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Folk Flowers Table Mat
This attractive table mat features a beautiful floral design using sewing machine free motion couching embroidery techniques in the traditional Ukrainian folk style. The deep red colour yarn used for the embroidery gives the design a bold and striking look, while keeping the delicate and intricate details of the flowers. Using the same colour yarn throughout results in a charming monochromatic design that showcases the beauty and complexity of traditional Ukrainian embroidery.
The overall effect of the Folk Flowers Table Mat is one of traditional beauty and elegance. It adds a touch of culture and history to any table setting and is sure to impress guests or bring the everyday pleasure of decoration.
The overall process is free motion couching using a sewing machine guided by the traced design. You can also couch by hand if you prefer. The basic process is to use a couching foot on your sewing machine and the free motion technique to embroider the design. The top thread is the same colour as the yarn and the bobbin thread is the same colour as the backing.
skill level Intermediate
finished measurements
design diameter 13¼"" [33.5cm]
table mat 15” x 15½” [38.1 x 39.4cm]
And Around We Go! Cushion Cover
The merry-go-round quilt pattern that inspired this cross stitch pattern is from the 1930s and was published in a blog post from Vintage Crafts and More, who found it published in the Kansas City Star, by McKim Studios.
To quote both the original article and blog, “This 1930s quilt pattern illustrates perfectly how the quilts of the depression era used odd scraps of fabric... Each block can be a different colour, so long as the light and dark values remain the same... So even when you’re using scraps from feed sacks, etc., pay attention to the colour values of the fabrics.”
Since the theme for this issue is traditions and folklore, Jo opted for the more antique DMC colours, light/medium/dark of four colours, then mixed in the four blocks. Change the colouring to match your décor. For a simpler look, it would look attractive stitched in simple black/grey/white, with the four dark triangles in the center stitched in deep red.
The quotes used are taken from actual samplers from the same era.
skill level Easy
finished measurements
cushion 14” [35.5cm] sq
finished sizing
11ct – 10½” [27cm] sq
14ct – 8¼” [21cm] sq
16ct – 7½” [19cm] sq
stitch count 114 x 114 square
Always a Dreamer Wall Art
Inspired by the essence of The Little Prince, written by the French aristocrat, writer, and pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Olesya Lebedenko created wall art pinkeep with the little prince and his doves. It’s a little piece of fine work of appliqué, embroidery, and hand sewing. The wall art is made solid by using cardboard and some paint is used to make the prince’s eye. finished measurements 6¼” x 6¼” [15.9 x 15.9 cm]
Sashiko Stitching Meets the Zodiac Wall Art
Judith Marquis explores Sashiko stitching and embroidery depicting the astrological sign of Taurus. The zodiac signs are embroidered using embroidery thread on midnight blue fabric, and the backdrop is Sashiko stitched using white DMC Pearl Cotton 8 and Light Effects Pearlescent 5272. The pattern includes all 12 signs of the zodiac and options for expanding on the idea to many other projects. The pattern is easy to make and satisfying to expand on the idea. finished measurements design area 6” [15cm] square
Knot Gardens turn into Tile Work! Hooped Art
Ceramic tiles have been found in ancient archeological sites from as far back as biblical times and even earlier. The Greeks and Romans made great use of them as did the Turks to mention but a few. Depending on where they were used, tiles may have been ‘stand-alone’ pictorials or, as in ancient mosaics, just one small piece of a whole design. This Knot Garden is a very simplified version of a “Lover’s Knot” designed by Stephen Blake in 1664. It is based on an interlace design that might have been found in a wealthy family’s coat of arms. But turn the design just 45 degrees and could just as well be used in a tile design! As a tile, it could be part of a quilting border, for example, employing machine stitching for the lines, to create relief as the tiles ‘travel’ around the outer edge forming a border. Keeping this in mind, no doubt there are many other ways to make use of the design as a tile. The stitches used: closed herringbone, woven rose, colonial knot, French knot, lazy daisy, fly stitch and long-tail fly stitch, feather stitch Includes: material list, interlaced garden template for tracing, order of stitching, stitch diagrams, instruction photos, ideas of ways to use the design, and ideas for other ways to work the design Dimensions: 4 5/16” x 4 5/16” [11 x 11cm]"
Garden Lady Hooped Wall Hanging
Inger Waage, a Norwegian artist (1923-1995), explored whimsical garden scenes in her functional dinnerware and serving pieces for the Starvangerflint company in the middle of the last century. They were seen as very avant-garde and somewhat bohemian even then. Her work has enjoyed growing popularity among midcentury modern collectors today. In this homage to her work, Nancy Devine created a garden that begins in the gardener’s imagination and flows out to the world. She created her Garden Lady design on Essex linen and a myriad of variegated threads and embellishments that have lived in her stash for long enough. I hope you try this free-flowing design that holds heaven, wildflowers, and a sense of bliss. None of the stitches used are complicated, and even the placement template is just a guideline. Make this garden lady your very own. The stitches used to hand embroider the Garden Lady Wall Hanging: satin stitch, stem stitch, split stitch, lazy daisy stitch, French knots. Thread painting by machine was used for the leaves and flower centers.
Nancy Devine
nancywhiskeynancyo.blogspot.com
Odds and Ends Tags
These little tags are so perfect for adding to any gift whether you're an advanced stitcher or beginner. Beginners will get instant gratification with their first brush with embroidery love!
Designed by Kim Beamish
craftycreations-beamish.blogspot.ca
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Fun with Pyramids
Who knew pyramids were so much fun? You can't stop at just making one. Use any design for your embroidery work by drawing on the fabric and then use embroidery stitches such as satin stitch, lazy daisy, French knots and more of your easy favourite surface stitches in your embroidery library! Easy instructions to making the pyramids.
Designed by Sue Davies
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Cobblestone Way Cushion Cover
This down to earth cushion cover design is an elegant addition to your winter décor.
Designed by Christine Allan
www.funandfastpatterns.ca
Blissful Triad Bookmark
This is a charming and quick to make bookmark. The beauty is that it's quick enough to make several for gift giving. Make it in different colours.
Designed by Kim Beamish
craftycreations–beamish.blogspot.com
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