This past week I turned this freehand sketch
Into this
It’s not taken from a pattern, I couldn’t find the exact thing I wanted but I was inspired by this off the DMC stand at the CHSI Stitches show
I threw in some other wild looking flowers and chose my colours and made myself stick to them.
And did a little every night.
Last night was the big reveal, when I washed away the stabiliser.
Ta dah!
I’m going to stretch it over a small canvas frame, but that’ll have to wait until the weekend.
Meanwhile my hands have been busy with a small monkey.
Remember these from round about a year ago? A welcome to the world gift for my OH’s new grandson, Henry.
They were all loved but the orange monkey became a firm favourite. Apparently he is looking a little worse for wear and occasionally needs a good wash. A stand-in has been requested! It is an absolute pleasure:)
Love, Lucie xx
Lovely embroidery and I remember you making the animals. Such a great collection. The orange monkey is certainly the standout colour.
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I can only think that that is why it is the favourite!
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The monkey is so cute – and how nice that it is well loved. 🙂
The embroidery is beautiful! I love that stabilizer, makes design so much easier, doesn’t it? The colors you chose are so bright and cheerful, glad you stuck with them!
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Thanks. My temptation is always to add more different colours as I go along which results in a messy palette.
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Oh,the embroidery is so beautiful!
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Thank you so much!
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I love the flower meadow picture Lucie it has turned out perfect x
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Thank you. Really pleased with too! Xx
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Beautiful embroidery work, I love the bright colours against the neutral back. Can I ask where to buy the wash away stabilised?
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Hi Chris. Sticky Fabri Solvy off AmazonUK
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*stabiliser*!
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So much talent! I love the pillow design and I want the little blue furry guy! So cute!
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The blue furry one was a bit of a challenge!
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Hmm … So I guess I will have to wait a while before you finish mine? 😂
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😂
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The embroidery is gorgeous Lucie and your own design too!
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The last time I drew anything free hand was at school!
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You have an eye for this style embroidery – wonderful design!
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Thank you very much.
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Beautiful embroidery and far more gorgeous than the one that inspired you 🙂
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Thank you. You are very kind!
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your embroidery is gorgeous. I’ve had to add it to my Colour Me Happy pinterest board ❤
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That’s praise indeed. 😀
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the embroidery is so beautiful 🙂
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Oh wow you are really getting an eye fro the designs. Jo x
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