Sashiko: Hana Termari Sampler

 Sampler: Hana Temari sewn with variegated thin 100% cotton thread.

Sashiko Japanese Embroidery: Inspiration from the Kaku-Kikkou-Tsunagi (Interlocking tortoise shells)

 A couple of weeks ago I completed my first complex hand drawn sampler with inspiration from the Kaku-Kikkou-Tsunagi (Interlocking tortoise shells) design though I changed it a little by joining the white lines. It was more difficult to draw than sew but I used a geometry/science template that has various hexagonal shapes and sizes. It’s sewn with white and red Sashiko thread. Now it’s a lovely decorative table centre-piece all hand sewn onto medium weight 100% Indigo fabric.

Sashiko Japanese Embroidery from Sampler to Cushion Cover

Sampler: Kaza Guruma No. 3, sewn with various coloured cottons and made into a cushion cover.

Cross Stitch: Part 4: 'Kitchin' Stitchin' Project: Italian/Maltese Wood Fired Oven Bread

Part 4 of my Kitchin’ Stitchin’ project to bring alive a dull kitchen wall.

Subject: Wood fire oven Italian Bread or rather to my experience very much more similar to Maltese bread (Il-Ħobż tal-Malti) which I adore.

Material: 16 ct Aida,

Threads: 19 DMC colours

Total stitches: 19, 630 stitches

Size: 30cm x 25cm

Pattern Avatar: Free Apple Books App with mark off and save for PDF

Pattern from : Etsy

Modern Hand Embroidery: Charity Shop Upcycling

Recently I found in a local charity store a lot of embroidery designs on medium weight cotton canvas. I’ve decided to embroider them and give them back framed in hoops for the charity to sell and thereby help their cause. This for me is the ultimate upcycling experience. Stitches used: satin, chain and French knots. Thread used all from DMC plain and variegated range.

Japanese Sashiko Table Centrepiece: 'Noshi"

 

Japanese Sashiko Panel onto a Cushion

Sashiko Sampler ‘Bracken Fern’ (Warabi 蕨). Threads Used : 3 greens from the Daruma Range. Cushion Cover: From IKEA

Modern Hand Embroidery: A Wall Full of Sewing!

 

Cross Stitch Project Update: The Beatles

On 16ct Light Grey Aida 81cm x 37cm (36 in x 17in) 114,000 stitches. I just now have to complete George and do the solid black areas. Pattern from Etsy. It will be a gift to my hubby for our 50th wedding anniversary. I’m a bit late with it because for most of 2025 I was looking after him during a serious illness of which he is now 100% better!

Cross Stitch: My Kitchin’ Stitchin’ Project Part 3 ‘Peaches’

Part 3 of my ‘Kitchin Stitchin’ Project to liven up a dull kitchen wall. Parts 1 and 2 were Tomatoes and Oranges.

Title: Peaches

Aida: 14 count antique white

Colours: 22 all DMC

Stitches: 18,720

Size: 30cm x 22 cm (approx 12 x 9 inches)