Since I have tons of time doing nothing {enter laugh track here}, I decided to try my hand at a little embroidery. Nothing big, just a few stitches like this and this. Since I have a million scraps of fabric invading every space of my already cramped sewing nook, I decided to make a scrappy Christmas tree with a little embroidery to embellish it. I was inspired from a picture I found in Stitch Craft Create. Okay, here's what you'll need...
{Materials}
fabric scraps
embroidery floss
hoop
buttons
5 x 7 white cotton fabric
frame
three various sized circles to use as templates
I started by color coordinating about six different fabrics. They're not overly Christmas looking, but a couple greens and reds help. It will all come together in the end...I promise.
I used Word to create the circle templates. To give you an idea, they vary in size from a dime to a quarter.
I laid out my circle cuts and buttons before attaching anything.
Under the tree, I freehanded the word "Believe" and used the stem stitch to sew over it.
Here's the finished tree...in need of some serious ironing.
Linking up: tip junkie, blue cricket designs, thrifty decorating, 30 days of homemade, tatertos & jello.
so cute. love the colors and how it turned out! i'm inspired;)
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That is so amazing and it does look easy enough for even me to give it a go. Thanks for sharing, I will follow on my way out so I know the path back to your lovely blog. I hope you will find the time to come visit my place soon and do the same. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and look forward to supporting your blog in 2012. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
ReplyDelete"A" for adorable!!! :) What a sweet little tree!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of using circle scraps !
ReplyDeleteLove this idea, and your bookshelf decorations are so great! I hope you all had a great Christmas!
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