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March 26, 2011

Miniature Stitching, Slow Progress

 

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The miniature embroidery project I’ve been working on as my “15 Minute” project is chugging – and I mean, barely chugging – along right now. Part of the reason is that I’ve been working on other projects, specifically some samples for my Needle Arts class (more about that later).

But, Little Progress beats No Progress. Here’s where I am at this point on this miniature tapestry, designed after the Sense of Hearing tapestry at the Cluny Museum. This miniature project is available through MicroStitchery, if your curious about the source!

Update, 2018: While MicroStitchery is still online, they are no longer honoring orders. I have heard from many folks who have placed orders with them, but have never received the orders and had to apply to PayPal for a refund. I’ve tried to contact Joy, the lady who took over the business, but with no luck. Just a word of caution, for those looking for miniature tapestries!

Miniature Embroidery Project: Cluny Tapestry
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March 25, 2011

Silhouette Give-Away Winner!

 

Well, it’s done. After much fiddling with spread sheets to keep everything organized and to give everyone their correct numbers of entries, and after weeding through duplicate comments and following up on rules to keep everything fair, I stuck the numbers into a random number generator, and with one click of a button (that part is So Easy!), the winner appeared.

Silhouette Machine Give-Away
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March 24, 2011

Embroidered Table Linens – and an Artichoke

 

Yes, it’s true. I have another stitching project. I can’t help it. It’s Spring, after all. And I’m sure that has something to do with it!

If you’re looking to brighten up your table setting with a little embroidery, but, like me, you aren’t up to tackling a full table cloth or runner (I’m completely un-up to tackling any new large project right now!), you might like these new linen placemat kits available through The French Needle. They feature vegetables – and we all know veggies are good for us, so why not embroider some?

I particularly love the artichoke in this set of linens, so it’s another (simple) project on my plate for this Spring, hopefully to be finished by Easter.

Embroidered Artichoke Table Linen
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March 23, 2011

Spooled Threads & How I Hold ‘Em

 

While attempting to straighten up my workspace the other day – sorting through embroidery thread, organizing too many needles, trying to find space for fabric, and in general wishing I were just a wee bit more organized (know the feeling?)! – I found myself holding this little piece of Needlework Furniture, and thought, “Why, I haven’t shown them my spool holder.”

So today, I’m showing you my spool holder!

Spooled Thread Holder
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