Looking for a quick handmade holiday gift? Look no further! This mini oven mitt is filled with handmade love and a great project that will only take a few hours to complete! Pair it with some homemade cookies, or the ingredients for your recipient to make their own!
When I was 16, and told my mom I wanted to sew, she pulled her sewing machine out from its deep dark hiding place and put it in my room. That machine was gifted to her by my Grandma, and even with the best intentions, it was left unused for years. When it was my turn to give it a go, it didn't have
Hello everyone This week we continue stitching project 12 of the mini journal. If you have missed any of the previous posts you can find them here, or by scrolling down to previous posts: Stitch al…
Details: An adjustable strap cross-back draped apron with ties, your choice of 2 deep pockets, bodice and pocket pleating and hanger tab - Low cut straight "bib" front - Adjustable length cross back straps for extra fitting - Bodice pleating detail - 2 deep pocket choices - patch pocket pleated top with bound edge or IT patch pocket (Isosceles Trapezoid) - Hanger Tab Construction: There is a written only 2 page Construction Sequence included in the information download, however due to the nature of the construction I made a full sew-a-long video to help, so you can follow step-by-step. The Sew-A-Long video is available on my Youtube channel. Link here: https://youtu.be/jc3CFvVqMbw Fabric: Please purchase a woven fabric - medium to heavier weights are best. Choose durable fabric for best results such as craft cottons, drill, duck, denim, canvas or linen. Fabric Estimate All Sizes Based On 150cm - 60" Wide Fabric: - Main Fabric 2m | Main Fabric 2 1/4 yards Trims: You will need 2 buttons - suggested size is 36L - 23mm - 7/8” Fit: I have called these sizes S-M and L-XL but the apron is easily wearable above and below these general size ranges - they are more an indication of bust size than actual "fit". The S-M is based on a B cup, the L-XL is based on a D cup and is wider. The apron is a generous fit to allow for side coverage: the strap length is adjustable to help fit different sizes and heights. The bib front sits low on the chest - the strap length changes the height ***S-M Trim Pattern 29 pattern pages - Print on A4 or US Letter size paper*** ***L-XL Trim Pattern 29 pattern pages - Print on A4 or US Letter size paper*** ***Woven Fabric*** ***A0 Size Copy Shop Files Included - 3 pgs*** ***Information Sheet, Fabric Lay Plan and Construction Sequence - 9 pgs*** A download link will be sent instantly to your email as soon as payment is completed. Download and save the PDF Files on your computer and print off as many times as you like. Small home based businesses may sell items made with this pattern. You may not copy, share, or resell this pattern in any form. This is a PDF construction/sewing pattern - a digital sewing pattern NOT a physical pattern This is NOT a finished garment. Keep up with the discussion and get notifications of my latest release patterns by joining my Facebook Group: Trish Newbery Design Pattern Discussion Group.
A few months ago I got this top from Lulu*s. Although it looked pretty in the product shot on their website, I didn’t realize how flowy it was, or how much I really would love it. It’s a flattering shape and style, and is perfectly casual for daytime, or can easily get dressed up for […]
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Last year, I made the over-hasty announcement that I would be attending Beating Around the Bush, 2012, down in Australia. Alas, for me, it was over-hasty, because I’m not going after all. At the time, I wasn’t aware of the various project deadlines that Country Bumpkin had to meet for marketing the event, and, having ...
When I was 16, and told my mom I wanted to sew, she pulled her sewing machine out from its deep dark hiding place and put it in my room. That machine was gifted to her by my Grandma, and even with the best intentions, it was left unused for years. When it was my turn to give it a go, it didn't have
Stitch Trish Burr's Pansies in this stitch along. We tackle all the hurdles of needle painting together!
Stitch Trish Burr's Pansies in this stitch along. We tackle all the hurdles of needle painting together!
Looking for a quick handmade holiday gift? Look no further! This mini oven mitt is filled with handmade love and a great project that will only take a few hours to complete! Pair it with some homemade cookies, or the ingredients for your recipient to make their own!
