One of my upcoming patterns, the Peony Pillow, calls for chain stitch embroidery. Here’s the how-to. Look for the pillow pattern when I’m done with the embroidery!
Almost done with the embroidery & the pattern is already knit and TESTED.
I spent last week playing around with metal rings + the blanket stitch and got so inspired I couldn’t stop, despite other pressing deadlines! These are three of the ornaments I made. My daughter made a fourth, which we featured in our how-to video. The project requires:
I used four of my favorite colors of Pick Up Sticks’ wool, which is available on my website. (One 65-yard ball is $3.50 and the shipping is free + priority mail, btw.) The ornaments are easy enough to do with a child – I’d say 9 and up. The only stitching technique I used is the blanket stitch, so this project is a great way to learn. If you try it, you’ll have lots of fun dreaming up your own designs with the florist wire.
Enjoying one of spring's first warm days and my newly embellished ballet flats.
Found these shoes at my local discount store. They were originally adorned with U-G-L-Y fabric roses. I removed the rose and went to work with my needle and embroidery thread. The whole project took about an hour and cost $12. Quick and cheap. That’s how I roll.
I designed a pair of slippers an cable bag for the Fall issue of Knitting Today. I just learned they are posted as free patterns on the Knitting Today website. Sweet!
The slippers have an internal tie that make them fit snugly against the top of the foot when they are worn.
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how a knitting design is created, from the initial “inspiration” photos, to the first sketch, to the final product in publication.
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