Today's project is kind of the antithesis of my usual embroidery style and subject matter. Normally I go for something figurative - a child, animal or some kind of object but here I've gone for a random grid of lines on which the focus or subject are the stitches themselves.
To start I used a ruler (actually I used a hello kitty nail file which was the closest thing to hand) to mark some overlapping random lines onto my fabric using a Prym washable blue marker pen.
Then I started choosing my stitches - most of which are actually combinations of standard embroidery stitches such as a chain stitch interwoven with running stitch. All flosses are again by Cosmo - love those colours :)
This is quite a fun excercise because I can go to town on the stitches making them far fancier than my usual basics. I'm making things up as I go along including adding more lines as I go.
This is where I'm sat today, on my comfy lady chair with my cosy pillows behind me and all supplies within easy reach (the mug of tea is just out of shot).
More soon :)
What a brilliant idea! I have been thinking about a sampler of sorts to try out some of the really fun stitches.....
As always you are a wonderful inspiration to me....I adore your work! Happy Stitching!!
Posted by: MIss Holly | 05/09/2012 at 12:41 PM
This one is so cool! Very mod looking. Your chair looks so comfy! :)
Posted by: Jeni | 05/09/2012 at 01:05 PM
I love your work...and that you ALWAYS make me smile:) Have fun!! Looking good!
Posted by: Michaelanneneal | 05/09/2012 at 01:10 PM
Great idea! And I'm o.m.g.swoooooning at that basket of cosmo thread. So beautiful!
Posted by: Laura Jane | 05/09/2012 at 01:29 PM
Great way to spend this bloody grim day!
Posted by: Flying Blind | 05/09/2012 at 02:27 PM
looks fab! (and I am giggling at the hello kitty nailfile!)
Posted by: Charlotte | 05/09/2012 at 02:42 PM
Well of course one should start with Hello Kitty...it brings a certain cache to the project....giggle! But I love the contemporary look this design is brings to such a traditional art.
Posted by: Mary Ann | 05/09/2012 at 02:48 PM
It looks really cool. I love the stitches doing the talking
Posted by: Lucy @ Charm About You | 05/09/2012 at 04:53 PM
I love that! Besides a cross stitch I did for a Christmas present last year, I haven't done any stitching at all since I was a kid, but I've been seeing some fun stuff lately, and I really love some of the stitches you have there! I might have to start DOING some now :)
Posted by: Ali M | 05/09/2012 at 06:42 PM
It looks great!
But wow, so many emboidery threads!!
Posted by: Rachel | 05/10/2012 at 01:09 AM
What a fabulous idea!!
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | 05/10/2012 at 09:53 PM