improving drawing and designing skills For a long time I've wanted to improve my drawing skills so that I can create my own embroidery designs. Last year, one of our guild members held a class on blind contour drawings, specifically portraits. I was immediately drawn to this project as blind contour drawing is a great…
It’s been a fun year of Christmassy projects! I had quite the list and have been able to complete most of the projects I had set out for myself earlier in the year. As per my usual, a few unplanned projects got thrown in the mix but … that’s ok … I’m up for a…
My “Year of Christmas Stitching” is going quite well. For some reason, I've felt the need to stitch primarily Christmas embroideries this year. Christmas stockings, ornaments, wall hangings, you name it, I'm stitching it! Do you remember the lovely Erica Michael's “12 Days of Christmas” strawberry set I finished earlier this year? https://finishingisfun.ca/2022/03/25/the-christmas-berries-are-done-a-very-satisfying-finish/ Apparently I’m…
It's time to celebrate! After two years and many, many hours planning and stitching, my journal is finished. I am so happy with it! As I flip through the pages I fondly recall the beginnings of each page. I really had no idea that my journal would become the beautiful piece that it is. I…
"Waiting for Rain" Why a squirrel?? Because they are cute and quirky... and they have fuzzzy tails! I've always been a fan of forest creatures, especially squirrels. We are kindred spirits - especially when it comes to embroidery! I'm always looking out for a new technique, project, design to try out! This year, I was…
Well finally, finally, finally the Erica Michael’s 12 days of Christmas Strawberries are done. I am giddy with relief! I love all of her strawberry designs but this was definitely not one of my favourite stitching projects. BUT I am glad they are done and they are just delightful!! It has been a bit of…
And here they are... in no particular order (with the exception of the first and last pages) ... all of the spreads for the journal. It's quite a collection and a wonderful compilation of the embroideries that are in this journal. Next steps... finish stitching the front cover (blackwork) finish the two remaining layouts (4…
Over the past few weeks much stitching has been done while sipping the morning java - delicious coffee and a bright, sunny situation have made my mornings most enjoyable... and productive! I've managed to finish the layouts and edging on almost all of the pages for the journal! A big finish is coming soon -…
My 2021 Temperature Stitch and Legend - the first two pages! The book is coming together - the first two pages are ready to be put together. One of my many projects from 2022, this temperature stitch was destined to become part of my first journal. More on the temperature stitch can be found by…
This monogram project originated as a local guild summer challenge (2021). I’ve been inspired by Charles Henry and his partner Elin. They are in France and make some of the most beautiful architectural embroidery designs. Eventually I want to embroider one of their pieces but I’m having trouble deciding which one. Instead I’ve decided to…
The Needlesmith 