Today was my monthly meeting for embroidery group, and we learned how to make an embossed design. Embossing is heavy stitching on a napped fabric like terry cloth or fleece, which mats down the background so the primary design stands out. Monograms and lettering are a popular way to use the embossing technique, so I stitched out this little "home" design on a hand towel. It looks a little shiny in the picture because I haven't rinsed out the stabilizer yet. I really love the effect. It's hard to resist the urge to go around the house embroidering every towel I own.
I am in the mood to make small quilts these days, so this afternoon I worked some more on this crocus pattern. I'm making the mini size, which finishes to 14" x 16". I started it only three days ago, so I'm making good progress.The pattern is from Eileen Sullivan's Designer's Workshop. She has a whole series of different flower patterns, and I think I probably own all of them. She just released two new ones, Daisies and Coneflowers, which are on my wish list.
Wow! I'm going to have to check out her patterns. That's GORGEOUS! I just got really comfortable with paper piecing last month. :) THanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSimply adorable....I love it!!! love it!!! love it!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat embroidery and lovely block.
ReplyDeleteLove the flowers as I mentioned in your previous post, I haven't paper pieced yet, but these sure are tempting to try.
ReplyDeleteLove that crocus! It looks like a nice springy project. Your dino quilt is very cute also...the T-rex is a scary looking guy, so no one'll miss his head! I sure wish your embroidery group was closer. What great motivation it must be!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project to do with your group. It turned out very nice. Your crocus design is very colorful. I am assuming it is paper pieced?
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