Modern and Traditional Embroidery Dress

Happy Friday! You're in for a treat today with some itty bitty florals made by Em of @honeyandblueberries. That's a Dala horse in the picture above, made up entirely of little embroidered florals - love! Take a look at some more beautiful pieces created by Em.

No matter how difficult or stressful things might be in my life (the past week has not been one of the greatest, I'll be honest), one of the things that always manages to perk me up or let me forget life for a little while, is my creativity. I've always been a creative person, but only now am I really thinking about what that means to me and what I really get out of it. For creative people, being creative (making, writing, whatever it may be) is as essential as breathing. And in those moments when I am down, it's amazing what a pick me up it can be to reflect on something I've created that I'm truly proud of. This pic is #onefromthecuttingroomfloor of my most recent completed embroidery. 🌸💕🇸🇪🐴

A photo posted by Em (@honeyandblueberries) on Oct 19, 2016 at 12:08am PDT

Finished this dala horse embroidery the other day, finally found the time to take a shot of the finished piece. This one is reserved though (not that I have my shop up and running yet!) 💕#embroidery #embroideryart #embroideryartist #embroideryhoop #embroideryfloss #embroiderersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #makersofinstagram #makersgonnamake #makersvillage #makersmovement #craftsposure #creative #dalahorse #dalahäst #scandinavian #scandinaviandesign #scandi #swedish #tinyfloralsanonymous #embroideredflowers #embroideryinstaguild #honeyandblueberries

A photo posted by Em (@honeyandblueberries) on Oct 2, 2016 at 10:39pm PDT

Wore my new embroidery today - mini hoop necklace from @dandelyne 😍💕 #embroideryflowers #tinyflorals #tinyfloralsanonymous #craftsposure #embroidery #embroideryart #embroideryhoop #miniembroideryhoop #miniembroidery #miniflowers #dandelyne #dandelynehoops

A photo posted by Em (@honeyandblueberries) on Aug 25, 2016 at 4:28am PDT

Hello Stitchy Friends! Can you believe there are only six Fridays left in 2016 after today? It's true! Today we're going to take a look at the Instagram feed of @thread_counted. Aren't Emily's bullion knot roses in the above picture amazing? You can see in the pictures below how Emily uses fill stitches to create beautiful pieces of embroidery. Emily also has an Etsy account.

My biggest and most detailed piece yet! A surrealist landscape of my cousin's childhood home. As a kid I used to visit this home in Massachusetts quite often.  I'll never forget running around her yard playing "orphans and bandits" with the rest of our cousins 🏡🌲🌳🐎🐎

A photo posted by m-ly ☾ (@thread_counted) on Nov 7, 2016 at 7:01am PST

Another happy whale, this time for @aliabessi :) ALSO I SHIPPED MY FIRST SOLD ITEM ON ETSY so like OMG. My etsy is pretty barren right now, but when I get back in September I'll be uploading new pieces. Right now I'm still focusing on commissions 🐋

A photo posted by m-ly ☾ (@thread_counted) on Aug 17, 2016 at 6:41am PDT

No new completed hoops today, so here is the sight of my inspiration for the Cliffs of Dover hoop! Perhaps I'll go back and add some clouds...

A photo posted by m-ly ☾ (@thread_counted) on Jul 17, 2016 at 2:17pm PDT

Hello stitchy friends! I hope you've had a great week :) Today we're featuring @sweetaddiebeth. Laura makes state hoops embellished with pretty florals and personalized hoops. I especially like her "I promise to put a smile on your face every day" hoop. The colors are so pretty, and her stitching is beautiful. You can find out more about Laura and her shop Sweet Addie Beth on her Instagram feed and Etsy shop.

Just a closer look at the flowers on my Oregon State Love hoop! 🌻🌸🌷

A photo posted by Quality Handmade Embroidery (@sweetaddiebeth) on Aug 14, 2016 at 7:19pm PDT

It's wedding day! I have my gift all ready to go, and now I gotta warm up my Nikon because I'm the wedding photographer too! 😊

A photo posted by Quality Handmade Embroidery (@sweetaddiebeth) on Aug 13, 2016 at 9:40am PDT

Have a two year anniversary coming up? The traditional gift is cotton, and these stitched wedding vows are so sweet!

A photo posted by Quality Handmade Embroidery (@sweetaddiebeth) on Aug 1, 2016 at 3:24pm PDT

Hello, Stitchers! It's Friday again, and that means another Friday Instagram Finds! Today we're going to look at Cristina's, aka @handmaidstitch, Instagram account. Cristina creates gorgeous hand embroidery that has a lot of detail and color. Her stitches are so pretty! Take a look! (In order to go right to each picture on Instagram, just click either the account name in the top left-hand corner of each photo, or the bottom border of each picture.)

@handmaidstitch

A photo posted by Cristina | Handmaid Embroidery (@handmaidstitch) on May 10, 2016 at 5:05pm PDT

A photo posted by Cristina | Handmaid Embroidery (@handmaidstitch) on May 11, 2016 at 9:31am PDT

A photo posted by Cristina | Handmaid Embroidery (@handmaidstitch) on May 9, 2016 at 8:17am PDT

That's it for this week's edition of Friday Instagram Finds! Join in the conversation by commenting below. While you're on Instagram checking out Cristina's work at @handmaidstitch make sure you follow Feeling Stitchy! We'd love for you to stop by and say hello. You can find Feeling Stitchy on Instagram at the handle @modernvintageembroiderydress.blogspotish. You can find Amy @randomactsofamy on Instagram.

Happy Friday, Stitchy Friends! I hope you've had a week filled with stitching and a fun weekend planned. I've had some problems with my ulnar nerve in my left hand and am a bit sidelined from stitching at the moment, but I've been hatching all kinds of plans for when my hand feels better.

