I finished my "warm-up" stitching before I start my Stitch Me Up Embroidery Blog Hop project this week. I used some of the
Presencia Finca thread we were sent and really liked working with it.
I had found some helpful embroidery videos online from
Sublime Stitching and a visit to their blog & website brought this to my mailbox. Fun mail indeed!
Back in January I won a give-away from Cindy at
Tops to Treasures, a gift certificate to one of her favorite quilt shops in Texas called
Happiness Is... Quilting. I had looked several times through their quilting goodies and was having having a hard time deciding what to buy.
While using Google to search for Prescencia Finca floss I was surprised when their store appeared in my results. Even better, they carry a wide selection including the variegated threads I was wanting for my Blog Hop project. Thanks again Cindy~!
Now I've got to trace the pattern and get started. I have no idea how long it will take so I'm aiming for an hour a day this week and will see how far I get. If you have any embroidery tips to share please do! It's been a LONG time since I stitched stamped tea towels.
I'm linking up to
Slow Sunday Stitching@Kathy's Quilts.
Looking great Deb! I picked embroidery back up this past year too, and I am enjoying it greatly!!! Looking forward to seeing your stitchery project for the Blog Hop :*)
ReplyDeleteLove your collection of threads...and your first sample piece looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSome people put a piece of flannel or interfacing to the back of stitchery blocks, but I have never done that.
My only advice is... enjoy every slow stitch!
Thanks for linking up to Slow Sunday Stitching!
I hope you're enjoying your 'new' journey. Everything looks wonderful - have fun.
ReplyDeleteThat is SO cute!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're all set for a great day of stitching!
ReplyDeleteThose threads look so shiny and your warm-up is so charming. I have no hints for you, other than relax and enjoy!
ReplyDeleteLove your thread. And what a fun project. Makes me want to get back to embroidery but right now I'm concentrating on hexies. Enjoy your stitches.
ReplyDeleteMy only hint is RELAX. It's really easy to get tense especially if thinks arnt looking 'right' but that is usually caused not by lack of skill but tight stitches caused by a tense hand. If a glass of wine is on your menu I find it really helps. But just one and if you make it red it's good for your heart too. Your practice I'd very sweet too. Can't wait to see what's coming.
ReplyDeleteLove all the spring colors! Prescencia makes wonderful threads you can't go wrong with them.
ReplyDeleteI love those threads! Very springy. No tips on the embroidery from me... it's been way too long. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful threads. Enjoy your embroidery.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking threads to work with. Good luck starting a new project.
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embroidery is fun. love your little pattern done up.
ReplyDeleteOooo, pretty cottons!
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