What am I like? Considering I used to blog every Friday no fail, I have let things slip. just a bit.. last time was June I think!
What have I been doing.. well, I have just listed my latest Needle Doodle/embroidery hoop art on my Etsy shop.
Here is my original watercolour painting which it originated from....
These needle doodles take such a long time to make and sew. The process starts with very carefully drawing the design onto calico fabric, which is a natural and slightly uneven cloth and makes a steady hand and eyes quite key! Sadly my eyes are a bit wonky these days, and I need new glasses as mine are worn out and bent from a certain Old English Sheepdog called Dottie Dollie who decided that they made a tasty treat!
Next of course is all the sewing.. takes ages and ages...hours, but what a good excuse to sit and watch things on the TV which I normally wouldn't take time to do. I have some vital equipment I need before I get started.. a needle, threads, beads, etc, and most importantly.. a pot of tea.. ha ha!
When the sewing is complete, beads, applique and other embellishments too, I have to hot glue it into place in the wooden embroidery hoop and hot glue a thick calico backing onto it, which I stamp and sign.
Phew, I feel worn out now! Now I am off to start another one!
Have a happy week Peeps! Suzie xxx
What have I been doing.. well, I have just listed my latest Needle Doodle/embroidery hoop art on my Etsy shop.
Here is my original watercolour painting which it originated from....
These needle doodles take such a long time to make and sew. The process starts with very carefully drawing the design onto calico fabric, which is a natural and slightly uneven cloth and makes a steady hand and eyes quite key! Sadly my eyes are a bit wonky these days, and I need new glasses as mine are worn out and bent from a certain Old English Sheepdog called Dottie Dollie who decided that they made a tasty treat!
Next of course is all the sewing.. takes ages and ages...hours, but what a good excuse to sit and watch things on the TV which I normally wouldn't take time to do. I have some vital equipment I need before I get started.. a needle, threads, beads, etc, and most importantly.. a pot of tea.. ha ha!
When the sewing is complete, beads, applique and other embellishments too, I have to hot glue it into place in the wooden embroidery hoop and hot glue a thick calico backing onto it, which I stamp and sign.
Phew, I feel worn out now! Now I am off to start another one!
Have a happy week Peeps! Suzie xxx
