Monday, July 11, 2011

fancy embroidery

I've been practicing some fancy embroidery techniques (for a big project coming up!) It's always fun to try something new!

cross stitch...sort of a freehand counted. It's a bit of a challenge to keep all the Xs the same size without aida cloth or a pattern, but I like how it looks on patterned fabric.

cross stitch

shisha... attaching small mirrors, coins, etc. I used some large sequins.

shisha

cutwork... stitching a buttonhole around the edge of a shape cut out of the fabric.

cutwork

have you tried any of these before?

♥ aimee

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6 comments:

  1. MollieJuly 11, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Cut work scares me!

    I do love shisha, and especially your extra additions around the sequins. So pretty!

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  2. freaked out 'n smallJuly 11, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Wow Aimee! That's great! But sooooo far over my head at this point! LOL!!!!

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  3. sumoJuly 11, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Have you ever heard of waste canvas? It helps you to do cross stitch on fabric that doesn't have a weave. Here's a link to info about it. Maybe it will make these kind of projects a little easier.

    http://crossstitch.about.com/od/wastecanva1/p/wastecanvas.htm

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  4. AnnikaJuly 12, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Pretty! I like the little birds. I have been doing cross stitch on regular fabric a lot lately, but I always use waste canvas. Doing it free hand sounds scary!

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  5. littledearJuly 12, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    thanks guys! it's always fun to experiment.
    I'll definitely try some waste canvas, sounds like just what I need! :)

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  6. Emma DiffleyJuly 12, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Wow! Great job! :)

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