Modern Hand Embroidery: Mandala 'Tree of Life'

 

Cross Stitch: Kitchin' Stitchin' Project Part 2: Tomatoes

Part 2 of my Kitchin’ Stitchin’ project: Tomatoes: 40,800 stitches, 22 colours on 37.56 x 36.29cm (14.79x 14.29inches) white 14 ct Aida.

Modern Hand Embroidery : Where I Live

Where I Live the Far South Coast of New South Wales, Australia: stitches used: satin, long stitch, chain and French knots. The next picture is my photo of my area for the sewing project. I live a very short from these beaches where 5 people are considered a crowd!

Modern Hand Embroidery: Boring Cushion Cover to Bling! (Part 2)

 Bought some cheap and rather boring cushion covers from IKEA and I decided to jazz them up a bit. Here’s the 2nd one: variegated gold thread, gold sari thread for the sequins and beads.

Modern Hand Embroidery: Cactus!

 Little delightful few hours piece for a friend!

Cross Stitch: Peace

Started and finished during out of the underwater 'down-time' (ie: bad weather etc)  in the Cook Islands: June-July 2024

Modern Hand Embroidery: Boring Cushion Cover to Bling!

Bought some cheap and rather boring cushion covers from IKEA and I decided to jazz them up a bit. Here’s the first one: variegated pink thread, gold sari thread for the sequins and beads.

Modern Hand Embroidery: Purple Mandala

Hand drawn mandala sewn with variegated purple and light effects thread, beads and sequins.

Cross Stitch: Buddha in Blue

 Buddha in Blue with sequin bindi on 14ct Light Blue Aida 28cm x 55 cm

Cross Stitch for a Cause: Pink Heart for Breast Cancer

Pink Heart for Breast Cancer. Sewn with Arteza Pink Variation thread on pink 14 Count Sullivan Aida and with bead work. The hoop will be its frame.