by Laurence | Apr 5, 2018 | Filling stitches, stitches
Filling stitches Here are some examples of filling stitches used for large areas by bringing structure to the work. In the pictures below, you will find the procedure to complete each pattern. However, from there, the choice of threads, their thickness and the...
by Laurence | Apr 6, 2018 | Projects, Projects 2018
Feather Here are all the indications necessary to realize this work. The drawing is to be downloaded HERE. The original is 13 cm high but it is obvious that you can enlarge it according to your needs. I embroidered on blue linen with silk threads of 4 different colors...
by Laurence | Apr 15, 2018 | Embroidery pouch, Projects, Projects 2018
Embroidered patterns 17, 18 and 19 Here are the explanations of the following embroidered patterns. The colors used are mentioned for information only. The stems are embroidered with stem stitch and 2 threads. The leaves are embroidered with radiating satin stitch 1...
by Laurence | Apr 20, 2018 | Needle Painting
This poll has ended (since 8 years). Which one of these birds would you like to embroider? Oiseau jaune 47.92% Oiseau gris 39.58% Oiseau bleu...
by Laurence | Apr 26, 2018 | Embroidery pouch, Projects, Projects 2018
Embroidered patterns 20, 21 and 22 Here are the explanations of the following embroidered patterns. The colors used are mentioned for information only. Embroider the wings with satin stitch after circling them with split backstitch, all with 1 thread. Make a bullion...
by Laurence | May 4, 2018 | Needle painted yellow bird, Needle Painting
Yellow bird This project is embroidered mainly in long and short stitch with 1 thread. Here is our 3rd embroidery in needle painting technique. After making a peony and morning glories, I thought we might venture into making a bird. I know it is a subject that is very...
by Laurence | May 10, 2018 | Embroidery pouch, Projects
Inside embroidered designs Here are the explanations of the inside embroidered patterns. The colors used are mentioned for information only. Tangerine After embroidering the outline of the tangerine with split backstitch 1 thread, diagonally place the first stitches...
by Laurence | May 17, 2018 | Needle painted yellow bird, Needle Painting
Yellow bird, body In this post, we will embroider the body of the bird. As I suspected, I did not use all my first choice and finally, I used the colors DMC 3799, 535, 3022, 372, 3821, 3822 and 746 and I discarded definitively the colors 3820, 677 and 371. Preceding...
by Laurence | May 27, 2018 | Projects, Projects 2018
Mexican needlecase Here are the necessary explanations for the realization of this needlecase. The pattern is issued from Mexican folklore. It is a country that has a great tradition of craftsmanship in many areas but where embroidery holds a preponderant place. You...
by Laurence | Jun 1, 2018 | Needle painted yellow bird
Yellow bird, tail and wing Here are the explanations necessary for the realization of the tail and the wing. For that, I used the colors DMC 3842, 517, 930, 931, 932, 310 and B5200. The blue lines mark the direction of the stitches in the main part of the body of the...
by Laurence | Jun 8, 2018 | Embroidery pouch, Projects, Projects 2018
Pouch finishing As a preamble, I must warn you that I am far from being a sewing professional; therefore I will try to explain the assembly of this kit to you in my way, in the way that seems to me the simplest. I hope that like me, you will succeed and that once this...
by Laurence | Jun 23, 2018 | Needle painted yellow bird
Yellow bird, head In this post, you will find the necessary explanations for the realization of the bird’s head. We used the following colors: DMC B5200, 310, 517, 3842, 3753, 930, 931 and 932. Start by delimiting the lower part of the beak with a split...
by Laurence | Jun 29, 2018 | Blue Alphabet, Techniques, Whitework
Introduction to Whitework Blue Alphabet Here are the necessary explanations for the realization of this alphabet in Whitework. You will find boards containing all the letters that you can download HERE. For my part, I chose to embroider a letter of a height of 8 cm...
by Laurence | Jul 6, 2018 | Needle painted yellow bird
Yellow bird, legs and trunk The colors used to embroider the legs are DMC 931, 3753 and black. The color used for the trunk is the House of Embroidery stranded cotton Bark 72. The colors used for the moss are DMC 501, 320 and 368. As usual, embroider the outline of...
by Laurence | Jul 13, 2018 | Indian purse, Projects, Projects 2018
Indian Purse Here is the first part of a project entitled “Indian Purse” and that I intend to split into 3 different posts. Today, here is the presentation of the main part of the purse, the elephant. This purse measures approximately 12cm in width and...
