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I’ve been working on a set of embroidery patterns that I hope to sell soon and thought I’d test the waters first with a freebie. It’s just perfect for November, don’t you think? A beautiful reminder.
Time has been scarce (everything takes so much longer than you ever think it will!!) and so I have been unable to stitch this up. But, I thought I’d better just share it or it would never happen.
You’ll need: pre-washed, light-colored fabric, embroidery hoop, needle, floss and either transfer paper or transfer pen or pencil.
To transfer (2 options):
1)Place printed pattern right-side up with fabric on top, trace firmly over design with transfer pen or pencil. May need light source like a light box or window.
2) Lay transfer paper (chalk side down) onto fabric. Place printed pattern right-side-up on top and trace lines with ballpoint pen pressing firmly so that chalk transfers to fabric.
Embroidery: Use half strand of floss (3 strands out of 6) for best results. Use any colors you like, but I can see this in cranberry red, rich orange, golden yellow, woodsy green, chocolatey brown and teal. Use the following links for basic stitches (I use the back stitch for most of my embroidery, sometimes with a few fancy stitches thrown in):
Sarah’s Hand Embroidery (see side bar)
Basic Embroidery Stitches
Basics to Embroidery(video)
Uses: Maybe for a tote bag, decorative pillow front, wall hanging, dishcloth, quilt square, apron or maybe even a t-shirt. Skies the limit!
If you download this, please leave a comment. If you stitch it up, please send a photo my way. I’d love to see what you come up with. Maybe I’ll share them around Thanksgiving!
I downloaded it! What a gorgeous reminded of what is important in life…not sure when I’ll get to stitch it but I will send you pictures when I do….Thank you!
Thanks Regina!
I just started to embroider again and this patter is just in time.
I’m also using crayola ~ it really adds a dimension I didn’t expect.
Look forward to your patterns.
this is beautiful, but then again I love all your art! thanks ~ Michelle (especially your tea wallets, doing those anytime soon? I need one or two!)
I download it this morning. Now I just need to dig through my stash for some beautiful fall colors.
oh, I love this Regina. I am printing it now and I already have a dishtowel for it to go on. Thank you so much!
I HEART this! I’d been wanting to try some embroidery, and I know exactly where I want to hang it when I’m finished. Thank you for posting!
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I downloaded it… and plan to work on it this weekend…. photos soon!
I just finished it, I sewed it into a table runner. Thank you so much!!!! I have some photos on my blog and flicker. http://www.barksblog.com/2011/11/giving-thanks.html