Cross Stitch Finishes for Christmas

 Hi all, 

Hope all are doing well.  Our Christmas celebrations are over and happy that everything went on well.  As a part of Christmas, I used to stitch something like ornaments every year.  This year I have stitched two wall hangings.  I have completed one fully and for the other stitching part is over but finishing it into a wall hanging is still pending.  

I wanted to blog about it before this year because in new year I wanted to show new projects to you.  So, onto the cross stitch pieces.

This chart I got from pinterest.  This one I haven't completed into wall hanging.  Now the next  one.

For this instead of hemming the border I have removed 4 rows of threads each sides.  Then glued it to the glitter foam and then glued the glitter foam to a cardstock.  I have placed this in an easel stand instead of tying a ribbon at the back. 

That's all for today's post.  If possible I will try to make a collage of all the projects which I have done this year.  Till then, Happy cross stitching and a Happy new year.

Crochet Coasters, Miniature frock

 Hi all,

Hope all are doing well.  We are all getting for Christmas.  Today I have come up with two little crochet projects that I have  done to get instant satisfaction.  

Miniature Frock

I love to crochet wearables.  But there is  no one to wear it.  Moreover the climate in our place is hot.  So nobody likes to wear a crocheted item.  Nowadays crocheted shrugs are seen here and there. So to satisfy myself I have crocheted this miniature frock.  I like it very much.  I started by seeing a pattern from the net.  But changed some stitches count in order to get it right according to my taste.  It came out perfect.  

I was not able to stop with one and made another one.  The hanger in the above frock is the one which my friend Mini gifted me.  The frock fits the palm of my hand.  Very cute little frock.  

COASTERS

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These are the two coasters which I have crocheted in a single sitting that too for instant satisfaction.  I followed a pattern from crochet n create.   I  was not able to find the pattern in that website now. you can find  more simple and interesting mandala patterns and other patterns too.   

I hope all of you like these two cute crocheted items.  I will be back with another finish in  my next post. Till then, happy crocheting.

Embroidery Design - Looped Blanket stitch, X-mas Baubles

 Hi all

Hope all are safe and doing good.  Today I am here to share with you the next free embroidery design for this month.  It's related to Christmas. Festive season is nearing and this design will be perfect for a wall hanging or an ornament.  Also, it can be used for Christmas cards also.  

Pattern for the design

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Stitches Used

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Baubles - Looped blanked stitch

Scrolls - Chain stitch

Lines from the scrolls to baubles - Back stitch

Letters - Back stitch

To embroider this design I have used the left over threads of red and green from other projects.  Any Christmas colors will suit this design and all the stitching is done with 3 strands of thread.  Attached some star shaped buttons inside the baubles.  

Hope all of you like this design.  Feel free to try it and send me a picture of it to me at shamiimmanuel@gmail.com.  

In my next post I will come up another x-mas finish and two small crocheted projects.  Till then, happy embroidering.  

E-Book & KIT

 Hi all

Hope all are doing well.  Today I am happy to share with you a new embroidery hoop I have worked for my e-book. 

 Also, I am happy to share that I have published my first e-book regarding this design in Kindle.  You can view it here and purchase it in your kindle site.  

PURCHASE THE BOOK

If you don't have kindle and if you want to purchase the  pdf of the book you can mail me at shamiimmanuel@gmail.com.  I will send you the details regarding the purchase.  

The pdf includes:

   * Completed design

   * Pattern to print

   * Stitch key

   * Step by step pictures

   * How to finish into wall hanging

Also, I have prepared a kit which includes 

    * the fabric with the traced design

    * threads to work, needle

    * an embroidery hoop

    * the backing sheet for the wall hanging

    * ribbon to hang on the wall

    * a hook to hang it. 

If you are interested in buying the kit, do mail me at shamiimmanuel@gmail.com. I will mail you the details.  

Crochet Doilies and MCP update

 Hello all

Hope all are safe and doing well.  In India all are in a festive mood celebrating Diwali - the festival of lights.  I am also doing well and good.  Today I am happy to share with you two doilies which I have made on an order and the MCP update.  I have crocheted two pink and 4 star doilies.  If any of you are interested in purchasing these two doilies I will crochet it for you for a reasonable amount. Do mail me at:  shamiimmanuel@gmail.com

If you know how to crochet do check the links given below and enjoy the pattern.

Pink Swirl Doily

The pattern for this doily is from here.

Star Doily

The pattern is from here.

Both the patterns are made with 4 ply acrylic yarn and 4mm hook.  You will find more interesting and simple patterns in that site. 

Also, I have completed one more page in my mega cross stitch project.  

After

Before

Within next month I should complete one more page in this cross stitch project.  In my next post I will come up with a embroidery hoop project which I have done.  Till then, Happy Crocheting and Happy Diwali.

Embroidery design - Buttonhole / Blanket stitch

Hi all

Here is my next free embroidery design.  An easy stitch to embroider flowers.  Easy way to fill the flowers.  You can use this stitch to embroider leaves also. 

Pattern for the design

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Here, the big flowers are divided into three parts.  The outer part has been worked with buttonhole stitch.  Then worked some straight stitches from the middle of each stitches towards the second part of the flower.  From the middle of each straight stitches, some more straight stitches have been worked towards the center of the flower concentrating the round in the center of the flower.  Then the flower center is worked with french knots.  

The small flower is worked with outer layer of button hole stitches and with straight stitches towards the center and then french knots in the center.  

Leaves are all worked with buttonhole stitch drawing a line the middle of the leaves.  Then the middle line is stitch with back stitch. If you feel the background fabric is shown after stitching the leaves, some straight stitches can be worked with the next darker shade of the thread to fill the gaps.  I have done some straight stitches in the two leaves on top left. 

STITCHES USED

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Flowers - Buttonhole stitch with straight stitches and french knots in the center.

Leaves - Buttonhole stitch with straight stitches 

Stem - Stem stitches

Threads used - Anchor Embroidery threads 

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Flower - 74, 66 (3 strands)- Outer layer and middle layer

59 - Inner straight stitches(very dark) - 2 strands

Leaves  - 239, 268 - 3 strands

French knots - 288 ( 6 strands with 1 wrap)

Hope all of you like this design.  In my next post, I will come with an update in mega cross stitch project and about my future project which is also my next step in my embroidery journey.   So do watch my space.  Till then, happy embroidery.  

Buttonhole stitch kurti Neckline Embroidery

 Hi all 

Hope all are doing well. I am happy to show you all the latest embroidery work which I have done on a kurti.  It's a mulberry silk material.  Done the embroidery using buttonhole stitch and lazy daisy stitch.  Have a look at it. 

                                

Pattern for the neckline

All the stitches are done with three strands of embroidery threads.  Big flowers are done with buttonhole stitch and the small flowers and leaves are done with lazy daisy stitch.  Stems are done with stem stitch which my favourite one for doing the stems. In the centre of the flowers is french knots with 1 wrap.

Hope all of you like this design.  Do try it and let me know in the comments. In my next post I will come up with two canvas wall hangings we have made during this lock down to decorate our walls.  Till then, happy embroidering.