@margdierembroidery
Today we're taking a look at Marg Dier Embroidery's Instagram account @margdierembroidery. I just love all of the ribbon embroidery she creates! And her floral necklaces are delicate and intricate, and oh so beautiful - take a look! (In order to go right to each picture on Instagram, just click either the account name in the top left-hand corner of each photo, or the bottom border of each picture.)

A photo posted by Marg Dier Embroidery (@margdierembroidery) on May 13, 2016 at 9:34am PDT

A photo posted by Marg Dier Embroidery (@margdierembroidery) on May 8, 2016 at 10:30am PDT

A photo posted by Marg Dier Embroidery (@margdierembroidery) on Mar 17, 2016 at 7:53am PDT

That's it for this week's edition of Friday Instagram Finds! Join in the conversation by commenting below. While you're on Instagram checking out Marg's work at @margdierembroidery make sure you follow Feeling Stitchy! We'd love for you to stop by and say hello. You can find Feeling Stitchy on Instagram at the handle @modernvintageembroiderydress.blogspotish. You can find Amy @randomactsofamy on Instagram.

I am so excited because today we get to take a look at The Hand-Stitched Flower Garden by Yuki Sugashima! We received a free copy of the book from the publisher and will be giving away 1 copy at the end of this post!


The Hand-Stitched Flower Garden is a beautiful book of nature inspired embroidery motifs and 20 awesome projects including an egg cozy, a cell phone cover, and jewelry (just to name a few).

The first thing that caught my attention (other than all the gorgeous photos) was that the embroidery designs and projects are organized by season - Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter - so you can stitch something all year long!

Here are floral examples from the "Summer" section.


I especially like how the book not only includes surface stitches, but also dimensional stitches, and beading.


Each of the 20 projects includes:

- suggested color palettes with DMC floss #'s
- list of embroidery stitches used
- list of all materials needed
- detailed step-by-step instructions with photos


The book also includes: a stitch directory with photos, 7 pages of actual size templates, and a tools and techniques section.


Since we are currently enjoying Spring here in my neck of the woods, I chose something from the "Spring" projects to stitch - a cute little butterfly pin cushion (as seen in an earlier photo above).


I knew immediately I wanted to stitch the pin cushion because it includes two techniques on my list to learn: the long and short stitch and dimensional stitching (those wired wings on the butterfly).


The project instructions were so easy to follow and guided me step by step from stitching to assembly.


I referenced the stitch directory to learn the long and short stitch for the butterfly and the "Techniques" section of the book showed me how to stitch the wired wings.


I love how my butterfly turned out and am already trying to decide what to complete next from the book!


The Hand Stitched Flower Garden is for any stitcher who loves floral inspired embroidery. There are designs and projects for all levels of experience - with motifs that can be stitched with a few easy stitches for the beginner to dimensional stitching for someone who wants to take their stitching to the next level!


Check out Yuki's blog for more of her beautiful stitching: https://yhandmade.wordpress.com


Giveaway time!!

To win a free copy of  The Hand Stitched Flower Garden - please leave a comment on this post by 9 PM US CST,  May 13, 2016 and please tell us: What season (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) is your favorite time to stitch and why?

** This giveaway is open to US and Canada only! **

On today's Friday Instagram Finds we're featuring Beth of @forestchorusstudio. I just love Beth's work! It's beautiful and colorful and so precise. You can tell that Beth takes great care in her embroidery. The way that Beth stages her pictures is lovely, too. She uses creative props to make her embroidery the star of every picture. Take a look!

@forestchorusstudio

A photo posted by Beth Stackhouse (@forestchorusstudio) on May 4, 2016 at 3:00pm PDT

A photo posted by Beth Stackhouse (@forestchorusstudio) on May 1, 2016 at 1:59pm PDT

A photo posted by Beth Stackhouse (@forestchorusstudio) on Apr 28, 2016 at 7:14am PDT

That's it for this week's edition of Friday Instagram Finds! Join in the conversation by commenting below. While you're on Instagram checking out Beth's work at @forestchorusstudio make sure you follow Feeling Stitchy! We'd love for you to stop by and say hello. You can find Feeling Stitchy on Instagram at the handle @modernvintageembroiderydress.blogspotish. You can find Amy @randomactsofamy on Instagram.

Hello Stitchy Friends! I hope you're all having a fabulous day so far, and you have some fun stitchy plans for the weekend.

@heartoftheheartembroidery

Take a look at @heartoftheheartembroidery by Vanessa. I absolutely adore her whale and narwhale mini hoop necklaces! They are quite detailed, and look perfect in Dandelyne mini hoop necklaces. She also used a mini hoop necklace to create a lovely bolo tie, which is very clever! I found Vanessa's Instagram because she used #modernvintageembroiderydress.blogspotig. Take a look at Vanessa's work.

A photo posted by Vanessa Blackier ⚓️ Embroidery (@heartoftheheartembroidery) on Mar 16, 2016 at 1:25pm PDT

A photo posted by Vanessa Blackier ⚓️ Embroidery (@heartoftheheartembroidery) on Mar 10, 2016 at 8:51am PST

A photo posted by Vanessa Blackier ⚓️ Embroidery (@heartoftheheartembroidery) on Feb 17, 2016 at 12:09pm PST

That's it for this week's edition of Friday Instagram Finds! Join in the conversation by commenting below. While you're on Instagram checking out Vanessa's work at @heartoftheheartembroidery make sure you follow Feeling Stitchy! We'd love for you to stop by and say hello. You can find Feeling Stitchy on Instagram at the handle @modernvintageembroiderydress.blogspotish. You can find Amy @randomactsofamy on Instagram.