My project was another Pinterest find. This pattern is free for the taking (or the making) and can be found at Red-Brolly. The designer is Bronwyn Hayes. It is such a cute and simple design, and easy to put together too!! Also, take a look around this site because there are SOO many free designs and they are OH SO CUTE!! :)
I chose to take on a learning project for me this time. First I wanted to do something with embroidery as I am just learning to do this. I have to say that I really am enjoying my embroidery projects. It is so nice to pick up some needlework and not have to have the chart nearby.
Then I wanted to make sure I learned a few new stitches. This project had the running stitch that I had been using, but also had straight stitches, satin stitches, blanket stitch and herringbone stitch. I'm pretty sure I didn't do the satin stitch correctly. I couldn't get it to look right without outlining it first, but I'm happy with how it turned out. I'm also pretty sure I didn't get the corners right with the herringbone stitch, but again, for my first time with it, I'm happy:)
This project took me a bit more time than I figured on so I just finished sewing on the patches tonight. My intent was to make this into a wall hanging for the holidays, and I had just enough time to finish it up, but then realized that I left the backing fabric in the bedroom and my hubby had already gone to bed:( Oh, well!! I made sure to fold it over so that it would look just like it will once it's made into a wall hanging so you could see what it will look like all finished up.
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I love this project and have always wanted to make it, yours is wonderful! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your embroidered wall quilt! Your stitched are great. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love it Shannon ! I like Red Brolly designs too ! You did a great job on it !
ReplyDeleteHi Shannon,
ReplyDeleteI just love your project! Can i ask what fabric did you use to stitch on? Is it just cotton? I am learning to embroider too and pickingthe fabric is the hardest thing to do sometimes but i love yours!
xo jan@sewandsowfarm
Oh it is so cute you did a great job....I agree Red-brolly has some wonderful designs...
ReplyDeleteYou have done a fantastic job - learning new stitches too. It looks beautiful. We love Red Brolly designs!
ReplyDeletelooks great ! You are a good wife to not disturb your husband.
ReplyDeleteIt is so cute with all the Chrismas embroideries. You have made a very good work. Thanks for sharing and being part of this blog hop
ReplyDeleteLovely....your embroidery is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh this is looking great. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteFrederika
Don't you just love Bronwyn's designs.... I made this one last year and loved making it. She makes addicting patterns.... I made a lot of them already. I am still quilting her Wish quilt (another freeby). You did good. Gorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteWOW, you've done a fantastic job with your hand embroidery. Thank you for the link to the designs!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Your stitching is lovely.
ReplyDeleteLove your stitchery, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Lovely project. I haven't embroidered in years (decades). Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love your embroidered project. Careful it is addictive.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project, and you did a wonderful job! These hops are such a great reason to try new things.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your stitchery! Don't you just love Pinterest! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery primitive stitching...adorable....love everything about it
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on this project
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely! I hope you will post again when you have finished it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous!! I'm off to check out the pattern - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou have done a fantastic job on this piece... and I do think you outline stitch your satin stitch areas... Keeps the edges neat.
ReplyDeleteDelightful. I'm a big fan of Bronwyn too.
ReplyDeleteEmbroidery is my very favorite thing to do and you are doing it beautifully! Love, love this project! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteYour project is fantastic. I love it. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYour embroidery work is beautiful. I love the pattern, and the time spent was well-worth the effort. I certainly couldn't tell that you are new at this! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet wall hanging and your stitches look fantastic for a beginner!!! Thanks for sharing in the hop!
ReplyDeleteYour stitching is stunning!! Thanks so much for the link and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on learning new stitches!! Your project is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour project is just beautiful! It really has that Christmas feel!!
ReplyDeletethis is precious, I really love those little gingerbread men!
ReplyDeleteI love your project. It is really cute. I think that just sitting down and embroidering is so relaxing.
ReplyDeleteadorable
ReplyDeletesew cute. nice job on the embroidery.
ReplyDeleteToo too cute!
ReplyDeleteI love handwork!
It is just such a lovely piece of embroidery...wow! You did a great job on it. I'm new to embroidery and love seeing patterns like this. Thanks for hopping with us and sharing your beautiful project!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on doing something new. You did a great job on your stitching. It's just applique, it get's easier with practice. I'm still learning and improving with each. You have certainly an heirloom in the works here. Thanks for participating, trying something out of your comfort zone, being willing to share this something new with us, inspire us, and I can tell have lots of us wanting to make this.
ReplyDeleteOMG how cute is this! You did a beautiful job with your embroidery. I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little embroidery. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Thanks for joining the blog hop!
ReplyDeleteThat is just adorable. It's been awhile since I visited Red Brolly. Looks like I need to take a peak!
ReplyDeleteShannon-Very cute embroidery project and thanks for the tip about that great website. From California, keep up the great hand work-the more you do the better you get and confidence will soar!
ReplyDeleteWonderful needlework. Thanks for the link to the pattern. Hard to believe you are a newbee to this type of hand work, great job.
ReplyDeleteThat is completely precious. My kids would fight over who inherits it when I die. It's one of their favorite arguments - who gets what. Isn't that just terrible of them? Whoever "calls it" first wins so it's a fun contest. You'd never know this piece was a learning experience. It looks great!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. Your embroidery looks lovely to me. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely delightful! Nice job on all those different embroidery stitches.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and the pattern info.
Lovely project. I think you did a wonderful job with the stitching. I have been doing embrodiery for a long time and I still have trouble with the satin stitch. Thank you so much for sharing today.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Love all the embroidery.
ReplyDeleteI just love your project! Love embroidery.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
cheers
maggie
maggiemine42@gmail.com
Your wall hanging is just beautiful! I love Red Brolly patterns!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Nice job. :)
ReplyDeleteYou did a fabulous job. It looks like you have been stitching for ages....not your first time. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHow darling. I can almost smell the gingerbread. Beautiful work,
ReplyDeleteWow! You were certainly ambitious for sure. You did a fabulous job for someone who has never done that before. I just LOVE all of Bronwyn's work. It is just amazing. Great job on your quilt.
ReplyDeleteGood on you for trying something new. I love it.
ReplyDeleteHiya Shannon!!! Your embroidery work is fantastic. What a great project to stretch your skills with. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas, blessed be, hugs!!! Pam
ReplyDeletepamspretties57 at gmail dot com
Cute project. Your stitching is terrific.
ReplyDeleteThat's a super project. Your stitching is wonderful and do not look like a beginner. Red Bolly is a favorite blog of mine. The quilt is a winner.
ReplyDeleteThat turned out really cute. I want to make that someday too.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I like Red Brolly designs too!
ReplyDeleteI love hand embroidery and this is darling...the fabric it is stitched on is perfect, looks tea-dyed. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteooooh this is sooo cute! You certainly do not appear to be a neophyte embroiderer. You better believe I am adding this pattern to my ever expanding file of designs. Well done, Shannon!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet project! You did a great job on your stitching! Thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeleteThanks for being part of the fun blog hop. I enjoyed your blog.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA lovely Christmas project and well done for first time.Thanks for sharing. Sandra
ReplyDeleteA bit late for the ho-ho-ho blog comment but what a cute hanging you stitched.
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