by Laurence | Jan 10, 2018 | Embroidery pouch
Embroidered patterns 1, 2 and 3Here are the explanations of the first embroidered designsThe colors used are mentioned for information only The stems are embroidered with stem stitch and the leaves with fishbone stitch, all with 1 thread. This pattern is embroidered...
by Laurence | Jan 13, 2018 | Embroidery pouch, Projects, Projects 2018
An embroiderer’s pouch To start the year in the best way, I had the idea to make this embroidered pouch that will certainly be useful for storing your small equipment. It is a very nice project to embroider because it is composed of many different patterns...
by Laurence | Jan 26, 2018 | Embroidery pouch, Projects, Projects 2018
Embroidered patterns 4, 5 and 6 Here are the explanations of the following embroidered patterns. The colors used are mentioned for information only. The stems are embroidered in stem stitch with 2 threads and the leaves in fishbone stitch with 1 thread. Add 3 straight...
by Laurence | Feb 11, 2018 | Embroidery pouch, Projects, Projects 2018
Embroidered designs 7, 8 and 9 Here are the explanations of the following embroidered patterns The colors used are mentioned for information only The whole pattern is embroidered with 2 threads. The leaves are made with blanket stitch and straight stitch for the vein....
by Laurence | Feb 22, 2018 | Embroidery pouch, Projects, Projects 2018
Embroidered patterns 10, 11 and 12 Here are the explanations of the following embroidered patterns The colors used are mentioned for information only The stems are embroidered with stem stitch 1 thread and the leaves in Cretan stitch with 2 threads. The flowers are...
by Laurence | Mar 4, 2018 | Projects, Projects 2018
Happy Easter This pattern is a crush! It is surfing Pinterest as I often do that I came across this drawing. Originally, it was a colouring page design but I knew immediately when seeing it that it would be perfect to make a pretty embroidery. That’s why I...
by Laurence | Mar 16, 2018 | Embroidery pouch, Projects, Projects 2018
Embroidered patterns 13, 14, 15 and 16 Here are the explanations of the following embroidered patterns. The colors used are mentioned for information only. After having, as usual, circled the pattern with a split backstitch 1 thread, embroider the body with a satin...
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 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 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 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 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 | 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 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 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 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 | Nov 9, 2018 | Floral Mandala, Projects, Projects 2018
Floral Mandala Here is the first part of this Mandala. Its diameter is 20cm and I embroidered it on sand colored linen. The pattern of this mandala can be downloaded HERE and hereafter is the list of colors Red palette House of Embroidery stranded cotton 92 Herbs,...
by Laurence | Nov 30, 2018 | Floral Mandala, Projects, Projects 2018
Floral Mandala part 2 Here is the second part of this design. It contains a woven stitch, Portuguese stem stitch, satin stitch and Palestrina stitch. The kit of this mandala can be bought HERE. It contains the pattern printed on a piece of linen of 38/38 cm in a color...
by Laurence | Dec 7, 2018 | Floral Mandala, Projects, Projects 2018
Floral Mandala part 3 Here is the third part of this embroidery. In this post, you will find the explanations to embroider the 8 outside floral medallions and the Palestrina stitch border. As a reminder, the kit of this mandala can be bought HERE. It contains the...