Craft Round-Up #9! Embroidery

This week’s round-up of crafty links is inspired by embroidery. Because I can’t seem to get enough of it lately. Last weekend, I made this adorable squirrel sampler from Andrea Zuill’s free patterns.

Adorable right? I used my complete knowledge of embroidery stitches on this one. Pulled out all the stops. There’s back stitch, stem stitch, french knots, running stitch, satin stitch, and chain stitch. Ok. So I don’t actually know a lot of stitches. But look at this cool thing I made!

Also, please forgive my overuse of the 1960s filter from Paint Shop Pro. I love it dearly and put it on every photo that I can. I am not ashamed.

I hung the sampler in a wooden embroidery hoop for a couple reasons. 1. It was what I had on hand and thus free. And 2. I think it’s rather charming that way.

Since it’s hung next to the Dramatic Squirrel photo of Justin’s, our living room is starting to look decidedly…squirrelly.

And on to the link love!

There is of course, Andrea Zuill’s adorable patterns that I mentioned above. I’ve got several more planned to make as soon as I get some better transfer paper.

Speaking of transfer paper, I plan to buy this from Sublime Stitching. The transfer paper I have is chalky and rubs off after about 5 seconds. I found myself having to go back over the design with pencil before it was completely gone.  I love Sublime Stitching so much. I have this book. And 4 or 5 of the pattern sheets.

I don’t remember how I stumbled upon this one but I’m sure glad I did. Free vintage transfers.  How awesome are these?! They’re kitsch and perfect.

This post over at Craft details how to use leftover bits of yarn for embroidery.

The Mr. X Stitch store on ETSY has some original and unique designs for cross-stitch and embroidery. I love the “Leave Britney Alone” pattern!

Another great ETSY shop is Revi Devi. I’ve linked to the embroidery section (holy cow, how cute are those patterns?!) but you should really take a look at the rest of the shop. It’s cute over load.

Have a great weekend and happy stitching!