8 April 2013

Damn Fine Coffee.

I have been teaching myself a whole bunch of new embroidery stitches. When I first decided to give embroidery a go I didn't read up much about it (or anything, really). I just went into Hobby Craft, bought a hoop and a couple of colours of thread and started. All my other finished hoops have been one stitch type. So, I decided it was time to get swotting up. Bullion knots are now my worst nightmare/best friend.



I finished this quick design over the weekend. I am particularly pleased with my lettering which I usually find really tough. (And thank you to Terri for the Twin Peaks quote suggestion!). I wasn't really thinking about what my finished design would be when I started (other than it being coffee orientated) but I am pretty happy. I'm probably going to go back and add a scattering of coffee beans as, after seeing these photos, I think its a little bare. What do you think?




I've had a couple of people ask me recently how I finish off the backs of my hoops so that they lay flat and look tidy. Here is how I do it (I'm sure there are probably neater looking ways out there): Firstly, it's important not to cut your fabric too close to the edge, leave an inch or two (This rule stands even if you aren't finishing off with this method). Running stitch around the whole edge, pull the threat tight so the fabric pulls in to the centre and tie a knot. Easy!


5 comments:

  1. Super cute! The lettering on it is really neat, I always struggle with stitching lettering. I got this amazing book called Embroidered Effects by Jenny Hart which covers lots of the main stitches and gives you some really funky transfers too. Have you tried the Sulky embroidery transfer pens? They are so amazing.

    Kirsty
    http://porcelainagaric.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. I struggle with lettering a lot, its very frustrating, but this one turned out quite well!! Thank you for the recommendation. I love hearing about new books, I will check it out.
      I havent used the embroidery pens! But, they look amazing!! I will be looking to get my hands on those soon. Thank you! (again!)


      chloex

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  2. This is so cute! I am planning a trip up to B.C. this weekend and on our way back, we are stopping at the Twin Peaks dinner for coffee...pretty nerded out about it!

    I've been really wanting to do my first embroidery project and this is really inspiring. Actually, your whole blog is absolutely adorable and I am so glad I came across it. I can't wait to follow along!

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    1. I didn't realise it was a real place! Amazing, have fun.

      Thats so kind! Thank you! I cant wait to see your first embroidery piece!


      chloex

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  3. so cute! and i love your mugs :)

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