One of my readers asked me how I do the feathers on my peacock blocks. I thought I'd go ahead and post this pattern again for those who missed it a couple of weeks ago.
I trace it onto tissue paper, pin it in place on the block and embroider it using 2 strands of cotton floss and 1 strand of Kreinik Blending Filament.
Too keep the tissue paper from shredding as I stitch, I try to use a beading needle but it can be challenging to thread with 3 strands. Just try to use the smallest needle possible.
When stitching is complete, carefully tear away the tissue paper from under the stitches. I usually have to use a pin to get some of it out.
Cross Stitch Patterns inspired by nature, animals, holidays and scripture by Pamela Kellogg
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Autumn Peacock Block Day 6
This block is coming along nicely, although I'm a bit undecided on what to do with the seam where the feather is. I think it needs something simple.
I use alot of 8.5 count waste canvas when doing my seam embroidery. It gives me the ability to do perfectly spaced stitches, something I'm not good at when doing it freehand.
I'm really eager to do a more heavily embellished block but I'm trying to stay within the same style as the first two in this series.
I use alot of 8.5 count waste canvas when doing my seam embroidery. It gives me the ability to do perfectly spaced stitches, something I'm not good at when doing it freehand.
I'm really eager to do a more heavily embellished block but I'm trying to stay within the same style as the first two in this series.
Friday, April 14, 2006
Autumn Peacock Block Day 5
I finished stitching the feather yesterday. Based on the scan, it appears to look just fine running off the block.
I added the fan stitch border under the peacock and then with waste canvas, satin stitched some maple leaves on. I've posted the charted pattern in case anyone would like to use these. Just click on the photo and that will take you to my Flickr page where you can download the pattern.
I haven't pulled the waste canvas out yet. I'd like to add a border along the edge of the leaves.
I added the fan stitch border under the peacock and then with waste canvas, satin stitched some maple leaves on. I've posted the charted pattern in case anyone would like to use these. Just click on the photo and that will take you to my Flickr page where you can download the pattern.
I haven't pulled the waste canvas out yet. I'd like to add a border along the edge of the leaves.
Satin Stitch Maple Leaf
This little charted leaf can also be used as a Shamrock.
I used 8.5 count waste canvas and 1 strand of 3 ply Watercolor thread from The Caron Collection.
I used 8.5 count waste canvas and 1 strand of 3 ply Watercolor thread from The Caron Collection.
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Autumn Peacock Block Day 4
As you can see, I did some more fill in on the peacock, added the tail and an autumn leaf pin that I found at a flea market last Summer. I also started the peacock feather which is going to be "off the block" a bit because I need to leave room for some sort of seam treatment.
I'm trying to stay consistent on this one with the Spring and Summer block since this will part of a four block bellpull. I didn't like the idea of running the feather off the block but I think it'll look ok when it's complete.
I'm trying to stay consistent on this one with the Spring and Summer block since this will part of a four block bellpull. I didn't like the idea of running the feather off the block but I think it'll look ok when it's complete.
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