by Laurence | Jul 21, 2018 | Indian purse, Projects, Projects 2018
Indian Purse Embroidery of the clasp Here are the explanations of the embroidery that covers the clasp. Finished, it measures 9 cm by 2 cm. We must add 0.5 cm of fabric on each side in width for the edges and in height, we must add 2 cm (the height of the embroidery)...
by Laurence | Jul 27, 2018 | Indian purse, Projects, Projects 2018
Indian Purse, finishing This post is devoted to the finishing of the purse. It does not necessarily require the use of a sewing machine. It presents no particular difficulty but demands precision, mainly in the upper part where the clasp will slip. I advise you to...
by Laurence | Aug 3, 2018 | Schwalm introduction, Schwalm Whitework, Techniques, Whitework
Introduction to Schwalm Whitework part 1 Here is the first part of a series of 3 explaining step-by-step how to make a project using the technique of Schwalm Whitework. It is a technique of Germanic origin that is one of many traditional embroidery techniques, often...
by Laurence | Aug 10, 2018 | Schwalm introduction, Schwalm Whitework, Techniques, Whitework
Introduction to Schwalm Whitework part 2 In this second part, we will embroider the interior of the lower patterns using 2 different techniques. In the first one, we will tie the drawn threads to form a grid and then use a weaving technique to make the pattern. In...
by Laurence | Aug 17, 2018 | Schwalm introduction, Schwalm Whitework, Techniques, Whitework
Introduction to Schwalm Whitework part 3 In this third part, you will find the explanations of the embroidery inside of the upper part of the project. Central part Form a grid by alternately removing 1 thread and leaving 3 in both directions. To get a clean...
by Laurence | Aug 24, 2018 | Projects, Projects 2018, Remembering summertime
Remembering Summertime Arnica montana The subject of this post is from a project I am finishing up called “Remembering Summertime”. I chose to propose you to embroider these flowers because even out of context, this pattern is very decorative. Its...
by Laurence | Aug 31, 2018 | Projects, Projects 2018, Remembering summertime
Remembering Summertime complete pattern Here is a presentation of the embroidery “Remembering Summertime” completed. This embroidery is composed of 6 different flowers whose details you will find below. You can download the pattern necessary for the...
by Laurence | Sep 7, 2018 | Projects, Projects 2018
A small village Here is a small design that Canevas Folies has been offering for 10 years already in its catalog. It has not aged and is still welcomed. Therefore I wanted to share it with all the readers of this blog. In this post, you will find the pattern of this...
by Laurence | Sep 14, 2018 | Needle painted Tulips, Needle Painting
Needle painted Tulips This design is entirely embroidered with long and short stitch. This embroidery is the 4th in our series of needle paintings. After the peony, the morning glories and the tit, you chose the tulips among the 3 engravings that I proposed to you. I...
by Laurence | Sep 20, 2018 | Needle painted Tulips, Needle Painting
Needle painted Tulips Flower n°1 Petals 1 to 3 Petal n°1 You will notice that the colors 893 and 3833, as well as 819 and 225, are relatively similar. I often use them quite close to each other. If in the photos you do not necessarily distinguish the shades, the end...
by Laurence | Sep 28, 2018 | Projects, Projects 2018
A Vintage Bookmark It is when thinking of small Christmas gifts quickly made but still very popular that I had the idea to propose you this nostalgic bookmark for romantic readings. As usual, you will find the pattern to download HERE. Here are the colors I used...
by Laurence | Oct 5, 2018 | Needle painted Tulips, Needle Painting
Needled painted tulips Flower n°1 Petals 4 and 5 Petal n°4 For this petal, I have not used any new color I used colors 221, 3831, 3833, 760, 725 and 746. As usual, border the top of the petal with split backstitch and 1 thread in a neutral color (eg 760). Drawing the...
by Laurence | Oct 13, 2018 | Projects, Projects 2018
Season’s greetings Here is a small and easy design to embroider for example a greeting card format (12 cm high) that you can achieve in just a few hours. The stitches used are all basic ones and to give a festive feeling to this work, exceptionally, I used a lot...
by Laurence | Oct 19, 2018 | Needle painted Tulips, Needle Painting
Needled painted tulips Flower n°1 Petal 6, right side To embroider this petal, I used the colors 3833, 760, 224, 225, 893, 3078, 725, 369, 471 and 367. As usual, outline the petal with split backstitch 1 thread and the color 760. Start with the right side of the petal...
by Laurence | Oct 27, 2018 | Needle painted Tulips, Needle Painting
Needle painted tulips Flower n°1 Petal 6, left side To embroider this petal, I used the colors 893, 760, 224, 225, 3078, 445, 725, 369, 471 and 367. Start by embroidering the edge of the petal with the color 893 and leaving empty spaces as in the picture. Fill in the...
