by Laurence | Jan 14, 2023 | Harlequin, Projects, Projects 2023
A bird in a harlequin suit The challenge of this project is the following The transformation of this monochrome print into a beautiful flaming bird. This is an original and interesting creative process that I look forward to sharing with you. We...
by Laurence | Jan 21, 2023 | Blue garden, Harlequin, Projects
A bird in a harlequin suit Bib and collar Bib Colors used to embroider the front panel 946, 743, 727, 931, 932 and 3753 The line separating the 2 parts of the breastplate is embroidered in Portuguese stem stitch and you will find the explanations HERE ...
by Laurence | Feb 4, 2023 | Harlequin, Projects, Projects 2023
A bird in a Harlequin suit The head To embroider the bird’s head, I added three shades of yellow, DMC 727, 3078 and 746 and a red 150 as well as the color 13A autumn from House of Embroidery. The throat of the bird is made of a diagonal weaving pattern....
by Laurence | Feb 11, 2023 | Harlequin, Projects, Projects 2023
A bird in a harlequin suit The feathers on the right side of the head To embroider these feathers, I used DMC 931, 932, 3753, 946, 741, 742, 3078, 435 and 150 threads. Outline the different parts of the design with a split backstitch and one thread. Then fill...
by Laurence | Feb 18, 2023 | Projects, Projects 2023
Traditional Easter Here are all the necessary explanations to realize this project. The pattern of this egg can be downloaded HERE or in the “Patterns 2023” section from the menu of this blog. This egg is embroidered with the following colors...
by Laurence | Feb 25, 2023 | Harlequin, Projects, Projects 2023
A bird in a harlequin suit The wing, the legs and the tail To embroider the wing, I used DMC 931, 932 and 3753 threads. With colors 931 and 932, alternately embroider a strip with long and short stitch 1 thread and another with stem stitch 2 threads. Here is...
by Laurence | Mar 4, 2023 | Harlequin, Projects, Projects 2023
A bird in a harlequin suit Leaves and berries To embroider the leaves and the berries, I used DMC 841, 3033 and 640 threads. Using color 841, embroider small triangles in satin stitch on the edges of the leaves, as shown in the photo. Using color 3033,...
by Laurence | Mar 11, 2023 | Projects, Projects 2023
A scent of violets In their original version, these charming violets are embroidered on vanilla colored linen and the design measures approximately 16cm/16 cm. You will find the design to download HERE or in the “2023 Patterns” section of...
by Laurence | Mar 18, 2023 | Projects, Projects 2023
Red-headed Warbler I made this model a few years ago but despite the passage of time, I still like it with its generous wisteria and its flamboyant colors. It was inspired by an engraving that appears in a book given to me by my mother and that I never...