by Laurence | Jun 14, 2025 | Hollyhocks, Projects, Projects 2025
Hollyhocks This is the topic chosen by the vote proposed to the subscribers of this blog. We look forward to working with you. It’s a generous project, as it will allow us to make a choice of explosive colors, but also to focus on technique, using a whole series...
by Laurence | Jun 21, 2025 | Hollyhocks, Projects, Projects 2025
Hollyhocks part 2 This article explains how to create the flower at the bottom left of the design, embroidered in the pink tones suggested last week. I added 2 new variegated threads to the original palette and used a series of various stitches to give structure to...
by Laurence | Jun 28, 2025 | Hollyhocks, Projects, Projects 2025
Hollyhocks part 3 This article explains how to make the two remaining flowers. I used a variety of stitches to give structure to the design. You’ll find explanations of these stitches in the stitches menu of this blog. To make the orange flower, I added two new...
by Laurence | Jul 5, 2025 | Hollyhocks, Projects, Projects 2025
Hollyhocks The foliage This new article is devoted to hollyhock foliage, in particular the branch visible on the right of the drawing. I wanted to show how possible it is, with a few well-chosen stitches and a subtle play of colors, to bring leaves to life and make...
by Laurence | Jul 11, 2025 | Hollyhocks, Projects, Projects 2025
Hollyhocks The leaves part 5 Here are the photos and their explanations for making the second part of the leaves. I embroidered them in the same colors as the first part. First embroider a blanket stitch spaced all around the leaf, then insert a straight stitch in a...
