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| Sampler in Frame |
This week I spent working on the Crewel Embroidery course I am taking. We start off by making a sampler for a portfolio that is built during the course. On the right I have a picture of the started sampler stretched out in the frame. This was a gift from a friend who was worried that I would hurt my neck by working stooped over. I've been using this for years and in the course I learned how to properly stretch the fabric out in my frame. By lacing the sides of the fabric around the edge. This stretches the fabric out much tighter and made a big difference in how well it works. I will be adding a few more examples of the basic stitches and a couple designs.
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| Pencil Turtle |
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| Coloured Turtle |
I have been working on two animal designs for the center. I drew a few basic sketches to work from and decided the one on the left was the best for this. Next I drew a coloured turtle thinking about how to lay out some of the stitches. I used a different colour of pencil for each kind of stitch.
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| Embroidered Turtle |
The finished turtle is worked on the left in red wool. First I drew the design on the fabric with a pencil. For the outline of the shell I used a row of Blanket stitches. Then I topped the Blanket stitches with a row of Stem Stitch. I completed the center of the shell with lines of Double Running Stitch. The legs, head and tail are all worked in outline stitch. The final turtle on the sampler will be in shades of green to match. I have started working on the sketches for a frog to put on as well. I should have pictures of these up soon.
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