Recently I finished a stitch roll and thought you might enjoy seeing a video of it where I talk of the stitches and techniques I used to create this modern embroidery project.
This is just beautiful!! I have so many beautiful things just waiting to be used in this way. I just don’t know how to start to construct it. Have you any tips as to how to start constructing the roll? all
This roll was actually a hundred little decisions mostly to follow my gut but I am seriously thinking about stitch along type videos as a number of people would like guidance
I would love to see a stitch along for this beautiful roll. I could probably suss it out myself — I know most of the stitches — but it would be so much more fun to do with your guidance and imagination.
Hi Libby thanks for such a lovely comment. Unfortunately I am a bit busy at the moment as I have teaching ( for instance the Embroidery Extravaganza that is coming up) some local commitments and I have started wriitng another book but I might do a few stitch along’s mid next year. It depends on how things shape up as the videos take up quite a bit of time.
Hi Judy – it could be that they look a little puffed out because they are soft and squishy – they are made of silk from sari ribbon and scraps I had. I probably need to film more of my process
Thank you so much for sharing this quick video. It is so inspiring to see how you’ve combined the stitches and elements to such exquisite effect! I kept thinking, “I know how to do that stitch!” But I often fail to realize how stunning they can be when combined.
Janice thank you for such good feedback as I think many people are just like yourself – once you see it you are off with an idea and that makes me really happy. It’s the reason I share stuff in the hope it stimulates people to try stuff out. Your comment is very encouraging as I am thinking of making more videos if people find them useful.
Sharon, that is absolutely beautiful, and so fascinating! I enjoy making yo-yos (Suffolk puffs) and lace tatting and crocheting. This is a marvelous idea for combining them. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us!
Thanks for sharing this Sharon. I really liked seeing the different stitches and the interesting ways you have used them. I particularly like the different treatments of the Suffolk puffs – makes them much more interesting.
Caroline
Lovely project. I noticed quite a few decorative stitches that I would like to use on a peasant blouse. Seeing them merge into different patterns and areas on your scroll made it much easier for me to imagine how these could look on the blouse I’m planning to make. And the video of your scroll will be a great visual reference. When I looked at your embellished crazy quilts I never made a possible connection to clothes! Thank you so much for sharing.
A beautiful piece of stitchery. I do mostly wool embroidery and use your stitch dictionary often to find new and interesting stitches. Thank you for your website full of information. I am interested in trying the Suffolk Puff, hope it is in your stitch directory.
HI Judy sorry Suffolk puff directions are not in the stitch dictionary but if you are from the States many people call them Yoyos – they are a circle of fabric gathered and pulled tight so they form a ‘puff’
Absolutely beautiful. I have a question about the construction of the top of the piece: Did you apply the plain fabric border to the embroidered strip before you began the handwork, or did you apply it when the embroidery on the strip was finished? I love that you allowed the hand work to creep over into the border at places, but I would love to know if this was planned or if it was done to better integrate the border with the strip.
That’s Pretty…in shades of neutrals. More work than a snippet roll. But Slow-Stitching is the objective behind both…just stitching for the relaxing, meditative quality it adds to life at that moment. You know… science backs up the benefit of hobbies and the process of creating in 3D with our hands. So Creative Sewing one could say has Evidence Based Practice behind it. Thanks for sharing!
Sharon, That’s lovely – thank you for sharing – lots of ideas! I am not familiar with the Suffolk puff? It looks like it would be fun to play with. Enjoyed seeing the mix of fabrics and decoration and your wonderful use of the contrast colours and different natural shades – very pleasing to the eye.
Thank you
Loved seeing your slow stitch roll!
I am pleased you liked it Elizabeth
This is just beautiful!! I have so many beautiful things just waiting to be used in this way. I just don’t know how to start to construct it. Have you any tips as to how to start constructing the roll? all
This roll was actually a hundred little decisions mostly to follow my gut but I am seriously thinking about stitch along type videos as a number of people would like guidance
I would love to see a stitch along for this beautiful roll. I could probably suss it out myself — I know most of the stitches — but it would be so much more fun to do with your guidance and imagination.
Hi Libby thanks for such a lovely comment. Unfortunately I am a bit busy at the moment as I have teaching ( for instance the Embroidery Extravaganza that is coming up) some local commitments and I have started wriitng another book but I might do a few stitch along’s mid next year. It depends on how things shape up as the videos take up quite a bit of time.
