by Laurence | Aug 10, 2019 | Hungarian purse, Projects 2019
Hungarian purse Here is the embroidery that decorates the small purse proposed in this article. I decided to present this project because I have myself a small purse like that, made in boutis many years ago. I find it really handy on a trip, carrying the minimum...
by Laurence | Aug 24, 2019 | Hungarian purse, Projects 2019
Hungarian purse Finishing Here are the necessary explanations for setting up this purse.I have tried to provide many pictures to help you complete this project. I am not a sewing specialist (although I like that …) so there is always an intuitive part in my...
by Laurence | Sep 20, 2019 | Projects, Projects 2019
A colorful Christmas tree Here are the threads used as well as the photos corresponding to the explanations accompanying this design.It is currently on sale in the blog shop HERE.You will find it complete (printed linen, material and explanations) or...
by Laurence | Oct 4, 2019 | Projects, Projects 2019
A tricolor arabesque Here are the explanations necessary for the realization of this small project. Personally, I intend to use it to decorate a new octagonal needlecase. You will find the assembly explanations under the reference: “my beloved...
by Laurence | Nov 16, 2019 | Projects, Projects 2019
While waiting for Christmas When I came across this little illustration, I immediately said to myself it would make a very nice Christmas project. So I was eager to turn it into a small embroidery that I have a lot of fun to present to you today.You...
by Laurence | Dec 29, 2019 | Old projects, Projects
Garlands by Laurence | GarlandsHaving completed the "Blue Garden", I now propose to tackle together the "Garlands". This is a very nice design to embroider and it will let you practice the stitches used in the Blue Garden. Of course in following the tutorials you will...
by Laurence | Dec 29, 2019 | Old projects, Projects
Mini ” Enchanted world “ by Laurence | mini world, ProjectsMini " Enchanted world" Last week I added a new design "An enchanted World" in the online shop of my website. I am often asked if in my embroideries I have something to propose for a birthday gift,...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | mystery
With this design named “Discovery Garden”, I would like to invite you to share an embroidery game with us. The starting design on which I propose to work over the weeks is a simple grid of 36 flowerbeds and a center.The final goal of this game is to get a...
by lallalie | Jan 1, 2020 | Blue garden, Projects, Projects 2016
The embroidery ” the Blue Garden” is complete and we will now learn to make a needle case with it Refresh the embroidery with luke warm water and from upside down, iron it wet on a sponge cloth. Put a piece of Vlieseline approximately 23×10.5 cm (I...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Blue garden, Projects, Projects 2016
Violets, forget-me-not and butterflies are the three elements that are part of the finishes The leaves are embroidered in spaced blanket stitch with 2 threads. All stitches start at the base of the stem. For the stems simply embroider a straight stitch with 2 threads....
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Blue garden, Projects, Projects 2016
The roses are composed of 2 elements The stems are embroidered in stem stitch with 2 threads The leaves are embroidered in lazy daisy stitch with 2 threads The center of a rose is made of 2 bullions stitches with 2 threads and 2 wraps, starting and finishing in the...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Blue garden, Projects, Projects 2016
The Agapanthus are composed of 3 elements Stems are embroidered with stem stitch 2 threads. Leaves are embroidered with chain stitch 2 threads. To embroider the flower, start with a fly stitch 2 threads ending at the meeting point of all fly stitches. Embroider...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Blue garden, Projects, Projects 2016
The Rhododendrons are composed of 2 elements The flowers are embroidered with ribbed spider web stitch 2 threads. Start to embroider 2 superimposed cross with straight stitch following the design lines. Then, embroider the flowers with the ribbed spider web...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Blue garden, Projects, Projects 2016
The Angelicas are composed of 2 elements The stems are embroidered with stem stitch 1 thread. Leaves are embroidered with lazy daisy stitch 2 threads and the base of the flowers is embroidered with straight stitch 1 thread. The flowers...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Blue garden, Projects, Projects 2016
The Hydrangeas are composed of 2 elements The leaves are embroidered in leaf stitch with 1 thread. The flowers are embroidered with Colonial knots in perle cotton n°8. First of all, embroider the edge of each flower ball to differentiate the colors. To get a...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Blue garden, Projects, Projects 2016
