~ simple embroidery ~

 

 Good Morning Friends & Folk...

and a very happy Tuesday to us all.

 ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

 

we are awaiting yet another snowfall.

with predictions anywhere from 2-3" to 11-13" ~ oh what fun....

 

so it's been another minute since I've last posted and
in between working on new cross stitch models, I have been embroidering {shocking!}
I love those little X's and all, but they get a bit much having to continuously count them,
so I turn to embroidery to free my brain from math.

I recently made this necklace below,
from scrap floss, a piece of silk ribbon, some osnaburg,
a bit of crochet thread and some cardboard...
very simple to do.

I embroidered it mostly in split stitch, but added small french knots and chain stitch,
and love the contrasting colors of the browns, greens, white & red.

to me, the colors and motif look vintage-farmhouse-y ~
which of course I personally love.

 

the same crochet thread used for the chain,
was also used to stitch the basket and flowers,
and I used all 6 strands of the scrap DMC floss to fill the entire background
and then the knotted red portions.

 
I've made these types of necklaces before,
and am wondering if there is any interest in a a class perhaps?

all hand done, so no sewing machine required...
just a needle and thread & fabric.
{oh a bit of glue!}

if you have a group or guild that might be interested in coming out to the Studio, for a class on a necklace

❤ you can email me at notforgottenfarmwitch@gmail.com and we can talk more.

 If this motif isn't your style, I'm always happy to design a special motif
for your groups/guild, so let me know your thoughts!

 well,
the teapot is whistling and I need to chuck a log into that stove...
~ wishing you a warm & cozy day filled with all simple & beautiful things!
 

❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

 ~Blessings from the Farm
~ Lori

 

~ Punch Needle News ~

Hello friends & folk!

~ we have been receiving the nicest messages from so many of you,
who want to learn how to do punch needle or just need a refresher course to hone their skills ~

I’m excited to say that I will be offering Beginner/Intermediate classes
here in our Studio ~ starting in January 2024! 

and, I'm working on creating ZOOM Classes for those who cannot attend in person!

The classes will cover the very basics of punch needle…
from the some-what-known history of this type of embroidery,
to transferring a paper pattern onto weavers cloth, to finishing a project ~
and everything in between...

I’ll be sharing more info as January draws nearer,
but if you’re interested leave me a comment below, or message me!

Blessings from the Farm
~ Lori