Oooh-adored this! Can’t wait to dive into doing one as soon as my studio is fully unpacked from my move last week. Thanks Sharon
thanks Sara – have fun unpacking I know it can take an age but then you also discover a heap of stuff you have forgotten about.
Thank you, yoyo’s I know about. Yours seem more puffed out than what I have seen here. Will check them out again.
Judy
Hi Judy – it could be that they look a little puffed out because they are soft and squishy – they are made of silk from sari ribbon and scraps I had. I probably need to film more of my process
This is lovely. Very elegant with it’s creamy theme
This was great fun to see, going to put the link in my website column for my stitching friends!!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Kim
Very inspiring, and lovely to hear a local voice (I’m in NZ) on a stitching video
Judsyb waving to you across the ditch
Lovely!
This is incredible! Thank you for sharing it with us. You must have quite a stash!
Hi Elizabeth – yes I do have a sizable stash I am very fortunate but it is after over 50 years of stitching!
Lovely stitching roll. The subtle colours work really well and if course you stitching is superb.
Very inspirational.
Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much for sharing this quick video. It is so inspiring to see how you’ve combined the stitches and elements to such exquisite effect! I kept thinking, “I know how to do that stitch!” But I often fail to realize how stunning they can be when combined.
Janice thank you for such good feedback as I think many people are just like yourself – once you see it you are off with an idea and that makes me really happy. It’s the reason I share stuff in the hope it stimulates people to try stuff out. Your comment is very encouraging as I am thinking of making more videos if people find them useful.
So inspiring! I need to plan something like this out for myself. Thank you!
Thanks Terry
Sharon, that is absolutely beautiful, and so fascinating! I enjoy making yo-yos (Suffolk puffs) and lace tatting and crocheting. This is a marvelous idea for combining them. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us!
Thanks Carol I am pleased you enjoyed some of the ideas I shared in the video
Thanks for sharing this Sharon. I really liked seeing the different stitches and the interesting ways you have used them. I particularly like the different treatments of the Suffolk puffs – makes them much more interesting.
Caroline
Lovely project. I noticed quite a few decorative stitches that I would like to use on a peasant blouse. Seeing them merge into different patterns and areas on your scroll made it much easier for me to imagine how these could look on the blouse I’m planning to make. And the video of your scroll will be a great visual reference. When I looked at your embellished crazy quilts I never made a possible connection to clothes! Thank you so much for sharing.
Mona thanks I am so pleased that you saw a way to apply the stitches to your own project
A beautiful piece of stitchery. I do mostly wool embroidery and use your stitch dictionary often to find new and interesting stitches. Thank you for your website full of information. I am interested in trying the Suffolk Puff, hope it is in your stitch directory.
HI Judy sorry Suffolk puff directions are not in the stitch dictionary but if you are from the States many people call them Yoyos – they are a circle of fabric gathered and pulled tight so they form a ‘puff’
Gorgeous!!!!!
Absolutely beautiful. I have a question about the construction of the top of the piece: Did you apply the plain fabric border to the embroidered strip before you began the handwork, or did you apply it when the embroidery on the strip was finished? I love that you allowed the hand work to creep over into the border at places, but I would love to know if this was planned or if it was done to better integrate the border with the strip.
I added a border half way through the process then added bits of lace etc overlapping parts of the border.
I love stitching and viewing your creations. Simply Lovely and inspiring. I am happy to have found your site. Thanks, I am stitching along!!
Thanks you Deborah
That’s Pretty…in shades of neutrals. More work than a snippet roll. But Slow-Stitching is the objective behind both…just stitching for the relaxing, meditative quality it adds to life at that moment. You know… science backs up the benefit of hobbies and the process of creating in 3D with our hands. So Creative Sewing one could say has Evidence Based Practice behind it. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Yvette – yes creative embroidery is good for mental health
Sharon, That’s lovely – thank you for sharing – lots of ideas! I am not familiar with the Suffolk puff? It looks like it would be fun to play with. Enjoyed seeing the mix of fabrics and decoration and your wonderful use of the contrast colours and different natural shades – very pleasing to the eye.
Thank you
Janet some people call Suffolk puffs, Yoyos I think in the USA they call them yoyos