It seems that many machine embroidery enthusiasts are prone to taking a break from embroidery for a time and require some inspiration to plug in their machines, hoop up some fabric and get embroidering again. Maybe this is the result of a series of failures and disappointments, an illness or the loss of a loved… Continue reading Getting back to embroidery during the pandemic
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Considering colours changes for a special embroidery
Designs in the Vintage Grace collection probably have more colours in them than any other collection at Graceful Embroidery. I would encourage you not to let that daunt you. These designs like the Antique Sewing machine are for embroidering works of art to be cherished and so are worth the effort and time it will… Continue reading Considering colours changes for a special embroidery
Other considerations for the Winter Jewels designs
I enjoy every collection of machine embroidery designs that I create, believing that taking pleasure in the process of creation is necessary for the end results to be beautiful and inspiring. Last week I shut myself away for several hours digitising, particularly focusing on the designs that will be in the fourth set in this… Continue reading Other considerations for the Winter Jewels designs
A study in white for a machine embroidered bridal veil?
Back in the summer after seeing that remarkable embroidered veil which was worn by Meghan Markle, I knew it was time to digitise some unique designs for veil embroidery. The Rachel Kathryn Bridal collection is named after my eldest daughter. Some designs really lose their depth and detail when they are stitched out in just… Continue reading A study in white for a machine embroidered bridal veil?
Shadow work for the Grace Font
Last year I created the Grace font which has proved very popular, with the option of dainty flowers, so I thought I should complete it by creating lower case letters and numbers so you have more choice when creating an embroidery with letters. Did you know that these pretty fonts stitch out as shadow work?… Continue reading Shadow work for the Grace Font
Embroidery inspired by a royal wedding
I love a wedding, but don't we all? Yet the royal wedding of Queen Elizabeth's grand daughter, is something very special, full of pageantry, the splendour of Windsor castle, along with the royals all dressed up. It is always fascinating to see the first glimpse of the dress, the flowers and the outfits of all… Continue reading Embroidery inspired by a royal wedding
A flamboyant crazy quilt block -a re-blog
In completing my 12th Romantic Crazy quilt block I decided to be more flamboyant than usual. After I had added the four pastel shades of silk dupion along with some lace to the base fabric and completed the embroidery, I searched for lots of silk ribbon, pearls, crystals and other items to embellish my block.… Continue reading A flamboyant crazy quilt block -a re-blog
Getting back to embroidery – part of a re-blog
It seems that many machine embroidery enthusiasts are prone to taking a break from embroidery for a time, especially during the summer months, and require some inspiration to plug in their machines, hoop up some fabric and get embroidering again. Maybe this is the result of a series of failures and disappointments. There are several… Continue reading Getting back to embroidery – part of a re-blog
A Fabric block to make a beautiful case – a re-blog
The Katie Grace collection was developed from a lovely clip art panel and named after my first grand daughter. I had always intended to create this panel as an embroidery fabric block and at last I have finished it. There appear to be so many possibilities for using this embroidery design. in preparing it I have… Continue reading A Fabric block to make a beautiful case – a re-blog
making designs unique and beautiful – a re-blog
Digitising flowers is a tremendous challenge. As I grow lots of flowers in my garden with the purpose of transforming them into embroidery, I realise how difficult it is to capture their beauty in stitches, which are just very small lines. It is easy to create a satin petal and then create a flower by… Continue reading making designs unique and beautiful – a re-blog