Today's the day I get to show you the embroidery projects I made for this hop - since embroidery is one of my very favorite things to do I made three things but I'm going to show one or two extras. Just one or two, promise.
I have to say first that I just fell in love with the Wee Tots that Madame Samm designed. Oh my goodness aren't they sweet? I stitched two of those.....one of them is now on a baby burp pad (wouldn't this be a great present with the sweet bunny?) I used Finca thread and the stem stitch on the first three projects.
And the other is on a tea towel for my kitchen.....
And as much as I enjoyed making these two things I think I loved this more....
I first embroidered the cottage in brown and then fused snippets of green for leaves and pink for azalea petals. Then I quilted over the snippets. And finally made it into a pillow with green polka dot ribbon trim. So spring like!
This picture was taken inside but eventually it will reside on this rustic church pew in my front courtyard...
Another embroidery project I've been working on and finished just this week....
I used Valdani threads for this one with wool applique using a blanket stitch. The embroidery stitch on the words and letters is the back stitch. The willow leaves are (I think) the daisy stitch. I'm not sure how I want to finish this - I could frame it or make it into a pillow I guess. Any suggestions?
And you can tell by the picture below that redwork embroidery takes a prominent place in my bedroom! I use Finca thread for all of my redwork.
Here are a couple of closeups -
I have more redwork in this bedroom - several wallhangings - but I think it's time I close this post!
Many thanks to Madame Samm for this hop....clearly embroidery is one of my favorites...and to Jane for coordinating it for us. Please be sure to visit the other hoppers today!
THURSDAY March 21st
90 comments:
Love your tiny tots, but your house is fantastic with the leaves and flowers in fabric! Thank you for sharing.
Oh Marlene where to start, I too love the Wee Tots and I love what you did with them. The cottage, wow, I would never have thought to use the snippets of fabric. I love that idea. I also love redwork and yours is just beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your projects with us, truly amazing.
Your wee tots and cottage are just beautiful, as are all your Redwork pieces...love them! Thanks for hopping with us! :O)
I love your wee tots! They are just too cute! But I am backing my bags and moving into the house you stitched up. It is gorgeous!
Just beautiful handwork by the one and only Marlene!! Each piece is so pretty and I know you had so much fun doing all this needlework. Good for you, girl! Very impressive!
Happy Spring!
Susannah
They are all beautiful!
Darling tea towel ;)
All of your projects are so lovely--I just love all the redwork you've done!
Wonderful embroider on your projects, thanks for sharing!
Love your creative idea with the cottage. So lovely!
I love what you've done with the cottage! And the Wee Tots are just too cute!
I love, love your pillow with the cottage. You have made an outstanding project
Thanks for sharing your creativity
Your cottage pillow is soooooo pretty! The tea towels and other pillows are pretty too, but I guess I'm in love with that cottage ;)
So lovely. You are a very good stitcher.
I love the pillow with the cottage the most.
Well Done! Your love of stitching shines, sparkles, dances and twirls across the fabrics! :)
What amazing stitching - I love them all!!
Thank you for sharing
What a wonderful display of your beautiful stitching. I love what you did with the little cottage and your redwork is absolutely stunning.
Beautiful. Love all the pillows. I think I am hooked. Can't wait to recieve the new book I ordered for some new patterns.
Beautiful, beautiful work! I love redwork! Your pillows are just fantastic! Oh so nicely done.
Love the house cushion, those pink flowers really make the design pop :)
I love all your stitcheries! You're so very talented and your stitching is perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Oooo....lovely projects! I like the dimension on the cottage pillow. Cute tots! Thanks for sharing today!
What a wonderful collection of stitching. Your love of the craft certainly shines through your work. The cottage pillow is so pretty.
Loved all of your work. You're a very talented stitcher!! What a great idea with the cottage it turned out great and those wee tots are as cute as can be!!
Beautiful collection of work. Lots of stitching!
Lovely work Marleen.
The towels are so sweet with the stitcheries and the cottage looks amazing. Like the green in the red!
Beautiful projects! Thanks for sharing B-)
I love your baby burp pad. I have a new great niece - maybe I'll try my hand at something like this for her. Thank you SO MUCH for showing your redwork. I'd love to see more some time! I'm getting so MANY ideas - wonder how I can get some more time....
The houses are darling!
Oh, I love your work! I would frame the lovely sampler you are working on. Redwork is so pretty. I've never done any, but I quilted a quilt for a friend once that was redwork her mother had done.
