Tuesday, September 7, 2010

embroidery sampler


Here is another in progress project I started a few weeks ago. An embroidery sampler I picked up to help me learn some new stitches. There are some basic ones I am familiar with- straight stitch, back stitch, running stitch, satin stitch.... And, then there are those I have never ever done like bullion knot and algerian eye. I've just learned the chain stitch and feather stitch. And, that pesky french knot. Sometimes I get it just perfect and then other times I just don't get it right at all. I'm going to master it though. Hold me to it. I have to say the algerian eye looks a bit scary, no?

5 comments:

premiumembroidery said...

Very nice design good work really ....The hand made embroidery is amazing in every way......
Thanks For Sharing With Us.

Amy said...

I love it Nancy! Where did you get the sampler fabric?

sew nancy said...

The sampler is from this Etsy shop called Drop Cloth

http://www.etsy.com/shop/dropcloth?ref=seller_info

Amy said...

thanks!

melissa said...

it's so lovely and such a great idea for learning new stitches.
i love the colours you've used, too.