Thursday, 28 March 2013

Stitch me up.

I was lucky enough to be picked to take part in the Stitch Me Up blog hop.
First I want to say thank you to  Debbie from Busy as can Be, Cyndi from Stitch Stitch Stitch, Jane from Janes Fabrics and Madame Samm for giving us such wonderful embroidery patterns, supplying great Presencia threads if you wanted them and organising the blog hop.
Thank you all very much ladies.

There was such a great choice of patterns to chose from (geometric, contemporary, traditional).  Also the threads which I bought from Jane were great as well.  
I chose to do the chair and mannequin embroidery. Sorry for the photos but it's been grey and dull here all week with snow showers.
I made embroidery into a small wall hanging for my daughters room which was recently decorated with blues and pinks.  Here is a close up of one of the small folded squares in the corners.  I used four different fabrics.  I learnt this technique from Rami Kim's book and I've used it quite a few things.  It is so easy to do.


I used a blue fabric for the backing which reminds me of the renaissance.

I used the Presencia threads I'd bought from Jane and it was my first time to use this brand of thread.  I loved it.  It was easier to use than floss thread and didn't tangle as easily.  I will definitely use it again.
It's been a while since I did any embroidery so I am really happy with this.  I am going to try some of the geometric patterns next.  If you get a chance check out the blog listing below to see what some of the wonderful ladies have created.  
As I'm off work until Tuesday I'm going to get some more stitching done over the next few days.
Have a great Easter everyone.

P.S.  Apologies to those who visited earlier, I didn't realise that the word verification was still on.  I've taken it off now.  SORRY.

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65 comments:

  1. Anonymous28 March 2013 at 00:26

    this is so lovely Linda,well done.xx

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  2. Judy B28 March 2013 at 04:33

    Very pretty! Your daughter is very lucky. Thank you for sharing.

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  3. Leonie28 March 2013 at 05:49

    It's very pretty Linda, no doubt you'll both be super pleased :)

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  4. Patty C.28 March 2013 at 07:32

    So pretty :)

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  5. AnitaS28 March 2013 at 07:47

    Your chair is very pretty.

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  6. Britt-Inger28 March 2013 at 07:50

    Your embroidery in blue is so sweet. Thanks for sharing

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  7. chrisi28 March 2013 at 07:51

    it is verry sweet, i wish happy easter and all the best for you, next week i travel to china for 3 weeks christin

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  8. Just Sew Sue28 March 2013 at 08:31

    I love those little corner blocks.

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  9. Catherine28 March 2013 at 08:43

    Very nice. The blue fabric is lovely.

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  10. Aletta28 March 2013 at 08:49

    What a cute wall hanging! It is perfect for in a girls room.

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  11. Frederika28 March 2013 at 09:07

    Such a lovely wall hanging
    Your daughter will be proud.
    Thanks for sharing
    Frederika

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  12. Sowing Stitches28 March 2013 at 09:15

    Linda, In the coming days I hope you share with us the 'how to's' of those corner blocks! :) I bet your daughter is very happy to have new art created by you hanging in her room. Thanks for sharing, Beulah

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  13. Teatime Creations28 March 2013 at 10:00

    Your daughter will love her pretty wall hanging. Very cute.

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  14. Jana28 March 2013 at 10:06

    Like your creation! Thank you for sharing.

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  15. Jeanie28 March 2013 at 10:42

    Beautiful stitching! Love the 3D blocks too! Great job!

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  16. Pauline28 March 2013 at 10:43

    This is a very pretty wall hanging, thanks for sharing!

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  17. Just Quilt It28 March 2013 at 10:52

    Lovely work. I'm sure your daughter is very pleased.

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  18. Judy Cooper Textile Artist28 March 2013 at 10:53

    Great job! The 3D blocks add to the piece.

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  19. Christine M28 March 2013 at 11:04

    Your little quilt is just lovely. The folded corners look interesting. I haven't seen that before. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  20. vicki28 March 2013 at 12:01

    Your wall hanging is really pretty. I really like the back fabric-so pretty! Thanks for sharing it. vickise at gmail dot com

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  21. Loralynn28 March 2013 at 12:24

    I love your piece done in the blues, very pretty! You did a lovely job stitching it!

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  22. Linda C28 March 2013 at 12:48

    This will be lovely in your daughter's room and the new color scheme. The colors remind be a bit of fine china. Cute twist in the cornerstone. THX for participating and sharing this with us.

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  23. Thearica28 March 2013 at 12:52

    Such a pretty mini quilt. I must try those folded corners myself!

    oops.. your word verification is still on... hard to see those critters...

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  24. Tammy28 March 2013 at 13:10

    Love all the blues. Great project.

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  25. Carrie P.28 March 2013 at 13:12

    Love your mini quilt!

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  26. Carol Swift28 March 2013 at 13:15

    Your little pink flowers look so beautiful on your blue chair...love those corners, too. Great stitching!

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  27. Needled Mom28 March 2013 at 13:22

    It looks terrific and I love that little folded square.

