A while back, I'd stitched up a couple of Dropcloth Samplers' Stick and Stitch patterns, without an idea of what I would do with them. Then recently I found I had some 3" bamboo wooden hoops, and thought I could use them together. I watched a video, 4 Ways To Back The Embroidery Hoop | Hand Embroidery 101 by The Authentic Embroiderer, and decided to try the 'cover the back with felt' method. It started with putting the embroidery into the hoop and gathering it on the back.
Then I followed the instructions in the video and stitched a felt circle to the back. For both steps, I used a single strand of Aurifil 12wt thread in a color that pretty much matched the fabric and felt.
Gotta say, I really enjoyed the process, and it went together neatly.
I liked it so well, I did it again.
So then.... I took both little embroidered hoops down to the Free Little Art Gallery Edmonds, where I've dropped off little art pieces many times.
Hopefully they'll find a new happy home!
That's a really tidy and attractive way to finish the back! I'm sure these will be a delightful addition to someone's home or office. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea and I love that little art library.
ReplyDeleteThat’s such a good way to finish an embroidered design. It’s a nice, clean look. How great that you’ve offered them in that little library! You certainly have the best opportunities to give items away. Neither the book or art libraries are options for me in our area. Though there is a food “library” box not too far away. Anyway, I sure like what you’ve made and done with your two little finished.
ReplyDeletesomeone will really enjoy your beautiful little pieces. I love finishing embroidery hoops this way!
ReplyDeleteThis is an excllent story!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I thought so too!
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