Tag: embroidery

DIY Hoop Art

~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment
When I was at #craftsouth in September,
we stitched up some moth designs.
On the left is an embroidery design by Heather Ross,
and on the right is a cross stitch design my Anna Maria Horner.
Rather than framing these two beauties,
I chose to hoop them.
That way I have options on how to display my stitchery.
They can be hung on the wall with nails, they can hang on hooks,
or . . .
they can be perched on a shelf or on hooks.
A piece of fabric from my stash hides the stitches on the back.
That just makes it neat and complete.
🙂
 Have a most excellent rest of the week, my friends, and stitch away!

Quick and Easy Zippered Pouches

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If you’re looking for a quick accessory to stitch out on your embroidery machine,
might I suggest these great zippered pouches.
I use one to store my iPod – that way it is protected from scratches
and it keeps the ear buds close at hand.
They could also be used as gift bags,
or to store small toys (jacks, marbles, handheld game system),
or even pencils and pens.
 
Fabric by Amanda Murhpy
I chose to use one solid piece of fabric for the back side.
The back is a great canvas, though, for a monogram, or first name,
or mascot, or so many other options!
 

 

Almost everything I used is from my stash.
I like to stock up on zippers and other notions when they are 50% off.
So I even had the coordinating zippers on hand.
Yay.
 
The only item I purchased for this project was the design file .
If you are new to in-the-hoop embroidery designs,
OESD offers a video tutorial you can watch before your purchase.
I’ve been stitching in-the-hoop designs for years and I’m hooked!

 
So there ya’ go.
A quick and easy mid-week project to use up your scraps and supplies on hand.
Quite functional also.
 
Are you a more productive weekday sewer,
or are you a weekend warrior?
 

 
 

Snowflake Embroidered Mason Jar

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I used the embroidery file from my Joy-ful Bunting to make this winter version.
 

 
It hangs around a glass apothecary jar.
I purchased the jar from Hobby Lobby about two years ago.
 
 
 
Notice, if you will, the colors of the embroidered piece.
They were inspired by that mason jar filled with white flowers.

A white and silver ribbon securely holds the embroidered piece around the jar.

Looking down into the jar from the top.
A tea light and paper-punched snowflakes rest there.

 
 
IMO, those colors just speak of winter.
 
Enjoy the peaceful serenity of new-fallen winter snow, my friends.