...yes, crewel work! Everyone seemed to enjoy stitching this little project. You might remember it from earlier. Even though this is kind of an introduction project, there is still quite a few different stitches to play with. That is one of the things I really love about this style of stitching - there is simply no end to the stitches you can try and apply to a design. I think my favourite parts of this particular one is pinwheel berries (I have a bit of a 'thing' with pinwheels at the moment) and the little domed dot in the middle.
We did talk a great deal about stitches and one of the girls, Yolanda did ask me if I had a favourite. I don't think so really, but you will very rarely find a bullion knot in any of my work. So many people do them so beautifully and those knots and I just don't get on.
Do you have a favourite stitch - or one that you simply can't get your fingers around?
I was on a bit of a roll when putting the kits for the class together and made a few extra. They are now in my SHOP as well as the pdf pattern if anyone would like to have a go.
Where ever you are, find time to stitch and have a wonderful week.
Anna x
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ReplyDeleteYou do such gorgeous work! I am currently trying to finish a crewel work sampler of a kitty...i know what you mean with those bullion knots!!! Eeekkk! Simply can't do them either. I tried a milner's needle and several others but to no avail! I am hopeless with those darn knots! So I am doing something different in their place...happy stitching and thanks for the eye candy!
I am so glad I am not the only one who just can't get my hands around those knots LOL
DeleteIt 's such a great work and make me the great inspiration to make it too . I would like to know that what kind of fabric which you use for this blue petals . I am so interested . I live in Thailand that hardly find the fabric like this . Waiting for your reply .
ReplyDeleteHi, I am so happy to hear you would like to give this kind of embroidery a go. The fabric I use is a very firm closely woven linen. This particular one is a 45-count Graciano Ricamo linen. I do have the design available as a kit in my Etsy shop (https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnnaScottEmbroidery?ref=si_shop) - that has everything in it you need.
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