I saw a post on Facebook advertising an Embroidery course by Lisa Nathan-Goucher of Wildman’s Vintage Linens.
It was being held locally and seemed like a no brainer. It turned out to be in a delightful location, with beautiful china and food, with a group of highly educated like minded ladies. Proving professional women value the relaxation provided by crafts. Lisa gave excellent instruction and was totally prepared for her guests.
She provided the hoops, fabric and embroidery threads and gave us lots of food for thought for future projects.
Our first item on the right and my next attempt on the left. The hoops are flexible and have wood effect surround so can be given as gifts.
We started a second item, which I finished at home.
I was inspired to make a Wedding Embroidery for my Step-Daughter and Fiance.
I found a design online and copied it by hand in pencil.
I then drew in the names, copying the font from the Wedding Invitation.
Then highlighted the design, so that it would show through the Calico. Then traced the design through the calico.
After embroidering the design, using wedding colours, I secured the back using a running stitch.
I then inserted wadding to made the item softer.
Then finally fitted green felt on the back to cover the workings.
It was well received and I wish them the best life together in the future.
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