Taking flight
This project contains stumpwork
It is in fact an embroidery that we had made several years ago but which needs a good rejuvenation. I propose you accompany me in this process.
The purpose of this work is to embroider butterflies and insects using different techniques including stumpwork.
The plants
The pattern of this project can be downloaded HERE
Raspberries
The stems are embroidered in stem stitch with 1 thread.
The leaves are embroidered in blanket stitch with 2 threads. All the stitches start from the base of the leaf and are embroidered fan-shaped. To obtain pretty sharp leaves, I fix the stitch to the top and I continue to embroider on the other side of the leaf.
Here is the picture of the completed leaves.
The raspberries are embroidered in French knot with 2 threads and 2 wraps.
All the embroidered raspberries are complete.
Red currants
The stems are embroidered in stem stitch with 1 thread.
The leaves are first rimed with split back stitch 1 thread then embroidered in fishbone stitch also with 1 thread.
The currants are embroidered in French knot with Perle cotton n ° 8 and 2 wraps.
First, embroider the outline of the Ladybug with split back stitch and 1 thread.
Embroider the Ladybug with satin stitch 1 thread vertically carefully separating the 2 wings.
Embroider the dots on the wings with French knots 2 threads and 1 wrap, the head with a French knot 2 threads 2 wraps and antennas with 2 small straight stitches 1 thread.
The caterpillar is embroidered in couching with 12 threads for the body and 3 threads for the rings.
The antennas are embroidered in straight stitch with 1 thread.
Here is the finished pattern.
A Bird Song part 4
A Bird Song The first birdIn this 4th article in the series dedicated to this "Bird Song" project, we will work on making the first bird. To embroider it, I haven't used gradient threads, so to accompany the photos and explanations as usual, you'll find only 2 thread...
A Bird Song, part 3
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A Bird Song part 2
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A Bird Song
A bird songThis is the first article in a series dedicated to the "Bird Song" project. As usual, each article will contain photos, explanations, and several color variations for this work. The design for this project can be downloaded HERE or directly from the 2024...
The Blue Vase part 7
The fifth and final flowerThis chapter is dedicated to the embroidery of the fifth flower You'll find thread details below, as well as photos enabling you to embroider this flower with ease.List of threads used to embroider this flower DMC stranded cotton 225, 963,...
Mixed techniques part 3
Mixed techniques The last 4 leaves Here are the explanations needed to complete the remaining leaves in this project, which began in February. The right leaf in the left group Simple weaving technique with 2 colors The warp forms the longitudinal structure of...
The Blue Vase part 6
The fourth flowerThis chapter is dedicated to the embroidery of the fourth flower You'll find thread details below, as well as photos enabling you to embroider this flower with ease.List of threads used to embroider this flower DMC stranded cotton 225, 963, 3688,...
Flower show
Flower showThis project, the Flower Show, comprises a succession of small floral motifs. The idea I wanted to express through this work is to propose a whole series of small subjects to be embroidered together or individually. They're quick and easy to make, and any...
The Blue Vase part 5
The third flowerThis chapter is dedicated to the embroidery of the third flower. Below you'll find thread details and photos to help you embroider this flower easily.List of threads used to embroider this flower DMC stranded cotton 225, 963, 606, 891, 718, 817, 211,...
The blue Vase part 4
Foliage This chapter is devoted to the embroidery of the foliage in the Blue Vase. I used 3 shades of green for this work, done entirely with long and short stitch and 1 thread. Below are thread details and 4 photos to help you easily embroider these leaves. List of...