Hello everyone This week we continue stitching project 12 of the mini journal. If you have missed any of the previous posts you can find them here, or by scrolling down to see previous posts: Stitc…
As you can tell from reading my blog - I love fabric. But over the years I've been very conscious about where my fabric is coming from, and what I'm bringing into my stash. Yes I love refashioning, but I also love buying a gorgeous piece of fabric I don't have to think about fitting a pattern on. Fa
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When I was 16, and told my mom I wanted to sew, she pulled her sewing machine out from its deep dark hiding place and put it in my room. That machine was gifted to her by my Grandma, and even with the best intentions, it was left unused for years. When it was my turn to give it a go, it didn't have
When I was 16, and told my mom I wanted to sew, she pulled her sewing machine out from its deep dark hiding place and put it in my room. That machine was gifted to her by my Grandma, and even with the best intentions, it was left unused for years. When it was my turn to give it a go, it didn't have
When I was 16, and told my mom I wanted to sew, she pulled her sewing machine out from its deep dark hiding place and put it in my room. That machine was gifted to her by my Grandma, and even with the best intentions, it was left unused for years. When it was my turn to give it a go, it didn't have
La peinture à l'aiguille est une technique de broderie qui vise à reproduire un dessin sur une toile en remplissant le motif à l'aide de fils de soie ou de coton.
This weekend (in addition to lots of yard work) I stitched up a couple of quilted pillows using a new fabric line called Trish & Birdie. Sometimes smaller, quicker projects like this are so gratifying! It feels great to start AND finish a project in one weekend. As a bonus, it gives me a little kick in the pants to get some of my other projects finished up as well. Trish & Birdie is a new fabric line designed by Deane Beesley for Sweet Bee Designs. I love those colors! The first pillow I made is a sweet 18" quilted pillow made entirely from half square triangles. I knew the sherbet colors from the line would look so good against a crisp, white background! After piecing the half square triangles into a block, I felt all that white needed a frame around it. I used one of the pink prints as a binding and it was just what was needed. When I got the first pillow done I decided it needed a friend. Plus I wanted to try pairing up the prints with a gray linen-look print, and I love the results! I machine stitched the Dresden block down to the gray background square and then did some simple free motion quilting around the outside of it to add even more texture. I left the Dresden block free of any quilting to help it "pop" a little more against the background. I think the two pillows pair up nicely without being too matchy-matchy, don't you? And now I need to find a new home for these sweet pillows. My boys decided they're way too pink for this boy-filled home. (Is there really such a thing as too pink?) Are you looking for some Trish & Birdie fabric for your own projects? Find shops that carry Sweet Bee Designs fabric here on their website. And to see more inspiration, check out these blogs that will be sharing projects through the end of the month! August 16 Jina Barney: Jina's World of Quilting August 17 Becky Vandenberg: Be So Crafty August 20 Andy Knowlton: A Bright Corner August 21 Allison Dutton: Allison Sews August 23 Cassie Massolia: Lily Shine Creates August 24 Missy Luukkonen: The Little Green Bean August 27 Erin Hamilton: Piper's Girls August 28 Sherry Shish: Powered by Quilting August 29 Stephanie Jacobson: Steph Jacobson Designs August 30 Lissa LaGreca: Lovingly, Lisa August 31 Jackie White: Jackie's Art Quilts Hope you have a fantastic week - happy stitching! --Andy
You can purchase the pattern at Trish Burr's Etsy store Or you can sign up for the Level One class for beginners on this page If this one becomes available again I will let you know. Happy Stitching! Update:The classes were lots of fun! Trish's comments on students work is so encouraging. Love her style and attention to detail. she encourages you to look at a real leaf, petal, feather and study how it grows to determine stitch direction for a realistic effect. Note: I did line this one with natural muslin which isn't necessary. I used Kona Quilter's Cotton for the the top and I was not pleased as it was too rough on the DMC cotton floss. On the next bird I used the pre-printed cotton provided in the kit, which was much gentler on the floss. When I have all my miniatures finished I will mount and frame them.
Hello Everyone At last I am able to share with you some details about the new book Miniature Needle Painting Embroidery: Vintage Portraits, Florals & Birds, published by Milner Craft, Australi…
Hello everyone This week we continue stitching project 12 of the mini journal. If you have missed any of the previous posts you can find them here, or by scrolling down to previous posts: Stitch al…
This week I am continuing with the series on Miniature embroidery, we will be discussing threads. Having tried numerous thread brands over the years I can in all confidence say that DMC/Anchor stra…
I am so incredibly excited to share this post! I've been working on this tutorial for a while and am so happy to finally share it! I absolutely love making bags, and know that bag making can be pretty intimidating, so I wanted to create an in-depth tutorial for one of my favorite style bags to make!
