Monday, November 30, 2009
Happy hyacinths
There's a new pattern available in the shop. Hyacinth Holidays. Aren't hyacinths lovely at this time of year? When we need something bright and colourful.
Here's a tip for ya. Instead of using threads of different shades of the same colour to achieve a look similar to the blue hyacinth below, use a variegated thread. But jump all over the place, so the different colours of the thread gets spread all over the area you are stitching.
Labels: embroidery pattern, xmas
There's a new pattern available in the shop. Hyacinth Holidays. Aren't hyacinths lovely at this time of year? When we need something bright and colourful.
Here's a tip for ya. Instead of using threads of different shades of the same colour to achieve a look similar to the blue hyacinth below, use a variegated thread. But jump all over the place, so the different colours of the thread gets spread all over the area you are stitching.
Labels: embroidery pattern, xmas
scribbled by Carina 11/30/2009 01:30:00 PM
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Monday, November 23, 2009
Forever Noël pattern
Over the last week I've been doing a looooot of embroidery. That makes me really quite happy. I don't know if you embroider too, but I can really, truly recommend it! It is so relaxing and at the end of it you have something pretty. Or something rude if that's your flavour. ;-)
Anyway, here's the first of the Christmas flavoured patterns I've been working on. A little branch-y heart with 'noël' written inside. It is called 'Forever Noël'. I really, really like natural elements in Christmas decorations - maybe that's why I insist on having a real tree?
I remember going with my mum to the nearby forest when I was little, to collect branches, moss, pinecones etc for making candle decorations for Christmas. In my family candles are a big part of the December 'celebrations'. I guess with those cold, short December days you crave something warm and bright to make it feel a bit cozier.
Labels: embroidery pattern, xmas
Over the last week I've been doing a looooot of embroidery. That makes me really quite happy. I don't know if you embroider too, but I can really, truly recommend it! It is so relaxing and at the end of it you have something pretty. Or something rude if that's your flavour. ;-)Anyway, here's the first of the Christmas flavoured patterns I've been working on. A little branch-y heart with 'noël' written inside. It is called 'Forever Noël'. I really, really like natural elements in Christmas decorations - maybe that's why I insist on having a real tree?
I remember going with my mum to the nearby forest when I was little, to collect branches, moss, pinecones etc for making candle decorations for Christmas. In my family candles are a big part of the December 'celebrations'. I guess with those cold, short December days you crave something warm and bright to make it feel a bit cozier.
Labels: embroidery pattern, xmas
scribbled by Carina 11/23/2009 09:41:00 AM
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
Glimpse of things to come
scribbled by Carina 11/21/2009 11:56:00 AM
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Tuesday, November 03, 2009
3 patterns for $10
Here's a bit of happy news: you can now buy 3 embroidery patterns for $10, that's pretty much 3 for the price of 2. Not a bad deal at all. Any pattern, nomatter their individual price. Doesn't include Small Stitches the e-book, though. ;-)
By the way, did you know that there is now a 'leftie' version of that very e-book? :-)Labels: embroidery pattern, shop talk
Here's a bit of happy news: you can now buy 3 embroidery patterns for $10, that's pretty much 3 for the price of 2. Not a bad deal at all. Any pattern, nomatter their individual price. Doesn't include Small Stitches the e-book, though. ;-)By the way, did you know that there is now a 'leftie' version of that very e-book? :-)
Labels: embroidery pattern, shop talk
scribbled by Carina 11/03/2009 09:23:00 PM
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Rococo Sunset pattern
Hello! It's a new pattern and I loooove it! :-) As I mentioned the other day, I decided to limit the number of colours I could use. I think that is a very useful exercise to try from time to time. Especially if they are colours you (meaning me) would normally only use sparingly. Like yellow and purple/lilac. Usually, I only use them in tiny amounts, but here they take centre stage. And I really like it! Maybe you will too?
The thing about limiting your tools/colours/materials is that it forces you to try something new. To think in new ways and hopefully that means the result is also something new. It's a trick on the brain, both the creative side and the logical side. It can leave the brain quite confused: "what the heck do I now?!"
You make it work, brain, that's what. And usually it does. Don't you think? Am I right or am I right? ;-)
The actual pattern is straighter than my original version. Working freehand unfortunately means that making things completely even is a bit challenging. Or maybe it's just me? The pattern is kinda 2 in 1, because you can actually turn it upside down and use it that way too. I like multi-purpose! :-)Labels: embroidery pattern
Hello! It's a new pattern and I loooove it! :-) As I mentioned the other day, I decided to limit the number of colours I could use. I think that is a very useful exercise to try from time to time. Especially if they are colours you (meaning me) would normally only use sparingly. Like yellow and purple/lilac. Usually, I only use them in tiny amounts, but here they take centre stage. And I really like it! Maybe you will too?
The thing about limiting your tools/colours/materials is that it forces you to try something new. To think in new ways and hopefully that means the result is also something new. It's a trick on the brain, both the creative side and the logical side. It can leave the brain quite confused: "what the heck do I now?!"
You make it work, brain, that's what. And usually it does. Don't you think? Am I right or am I right? ;-)
The actual pattern is straighter than my original version. Working freehand unfortunately means that making things completely even is a bit challenging. Or maybe it's just me? The pattern is kinda 2 in 1, because you can actually turn it upside down and use it that way too. I like multi-purpose! :-)Labels: embroidery pattern
scribbled by Carina 10/29/2009 02:03:00 PM
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Sneaky peeky
Sneak peek at the next embroidery pattern. A bit of a challenge because I limited the colours I could use. Not an easy thing for me, you know, because I like using most of them at any given time! ;-)
And.. I have been painting. Just a little bit. But I have lots of ideas for more paintings so I am sure there will be more coming soon. I've been using mainly acrylics lately and that does make it quicker to finish a painting. I guess it also helps that they are fairly small paintings. :-)Labels: embroidery pattern, painting, wip
Sneak peek at the next embroidery pattern. A bit of a challenge because I limited the colours I could use. Not an easy thing for me, you know, because I like using most of them at any given time! ;-)
And.. I have been painting. Just a little bit. But I have lots of ideas for more paintings so I am sure there will be more coming soon. I've been using mainly acrylics lately and that does make it quicker to finish a painting. I guess it also helps that they are fairly small paintings. :-)Labels: embroidery pattern, painting, wip
scribbled by Carina 10/27/2009 03:42:00 PM
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