I have been asked how in the world I was able to get the fabric in the hoop when my hand was still pretty bad. Our "genius" son realized that this one uses tension. No fiddly little screws! It is a vintage one that I've picked up somewhere. Do they even make them anymore? It is also pretty small, which helped. I keep using it, because it is still easier.
I've already started on the February piece for the New Embroidery with Vintage Patterns 2012 Quilty Stitch Along. The split stitch did not impress me before, but I think it looks quite nice for the basket.
I tried couching to give the blue Forget-Me-Nots more body, but I do not think it was worth it.
We have two stitch alongs a month going on over at the New Embroidery with Vintage Patterns Group on Flickr. Come on over and take a look!
hurray for Good Tension !!! i have a couple of old embroidery hoops too ... some have a cork cushion around the inner ring.
ReplyDeleteyour stitchin' is always beautiful and i feel cheery just seeing it.
So happy that worked for you. I love to see your embroidery!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! Love these old patterns.
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
This is lovely! So good that you were able to find a way to hoop your wip
ReplyDeletewithout much discomfort. The split stitch does look perfect on the basket.
(ps= i have the feeling that the metal hoop sold on colonialpatterns.com for painting
has this same system, they only have it in 10" though)
Hi there, your embroidery is gorgeous. It's nice to see that people like yourself are still practising this lovely art. I haven't done it in about 30 years. Thanks for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
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Gee, I must be getting old, I did not realize these kind of loops were were no longer made.
ReplyDeleteGood to know.
Your work is beautiful.
*hugs*
mo
That really is a great hoop. I think you are so wonderful at this beautiful needle work! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Susie
OMGoodness sweet lady, I love this embroidery! I always hand embroidered, since I was lil'girl and it's the most relaxing thing to do ever! I have a couple of tablecloths and a runner for C'mas for the moment...maybe I should start on a new project! Thank you for your lovely visit and now I'm going to follow you so I don't miss your posts...hope you do the same.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
FABBY