Owl Embroidery

Thanks for all the great crafting suggestions!  I have added quite a few to my list.  I'm sure you'll be seeing some new projects of all kinds on the blog in the coming months!

Speaking of new projects.  If you remember, I received a great backtack II embroidery kit from my backtack buddy Joelene.  I tried out a design from the Stitch-It Kit a few weeks ago.  Unfortunately I scorched the fabric when transferring the design.  On top of that, my stitches were pretty wonky, seeing as how I was taking massive amounts of codeine at the time.

So last night I pulled everything out and decided to try one of the cute owl transfers she included.  I was much more successful!  I think when I finish this I will make a little quilted pillow or something with this at the center.  Anyone know where I can get some cute owl fabric?

And since I am the book girl (I originally typed lady -- but it sounded so old!). . . I have to tell you about the Stitch-It Kit & the Embroidery Stitch Bible, both of which I am using to make my little owl.

The Stitch-It Kit is a great value, I think.  It includes a booklet describing techniques, tons of iron on transfers, the hoop, two tea towels, thread in various colors and a needle.  Really everything you need!  And the transfers are very hip -- having been designed by Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching.  (Oh no -- Resistance is futile!  I just went over to her site to get the link and found some patterns I must have!)

The Embroidery Stitch Bible has a *lot* more stitch in it.  So once you learn the basics, you will want this book.  I just remembered that I actually reviewed this book back in August.  I had checked it out from the library, decided that I had to have it and then went and bought it.  I'm glad I did.

Up next -- Crewel Embroidery!  I have a kit on it's way from discountneedlework.com that I am hoping will arrive today!

And tomorrow Vickie Howell will be stopping by on her book tour.  Come see the great gallery of photos from her book!

Comments

[Lolly]

Hey J! I got that embroidery kit as Christmas present for my sis. I think I need one too! ;)

The lady that created Sublime Stitching is in the Austin Craft Mafia with Vickie Howell. Pretty cool, huh?

Looking forward to tomorrow's post too - I did my interview with her today!

[liz]

I LOVE the stitch it kit. I have 9 of the pattern sets from Sublime Stitching. They rock!

[Vicki]

It looks great! You REALLY shouldn't have linked to the discount place. I love love love kits!