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***i have a new post here with some updates and announcements, please take time to read!***
here are some embroidery projects that i've been working on over the past little bit.
i got the idea for this first one when we saw a tree at the tulip gardens with some initials carved into it. steven told me that when we own our own house, he'll carve our initials in it. so in the meantime, we have this one to hang in our house.
i tried a brand new stitch on it, and i think it turned out rather well. i'll need a bit more practice before i'd say it was perfect, but it's not bad! also, i'm not sure if i want to get a very, very light tan color to embroider woodgrain on the rest of the circle. and i'm also not sure if i want to finish it off or leave the ends sticking out like that. i kind of like the rustic appeal it has, but i'm not sure if i'd like it better the other ways... [[what's your opinion? i'd love to know!]]
this second project was inspired by a post from twig and thistle. i'd heard of other people embroidering letters before too. but i never got around to it. i've had the idea in my head for a while to embroider some sweet text messages from the first little bit that we were engaged, but i can't find my charger for that phone, so i can't find any.
anyway, here's my second project.
i stitched linen to look like a piece of paper, or a little note someone would pass in high school or something. then i embroidered "so... i think i love you." on it. i don't think i've ever really embroidered handwriting before. it's harder than it looks! especially with my tiny, swoopy handwriting that i have. to finish it off, i allowed for a 1/4 inch seam all around and i have a back piece that are connected together. so that you can't see the ends of the string if you flip it over.
it's now hanging about our toilet. lol. so romantic, i know! hahaha! but it needed something, and steven and i enjoy really hot showers, so steam ruins any sort of print or artwork we would hang in there. i figured this would be perfect. [and now that i'm looking at it, i remembered what i forgot to do... stitch 3 little circles on the left edge for holes... oh well. it's still pretty darn cute if you ask me!]
[[do tell!]]
what are your favorite patterns or ideas for embroidery? have you ever wanted to try something, but didn't because it looked too hard?
***i have a new post here with some updates and announcements, please take time to read!***
<3katie
here are some embroidery projects that i've been working on over the past little bit.
i got the idea for this first one when we saw a tree at the tulip gardens with some initials carved into it. steven told me that when we own our own house, he'll carve our initials in it. so in the meantime, we have this one to hang in our house.
i tried a brand new stitch on it, and i think it turned out rather well. i'll need a bit more practice before i'd say it was perfect, but it's not bad! also, i'm not sure if i want to get a very, very light tan color to embroider woodgrain on the rest of the circle. and i'm also not sure if i want to finish it off or leave the ends sticking out like that. i kind of like the rustic appeal it has, but i'm not sure if i'd like it better the other ways... [[what's your opinion? i'd love to know!]]this second project was inspired by a post from twig and thistle. i'd heard of other people embroidering letters before too. but i never got around to it. i've had the idea in my head for a while to embroider some sweet text messages from the first little bit that we were engaged, but i can't find my charger for that phone, so i can't find any.
anyway, here's my second project.
i stitched linen to look like a piece of paper, or a little note someone would pass in high school or something. then i embroidered "so... i think i love you." on it. i don't think i've ever really embroidered handwriting before. it's harder than it looks! especially with my tiny, swoopy handwriting that i have. to finish it off, i allowed for a 1/4 inch seam all around and i have a back piece that are connected together. so that you can't see the ends of the string if you flip it over.it's now hanging about our toilet. lol. so romantic, i know! hahaha! but it needed something, and steven and i enjoy really hot showers, so steam ruins any sort of print or artwork we would hang in there. i figured this would be perfect. [and now that i'm looking at it, i remembered what i forgot to do... stitch 3 little circles on the left edge for holes... oh well. it's still pretty darn cute if you ask me!]
[[do tell!]]
what are your favorite patterns or ideas for embroidery? have you ever wanted to try something, but didn't because it looked too hard?
***i have a new post here with some updates and announcements, please take time to read!***
<3katie
41 comments:
This is the cutest thing I've seen in a long time!
ok...that notebook paper in the bathroom...THE FREAKIN BEST IDEA EVER!!! i pretty much need one.
you're awesome.
just so you know!!
