Mr. Pie couldn't find any kind of transfer paper or fabric pencil or carbon paper at the Walmart nearby so we went with Tissue Paper. I first printed my design from UrbanThreads.com and traced it on to my tracing paper. Then I just stretched it in the hoop along with my fabric!
As you can see, I didn't even take "process" photos, I was so excited to get this little project done. :)
I took the hoop off and TA DA!
As you can see, I was so excited to get started that I didn't even iron my muslin. lol I'll probably have to find a way to do that now! LOL I will probably continue to use the tissue paper method because now I have what I need to do that, but getting the paper out from between each of the designs was pretty annoying. lol Didn't take too long though and I had a huge pile of tiny paper pieces when I was done. Maybe I'll use it for packing material? hmmm.. maybe that's reusing to an extreme. hehe
What do you think? I love her!
That is so beautiful! I'm so intimidated by embroidery!
ReplyDeleteWow! This looks great! Are you going to try embroidering on your plant holder? I was pondering it a bit and it might be easier for you to embroider labels and then sew them on. That way it would be easier to change the labels and easier to embroider.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Looks beautiful..
ReplyDeleteI think she is fabulous! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job. She's gorgeous! And you're quick!
ReplyDeletebtw, I love to embroider so maybe when we meet at the little coffee shop I'll bring that instead of crochet. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. This looks like some kind of deity.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job! I would try steaming her instead of ironing to get the creases out. Other than that, it looks fan-tas-tic!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations she came out beautiful you did a great job. I can't wait to see what you make next.
ReplyDeleteOooh that looks great :) I will so have to try the tissue paper method :D
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome! Using tissue paper is a good idea! I want to start doing embroidery too, but my other crafts won't let me ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! You did a great job--love the tissue paper method. I'll have to try that!
ReplyDeleteI agree, she is absolutely gorgeous. What are you going to do with her?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The linen fabric looks fairly light weight; you may well be able to trace the design directly onto the fabric as well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the work you have done. You can throw the muslin in the dryer with a slightly damp washcloth and that will get the creases out :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! You must be very proud, it's just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIroning: try to put some soft padding underneath and then put the embroidery 'face down' so to speak. Press the wrong side with your iron more than moving it in an ironing/to and fro motion - that should do the trick and keep your beautiful work just as lovely!
Pressing from the wrong size, plus padding, makes sure that your stitches don't look glued into the fabric. Let us know how it went!
Awesome job!!!! You should be very proud!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great design. Would look awesome on the back of a white jean jacket.
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What a beautiful picture. It reminds me of a vase I have. I call it, "The Lady's Head Vase." It had a philodendron growing out of it at my grandparents' house. I love doing embroidery.
ReplyDeleteRe-use in the extreme, indeed! ROFL!
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