Make it your own embroidery class -- show your work

[Karen J.]

This is were I am so far. Enjoying the embrodery. I am doing on cotton. I have shoulder replacement on March 1, hope to finish
while recoperation. I have also stareted the BOM..

[Suzanne F.]

I was very late in starting this project. What really got me going was seeing everyone's beautiful work. Really inspired me! Here is the beginning of my project. (Thanks to Alex for leading on this, and all the previous projects!)

[Jodi R.]

Loving this project. I plan to make this a pillow. Hoping so today.

[Helen W.]

Helen,
computer did autocorrect!!!!! BLANCK BLANCK BLANCK - maybe it will learn a new word now!!

Peg, That happens to me all the time. I often reread my posts after hitting the post reply and the words are different.
That is why most of my posts end up with edits. I have to go back in and correct the computer. HelenW

[stitchdiva]

I love your progress shots so inspiring

[Carole B.]

Carole B, Congratulations on another exquisitely beautiful piece of handwork. How many new stitches did you learn? It is so
fun to use the zoom function to look up close at all your wonderful little designs. I think the Garden Party would look magnificient
in wool with a prolific number of embroidery stitches. If I were starting my stand alone center block again, I would go with a 65% size. That would be about 12 inches instead of 18. So thinking ahead, what would your ideal garden looks like? Any favorite flowers or critters? HelenW

Thanks, Helen! Many new stitches used in this including Palestrina knot, Rosette chain stitch, Tête de Boeuf, Crested chain stitch (my least favorite), Whipped woven Circle, Cast on bullion knot, Coral stitch, Needle weave bar, Twisted fly stitch, Beaded coral stitch, Drizzle stitch and my new favorite-the Trellis stitch.

Need to give more thought on the 2022 BOM. Also want to finish my 2021 BOM so I can get it to the quilter.

[Peg]

Helen,
computer did autocorrect!!!!! BLANCK BLANCK BLANCK - maybe it will learn a new word now!!

[karonray]

I had to try something different with the neutral bundle. From my collection I added charmeuse silk, radiance, linen and wool. Haven't had much time, but I had forgotten how much fun embroidery can be. I may save the center for quilting and embroider all around it.

[Becky A.]

Already anticipating doing some more embroidery work after this project is completed. I've already ordered more perle cotton and have the perfect fabric for it. In the mean time, this project continues to keep me learning more and more about the craft, just when I thought I didn't need another one.

[Helen W.]

Helen—How wonderful! I half considered doing the 2022 BOM in wool (again), but this might even be better! Thanks for the inspiration, my friend!

Carole B, Congratulations on another exquisitely beautiful piece of handwork. How many new stitches did you learn? It is so
fun to use the zoom function to look up close at all your wonderful little designs. I think the Garden Party would look magnificient
in wool with a prolific number of embroidery stitches. If I were starting my stand alone center block again, I would go with a 65% size. That would be about 12 inches instead of 18. So thinking ahead, what would your ideal garden looks like? Any favorite flowers or critters? HelenW

[Jennifer G.]

A different way of working using fabric samples and a couple of scraps. I didn't know how this would work out, so started embroidering on the pieces to be assembled later (if ever!) The first circle reminded me of a stitching project I came across during lockdown which suggested putting words on textile art, so the first circle became an 'O' and the message folllowed 'Go slow - enjoy'.

[Carole B.]

So my 30 circles are 99.98% done. Just need to add Turkey Work to final circle. Another new stitch to learn and who knew you needed a Bunka Brush?!? That’s on order, so will move back to my 2021 BOM. Thanks, Alex for the much needed diversion over these past two weeks (for me)!

[Carole B.]

Helen—How wonderful! I half considered doing the 2022 BOM in wool (again), but this might even be better! Thanks for the inspiration, my friend!

[Helen W.]

Irene Black! the 2022 BOM in embroidery!!

Peg, You are right that makes you the winner!!! Just need to spell her last name Blanck. Just left out one letter in Irene's last name. I figured I would do the center block. First out line, then
fill in with embroidery I am learning from Alex. HelenW

[Peg]

Irene Black! the 2022 BOM in embroidery!!