Thanks for visiting my blog! :) I am a young vintage-lover and I blog about things I make, wear, andlike. You can find me in S. Cal where the weather is hot, and I knit like a fiend for the 5 weeks a yearwhen it's sort of cold. You can read more about me here.
I went shopping yesterday and bought all the essentials for embroidery- a hoop, floss, and fabric.
I got the brown fabric above from the discount bin. I was hoping for white, but they only had brown. I have used it for two projects so far. A flower that will be framed (in progress, above) and a pincushion for my mom, below...
Here's the embroidery floss I bought:
Here's the hoop I bought:
When I got back home from shopping, my dad searched the garage and dug out some more embroidery floss that was hidden away! So needless to say, I've got enough floss for a while... at least I think I do... I absolutely love embroidering! Here's the floss my dad found:
I've got lots of purple, which is good, because purple is my fave color:
I also got some more yarn and 2 more crochet hooks! hallelujah!
My current projects right now consist of:
Swatch Scarf:
The embroidered yellow-and-blue flower at the top.
A Crochet Hat:
Hippopotamus- I have not even started yet, but I plan to cast-on soon.
A Granny Square a day! With my squares, I plan to make a bag... I have 2 so far: I got the idea from Pink Petal Designs!
I always get excited when I get new supplies, it's like getting a new toy to play with. Looking at your new tools makes me look forward to seeing your finished work.
Nice banner on your blog! You do look like you're having fun with your new tools. The brown fabric is really classy. Such a good job with the crochet as well!
Fun fun fun! You are such a busy crafter. A very nice embroidery selections and I love the pin cushion. It is very sweet. Can't wait to see the crochet bag. ;D
Buying supplies is half the fun! Great job on the embroidery (and I like the brown fabric!)...interesting technique! My aunt fouind a big plastic box full of embroidery floss for a DIME somewhere. So after scouring the floss aisle for all of the essential colors, I have gobs to choose from!
I got the idea from Pink Petal Designs!
I can't wait to see all of your finished projects. You are so ambitious with your things. I am lucky if I get one painting done a week. ha ha
ReplyDeleteI always get excited when I get new supplies, it's like getting a new toy to play with. Looking at your new tools makes me look forward to seeing your finished work.
ReplyDelete:o) I always have so many unfinished projects on the go
ReplyDeleteLooks cute and fun! and I love purple too - looking forward to seeing what you do with it
Nice banner on your blog! You do look like you're having fun with your new tools. The brown fabric is really classy. Such a good job with the crochet as well!
ReplyDeleteAww what fun! :) I love those colors, and embroidered images! So inspiring!
ReplyDeleteAww what fun! :) I love those colors, and embroidered images! So inspiring!
ReplyDeleteOh my Gosh! That embroidery looks so tiny..... Just perfect.
ReplyDeleteFun fun fun! You are such a busy crafter. A very nice embroidery selections and I love the pin cushion. It is very sweet. Can't wait to see the crochet bag. ;D
ReplyDeleteBuying supplies is half the fun! Great job on the embroidery (and I like the brown fabric!)...interesting technique! My aunt fouind a big plastic box full of embroidery floss for a DIME somewhere. So after scouring the floss aisle for all of the essential colors, I have gobs to choose from!
ReplyDeleteDid you get started on that hippo yet?
You'll have a lot of colors of floss to choose from! : )
ReplyDeleteEmbroidery is addictive, isn't it!? I think the colors you selected look beautiful against the brown. They really pop! Brown + purple = beautiful :)
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