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Category Archives: Embroidery
Week 11 TAST Whipped Wheel Stitch
The stitch for week 11 of TAST is the Whipped Wheel stitch . Click on the image for a larger view.When I first looked at Sharon’s description of this stitch, I thought “Oh no!”. The Whipped Wheel was new to … Continue reading
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Week 10 TAST Running Stitch
The stitch for week 10 of TAST is the Running stitch. Click on the image for a larger view. I think that most of the rows on this sampler are Darning stitches. Darning stitches fall under the Running stitch category. … Continue reading
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Week 9 TAST Couching Stitch
The stitch for week 9 of TAST is the Couching stitch. After I created my sampler page, I played around and made a maze. The maze has an S (start) and F (finish) stitched with the chain stitch. Maze (I … Continue reading
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Week 8 TAST Chain Stitch
The stitch for week 8 of TAST is the Chain stitch. After I created my sampler page, I used the stitch to embellish my tea basket. Each week I follow Sharon’s advice. I make a cuppa and view the inspiring work … Continue reading
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Week 7 TAST Detached Chain Stitch
The stitch for week 7 of TAST is the Detached Chain stitch. It is also known as the Daisy stitch or the Lazy Daisy stitch. I tried this stitch as a child, found it confusing and did not try it … Continue reading
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Valentine Embroidery Pattern
I enjoy hand stitching but am on a continuous quest to find things to stitch that can be functional. I came up with the idea to stitch on a removable fabric cover for a composition notebook. I then found a … Continue reading
Week 6 TAST Chevron Stitch
The stitch for week 6 of TAST is the Chevron stitch. This was my first time working with the stitch but it was similar to the Herringbone and I found it easy to stitch. The chevron stitch could be used … Continue reading
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Week 5 TAST Herringbone Stitch
Herringbone is the stitch for TAST week 5. Click on the above sampler photo for a better view. Herringbone Double Herringbone Herringbone (varying lengths) Tacked Herringbone Threaded Herringbone Gathering enough stitching supplies was a challenge this week. I am grateful … Continue reading
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Week 4 TAST Cretan stitch
The stitch for week 4 of TAST is the Cretan stitch. This was my first time working with this stitch. I struggled a little and needed more practice than the other stitches so far. This is my second attempt at … Continue reading
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Week 3 TAST Feather Stitch
The stitch for week 3 of TAST is the Feather stitch. I did not have experience with the Feather stitch but my work with the Fly and Buttonhole stitches prepared me. I was able to quickly stitch the sampler so … Continue reading
Week 2 TAST Buttonhole Stitch
This is my sampler for TAST Week 2, the Buttonhole stitch. I stitched on Aida using DMC floss. I had prior experience with the buttonhole / blanket stitch. This week I played with variations of the stitch. Some of the … Continue reading
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Week 1 TAST Fly Stitch
I decided to participate in TAST 2012. Sharon B of Pin Tangle is the organizer of this wonderful project. Each week this year Sharon will present a stitch for participants to learn. Over 500 stitchers signed up for TAST 2012. … Continue reading
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Redwork Sheep Ornament
In 2005, I made a series of these ornaments for Christmas gifts. I bought paper boxes and painted them to match. Then, I attached a custom sticker to the top of the box. Box for ornament
Christmas Ornament Craft
This year my sister and her husband hosted the family Thanksgiving. I am known as the crafty Aunt and I love doing crafts with my nieces. I planned the craft with inspiration from this and this. Mom and I both … Continue reading
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Woodland Trio – Felt Ornaments
This craft evolved from my initial concept. My original plan was to embroider on felt to make Christmas ornaments. Last year I appliqued and embroidered three felt ornaments. I wanted to make three coordinating felt ornaments this year with an … Continue reading
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Halloween Finger Puppets
A few years ago I sewed and embroidered Halloween finger puppets for my nieces. I used patterns and directions from Activity Village. I deviated a little from the directions. My witch is bald. What I remember most about this project … Continue reading
Favor Bags – Sheep Party
I decided to embroider my typical sheep drawing on bags to hold the kids favors. Originally I had thought about sewing the bags but I found some at Michaels Craft Store (Creatology Canvas). I invited 3 nieces and 7 nephews … Continue reading
Christmas in July
I embroidered and appliqued these ornaments for Christmas 2010. (I know that this photo is not good but you can still get the idea). They are from a Hatched and Patched pattern. I purchased the pattern and started this project … Continue reading
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