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…
This was a very fun piece to stitch - A Townhouse Sewing Case by Gaye Ann Rogers. Started during COVID when I had lots of time on my hands. Being housebound for an extended period of time allowed for a lot of stitching! Started: March 2020, Finished March 2023 Stitched on congress cloth using silk…
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…
I’ll be carrying forward quite a few projects from 2022. It will be interesting to see how much I accomplish on these projects in 2023. I am continually surprised at where my stitching takes me when I’m inspired. Limonera Pear - started 2021 Donkey Kong 8 bit - Started 2022 Embroideries based on blind line…
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…
As I look though my WIP's it would appear that 2022 has become the "Year of Christmas Projects". The Christmas Spirit is strong with me this year and I have quite a number of Christmas projects on the go. I've also noticed that Christmas has also invaded my stash as well! I've got a number…
Testing out the 24" scroll bars with 8" side spreaders. I recently got an opportunity to try out FA Edmunds newest scroll frame offering - the "Handi Clamp Hybrid Scroll Frame". This scroll frame is a hybrid which combines the traditional roll bars with the easy to use "Q-Snap" technology. AND.... I LOVE them! From…
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…
The Needlesmith Embroidery Designs 