One of the things that kept me moving at the speed of light last week: an embroidered coffee cuff. It was custom ordered for someone who likes the “Keep Calm” propaganda. I found several online programs that duplicate the font as well as possible (apparently the original posters were hand lettered), transferred it to the fabric, and … suddenly remembered how hard it is to stitch lettering! It was worth it in the end, though, if I do say so myself.
I’m finding myself hoping that this dusting-off of the needle might get me started back into embroidery a little bit. I have several patterns that have been languishing away because I haven’t had any interest in stitching up the samples. Time will tell….
Oh I hope, I hope!
written on December 19th, 2012, at 2:28 pmI’ve said it before, that is just the coolest coffee cuff – great embroidery!
written on December 19th, 2012, at 3:35 pmlooks excellent!! Good to hear you are dusting of the needles :)
written on December 20th, 2012, at 2:58 pmReally cute!
Also, love the stamp you were carving. I recently got a kit in the mail with two blanks and some lino cutters but haven’t had the chance to dig in and get carving yet… Maybe after the holidays. Merry Christmas!
written on December 24th, 2012, at 2:39 amI’m such a fan of your embroidery Gretchen! Well, you got me inspired anyway – a long time ago :) Beautiful work as always :D
written on December 24th, 2012, at 12:57 pmHave a lovely Christmas!
Alison x
Wow! This is seriously impressive Gretchen! Love the embroidered crown especially :) Happy holidays! Kx
written on December 25th, 2012, at 6:02 pmOh great job! I have that design on one of my cozies, but I went with the much fast screen printing option. I love the white on red and the 3Dness of the stitching. (Yes, 3Dness)
written on December 31st, 2012, at 9:19 pm