I finished what I started last night:
Well, mostly finished what I started. I still have to sew this into a pillow. Hopefully I won't get
This was a quick, fun stitch. Very fun. The only problem I encountered was with my stupid needle. Oh, how I hate stitching with new needles. The one I used last night was slippery and didn't want to cooperate. It made my thumb hurt! Stupid needle. I finally wised up when I was 99.9% done with the stitching and ditched my stupid embroidery needle for a well-worn cross stitch needle.
Anywho...
Here are some more pics!
I've never used such a bold color for embroidery before! I think it works. I find myself looking at new colors, patterns, and types of material lately and wondering how embroidery will adapt to them. I am, for the most part, a gal who uses plain muslin for everything. It's fun to break outta that mold every once in a while. ;)
(Don't forget, if you want this pattern, go here and follow the instructions for how to obtain it.)
Well, that's it for now, my lovelies! I have some cool stuff that I will be working on soon, so stayed tuned for more stitchy goodness. I will have some cool pics to share with you. Until then...
Happy Stitching!
6 comments:
That is darling! xD
Ooh! Cute work! I like the colors.
I could never figure out why kids ate paste?? Very cute design :)
Oh, I meant to ask- how do you get the fabric so tight in the hoop? Mine's always sorta loose.
Thanks for the kind words, everyone. :)
Jigsaw--I was actually asked that exact question on Flickr. Here's an excerpt of my reply...you can read the whole 'conversation' here.
"After I put the fabric in the hoop, but before I tighten the screw-thingie at the top all the way, I pull the fabric taut. Then I tighten the screw-thingie again a bit, pull some more, tighten, pull...until the fabric is taut and I can't turn the screw-thingie any tighter."
Hope that helps! :)
Yeah, thanks! I'm always afraid I'll break the hoop if it's wooden, but I suppose the plastic ones wouldn't break.
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