January 26, 2015

Just doing a little stitching...

Hello there blogging friends!
I've switched things up a little bit and traded my yarn and hook for some needle and thread.

It's been so long since I've embroidered that I've forgotten how to do most of the stitches.  I debated whether or not I should even attempt it but decided to give it a go.  I figured things would start coming back to me once I started.
I used to love to embroider when I was younger.
  My mother taught me when I was a young adult. I remember her spending her evenings sitting in a chair stitching away while she watched tv.  I have several of her pillowcases and dresser scarves that she made back then.  
picture source and pattern from Ric Rac blog
This is the pattern I came across on Craftsy  that inspired me to pick up the craft once again. I thought it was adorable and I couldn't wait to try it. I'm off to a slow start but I think all I need is a little practice.  Hopefully I'll be an old pro before long.

Wishing everyone a great day!


xx Beca

17 comments:

  1. Sehr schön!
    Liebe Grüße, Manja

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  2. Your project is very cute and looks darling in the frame you selected. I used to embroider when I was in my teens (candlewicking too) although I don't really know what the difference between embroidery and candlewicking is? :-) I enjoyed the different stitches and textures they made. Wishing you a lovely day, Heather

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  3. What a beautiful picture, you have certainly done a great job. I haven't done any embroidery or tapestry for a long while. Have a great week.

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  4. Wow Beca that is wonderful that you learned how to embroider from your mom! It's great that you are giving it a go again and I know that it will turn out beautiful just like everything you make! Have a wonderful week.

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  5. Oh my, but that is so cute. I did some embroidery and cross stitch as a young adult. Don't think I remember either, but I have been tempted to try it again. Wonderful that you have some of your Mom's crafts.

    Love your sweet framed doggies!

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  6. Beautiful stitching, Beca :-) I used to embroider when I was a child but haven't since. I stick to crochet and cross stitch now. Enjoy many happy stitchy hours!

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  7. I love them! Dachshunds are so cute. They're one of my favorite dog breeds. I really love the little sweaters on them. It's looking great so far!

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  8. Aw, it's just lovely - those little doggies are too sweet! Happy stitching and looking forward to seeing it once you're all finished :-)
    xx

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  9. Your dogs are adorable!! So incredibly cute and I love the little coats they have! It looks as though you have remembered your embroidery skills very well! xx

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  10. How cute. My mom taught to me embroidery too, but I'm not that good at it, though I love cross-stitching.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  11. Happy Sunday Beca !..... that is so lovely ...I haven{t done for years...I have the tube paints that I s¿used for Zoe{s baby stuff las years...that is so relaxing and gorgeous too. I Love your work ,It came out so pretty.I have made some changes in my blog ...all the blos¿gs list is down bellow the blog....have a wonderful week... ;)

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  12. Felicidades por esos perros tan bonitos, los bordados son preciosos.
    Un abrazo

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