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  28. lauraluvsloons28 March 2013 at 13:26

    I love your embroidery and love all the blue fabric that showcases your work. Great corners too.

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  29. Brenda28 March 2013 at 13:51

    I love the blues! How wonderful those corners are. I may have to look up that book! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. Jane's Fabrics and Quilts28 March 2013 at 13:52

    You should be happy with it!! You did a wonderful job. Such a beautiful blue! Thanks for playing.

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  31. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio28 March 2013 at 13:53

    Very lovely and love the blue fabrics.

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  32. Unknown28 March 2013 at 14:06

    Oh you did a great job your stitches are lovely...

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  33. Anonymous28 March 2013 at 14:19

    I Love the Folded Corners and Fabrics You Used! Very Nice!

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  34. Sparky28 March 2013 at 14:38

    Good Morning Linda....ohhh blues are so dear to me.. and your fancy corners were certainly noted...you did GOOD!

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  35. Kathy28 March 2013 at 14:45

    Beautiful Blues! I love it and the corners are awesome. Thank you for sharing.

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  36. busyascanbe28 March 2013 at 14:47

    I love blue too! I always wonder why they had to pick red work...blue would have worked too! LOL. You did a great job its so pretty!

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  37. krislovesfabric28 March 2013 at 14:56

    I am intrigued with those corners, will have to take a look at that technique!

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  38. Judy 28 March 2013 at 14:57

    I like your quilt and the folded corners are fascinating. I've been staring at them, trying to figure them out. I like the bright, bold background to your blog!

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  39. Gill28 March 2013 at 15:41

    Pretty stitching - I love the blue fabrics too!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  40. Patty28 March 2013 at 15:45

    Good job. Your daughter will love it.

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  41. Kathy H28 March 2013 at 16:41

    Pretty stitching and I like all those different shades of blue in your borders.

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  42. Beverly28 March 2013 at 16:51

    I love that corner and I'm going to check out that book! Thanks for showing that. I love your wall hanging. I want to do that chair and probably will soon. I love yours!

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  43. Deb@asimplelifequilts28 March 2013 at 17:03

    So pretty! I think Jane has gotten many of us hooked on Presencia threads...

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  44. karen k28 March 2013 at 17:43

    Pretty....your daughter will love it. thanks.

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  45. JudyCinNC28 March 2013 at 18:10

    Beautiful project with such lovely stitching. Judy C

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  46. Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts28 March 2013 at 19:07

    I love the blues! Very sweet.

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  47. Robin28 March 2013 at 20:04

    It looks great in blue!! Those folded corners are awesome!

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  48. Cathi28 March 2013 at 21:19

    It is beautiful! I love the blue fabrics you used!

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  49. LadyV28 March 2013 at 21:19

    Great project! I love it! You did an outstanding job.

    Vee

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  50. Marcy28 March 2013 at 21:48

    Nicely done with unique corner block. Love the blue.

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  51. sandra29 March 2013 at 00:09

    A beautiful project and I loved the blue fabric, it will look lovely in your daughter's new room.

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  52. LJ29 March 2013 at 01:44

    Sweet little quilt and I love all the blue. That chair design is definitely one of my favorites.

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  53. Jenny29 March 2013 at 03:37

    I love the blues you used. "nana's chair" is such a fun pattern!

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  54. lefuntz29 March 2013 at 03:49

    Beautiful in blue!

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  55. Michelle29 March 2013 at 03:50

    Love Nana's Chair and it's so lovely in blue!

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  56. Janet29 March 2013 at 03:53

    Very pretty! Your daughter is a lucky girl.

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  57. Martina29 March 2013 at 09:51

    Beautiful in blue!

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  58. Beverly29 March 2013 at 20:26

    I used your link to look for Rami Kims book but there are three of them. Do you remember which one has the folded corner? Please email me at bevwalks at aol dot com when you have time. Thanks!

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  59. Cindy30 March 2013 at 03:05

    Beautiful stitching, Linda! I dearly love this!

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  60. Sharon Dawn30 March 2013 at 05:45

    Love those box corners! Your piece is beautiful in those pretty blues!

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  61. Gwen30 March 2013 at 14:12

    What lovely blues! Those folded corners are quite interesting--would love to know how you did that! I'm sure your daughter must really like her new wall hanging!

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  62. legato19581 April 2013 at 14:28

    I just LOVE your mini quilt and your fabrics you used ! Your hand embroidery is so delicate and pretty!
    I want to try some of that Presencia thread now that you mentioned it!
    And I am intrigued by your corner squares....going to that link now!

    Thanks for connecting with me on my blog, too! I am a new follower of you now!

    Susie
    www.SusiesSunroom.blogspot.com

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  63. Scrapbook-ChickADoodle1 April 2013 at 17:43

    Very pretty stitching. Thanks for sharing and the link.

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  64. Cheryll14 April 2013 at 02:45

    Oh Linda your project is just wonderful! Love it! :)

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  65. Life's a shoe30 April 2013 at 07:25

    this is so pretty, I love the blue color

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