Daisychain sampler 'H'

Right so next is 'H', how do I feel about 'H'? Yes it's satin stitch, it's edged so hopefully will make it look neater, so could practice on this then go back to 'E'.  

I've back stitched again first, covering with satin stitch then will back stitch again in pale blue.

So I'm going home tomorrow, so will I get much time to carry on?! No, but when I get back into it should get a bit more done!

Daisychain sampler 'G'

Next is 'G', lots and lots of colonial knots. What do you think? Mastered these? About half way round my brain went to sleep and couldn't remember if it was looping over or under the second time, tried both, it's over!

Daisychain sampler 'F'

Lets go to 'F'! More stem stitch, don't think I'm too great at this, but hey it's done. 

Daisychain sampler 'B'

Now for 'B', stem stitch. I gave the instructions on this another read, think it's looking ok, wasn't sure on turning corners. Just for the second colour to do, I may leave this and get a lighter shade of teal when I get home. 

Where to next? 'E', more scary satin stitch or shall I skip it and go to 'F'? Decisions. .ok here's a picture of it so far.

Daisychain sampler 'A'

Next is 'A'! Lets attempt this scary satin stitch.

I back stitched the petal shapes first then covered each in satin stitch, (it's meant to make the edges nicer). 

More colonial knots for the centre and then chain stitch. Quite pleased with how this turned out actually!

Daisychain sampler 'C'

What's next?! 'C' obviously! Threaded back stitch in a beautiful blue, stem stitch, more lazy daisies and colonial knots in place of french knots. They have turned out much nicer than my last french knots. Just googled colonial knot how to, my internet connection was really bad, but finally got a page to load.

Daisychain sampler 'D'

Yes, I started with 'D', I know this probably seems wrong, but it seemed easier to start with a stitch I was comfortable with (back stitch) to give me the confidence to attempt the other letters. Especially when I've read how hard it is to make satin stitch look good, and needed to look up a colonial knot for 'A' too. Ok, so back stitch, lazy daisies and an edged satin stitch done, what's next?! 

Daisychain abc's sampler

I bought this lovely pattern at the last minute for a holiday project this week, It's been pinned on my must makes for a while now, and  I had some kind of wall hanging in mind. 

As I didn't have much time to search online for fabrics to make a boarder, (it would have taken me ages to decide!), I based my colours on Pretty by hand's sampler as I knew I wanted to use a light background and the colours above would be too light (and dark) in places. I was expecting to use some fabric I already had, but when I got to Hobby Craft, I found a perfect one, so got that too!! Shh don't tell my husband!

I also took her advice and reduced the pattern to 70% to use embroidery thread instead of crewel wool. I couldn't find a pen with a small enough point to transfer the patten to the fabric, so I just used a pencil, the kind you click to get more lead. I had the pattern and fabric masking taped to the window and just did lots of tiny dots, killed my arm and a pen would have been easier but hey ho.  Let's see how long this takes! Wish me luck!

my little girl turns 3

So my little girl is 3, I made a couple of little things for her; I made this bag without a pattern, and a little fabric watch.

Well who doesn't need a fabric watch?! I might make one for myself!

New baby rosette

I made this last week for the new baby in the family. Hope they liked it! 

Here are some similar birthday badges I made last year.