I'm just about finished with this project. I have embroidered the bird in greys and added a wool backing. I need to decide how to hang it. The next step is completing the pattern; writing it up, etc. and start making kits.
I finished whip stitching and now I am ready to embellish with embroidery...the fun part!
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I basted a piece of muslin to my background before I started applying the motifs. I have found that I like this extra layering which gets a bit more stability when hung.
I did a quick baste to each piece then began stitching. I prefer not to use glue or fusible....just a personal preference again.
I am using simple embroidery stitches: running, whip and lazy daisy.
I've been busy working on this new design of mine. As you know I'm smitten with the birds these days. I will be offering this one as a kit in a #8 cut, which I think will be perfect for beginners.
I completed stitching this wall hanging! Knowing when to stop can be difficult sometimes, especially when I'm enjoying the process so much. I used scraps of fabrics for the border; pieces of linen and calicos. But the center area is all hand dyed wool which I dyed specifically for this project. I wasn't particular on thread brands, just used what I had in my stash. I'm not one who records numbers or names of threads; it's all about what pleases my eye. I did some shadow couching as a final step where I used some very old crochet thead which has a bit of sparkle blended in.
I plan to sell a template pattern, but one will have to create and design their own border. Making it scrappy like mine or maybe more traditional such as 2" woolen one. Limitless possibilities! I hope you like this design.
Started a new appliqué project, using wool of course but also some cottons and linens for the border. Designing as I go...
My latest version of the tree of life is now completed and is available in our shop as a
