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…
On 2021 Despite all of the weird things happening in the world around us, 2021 was a pretty good year. There is so much to be thankful for - being well, spending time with family, gardening, stitching, enjoying the outdoors... I spent a lot of time at home and it was nice to be able…
Embroidery is not for those who like instant gratification! Some projects take just a darn long time to finish. This piece is the perfect example - it sat for 4 years in my stash because I didn't know what crewelwork even was (other than I really liked the style). THEN, after I figured it out…
Thank goodness for cold weather (I never thought I’d say it out loud tho)! With it being so gosh darn cold outside, I’ve had plenty of time to stitch! There’s been a whirl wind of activity since it got cold outside - I've worked hard finishing off some older projects and kitting up and starting…
Every holiday season I spend some time making up ornaments for family and friends. I'm all over the place when it comes new designs, stitch techniques, themes and fnishing techniques. Santas... Harry Potter.... Calvin and Hobbes ... Star Wars ... Gundams .... you name it, I'll try and stitch it! I love to try out…
Happy New Year everyone! The last and final part of the Botanical Bookshelf is here - and the grand reveal is below! In this final part we will be filling in the books and adding additional elements to the shelf (cats, mice and flying creatures). A set of books and some creatures... The flower…
Hello everyone and happy December to you all! There’s a flurry of stitching in my house these days! Christmas is coming and my “WIP” list doesn’t seem to reduce much in size, but it gets refreshed quite often - LOL! From my family to yours, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all…
Adding Flowers … and a plant It’s time to fill the vases with flowers and add images to the picture frames – your bookshelves are finally filling up! You can use the pattern that I’ve designed as a guide, or you can use any of the designs provided in the Steady Thread weekly patterns for 2020…
Filling in the Vases and Picture Frames Step 1: Fill in the vases using different blackwork designs. (using the pattern that I’ve designed, or use any of the designs provided in the Steady Thread weekly patterns for 2020 or 2021. You could also design your own patterns! (use graph paper or excel to chart your…
A tisket, a tasket, a lovely embroidered tuffet! Learn how to finish your own tuffet pincushion here! This is a 6 segment pincusion, but you can do the same process with more! Materials Your finished tuffet top (or pie) (make sure the top is interfaced) Backing fabric (wool felt, quilting cotton, etc.) Crushed walnut shells…
The Needlesmith Embroidery Designs 