Daisies are composed of 3 elements Stems are embroidered with stem stitch 2 threads Leaves are embroidered with lazy daisy stitch 2 threads First of all, embroider 4 lazy daisy stitches with 2 threads on the horizontal and vertical lines of the design Then embroider 4...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Blue garden, Projects, Projects 2016
Campanulas combine 2 elements The stems are embroidered in stem stitch with 2 threads Embroider the flowers in blanket stitch 2 threads making 3 stitches for each flower and starting at the bottom of the stem. Finish with some French knots 2 threads 1 wrap on...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Blue garden, Projects, Projects 2016
2 elements are composing the Lavender Embroider each flower with a bullion stitch 2 threads and 6 to 8 wraps. Add a straight stitch 2 threads for the stem Here you can see the completed Lavender The stems are embroidered with House of Embroidery stranded cotton...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Blue garden, Projects, Projects 2016
2 different parts are composing the hyacinths. First of all, embroider the outline of the flower with French knots 2 threads and 2 wraps. Then fill the inside. Here you can see the completed Hyacinths. Straight stitches with 2 threads are figuring the stems and the...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Blue garden, Projects, Projects 2016
3 different parts are composing the wisteria The main stem is embroidered in stem stitch with 2 threads. The small stems in the leaves are also embroidered in stem stitch but with 1 thread. The leaves are embroidered with lazy daisy stitch and 1 thread. The flower...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Blue garden, Projects, Projects 2016
If I have chosen to propose you “Blue Garden” as a first guided work it’s not accidental. Indeed, this is one of the first design proposed by Canevas Folies more than 10 years ago and still one of the most appreciated. This is a good study that...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Parrot, Projects, Projects 2016
How to embroider a parrot in needle painting Here you will find the necessary pictures and instructions to help you in completing the “Parrot” design It is the same instructions you will find accompanying the printed linen that you can buy as usual...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | autumn leaves
Autumn leaves Here you will find the necessary pictures and instructions to help you in completing the “Autumn leaves” design It is the same instructions you will find accompanying the printed linen that you can buy as usual from HERE in our online shop....
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | mini herbarium
Mini Herbarium Here are the pictures and the instructions necessary to embroider this herbarium. As usual you can download this design HERE. This design is made entirely with DMC threads whose colors are mentioned in the instructions. The stems are embroidered...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Sarabande
Sarabande Here you will find the necessary pictures and instructions to help you in completing the “Sarabande” design It is the same instructions you will find accompanying the printed linen that you can buy as usual from here in our online shop. The color...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | strawberries and ipomeas
Strawberries and Ipomoeas Here you will find the necessary pictures and instructions to help you in completing the “Strawberries and Ipomoeas” design It is the same instructions you will find accompanying the printed linen that you can buy as usual...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Garlands, Projects, Projects 2016
Mounting the purse Here are pictures and explanations for transforming your garlands in a pretty purse, handy for storing all your small embroidery equipment. For this work, you will need the following material A piece of nice fabric 32 X 30 cm for the lining A piece...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Garlands
And here is the last garland, the lovely one with the roses The stems are embroidered with stem stitch 2 threads. The leaves are embroidered with ribbon stitch with a 4mm silk ribbon The center of a rose is made of 2 bullion stitches with 2 threads and 2 wraps,...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Garlands, Projects, Projects 2016
The tenth garland represents peonies Flowers corollas are embroidered with blanket stitch 1 thread. We must begin by embroider 5 straight stitches 2 threads star shaped that serve as a base forthe woven rose representing the core of the flower. here are the completed...
by Laurence | Jan 1, 2020 | Garlands, Projects, Projects 2016
Now we will embroider the pansies garland The flowers are composed of 3 lazy daisy stitches embroidered with 2 threads and starting from a same central point. Embroider a straight stitch with 3 threads in each loop by inverting the colors. The flowers are embroidered...
