There are many reasons why I love Celtic Machine Embroidery. It is not the easiest type of embroidery to digitize especially if the knot work is wide enough that the weaving in and out are clear and accurate. I saw a need for versatile Celtic embroidery designs so I set about learning how to create… Continue reading Why I love Celtic Machine Embroidery
Tag: Celtic Designs
A re-blog: Celtic Claddagh with applique ivy leaves
Adding some dimension to embroidery can be a challenge but I have tried to make it as easy as possible with the designs which have this option. A little practice may be advisable to perfect the technique, but when you master adding pre-embroidered appliques to your projects, it opens up lots more choices and you… Continue reading A re-blog: Celtic Claddagh with applique ivy leaves
Another Celtic embroidery stitch out
In deciding on another design to enhance, it just had to be Celtic Dreams, which was my very first Celtic collection. Now this is the biggest design in the collection and it was created for a bridal bodice. Now I wanted to update it and make it extra special so what better than adding in… Continue reading Another Celtic embroidery stitch out
a Celtic Claddagh with applique ivy leaves
Adding some dimension to embroidery can be a challenge but I have tried to make it as easy as possible with the designs which have this option. A little practice may be advisable to perfect the technique, but when you master adding pre embroidered appliques to your projects, it opens up lots more choices and… Continue reading a Celtic Claddagh with applique ivy leaves
Another Celtic embroidery stitch out
In deciding what Celtic embroidery would be my final choice for this Celtic event it just had to be Celtic Dreams, which was my very first Celtic collection. Now this is the biggest design in the collection and it was created for a bridal bodice. Now I wanted to update it and make it extra… Continue reading Another Celtic embroidery stitch out
a Celtic Claddagh with applique ivy leaves
Adding some dimension to embroidery can be a challenge but I have tried to make it as easy as possible with the designs which have this option. A little practice may be advisable to perfect the technique, but when you master adding pre embroidered appliques to your projects, it opens up lots more choices and… Continue reading a Celtic Claddagh with applique ivy leaves
a quilt block tutorial you cannot afford to miss!
A few weeks ago I decided it was time to find out all there was to know about quilt blocks, embroidering them out and joining them for a beautiful completed project. I have been asked several times what the back of my quilt blocks look like, and in this tutorial you will find out how… Continue reading a quilt block tutorial you cannot afford to miss!
digitising Celtic embroidery
My very first attempt at digitising was a Celtic design. This type of embroidery fascinates me. It has its own unique demands, which are that the satin ribbon work that interweave under and over throughout the whole or most of the embroidery, create the perfect Celtic Knot work. Each March, before St Patrick's Day, I like… Continue reading digitising Celtic embroidery
a Celtic angel project
Since updating my Celtic Angel set I have been embellishing some of the angels I have created. This is the first one to be completed She was made with the smallest skirt panels which fit the 5" by 7" hoop. There are 4 skirt sections in this angel. The pieces were overlapped slightly and sewn on… Continue reading a Celtic angel project
my Celtic Angel (part 2)
My Celtic Angel is finished and here is one of my angels sitting on the embroidery unit of my machine. With all the designs in this set you can customise your very own angel. Add Madeira Lana hair as shown in this upper angel hanging on my tree. I love the off white version here and think… Continue reading my Celtic Angel (part 2)