Outlines – Vases, picture frames and books Start first by stitching the outlines for the vases then move to the picture frames. Finish by adding the book outlines. botanical-bookshelf-part-2Download You can use the sample pattern as provided or you can chart your own design using the different vase outlines in the Steady Thread weekly patterns…
Welcome back to embroidery journal project! It’s hard to imagine that this project is in its second, and hopefully, last year. I’d like to finish my journal by May 2022 with the possibility of entering it into the EAC Seminar Members Exhibition. And honestly, I need a good, hard deadline so I can make sure…
I’d planned a tutorial on how to finish a bell pull but didn’t quite get my ducks in a row. Oops! I was more than half way done before I realized that I didn’t take any progress photos. So instead of a tutorial, I’ve taken some close ups of the finished bell pull with commentary…
I am always looking for stitching projects that I can work on in the winter when the lighting is not as good. This needlepoint piece "Paisley" by The Coleshill Collection was just the right one last winter. I've had this piece languising in my stash for quite some time and was very happy to put…
My future son-in-law is a huge Pokemon fan! Last year I made this throw quilt for him for Christmas. It turned out so well, I thought I'd write up the instructions and share them so you can make a Charmander evolution quilt too! Quilt Finished Size - 54" wide by 62" high Block Measurements center…
May was the month of new projects. Five new workshops and five new project pieces. All done online from the comfort of my own studio! I'm a big convert - I love online classes!! Why? I have it all right here - proper lighting and stitching set up (and instant access to my stash), my…
Stash busting fun!! This piece has been kitted and sitting in my stash for quite some time. I love Charley Harper and his cardinal designs have always been a particular favourite. When I realized that I could purchase painted canvases and stitch guides - I immediately added a couple to my stash for future stitching.…
Another sweet little “no-sew” tray has come into existence! I finished this beautiful William Morris Rose needlepoint some time ago and just could not decide how I wanted to finish it. I was inspired by my “A Garden Queen” accessory tray and an awesome craft paint find in the sale bin at our local Michael’s…
After 7 months, a ten week course on couching, lots of stitching and a good amount of planning, my Goldwork Journal is now complete. I am very happy with how this journal turned out. This is a "learning piece" through and through - from learning about couching (from the course with Sew by Hand (Natalie…
I finished this lovely little cross-stitch piece last year and as soon as I removed it from the stretcher bars, I promptly forgot about it. I rediscovered it a couple of weeks ago and decided to use it to embellish an embroidery tool tray. I've been having trouble wrangling some of my Goldwork supplies at…
The Needlesmith Embroidery Designs 