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
Love your tiny tots, but your house is fantastic with the leaves and flowers in fabric! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh 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.
ReplyDeleteYour wee tots and cottage are just beautiful, as are all your Redwork pieces...love them! Thanks for hopping with us! :O)
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteJust 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!
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring!
Susannah
They are all beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDarling tea towel ;)
ReplyDeleteAll of your projects are so lovely--I just love all the redwork you've done!
ReplyDeleteWonderful embroider on your projects, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove your creative idea with the cottage. So lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love what you've done with the cottage! And the Wee Tots are just too cute!
ReplyDeleteI love, love your pillow with the cottage. You have made an outstanding project
ReplyDeleteThanks 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 ;)
ReplyDeleteSo lovely. You are a very good stitcher.
ReplyDeleteI love the pillow with the cottage the most.
ReplyDeleteWell Done! Your love of stitching shines, sparkles, dances and twirls across the fabrics! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing stitching - I love them all!!
ReplyDeleteThank 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.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love all the pillows. I think I am hooked. Can't wait to recieve the new book I ordered for some new patterns.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful work! I love redwork! Your pillows are just fantastic! Oh so nicely done.
ReplyDeleteLove the house cushion, those pink flowers really make the design pop :)
ReplyDeleteI love all your stitcheries! You're so very talented and your stitching is perfect! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOooo....lovely projects! I like the dimension on the cottage pillow. Cute tots! Thanks for sharing today!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection of stitching. Your love of the craft certainly shines through your work. The cottage pillow is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLoved 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!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection of work. Lots of stitching!
ReplyDeleteLovely work Marleen.
ReplyDeleteThe towels are so sweet with the stitcheries and the cottage looks amazing. Like the green in the red!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects! Thanks for sharing B-)
ReplyDeleteI 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....
ReplyDeleteThe houses are darling!
ReplyDeleteOh, 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.
ReplyDeleteYou 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.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your work, especially your pillow! FANTASTIC!!!
ReplyDeleteAll are outstanding - the cottage is very well thought out and just plain beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Judy C in NC
ReplyDeleteI love all your projects, but your redwork is gorgeous! Great job!
ReplyDeleteHow 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.
ReplyDeleteLove all your projects but your pillows caught my eye!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you added the snippets of fabric to the pillow, great idea. The trim on the towels is cute too.
ReplyDeleteYour handwork is lovely.
Beautiful embroidery and such wonderful projects...love them all!
ReplyDeleteNo doubt about it..you are a stitcher...each piece lovelier than the last....love your garden piece
ReplyDeleteI like all your redwork. You are a wonderful stitcher.
ReplyDeleteLove all of those embroideries. Inspires me to get moving on some of mine that I have let sit around. I always enjoy making them.
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful projects here, beautiful stitching too!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the cottage pillow!!! Love when people think outside the box!
ReplyDeleteMarlene! Wow! Thanks for showing me up!! Lol. Great job on all the work but that pillow is over the top! Always love visiting you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful embroidered projects Marlene. You do love stitching.
ReplyDeletegreat work, love how you added the flowers to the cottage
ReplyDeleteAll your projects are great. Thanks for shairng them.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous stichery projects.
ReplyDeleteLove your projects. I am getting such inspiration from this hop!
ReplyDeleteYou are a real stitch-artist! Great work! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely projects , each and everyone, you are a real pro at embroidery !!
ReplyDeleteYour pieces are just lovely. I love the house with the snippets.
ReplyDeleteOh what fun! I loved your post and all your wonderful projects! My favorite is Monday's Child :*D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteYou have been a busy girl! Lovely job on all of them!
ReplyDeleteYour projects are great. It has been years since I've done any embroidery....hmmm.. :)
ReplyDeleteYour 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.
ReplyDeleteWow what a great job. So many fine tings you made. Love all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Frederika
Each piece is adorable Marlene....I love the house though
ReplyDeleteI love your embroidery, but I think my favorite is the redwork! All of it is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove all of your projects, especially the idea of the burp bib with the bunny. Thanks for being part of the party.
ReplyDeleteAll your projects look amazing! That cottage pillow is just over the top. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteYour projects are very nice and cute. Great work!
ReplyDeleteAll of your projects are just lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour projects are very nice, I especially liked the way that you embellished the cottage.
ReplyDeleteOne day hope to have these skills!
ReplyDeleteGreat work, you are an old hand at this.
ReplyDeleteYour stitching is so lovely :)
ReplyDeleteThere you go, inspiring people again! If I start an embroidery project in the near future, I will know who to blame!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects. Love the redwork.
ReplyDeleteONGosh your work is beautiful...I cannot even pick a favorite they are all truly awesome...thank yo sor sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteYour projects are all stunning. Impossible to pick a favourite, but those Wee Tots are so adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your delightful embroidery projects. I can tell you love stitching. Great work.
ReplyDeleteWonderful projects! I loved the cottage scene and think adding the fusible pieces and the quilting was just super.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing all your goodies. You are so blessed to be able to do all of this! Love the redwork in your bedroom.
ReplyDeleteA 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
ReplyDeleteSo much jaw dropping stitcheries, well done.
ReplyDeletelovely projects. The cottage is great, love the addition of the colorful flowers!
ReplyDeleteWow~ I loved seeing all of your beautiful projects, you do amazing work~!
ReplyDeletelove your projects
ReplyDeleteNice stitching...It's so relaxing isn't it? I can tell you really love it!
ReplyDeleteHave a Blessed Easter
Gmama Jane
Hi!!! Wow!!! Love all of your redwork!!! Love the cottage!!!! It is all wonderful!!!! Thank You
ReplyDeleteI'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.
ReplyDeleteI liked how you used some fusible color for the leaves and azaleas. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteReally lovely work. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThough I'm late, enjoyed my visit.
ReplyDeleteYou can tell how much you love doing these embroidery projects. They are all so beautiful.
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