<3
oh..and i think you should try the stitched woodgrain idea... sounds intriguing.
omg. i actually did a little gasp out loud at how amazing that notepaper embroidery is.
seriously i love it. love it. love it.
wow girl.
that is the most adorable ever!! (the ruled 'paper')
I absolutely LOVE the notepaper you made for us. It makes me SO happy - I can't wait to see it when I get home soon :)
I also love our initials. I'm leaning towards trying a woodgrain pattern as I think it could look really cool, but I think it looks amazing as is too. Either way is awesome I'm sure :)
Thanks so much for being so inspiring and amazing my love!
Wow, Katie! These are soooo awesome!!!! I want a notebook paper one!!!! lol I love the initials and also think it'd be cool with the woodgrain stitching but also think it looks great as is!!! Awesome job!!!
I really want to try and embroider a fabric envelope of some sort, with addresses/name & stamp..dunno just an idea. I've already commented on the notebook paper on your flickr, but once again, this is an awesome idea! have you ever visited miniature rhino?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/miniaturerhino/3293840559/in/set-72157607745025400/
she has some very inspiring stuff as will, when it comes to nature (like trees and stars) embroidery.
kudos!
That notebook paper embroidery is soooo cute!!!! Love it when you post new stuff!
xo
NicholD
loooove the notebook paper! cauuuute!
Saw your notebook paper over on flickr and came to check out your blog. Your love note is awesome and I love that you hung it with a paperclip! So clever. I love to embroider text and almost feel like a piece just isn't finished until it has words on it :). Can't wait to see what you stitch next!
those are sooo cute.Man, I wish I knew how to do that. I am sewing retarded.
I love that it's in your bathroom! It's so much fun to visit people's homes and see artwork in unexpected places. I just came across your blog via Craft and I'm so glad I did. It's beautiful here! Off to explore the rest of your posts!
just had to say that this is so adorable!
makes me wish I knew how to so I could create my own note :P
or maybe I will pick up on learning just so I can! :D
Amazing! I'm totally going to try making some embroidered notebook paper.... Maybe for a set of cloth napkins?
For a while I was making embroidered rock t-shirts, and I got stuck trying to do the "Unknown Pleasures" Joy Division album cover. Beyond my abilities for sure but maybe not yours?!?!
awww... this little note is too cute! I'm adding it to the list of things I want to make! Thanks for sharing it!
that's is briliant!
simple but beautiful. well done! I have just found you through craftzine. and have enjoyed looking through your site. thank you for sharing
That notebook embroidery is really lovely. Thank you for sharing, it has inspired me greatly!
So cute, I love the little note!!
So so very cute!!
Totally adorable!
so cute! how long did it take you to do all the lines??
this is so super cute & sweet :)
So adorable! The note & the heart with initials are both super cute!
that is such a great idea to embroider a hand written note! Sometime people forget to write little love letters in the age of technology
I love this! as soon as i have a sig other i am making this, although any sort of high school type note would be great...hmmm....
;-)
really sweet! love the lined ones!
ADORABLE!!!!
Ack. This is the cutest thing I've possibly ever seen.
Wow. That notebook paper is adorable. I'm totally going to make one for my husband. I love it!!
I absolutely love this! I posted a link to it on my little blog:
http://designbees.blogspot.com/2009/06/everyday-should-be-valetines.html
Thanks for being so crafty!
Your high school note embroidery is a fabulous idea. Cheers & Please keep up the great work!
I absolutely love it!! thanks for the inspiration!
Your darling embroidered notepaper reminds me of passsing those notes about boys, so many years ago.
Love this. Thanks so much for sharing your idea. Can't wait to get started on one for DH.
I absolutely adore this! Especially the notebook paper one...I will most likely have to blog about it:)
oh that embroidered note is just adorable, how lovely would it be to get your sweethearts love note customised into this? i think i still have some lovenotes that my current boyf gave me at school. ah! this would be a lovely wedding present!!
I love the paper!
Wow, those are both so adorable! I am in love with that note! So cute!
Oh, this is great! Love it!
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