There are countless possibilities with the 32 designs in Georgiana mini for 40mm x 40mm hoops. Most of the elements from the Georgiana collection are here, so if you look at the larger designs you will get an idea of how they can be combined. As with all my recent designs you get the designs with… Continue reading A re-blog:combining the Georgiana mini designs for dolls and tiny baby clothes
Tag: Placement of designs
A re-blog: Embroidering a Wreath
There is nothing more delightful than a perfectly embroidered wreath in the centre of a table with an ornament or vase standing in the middle, but many of us may find the prospect rather daunting unless it is embroidered out in one hooping. In preparing the Anastasia's Spring I thought a lovely wreath featuring the… Continue reading A re-blog: Embroidering a Wreath
Alphabets come, Alphabets go…… But some Alphabets are here forever! by Pamela Cox
Graceful Embroidery’s anniversary celebration is our Christmas in September/October!!!! Seriously!!! I just downloaded some 32 (?) beautiful elements and when I went back to Graceful Embroidery’s website to make sure that I had downloaded all the gifts…….gifts were still being offered! An entire alphabet as a free download!!! I am so excited, and… Continue reading Alphabets come, Alphabets go…… But some Alphabets are here forever! by Pamela Cox
creating an embroidered triptych
I love to display my favourite embroidery designs and the triptych, three canvases sometimes hinged together, is one of the best ways to do this, especially if the embroidery is done on silk and has an oriental flavour. The Japanese Blossoms collection has 38 designs which will allow you to create a stunning embroidery. These… Continue reading creating an embroidered triptych
planting wild flowers in embroidery
So many times whilst I have been developing the Summer meadow collection it has occurred to me how much like gardening it has been, but without the dirty hands... As I began the collection, digitising each flower I had it in mind to arrange them all in rows which I have done, but a little variety adds… Continue reading planting wild flowers in embroidery
Combining designs
Viewing a full set of 12 large designs and seeing their potential is not always easy which is why I try to give as many hints as possible in my accompanying PDF's. Make sure you always read any instructions which come with your machine embroidery designs. I use the PDF to share my thoughts on each… Continue reading Combining designs
the second part of the Dresden quilt block
Well we all know that disasters happen in the sewing room and I discovered my big mistake yesterday when I completed the second half of my Dresden style "Epic" crazy quilt. The secret is how to put it all right without going back to the beginning..... I had already chosen the 7 fabric pieces for… Continue reading the second part of the Dresden quilt block
combining the Georgiana mini designs for dolls and tiny baby clothes
There are countless possibilities with the 32 designs in Georgiana mini for 40mm x 40mm hoops. Most of the elements from the Georgiana collection are here, so if you look at the larger designs you will get an idea of how they can be combined. As with all my recent designs you get the designs with… Continue reading combining the Georgiana mini designs for dolls and tiny baby clothes
my latest design
I have just finished the last set in the Plume de elegance collection. The final design is a mega classic for you all.... When you are digitising it is always a challenge to create versatile beautiful designs for the common smaller hoops that most embroiderers own. Digitising mega designs is another matter, especially as manufacturers widen hoops allowing… Continue reading my latest design
using a border design
My new Plume de Elegance 3 designs contains some superb designs including a special border design and I would like to show you how to create a rich border with this design and how easy it is to change its appearance by just two colour changes. The design is GFE-PDE-3-4 and as you can see it has… Continue reading using a border design