I have really been enjoying doing embroidery after a long time.
![embroidery at craftygardener.ca](https://craftygardener.ca/wp-content/uploads/beehoop5a.jpg)
I recently purchased a light pad which makes it so much easier to transfer patterns onto the fabric.
![embroidery at craftygardener.ca](https://craftygardener.ca/wp-content/uploads/beehoop16a.jpg)
The pattern came from Cutesy Crafts. It was originally for an 8 inch hoop but I only had a 6 inch one, so was able to resize it to fit.
![embroidery at craftygardener.ca](https://craftygardener.ca/wp-content/uploads/beehoop9a.jpg)
Once the fabric was on the hoop and the pattern transferred it was time to start the slow stitching embroidery.
![embroidery at craftygardener.ca](https://craftygardener.ca/wp-content/uploads/beehoop10a.jpg)
The pattern included stitches, strands of floss, and colours to use.
![embroidery at craftygardener.ca](https://craftygardener.ca/wp-content/uploads/beehoop11a.jpg)
It was the chance to use stem, fish bone, satin, split, french knot, and long stitch.
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The bee was left to the end. I used silver thread for the wings, not my favourite type of thread to use as the strands always separate.
![embroidery at craftygardener.ca](https://craftygardener.ca/wp-content/uploads/beehoop15a.jpg)
Press with the hot iron to remove any traces of the removable ink pen used for transferring.
![embroidery at craftygardener.ca](https://craftygardener.ca/wp-content/uploads/beehoop17a.jpg)
I changed the hoop to a bamboo one as the blue one just doesn’t look right. Plus it is one I have had for years and use it with my other embroidery. Then I will finish it off with some backing.
![embroidery at craftygardener.ca](https://craftygardener.ca/wp-content/uploads/beehoop26a.jpg)
First was to add a basting stitch row around the edge of the material and pull it in so that the material gathered around the hoop.
![embroidery at craftygardener.ca](https://craftygardener.ca/wp-content/uploads/beehoop27a.jpg)
Then I cut a circle of white felt, which was carefully glued over the back of the frame.
![embroidery at craftygardener.ca](https://craftygardener.ca/wp-content/uploads/beehoop23a.jpg)
For now it is displayed with some other treasures. It will probably become a lovely homemade gift for someone.
![embroidery at craftygardener.ca](https://craftygardener.ca/wp-content/uploads/beehoop25a.jpg)
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I’m sharing with Slow Sunday Stitching and Mosaic Monday
~embroidery thread projects~
Sarah
That’s a very pretty embroidery. Looks nice in the hoop.
Diann@LittlePenguinQuilts
That’s a really pretty design! I love how you finished it off, too. I’ll have to try that!
Karrin Hurd
Your embroidery is gorgeous! Good work!
Sherrie
Hi,
I love your embroidery piece, it’s very pretty. I
know what you mean about the Silver thread, it
does seem to break a lot easier, too. Have a great day!
Gail
Lovely embroidery. I like the bee!
Carol
Beautiful needlework – quite lovely colors and stitches – you captured the beauty of flowers that never die
Pat
Your crewel embroidery is beautiful! When I was younger and with better eyes I used to do a lot of crewel embroidery and recognize all the stitches you used.
Angie
Linda – a lovely project that turned out very nicely. I am sure the person who eventually receives this as a gift will be very grateful! A few years ago I embroidered some towels and there were no suggestions for stitches or colors – that was a journey for someone who likes everything laid out! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!
Jenny Benton
So nice to see how your embroidery evoled it’s a lovely piece indeed.
Lavender Dreams
It’s a beautiful work of art! What nice stitching and I love that little bee!
CathieJ
Your embroidery is very pretty. I love the variety of stitches. I don’t love working with metallic floss either. I like the way you finished this. Have a great week.
Julie G
This is lovely Linda your stitching is so neat.