Let's just say the driving conditions around Buffalo, NY were less than desirable! My old hometown certainly lives up to its reputation as one of the snowiest cities in the U.S. And then while visiting my mom, it snowed almost the entire three days we were there! Our return trip home on Sunday was slow, but not nearly as bad as the one up. Not the best time of year to visit, but I'm so glad we went when we did. My father, who many of you know suffers from Lewy Body Dementia, had to suddenly be moved from his dementia facility into the hospital. Today, he is scheduled to be moved into a more medically based nursing home. I know my presence helped my dear mother get through this unexpected turn of events. We'll see what happens next... With this disease, you just never know. But, on to happier things... It seems like just yesterday that I was posting my 2012 ornament review and here we are at the end of 2013! For those of you who are new readers of Stitching Dreams, I have posted my monthly ornament finishes on my stair garland for the past few years. If you would like to see previous years, you can see 2010 here, 2011 here, and 2012 here. The following pictures aren't the best as it was overcast when I took them yesterday, but I think they'll give you a good idea of my 2013 collection: 2013 Monthly Ornament Finishes January ~ March 2013 ornament finishes April ~ June 2013 ornament finishes July ~ September 2013 ornament finishes October ~ December 2013 ornament finishes So, which one is your favorite? I'd love to hear which one you like the best... Would you like a closer look still? January A Stitcher's Hands: "Let It Snow" February LHN: "Bringing Home the Tree" March Midnight Stitching: "Heartstruck Friends" April Madame La Fee: "Candy Cane" May LHN: "Baked Goods" June Homespun Elegance "Santa Arrives Tonight" July Stoney Creek Magazine: "Birds & Berries" August Prairie Schooler: 1994 Annual Santa September The Victoria Sampler: "Baby Cardinal" October Plum Pudding NeedleArt: "Let It Snow" November Needleprint: "Estonian Snowflake freebie" December Prairie Schooler St. Nicholas II Santa It's really a tough decision for me to narrow down a favorite; it's kind of like being asked to choose a favorite child! I spend so much time on each one--not just in the stitching, but in the finishing, too, trying to make each one special. But, I think, this year, my favorite finish has to be my October snowman. I really love the combination of fabrics and trims on that one, along with the black fabric. My oldest son asked me a while ago, "Mom, just how many of these things are you going to make?!" I think he thinks "enough is enough!!" Obviously, he doesn't know I'm secretly addicted to making Christmas ornaments, does he? I get such pleasure out of creating these little cuties and I hope, that, someday--just maybe--my sons and their families will, too. I've received some lovely Christmas gifts from around the world, but will wait to show you them in another post. I haven't even had time to photograph them properly and everything I've received is just so very special, I want to do a post just for my gifts... I hope to get one more post in before Christmas. I actually have a larger piece that I've been working on "behind the scenes" which I hope to finish and, of course, I need to get my Christmas tree photo up with all of the ornaments adorning it from top to bottom. Until then... stay warm, enjoy this last week before the big day, and please know how much I appreciate all of your wonderful comments and emails! Bye for now...
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Ho Ho Ho! Are you ready to get jolly crafters? Well, you can start the festivities early with these super cute free Christmas cross stitch patterns! It's time
Home Sweet Home Tea with honey and bees Cross Stitch Pattern Fabric: Aida 14, White Size: 62w X 119h Stitches Brand: DMC threads You can download the files once the payment is confirmed. In the downloaded pack you can find: - colored pattern + key If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
Product Description Colorful and delicious looking cross stitch patterns! Stitch them individually or create your own kitchen sampler. Mini Cross Stitch Pattern: Colorful Candies Design Source: BabaPuff Baby DMC Floss Colors: 18 Stitch Count: 117 x 98 Approximate Finished Size on Recommended Fabric:* 14 count = 8 w x 7 h Inches 16 count = 7 w x 6 h Inches 18 count = 7 w x 5 h Inches 22 count = 5 w x 4 h Inches *Pattern is in color. Sizes do not include margins. Ideally you should add 3" on all sides. Uses full stitches, and backstitches for accents.
This year has taught us to appreciate the love and peace of being home, and with that, the Home Sweet Home Stitch Along was born! Stop by for a few
Oh, the plaited braid stitch! It is a beautiful stitch, but unfortunately, for some reason, many stitchers are intimidated by it. Let’s alleviate that intimidation, shall we? See, plaited braid stitch is often presented as an historical stitch that is “only” used with metal threads in historical re-creations. I say pooh-pooh to that! Why should ...
Snow in Love by Little House Needleworks is an adorable snowman cross stitch pattern that makes the perfect ornament for a Christmas tree! This Ornament #10 from the 2011 Series. Stitch Count: 50 x 50 DMC Floss Used: Colors (DMC 469, 642, 712, 976, 3013, 3371, 3721, 3774, 433 or 434)
