This tutorial came about as I was kitting up my next Freda project - It's Tree Time. As I was cutting the mono canvas that I had purchased to size, I realized that I bought the wrong colour! There is quite a difference between the two green canvases (I purchased Santa Fe Green, and the pattern…
I spent a good part of my stitching time working on “smalls”. I’ve so many in my stash and it was time to dig them out and get them finished. It’s been a prolific year and I am quite proud of myself! Once you get going the sky is the limit as to how many…
Hmmm…. are my ‘squirrel’ tendencies showing? With it nearing the end of 2022, I figured it was time to take stock to see what I’ve accomplished. I’m keeping this post simple. It’s just a list. I’ve broken this years projects into 2 lists - planned and unplanned and then noted if the project is finished…
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…
"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 … Adventures in Embroidery 