RabbitGirlCrafts is on Etsy
-
Recent Posts
Archives
Categories
Tag Archives: embroidery
WIP Weds: Boutis Progress and Ornament Stitching
I have a quick update on the boutis scissors case embroidery project. I am still working on the running stitches around the edges of the pattern. I have completed the three circles that will form the flap of the scissors … Continue reading
WIP Weds: Pinch Purse Completed
Hold on because this is going to be an image-heavy post. I finished my pinch purse this week. After I finished stitching the little ribbon embroidery motifs, I had to cut out the fabric pieces. Then I had to cover … Continue reading
Ribbon Embroidery Books and Tutorials
I have started the ribbon embroidery on my challenge project for my embroidery guild. But, I have never tried ribbon embroidery before, so I have been seeking out what resources I can to help me along. Today I am sharing … Continue reading
WIP Weds: All Shall Be Well (Soooo close!)
These are the days I curse my day job for taking away so much potential stitching time. I am very close to completing the All Shall Be Well cross-stitch piece, but I have not quite finished. Over this past weekend … Continue reading
Posted in Cross-Stitch and Needlework, Rabbit Girl Crafts
Tagged cross stitch, cross-stitch, crossstitch, embroidery, needlework, sewing
3 Comments
Pinch Purse Challenge Project: Decisions, Decisions
I have not made a real start on the pinch purse summer challenge project for my embroidery guild. I need to figure out what fabric I am going to use, and then I need to select a design for the … Continue reading
WIP Weds: All Shall Be Well, Part 1,000
Backstitching is happening here on the “All Shall Be Well” cross-stitch quotation. Once upon a time, I didn’t like to do backstitching. I thought it was tedious and boring. But, it makes such a difference in a project. Here is … Continue reading
Posted in Cross-Stitch and Needlework, Rabbit Girl Crafts
Tagged cross stitch, cross-stitch, crossstitch, embroidery, needlework
6 Comments
Pinch Purse Summer Challenge Project
Every summer my embroidery guild group comes up with a challenge project for members to complete, if they wish. Last year the challenge project was to complete a patriotic-themed piece, and I stitched the “Liberty Stars” counted canvaswork project. This … Continue reading
Rice Stitch Color Theory Project Completed
Last week I finished the color theory stitching piece I started as an embroidery guild project. The pattern used three different colors of embroidery floss to stitch different layers of a rice stitch variation. For each section of the pattern, … Continue reading
WIP Weds: All Shall Be Well and a Color Theory Project
I have two stitching projects to share this week. First, I am still working on my “All Shall Be Well” Julian of Norwich cross-stitch project, and I have made more progress on the lettering. Then, I have a new project … Continue reading
Free Vintage Needlework Patterns Online
Thanks to university libraries and dedicated individuals in the United States and around the world, it is possible to find hundreds of free, out-of-copyright needlework and embroidery books and patterns online. If you are interested in embroidery history or vintage … Continue reading
Posted in Books and Reading, Cross-Stitch and Needlework
Tagged books, crossstitch, embroidery, Free Patterns, needlework, vintage patterns
5 Comments
Rabbit Girl Crafts 