Trish Burr is an embroidery artist from South Africa, who uses her amazing silk shading skills to create these stunningly detailed works of art! Inspired by nature, Trish Burr does not hold back on colour, using luscious threads to create incredibly details pieces that do not underestimate her colourful Cape Town surroundings. Trish Burr calls her work 'miniature needle painting', which we think is the prefect description! It's delicate, detailed and intricate. Just stunning. She also has a range of books available to buy that describe how she works, and provide detailed instructions on how to stitch like her! If you'd like to see more of Trish Burr's beautiful work, visit her website here.
I'm back with another project using my amazing Janome Embroidery Machine ! I wanted to share something quick and simple, with so much room for customization! You can download and print out the Janome PDF instructions HERE . I'm usually pretty good at gift ideas. There are a ton of things I want
Hello Everyone At last I am able to share with you some details about the new book Miniature Needle Painting Embroidery: Vintage Portraits, Florals & Birds, published by Milner Craft, Australi…
When Drew and I first got our bid accepted on our house, we were fortunate enough to negotiate on some of the furniture already with the home. Some of those items were the outdoor chair set and fire pit. After living in Hoboken for five years, we were SO excited to have a backyard of our own - and
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Punto pittura di Trish Burr: prove dal libro needle painting embroidery
Learn how to adjust the tension on your sewing machine — plus what an ideal stitch should look like — for perfectly sewn seams, edges & more!
Ready for the first part of the Stitch Along?? I'm thrilled! Let's get it! Foreword Whenever I start an important piece of embroidery, I experience a short period of anxiety and nervousness. This time, after transferring the pattern, gathering all the materials around me and setting everything up, I was still so anxious that I had to go and have tea with something sweet before I made the first stitch. In case you are going through something similar, let's all let go of the pressure together. Take a deep breath and remember few things: None if us is Trish Burr. Our end results will inevitably look different from the original work, and that's normal. More than that, if you already took the time to check out the instructions and the pattern, you know that they leave plenty of space for personal interpretation and imporovisation. The needlepainting in this design is often done in “patches” of colors, but the areas and exact choice of thread are not marked on the pattern – you need to figure it out yourself by looking closely at the pictures of the original. Another thing I would like you to remember is that I am only showing my process of working it (and I am not Trish Burr, either) which is already a bit different form the origianl (inevitably). You don't have to follow my way of working it with precision. You can, however, take my insight into consideration and adjust the things to how you see them. Lastly, I would like to tell you that 66 people applied for the Stitch Along and everyone has different level of skills, from beginners to seasoned needlepainters. So, when we share the results we are likely to see a lot of diversity, which I think is great! My place will be in the middle between these two groups, as I am not a beginner, but this is only my second time working Trish Burr's design (first was Pansies), and first time working a needlepainting design of this scale. Hope everyone will get enough space to practice their skills, and by the end of the project will learn something new :) Schedule Our schedule will be as follows: Part 1 (May 21): Branch + Stems Part 2 (May 28): Green leaves 1 Part 3 (June 4): Green leaves 2 Part 4 (June 11): Flower Part 5 (June 18): Red leaves and last touches. So, shall we start now?? Branch and stems Every area here is worked using 1 strand of floss. First, let's work the right part of the branch. For this, you need to know stem stitch, back stitch, and satin stitch. 1. Work a row of stem stitch along the bottom line of the branch in thread K, going upwards. 2. When you reach the top turn around and work one more row in stem stitch, close to the previous one. This time, switch the position of your needle – if as you went upwards your needle emerged from above the previous stitch, now make it appear from below the previous stitch. (More on that here: 6 faces of stem stitch) 3. When you reach the bottom, start outlining the edge of the branch with back stitch, filling in the small dark spaces scattered there using satin stitch. They are not marked on the pattern, so you have to check closely the original or my example – I will leave a more detailed picture below. 4. Next, fill the empty space with the rows of stem stitching using thread J, I and H. Going from the darker one to the lighter one. I also used threads J and K to make some random scratches. Just simple straight stitches here and there in a random order. 1. Please note, that I turned my embroidery upside down here because it is easier for me to work it this way. So we start with satin stitch in thread K, leaving random gaps here and there and especially in the part closer to the leaf. (I didn't use any outlining here) 2. Throwing in thread J randomly here and there. Just straight stitches. 