I continue to enjoy working on my stitch book. This week I practiced the woven wheel stitch and the bouillon stitch. I’m not sure they are exactly as described but they are certainly my version and look just about the same.
This is page 5 in the book, my flower garden page. Since last week I have added flowers in bouillon stitch and woven wheel stitch, plus I stitched the dragonfly. The dragonfly and ladybugs were inspired by some bug patterns by StitchGothica. I did shrink the images a bit and used different colours.
The rainbow has also been completed since last week in chain stitch.
Page 7 has two small cross stitch pieces that I completed awhile ago. I never knew how or where to display them but now they have a place in the stitch book. This page is truly doodle stitching as I used up bits of embroidery thread and different stitches. More to come on this page as I get more bits and pieces of thread. A stitch doodle here and a stitch doodle there.
I get lots of inspiration from other stitchers at Slow Sunday Stitching and appreciate all the visits and comments from there. Visit them and gather some inspiration for yourself.
~embroidery thread projects~
- camera straps
- crochet bookmarks
- embroidered pillow cases
- Flossie Bird
- key fobs
- little felt birds
- quilted hearts
If you would like a free embroidery pattern to commemorate Queen Elizabeth, Bugs and Fishes has one you can download.
Vondean Erickson
Linda,
This book is so interesting.
I made one with knitting patterns and put them in a notebook. I was just learning to knit and it was very helpful. When I moved the book got lost in packing or somewhere else. Some of my other craft things are missing also. Oh well that is life. Thankful I have Jo Ann fabric to buy some of the things.
Again I really enjoy your website.
So sad to hear Queen Elizabeth passing away. She was a great lady.
Vondean
Crafty Gardener
That is too bad the book got lost Vondean, as it was a great idea.
Myrtle Thomas
Beautiful work Linda! You are so versatile when it comes to so many life skills you are so good at. I do enjoy checking out what you are up to next. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Crafty Gardener
Thanks Myrt, its a drippy rainy Monday, take care if you go out walking.
Linda
It’s looking lovely Linda, I’m planning on starting a SAL later this month, have a lovely Sunday xx
Crafty Gardener
The SAL sounds interesting. With this cooler weather I’ll be getting back to my crochet afghan.
Jennifer Jilks
You do such beautiful work!
Crafty Gardener
Thank you so much. No idle hands in this house.
Angela Grasse
That is a very clever way to use those small pieces. Your book is looking absolutely gorgeous!
Crafty Gardener
Thanks Angela, I appreciate the visit and comment.
Diann@LittlePenguinQuilts
Your stitching book is so fun to see each week! I learned the Woven Wheel stitch just recently, and love that one – the bouillon stitch not so much. I really love your rainbow!
Crafty Gardener
I must practice the bouillon stitch more to get the tension right. Thanks for stopping by.
Birthe M K Bjørhovde
Such beautiful and fun embroideries!
Crafty Gardener
Thanks for visiting Birthe
Gail
So many different stitches in your book! Lovely
Crafty Gardener
It is fun to work on the stitch book, a great tool for learning and practicing.
Debbie- Dabble
Linda,
These are absolutely amazing!! So pretty! Thanks for sharing and thanks for dropping by and for your kind words!! Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
Hugs,
Deb
Crafty Gardener
Thank you Debbie. I’ll stop by your site to see what decorating you have been up to this week. I got my fall table cloth and runner out and added fall flowers to the mantle. Have a good week.
Jenny Benton
Your floral embroideries are do pretty.
CathieJ
I really like the variety of stitches you are working with in your pretty stitch book. I think it is wonderful that you found a way to incorporate those two small cross-stitch pieces. Enjoy all of your stitching.