I'm still playing catchup! A few weeks ago I got out a Christmas project from last year (which I don't think I posted on here about). I'd had a niggling desire to stitch into this right from the begining.. but my lovely man convinced me to leave it be. Gary loves naked felt - no embroidery. He usually likes it once it IS embroidered too.. I think he just gets a little nervous incase stitching ruins it :) Well, last year it went in my shop and didn't sell so THIS year it got a revamp!
This is how it started out:
First thing I wanted to do was embroider words from the Christmas hymn that inspired the picture..
My first move when adding text is always to print it out in the font I like and experiment with size and position |
Next I trace it onto tissue paper.. pin it in place.. and freemotion embroider through it |
I used the zig-zag stitch this time as there was a bigger area to fill |
Then I started adding stars.. |
Outlining and adding extra detail |
Windows and shadows |
Finished.. the photo out of focus though.. |
Now because I am a nosey parker who LOVES to see the back of any embroidered piece :)
Here it is :) Looks like a pencil drawing |
I'm really happy with it now :) I just posted it in my Etsy shop but think I'm probably too late for it to sell this Christmas. Next year it may be joined by a 'We Three Kings' panel :)
Hope you are all enjoying the run up to Christmas.. I can't believe it is the 1st of December already!
TTFN
xx
6 comments:
Fantastic, Deborah! I think the additions really enhance your work. XO
I think it looks stunning - I love the back, too!
Liz x
Thank you Heather & Liz :)
Liz, I love seeing the back of embroidery.. if I cant peek at it I feel like I'm only getting half the story :)
xx
Both sides are impressive. More detail after embroidery. Love it. I do like the way you make pity my sewing machine can not make it.
I like it very much with the embroidery! Beutiful colours too.
I often turn pieces over and like what I see.
Thanks girls :)
Terrie, my machine is a very cheap basic one.. I just use a darning foot to allow me to free motion embroider. Might be worth checking if you can buy a darning foot for your sewing machine. x
Lyn, I always think the back of an embroidery finishes the story :) x
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