3. Now adding the lightest one, thread H. 4. Sometimes the stitches are not full length – you can make a half stitch piercing right through the one below. 1. I don't know how to call this part of the flower, somebody help me. 😅 Anyway, there are little shadows in the right parts of the areas worked with thread K and J and the green part is worked in M. Stem stitch everywhere. 2. The highlight is worked in thread A, again in stem stitch. 3. For the stems, the shadows are worked in stem stitch, thread J. 4. And the rest – randomly used threads L, M and O. I didn't really use N for the stems, but rather for the leaves veins later. But do as you like! I think you can use any of the colors in any order here :) Here are the stems in the end: I might actually add some finishing touches later with thread N. That's all for today! How was that? I know some of you will finish this part quickly, but others don't have much free time, so I think this is a nice dose of stitching for a week :) Looking forward to seeing your results! Make sure to share your impressions and progress below in the comments section, send me a letter or post it on Instagram. I started hashtag #magnoliastitchalong so use it to show your work (also tag me so that I don't miss it)! Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5
Hello everyone! The third part of our Stitch Along has arrived and today we are working on the rest of the green leaves! So, take your needle and thread and let's get some stitching done! Foreword I didn't get as much feedback on the previous part as on the first part. Was it too much? Was it too hard? Tell me if things are getting too overwhelming for you so that I can help with something, okay? Also, thank you, everyone, for sharing your progress, I appreciate! You are doing great, let's keep up the good pace. Those who just started because of the circumstances – looking forward to seeing your results as well, enjoy the process and share your impressions! If you feel burnt out, it is okay! Take a break to recharge your batteries and come back to us. I'm telling you this because I tend to get burnt out from stitching similar things too, and it was hard for me to keep working the green leaves non-stop. If I wasn't in charge of the Stitch Along and just stitched purely for my heart's delight, I would take a break from the leaves and get some other areas done and then come back to the leaves. That's my usual pattern of working designs with repeating elements. If you relate, then maybe you can take a break till the next part where we are going to work the flower, and then get back to the leaves. Well, noone knows your stitching habits better than you do, so you do you! Just be comfortable and make sure you enjoy the Stitch Along and don't stress about things :) You still have time to catch up :) If you missed the previous parts, follow these links: Magnolia Stitch Along Part 1 Magnolia Stitch Along Part 2 There's not much else to say, so shall we start now? Green Leaves Part 2 Last time we worked 4 leaves, starting from the one closest to the flower on the right and proceeding clockwise. Today we are going to work 4 more leaves until we complete this part of the design. Just like last time, we are using threads A, B, C, D, E, F from the index page, with 1 strand in the needle. And we will apply satin stitch and long and short stitch techniques. Leaf #5 1. For this leaf we have two patches of thread B and C on one of the sides, so first we can work these areas. 2. Then add the darker E color. Complete the whole first row in this color, leaving a bit of free space closer to the central vein. 3. And now we can complete this side of the leaf by throwing in color F along the whole side of it. 4. For the other side, work a row of stitches in color D first, avoiding the tip of the leaf. And then add the second row of color C there, including the tip of the leaf. 5. I am not sure if color B is present there, but I think it would do no harm adding it first and then laying the lightest A color on top of it. That's what I did. It might not be as distinct, because the row of B thread was not really complete, there were scarce stitches thrown here and there just to tone down the inclusion of the whighter color. Leaf #6 1. This leaf reminds of the 4th one a little with its angles. We work one of the sides in the threads B and A first. 2. Adding scarce stitches in thread C first, and then completing this side of the leaf by working long and short stitch in thread D. 3. There is a spot of thread D in the corner of the other side of the leaf, so work it first and then start adding thread C to continue the first row of stitches. 4. Complete the leaf by working a row of long and short stitches in thread B. Leaf #7 1. On the right side, work the area closer to the tip of the leaf in satin stitch turning it into long and short stitch as you go further, using thread B. 2. Add sporadic stitches in thread C here and there. 3. The common behavior of color on this side of the leaf is that we continue the first row of stitches with a new color and then it washes over the previous one. So, after the steps 1 and 2, you need to add thread D to the first row and then add long and short stitches over the B+C duo. Then do the same with color E: continue the first row for a bit and then add long and short stitches over the area of D color. 