Freestyle embroidery can be finished in many different ways. If it’s done on clothing, table linens or other finished items, there’s nothing to do. If you have a piece on fabric, you can make it into a pillow or a bag. I chose to frame my piece. [Read more…] about Finishing and Framing Options
freestyle embroidery project
Herringbone Border
For the border of the freestyle embroidery project, I used herringbone stitch and yellow floss. I wanted to use the stitch because it is fun, but I couldn’t figure out a flower to do with it. Having some yellow in the border gives the impression of the sun shining in the sky. [Read more…] about Herringbone Border
Chain Stitch leaf
Chain stitch is very versatile. It can be used as a filler or for lines, and in the freestyle embroidery project, I used it to make some long, skinny leaves. [Read more…] about Chain Stitch leaf
Satin Stitch leaf
Satin stitch can be used to fill in any shape, and leaves are no exception. In the freestyle embroidery project, I used satin stitch to make some simple leaves. [Read more…] about Satin Stitch leaf
Bullion stitch flower
Bullion stitches can be used to make many different shapes of flowers. Curved bullions, circling a centre and slightly overlapping make beautiful roses. For my freestyle embroidery project, I kept my bullion stitch flower simple – one in the middle and one on each side. [Read more…] about Bullion stitch flower