It's just so relaxing. Found a link to this site that offers free tutorials on stitches and lots of other information for hand embroidery. I watched three videos and found out all sorts of things that I've been doing wrong. I'm been a make-it-up-as-I-go-along-girl so far, but it inspired me to learn the true techniques. If you've been wanting to start, you'll find the info over there helpful and it'll keep you from having to re-learn your bad stitching habits :).
Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
Hi Pam;
As usual, you are such an inspiration, I am always so glad to see what you are doing and your willingness to share...Thank you!
xo
dagmar
Posted by: Dagmar Leuenberger-Swift | May 22, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Thanks for sharing that link - it went immediately into my favourites! Love all your bits 'n bobs - especially the old bra strap! *smiles* ~Jen
Posted by: Jennifer Conway | May 22, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Wonderful work! It's always such an inspiration. The link that you shared is really helpful as well. This makes me want to embroider today, too. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Brit S. | May 22, 2009 at 12:29 PM
This is wonderful. You're work is always so inspiring. Reminds me a bit of Hens Teeth Art (link: http://hensteethart.blogspot.com/)
Posted by: Pippa | May 22, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Breathtaking, stunning!! This is sooo beautiful Pam!
Posted by: gabrielle | May 22, 2009 at 01:12 PM
I think it is all so beautiful. I was wondering if you knew that you can strip the floss into separate strands and have more delicate stitches on some things if you want? Basically you cut a strand of floss, hold it at one end (hanging vertically) and pull one strand out at a time with the other hand, pulling straight up. Then you put the strands back together, however many you want. Thread and go for it. Sorry if you already know this, it's just a FYI.
Posted by: Karen B | May 22, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Your hands are magical Pam!
Posted by: Modern Crush | May 22, 2009 at 02:24 PM
It looks great. I loved looking at your studio in WWC. It looks great.
Posted by: Sandy | May 22, 2009 at 03:28 PM
You have such a gift! So pretty!
Posted by: Tami B. | May 22, 2009 at 06:03 PM
Pam...you must say your creative juices are definitely flowing...please do show us your masterpiece when it done...its unique & adorable at the same time...have a honey of a night! Grace & Peace 2 "U" Marlene :O)
Posted by: Marlene Haveron | May 22, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Love it! I will have to check it out...
Posted by: Laurie | May 22, 2009 at 07:52 PM
Great work and it makes me want to work with fabric and thread and etc.. Even though I can hardly sew a button on.
Thanks for sharing,
Katelen
Posted by: Katelen Tays | May 22, 2009 at 09:35 PM
Beautiful as always.
Posted by: Holly Abston | May 22, 2009 at 09:38 PM
Pam what a gorgeous creation. Looks like such fun to make
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | May 23, 2009 at 01:23 AM
Beautiful and inspiring stitching! One day I'm going to do some too!
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | May 23, 2009 at 05:03 AM
So inspiring....is there family history/stories behind the vintage snips and bits?
Posted by: Deborah Wage | May 23, 2009 at 07:42 AM
Wow, this is such a sweet piece Pam! Thanks so much for telling us about the website! I like to dive into projects and then I don't end up with the best techniques (yes impatient, but I can't wait to finish!). This website should be a great tutor for me. Time to pick up a needle again! Take care~ Christine
Posted by: Christine | May 23, 2009 at 05:55 PM
So beautiful and so visually inspiring. Yum!!Thanks.
Posted by: luckygirlgifts | May 24, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Your sewing project looks wonderful. I can´t image how much work you have put into this. amazing.
Posted by: Tina | May 24, 2009 at 06:49 AM
Such beautiful stitching, and thanks for sharing the link, I would love to learn these!
Posted by: CK | May 24, 2009 at 08:32 AM
your work is sew lovely! i would love to try this i just have no idea where to start! happy memorial day!
Posted by: susan | May 24, 2009 at 04:11 PM
Pam...your work takes my breath away!!! It is absolutely beautiful and such an inspiration. I would love to learn to make beautiful pieces like yours. Thank you for sharing the link and for sharing the beauty of the things you create!!
Posted by: Sally | May 24, 2009 at 04:45 PM
Sigh, so beautiful. Thanks!!!!
Posted by: Marianne@songbirdisnesting | May 25, 2009 at 03:53 AM
Love it!!!
Now I know what to do with old bra-straps!!
That's kept me up nights!! Just kidding!
Very groovy!
jen
Posted by: jennifer | May 25, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Hi Pam, love your stichery - I have been doing similar work with paper and fabric and now I have tons of these little scraps of stitchery and I am trying to figure out how I can use them all together. Just curious for idea - what are you doing with yours?
Cathy
Posted by: cathy | May 26, 2009 at 07:07 AM