You do beautiful work! Love the pillow with the snippets of fabric. Very clever. And a room with red work, I would love to see it in its entirety.
I LOVE your work, especially your pillow! FANTASTIC!!!
All are outstanding - the cottage is very well thought out and just plain beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Judy C in NC
I love all your projects, but your redwork is gorgeous! Great job!
How clever to add the snippets of colors to the cottage piece! I am with you though----I love embroidery though I don't get near the amount done that YOU have! Well done.
Love all your projects but your pillows caught my eye!
I love how you added the snippets to the cottage! Very creative! Your projects are great and you do really nice stitching. Thank you for sharing.
I really like how you added the snippets of fabric to the pillow, great idea. The trim on the towels is cute too.
Your handwork is lovely.
Beautiful embroidery and such wonderful projects...love them all!
No doubt about it..you are a stitcher...each piece lovelier than the last....love your garden piece
I like all your redwork. You are a wonderful stitcher.
Love all of those embroideries. Inspires me to get moving on some of mine that I have let sit around. I always enjoy making them.
So many beautiful projects here, beautiful stitching too!
Absolutely love the cottage pillow!!! Love when people think outside the box!
Marlene! Wow! Thanks for showing me up!! Lol. Great job on all the work but that pillow is over the top! Always love visiting you!
Beautiful embroidered projects Marlene. You do love stitching.
great work, love how you added the flowers to the cottage
All your projects are great. Thanks for shairng them.
Gorgeous stichery projects.
Love your projects. I am getting such inspiration from this hop!
You are a real stitch-artist! Great work! Thanks for sharing.
Lovely projects , each and everyone, you are a real pro at embroidery !!
Your pieces are just lovely. I love the house with the snippets.
Oh what fun! I loved your post and all your wonderful projects! My favorite is Monday's Child :*D
Beautiful work!
You have been a busy girl! Lovely job on all of them!
Your projects are great. It has been years since I've done any embroidery....hmmm.. :)
Your work is beautiful. I love the red work and my favorite is the tea towel with the ruffle. My list of to do projects is growing with each blog I see but I still going to add that tea towel to my list.
Wow what a great job. So many fine tings you made. Love all.
Thanks for sharing Frederika
Each piece is adorable Marlene....I love the house though
I love your embroidery, but I think my favorite is the redwork! All of it is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Love all of your projects, especially the idea of the burp bib with the bunny. Thanks for being part of the party.
All your projects look amazing! That cottage pillow is just over the top. I love it!!
Your projects are very nice and cute. Great work!
All of your projects are just lovely.
Your projects are very nice, I especially liked the way that you embellished the cottage.
One day hope to have these skills!
Great work, you are an old hand at this.
Your stitching is so lovely :)
There you go, inspiring people again! If I start an embroidery project in the near future, I will know who to blame!
Beautiful projects. Love the redwork.
ONGosh your work is beautiful...I cannot even pick a favorite they are all truly awesome...thank yo sor sharing them with us.
Your projects are all stunning. Impossible to pick a favourite, but those Wee Tots are so adorable!
Thanks for sharing your delightful embroidery projects. I can tell you love stitching. Great work.
Wonderful projects! I loved the cottage scene and think adding the fusible pieces and the quilting was just super.
Love seeing all your goodies. You are so blessed to be able to do all of this! Love the redwork in your bedroom.
A beautiful parade of embroidery projects Marlene...luv them all. I wish I could stitch all day...to me it is sEw relaxing. Thanks for sharing your wonderful projects. Happy stitching, Pauline
So much jaw dropping stitcheries, well done.
lovely projects. The cottage is great, love the addition of the colorful flowers!
Wow~ I loved seeing all of your beautiful projects, you do amazing work~!
love your projects
Nice stitching...It's so relaxing isn't it? I can tell you really love it!
Have a Blessed Easter
Gmama Jane
Hi!!! Wow!!! Love all of your redwork!!! Love the cottage!!!! It is all wonderful!!!! Thank You
I'm a huge fan of redwork and red & white sewing...Your pillows are wonderful. I love using finca threads too, they're awesome. I can tell from your beautiful stitches that you so enjoy it. Happy Stitching.
I liked how you used some fusible color for the leaves and azaleas. Great idea.
Really lovely work. Thanks for sharing.
Though I'm late, enjoyed my visit.
You can tell how much you love doing these embroidery projects. They are all so beautiful.
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