It seems like the winter is when I pull out the felt and embroidery floss and sit in front of the fire and get to work. I've never been one to sit still long. I need to have something to do with my hands. This is one of the reasons I much prefer to watch a movie at home than in the theaters.....it's too dark in the movie theater to see a crochet or embroidery project. Yes, I do actually watch and keep up with what's going on in a movie or show on my TV, but it's much easier for me to watch and not get antsy if I have something to keep my hands busy.
This beauty is on my Etsy shop but I love it so much that I'm going to make another one for my glasses (which I used to only need for driving at night, but now it seems I need them for watching TV and embroidery in low light).
I used the Big Shot die cutting machine and Baskets & Blooms die for the flowers and cut them out of felt. I hand cut the leaves and then set to work with my embroidery thread and needle.
I used whip stitch, blanket stitch, back stitch and running stitch for my embroidery, including the hand cut button hole. I also added some glass beads for the center of the flowers.
I know I say over and over again that doing embroidery with felt is therapeutic but it just IS! I'm always thinking about what I can make next and as soon as a project is finished, I'm almost sad that it's done. But....then I get started on the next one. No wonder I can't sit still!
WOW! This is very nice! Your stitches are PERFECT!
I'm like you...I have to be doing something if I'm 'watching' TV or I fall asleep! LOL
Love this!
Posted by: Sherry Bee | January 10, 2011 at 11:11 PM
love it! Great project, beautiful work!
Posted by: Gwen Mangelson | January 10, 2011 at 11:27 PM
This is so pretty!! TFS!!
Posted by: Tammy Fite | January 10, 2011 at 11:56 PM
Erika, what amazing handiwork! You are reviving a lost art, Girl....and doing such a good job at it, too!
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hnatiuk | January 11, 2011 at 02:29 AM
Good grief girl, what DON'T you do! You're simply amazing!!!! Thanks for sharing! Robyn
Posted by: Robyn | January 11, 2011 at 04:30 AM
I can't sew but man I want to make this!!!! AWESOME!
Posted by: Melinda | January 11, 2011 at 09:02 AM
I am with you - just sitting and watching a movie (or even HGTV) makes my hands itch. I am always doing some kind of project and watching TV at the same time and I never miss a thing. But, if I did that is what the DVR is for - just rewind and watch again.
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