Embroidered Blossom Tree - The Finale!

 

Hello everyone and welcome to the big Finale of our Stitch by Stitch Mini Sew Along of the Embroidered Blossom Tree!

So far we have practiced our stitches, hooped up our fabric and begun to create our ttree.  You should by now have your Tree Base stitched in your chosen method (see here for options)

Now I had planned to show you my completed Embroideries, but due to a few personal issues (a car driving into our parked car and driving off to name one) I am a little delayed, but the fun thing with projects like this is there is no rush, it's all about slow stitching and enjoying the process.

I finished my Tree base, using the Long and Short stitch and chose darker shade so brown than my original, but I am super happy how it has turned out.  The process of adding stitches in this way I find quite therapeutic, not having to worry about following lines and just letting the stitches take the lead creating the detail and texture.

How is yours looking?  I'd love to see, so please tag me @michellecorbindesign on Instagram and use the hashtag #stitchbystitchsewalong

Now it's time to turn to finishing your Tree, by using your chosen colour (I chose pink) and filling in as much or as little blossom using French Knots as you like.

I personally like quite a lot, but it's your tree and you get to decide.  You might even decide to stitch on some beads instead or as well as sewing French Knots - it's really up to you!

If you haven't purchased your kit or pdf, you can buy them here:  The kit  or PDF

This is mine so far

I still need to add more blossom - how much?  I'm not sure, but I will keep going until I am happy.

Once your Tree is complete it's time to frame it.  If you can still see your traced lines you will need to remove them according to instructions.  I used a Frixion Pen very faintly and therefore I cannot see them as whilst I stitched I ensured that I covered them.  If you can still see yours though a light blast with a hairdryer should remove them if you are careful.

Ensure your fabric is nice and taught in your hoop and Trim around the excess fabric leaving an inch or two around.  Do a running stitch around this fabric to gather it up and secure it on the reverse of the hoop.  Place on the piece of circular felt (in your kit) and either stitch or glue it in place.  I like to stitch, but you could use hot glue if you prefer.  Add a ribbon to the hoop for hanging and Tadaaa!  It's all finished!

I'll be sure to post photos of mine when they are both finished on Social Media so I encourage you to do the same too.  (don't forget to use the hashtag)

Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for sewing the Blossom Tree with me.  I hope you enjoyed it and I can't wait to see how yours turned out.

Much Love and Happy Stitching

Michelle xx

 

Learn to Sew - Creating a Garland with a Twist

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Every other Monday, I run 2 Learn to Sew Workshops,

 one on the morning and one on the evening.  I have some lovely ladies who attend, and over the past 2 years that they have been attending, their sewing skills have grown and their confidence and creativity has improved immensely.

It's a very relaxed affair, and I encourage fun chats and laughter, but not only do these ladies come to learn to sew and create, I am also proud to say that they have become my friends too.  

Each term I set a new task, based on their wish lists.  This terms brief, was to create bunting or a garland with a twist!!  Basically, I asked them to design and create a bunting style garland based on a theme of their choice, using a variety of techniques they wished to explore, or improve.

Above you can see a few of them developing their designs.  Each one of them chose a different theme, which was fantastic, and they were not afraid to explore techniques.

Charlie and Lorna's creations are still works in progress.  

Lorna's imagination is running wild, and from discussions with her, I can see she is going to be using lots of different techniques.  I am so looking forward to seeing her 'The Enchanted Wood' inspired garland come to life.

And Charlie has based her design on her new found love for sewing, and I think it will look beautiful.

Kelly's completed Caravan Garland

Above Kelly, has just completed her Caravan Garland.  Her choice of fabrics, is just lovely, and I love the colour combinations.

Kelly was inspired by a photo she found on Pinterest.  She created her own templates and built her design up using bonding and stabiliser, quirky fabric scraps, and an appliqué technique that she wanted to master.

I think you will agree that she has made a lovely job, and she should be very proud.

Please comment below to let Kelly know how great you think she has done.

 Once the others have finished theirs, I will share them with you too.

Michelle Corbin Design

 And this is me, maker of all things to treasure, from Keepsake items, to Soft Furnishings

Thank you for reading

Happy Stitching

Michelle xx