Category Archives: Surface embroidery

Joining the Royal Persian Blossom Stitchalong

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Hannah

So Mary at Needle ‘n’ Thread is planning a stitchalong of the Royal Persian Blossom from Talliaferro Designs. Nobody has started stitching yet, but she has a discussion area for the stitchalong where people are discussing fabric, thread, and color … Continue reading →

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Elegant Oriole: Stitch guide

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Hannah

I made quite a few alterations to the Elegant Oriole kit! I thought folks might be interested in a labeled photo indicating the stitches I used. It’s practically a sampler. I’ve decided I adore Cretan stitch, but I definitely need … Continue reading →

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Elegant Oriole Finished

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Hannah

Continuing my progress photos from the last post: Next I added in the branches in Portuguese stem stitch. I love the texture. It makes a bold twisted line, very branchlike. For the second red flower I decided to try out … Continue reading →

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Elegant Oriole

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Hannah

I’ve been working on a secret project! I worked up a modified version of the quick 5×7 inch crewel kit Elegant Oriole, from Dimensions (it’s about $9). It’s a graduation present for a friend of mine. I gave it to her … Continue reading →

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Book review: Embroidery designs from the sea

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Hannah

This is a review of Embroidery designs from the sea, by Barbara Snook. Taplinger Publishing Company, New York, 1977. ISBN 0-8008-2403-2. Embroidery designs from the sea is an inspirational design book – it is definitely not a step-by-step embroidery book, … Continue reading →

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Machine Embroidered Portraits

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Hannah

I saw a post about artist Harriet Maxwell on Mr. X Stitch, and just had to pass the word along. She uses an Irish sewing machine to create detailed portraits. Y’all, what is an Irish sewing machine? Is it just … Continue reading →

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Flowerpot Tablecloth

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Hannah

My grandma gave me this tablecloth. Usually when I see embroidered tablecloths, I think to myself “Wow, that is huge and way too much work!” But this one is bright and fun and uses 6 strands of floss, so something … Continue reading →

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Hair embroidery

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Hannah

Today I thought I’d write about a New Zealand artist, Liyen Chong, who embroiders with hair. Her work is amazing; you should check out the rest of it at her website. The hair produces some interesting textures. (I initially saw … Continue reading →

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Godzilla versus Mouse

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Hannah

Godzilla: This is my entry for the Crochet Wall Hangings division in a state fair some years ago. I got a blue ribbon for it! I designed it myself – with a few tips from my Expert Artist Consultant (hi … Continue reading →

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Little mouse

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Hannah

OK, y’all, I totally started another new project. But at least it’s a small one! I wanted to work on one I could finish quickly. Isn’t this mouse just adorable? It’s a kit from Woodland Threads, which is a Canadian … Continue reading →

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