I wanted to wait until I finished a few letters before I shared this project on the blog. After your recommendations, I decided to try the Daisychain ABC's Crewelwork Pattern by Alicia Paulson and practice my new love for embroidery. I was a little nervous about tackling such an intimidating embroidery project as a beginner to the craft. I am so glad I started it! I've never worked with crewel wool before this project either but I really like the texture. This sampler has been such a fun project to work on over the past few weeks. Each letter is unique and challenging in different ways which makes working on it even more interesting! I think the "C" is definitely my favorite so far. This project is also a wonderful reminder of how much I love making time to craft and create for myself. I love making things for others, but there is always an added pressure to make it perfect when it is a gift. I love being able to just relax, create something because I love the process and not worry about the end result.
I have to say it. This project is pretty "crewel". Haha. Pun. ;)
NYC is wonderful! I still have a little time left in the city before I return home. Time to go out and enjoy it!
Brava!!!
ReplyDeletexxx Alessandra
How pretty! What a fun way to try out embroidery. It looks like there are a lot of different techniques to learn in that pattern, which keeps it interesting. I've been meaning embroidery a try myself. This pattern just might make me take the plunge! :)
ReplyDeleteOh! I loved this project too! It was my first crewel work and I found the instructions made it totally doable. I'm still waiting to frame mine, along with the winter woods sampler, also from Alicia. So great!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're having a good summer. I remember the summer after I graduated (whoa, back in 2001) and it was a weird time!!
I love this! I have seen this sampler floating around the internet for years but I didn't realize it was a pattern! It's definately going on my 'to make' list!
ReplyDeleteOh yay you've started this! I've been working on it since the beginning of the year or so but I'm really slow so I've only got the first row of letters done. It's probably a few-years-long project for me ;) This was when I first started (it's my first crewel also!). And I'm sure you've seen my (very slow) progress on IG!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely trip Meredith!
I've seen this sampler on the internet and it looks amazing! I want to put it on my 'to-stitch-one-day' list!!
ReplyDeleteYours is looking amazing thus far! I can't wait to see it all finished!! :)
Happy stitching! xo
This is so beautiful - it would make really stunning wall art for a baby's room xx
ReplyDeleteWow. This looks so pretty. You say you're a beginner, but you do this way better than me - and I've learned to embroider at school, so... ;) But yeah,this is amazing. All of your creations are. And you are probably, too. God bless you :)
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh!!! That looks SO good! Anyone who knows anything about embroidery will totally appreciate this talent of yours <3
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. SO lovely! Think I might have to try this!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness I can't wait to try this! I've been eyeing this for so long but was worried about not being able to do it. But you started embroidering about a week after I did and you're rocking it! So gonna do this next :)
ReplyDeleteXoxo Sarah
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SO beautiful! You are too too talented! I love the colors :)
ReplyDeleteYowza! That is really cool. I want to try this now too but I don't know most of the methods. Time to learn, I guess!
ReplyDeleteWow! Impressive. I am just so impressed how you just went for it! Great job!
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this is beautiful - and looks so sooo complicated!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the 15 letters you have left, and keeping my fingers crossed for you to finish them in August!
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Wow this looks amazing! I love the "h". You have me intrigued about learning to embroider! ~Stephanie
ReplyDeletethis is really cool, i love it! you're so talented :)
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I want to find time to practice embroidery stitches myself- what a fun project! Looks like it's going swimmingly. Hope you're having a wonderful time in NYC!
ReplyDeleteIt looks gorgeous! I've been eyeing the pattern but have been putting it off because I've never worked with crewel wool before. But I love the way it looks and I recently snatched some up at the thrift store, so I might have to give it a go. :)
ReplyDelete~Kristin
I wanted to do this project so badly but I live in Vancouver and Michaels doesn't sell the Appleton crewel thread.May I ask where you bought yours or do you know how I could buy it online? Please and thanks!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love this. I REALLY need to give this a shot!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I have been wanting to do these sampler, too! ;) xo Heather
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Lot of talent!
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks gorgeous! Can imagine that's a wonderful way to learn different embroidery techniques...
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your last days in NY :)
Oh my, how beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool!
ReplyDeleteWow that's amazing! I almost want to give embroidery another change (since my last try kind of frustrated me so much I gave up haha)
ReplyDeleteYour alphabet is beautiful. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteMeredith you are such an inspiration. I've dreaded the thought of learning a new craft until I saw you paper embroidery.
ReplyDeleteI love your letters here. It is beautiful! What books work well for beginners?
Dana
those are so nice! you've got skills :)
ReplyDeleteI just started this sampler! I've been inspired by you this fall to learn how to embroider and am making this as my first big project for my soon-to-be-born niece! I've done two letters so far and am having a blast, though I know it's going to be a bit of a slog at times. Thanks again for all the great inspiration, Meredith!
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