4. In the end, use thread F to complete the first row and then work long and short stitching on top of the whole first row of the stitches. Along the whole side. 5. For the other side, make a row of slanted parallel stitches in thread E. 6. Then proceed with the second row of long and short stitches in color C. 7. The view of the completed leaf. Leaf #8 1. You can work the “independent” areas of colors first: C and D on the left side and B and E on the right side. 2. Next, on the left side, add a row of long and short stitches in thread E starting at the tip of the leaf and going down to its base. 3. Sorry for the messed up angle of the picture, but hope it is clear enough to see the areas of color, haha. So, that's it! The green leaves are complete now, next stop is the Magnolia bloom! It's going to be preeetty :) By the way! You might notice that I omitted some details for now, like working the veins of the leaves and the folded parts – it is because I worked them in the very end. If you don't want to leave these things until last and feel like completing it now, go ahead! Hope to see more feedback on this part :) Write me how things are going for you, where you are standing at currently, how difficult it is and if you need anything, even if it is just some moral support, okay? I love how you guys support each other here and on Instagram, it is really heartwarming :) Part 4 Part 5
Good morning everyone, hope you are doing well? Here is the pattern for project four of your mini journal. You can download the pattern here. Sweet violets BIG NEWS As you know my new book was dela…
Here's a bit of practice for you to understand better how long and short stitching works and how different approaches to this technique will affect the outcome. In case you missed, here are previous posts on the topic: Needlepainting tips 1 Needlepainting tips 2 In previous posts, I focused more on the choice of colors: how well еhey blend into each other and how sometimes when the colors you don't expect to work together, actually do. But this time, I would like to speak more about the technical aspect of long and short stitching. So, it's not like I have a diploma in this area or something, but through the years of stitching, I think I managed to learn a thing or two. And now that I'm able to compare my current practical knowledge and my initial idea of how long and short stitching works, I suppose there may be some common misconceptions among beginners which are worth discussing. And what we are going to talk about is the typical illustration for long and short stitch which you can find in many books and other resources. Like this one: The picture is from this book (pretty useful, by the way, I recommend reading it). There are loads of pictures which look similar to this one, and all of them share these traits: the long stitches are perfectly the same length, the short stitches are perfectly the same length the difference between long and short stitches is maintained equal throughout the whole needlework. To put it simply, there are two levels of stitches. These levels are what I would like to talk about today. Disclaimer: I'm not criticising these illustrations! God knows, it is hard to reflect in a single illustration what long and short stitching is. I just think there can be misconceptions about what it really looks like and how it works. So, let's begin our little practice :) Here are our three cases. Please look at them carefully and try to find differences in them. The 2 and 3 are very alike, I know, but there is still a difference between them. Case 1 This is an example of when there are only two levels and they are rather close to each other in length. Meaning the difference in between long and short stitches is minimal. Of course, I couldn't secure perfectly same length for each and every stitch, but more or less, they are all on the same levels. So what does it give us? Each row of stitches stands quite independently in its shape. You can distinctly see where one color ends and the next starts. Case 2 This flower petal also has two levels of stitches, like the previous one, but the difference in their length is bigger now. Here the blending goes better and the shapes of the rows of colors are not as definite as in the previous example. So, if we reiterate: for the blending to work better the difference in the length of stitches should be a bit higher. Case 3 Now, this one is a bit more chaotic than the previous two. Here I used approximately 3 levels of long and short stitches. I'm using the word “approximately” because I wasn't trying to stay precise while stitching. It just goes like this: ”longer stitch, shorter, one a bit longer, this one super long, now a shorter one again, now let's do a super long again”, etc. Chaotic. And although I tried to mark three levels, the marking is very loose. Conclusion To sum up our little practice: If you want the color to be distinct in shape, then you can make the difference between long and short stitches smaller. If you want the colors to merge more, then you can increase the difference between long and short stitches, making the longer ones longer and the shorter ones shorter. That being said, you don't really have to maintain the same level between long and short stitches and make it so orderly, but rather try making your stitching more chaotic, which also helps the colors to dissolve more naturally into each other. Personal insight: chaotic long and short stitching is what I'm used to. And the second case looks pretty much like the third one because I could barely resist my habit and still inserted here and there stitches between the main two levels. You can see them up close.
