Spring flower hoop art ribbon embroidery DIY project

Winter is still here but we are all waiting for spring. While evenings are still dark and cold why not treat yourself with pretty hoop embroidery project. Our team member, Maria from LaMariaCha shop on Etsy, stitched this flower to share with you!

To make one for yourself you will need:

White tulle 5"x5"

Off white waste canvas fabric 5"x5"

Green felt, about 1"x1"

4 " wooden hoop

Hot pink organza ribbon, about 3 yards

Embroidery floss in green and hot pink colors

Embroidery needle

Butterfly wooden button

Scissors

Here is how to make this:

Mount tulle fabric evenly on a hoop, mark center of the surface and stitch seven lines (half radius) from the center of the circle as show pictures 1 and 2.
 Thread  a needle with the ribbon, make a knot on a long side.

Using basting stitch technique (long up and down stitch) starting from the center and moving in a spiral direction clockwise make long stitches over and under every other line(half radius). Do not pull ribbon tight, make it lose on a right size. (3,4,5,6,7,8).

Continue working in spiral way up until flower is ready. When the flower is ready, cut out flower from the tulle fabric with a ~1.5" border.

Now mount canvas on the loop. Make sure the fabric is stretched evenly with a good tension. With a green floss embroidery a flower's stem using back stitch technique.

Attach the flower using the running stitch (short up and down stitches) at the center of the canvas and the prepared green felt leaf on a side of the stem.

Make a couple of stitches in the canvas to anchor the thread where you are going to attach a cute butterfly button. Lay the button on the place and sew it in.

Enjoy your stitching!

DIY project by Maria Chaplygina (LaMariacha)

Translated by Lyudmila (woolsolution)

Kawaii Angel to cross stitch

Season of sharing and giving is coming and we are all looking for one of a kind gift to give to our friends and family. So why not make it yourself?

If you like to stitch, this little Angel from LaMariacha shop on Etsy can be a wonderful gift idea.

Your finished chart will look great on a wall or on a sofa pillow. You can decorate a handbag with it or IPad case. Use your imagination and your gift will be truly one of a kind!

 

There are many more ideas to cross stitch at Mariya's shop so please stop by!

Free cross stitch pattern, Eat More Veggies

Good health is one of the most important things when we are talking of a healthy life style. It's not a secret that a healthy diet will help you shed some pounds, makes you feel good and live happier.

 

I created this little cross stitch ornament as a reminder to myself to eat more vegetables. So if you'd like to stitch one for yourself here is the pattern!

The ornament is easy to make. It will take you just one free evening to stitch it and you can finish it any way you want. Hang it on your wall to make it your New Year resolution!

All materials are available for purchase by request at agardencottage shop on Etsy, subject to availability.

My best wishes in 2012 and good health,

Tanya at AGardenCottage.

Feng Shui talismans form BelleCoccinelle

If you want to be healthy, happy, rich, and live in prosperity and at peace with yourself - this is for you.

Chinese culture has been using the concepts of “Feng Shui” (an ancient system of aesthetics) for more than two centuries.

“Feng Shui” is a harmony of a living space. This harmony can be accomplished with the use of talismans which handle the energy of health, love and wealth.

There is a lot of literature describing the philosophy of “Feng Shui”, its rules, laws, and regulations that help activate special areas of home, and ways to differentiate symbols and talismans for accomplishment of desirable results.

You can find everything you need at BelleCoccinelle shop on Etsy.

Here you can get embroidered talismans which were designed in accordance with the “Feng Shui” philosophy (free worldwide shipping).

"Love" symbol attracts energy of love and happiness, creates harmony and understanding in marriage.
This symbol intensifies marital connection and annihilates conflicts. You will have harmony, peace, and satisfaction in the relationship with your loved one. This symbol will attract your other half to you, if you do not have one yet.

"Health" symbol helps to be in great health shape. This symbol can be used as your best wish to everyone, because we can not buy health for money.
This symbol helps with any illness. Your friends will be happy to receive this symbol with wishes of good health from you.

"Money" symbol attracts money itself. This is a very powerful symbol for monetary Energy. It brings additional roots of income.  It gives complete financial freedom to you.

"Wealth" symbol help you increase your wealth. This symbol helps to bring positive energy to the house or office. It magnifies wealth and prosperity for you and your friends.

"Happiness" is the symbol of all good intentions. This symbol helps to find happiness in whatever makes you happy.

If you are looking for love and family, it will come to you.
If you are looking for a career, it will come to you.
If you are looking for success, it will come to you.
This symbol helps you get what you are looking for.

BelleCoccinelle store sends the wishes of happiness, health, and sincere love to you and your loved ones.

Stylish things at BelleCoccinelle

Hello to everyone! My name is Lana, I am an embroidery designer. I am welcome you to my new store BelleCoccinelle.

I been thought from my childhood that image of the real Lady comes from exquisite items. Representation comes not only from elegant manners and feminine dresses. Elegant handmade touch ups always are great addition to the feminine icon.

I am offering in my store unique and elegant objects which can really expose your taste.

From the first look, it does not make a difference what do you have in your closet for aroma, either bar of soap or elegant sachet filled with lavender.

On my opinion, sachets from linen with elegant embroidery, filled with organic lavender are exposing elegance and taste of the Lady.

You can place those sachets next to your bed on the night table. Lavender’s aroma will give you relaxation, and come deep sleep.

Indefinitely, crafty lady will appreciate needle cushion with attractive decoration from organza ribbon and white polka dots design.

Also those cozy cushions could become very fine gifts for bridesmaids.

I am also offering my collection of suede bags, purses and accessories to those ladies who appreciate unique exquisite items.

Those pieces are decorated with 3-D appliqué, beads and hand made perforation.

Elegance of the design won’t be overlooked and will tell a lot about taste of the lady who was able to get unique accessory and fully appreciate it.

Besides those variety of accessories for ladies, my store carries affordable embroidered gifts for many occasions: holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

For example, bouquet of violets on decorative frame can be a great gift for dear grandma

Funny little face could be fine present for a small girl

Nest with words ”I will be back” could be a sweet gift for loved one during unexpected leave.

Please, visit my store. I will be glad to accommodate your needs. I prepared many cute gifts for holiday season which could make your home lovelier.

Lana at BelleCoccinelle

Giveaway result, Branch of flowers - summer give away.

We are happy to announce the winner of our giveaway.
Comment #3 by doroffee was chosen as a winner, so the necklace is going to be packed in a next couple of days and sent to the winner's address!

Natalka (Skrynka) will contact the winner to verify the shipping address.

Congratulations and thank you for participation, everyone!

Interview with a Star - Natasha (Skrynka)

Today, we are sharing an interview with Natalka who runs Skrynka shop on Etsy.

- Please tell us a little bit about yourself.
I was born and raised in Ukraine in the longest city of Krivoy Rog. As a child I loved to make things with my hands. When I would see an interesting piece of clothing, a bag, or a scarf, my first thought would be "can I make it myself?" So I learned to crochet, sew, knit, bead... but when I tried to do embroidery it became my true passion. I just can't stop!

Now I am a stay at home mom and as I've got plenty of free time. I decided to use this time too do something useful that I would enjoy, so I opened my Skrynka shop on Etsy.

- Why did you decide on Skrynka for your business name?
Skrynka (Скринька) in Ukrainian means a little box, usually used to keep such treasures as jewelry or items inherited from Granny. I thought that may shop could be a little box of embroidered treasures: jewelry, home decor, accessories.

- What are your main sources of inspiration?
I'm truly inspired by Ukrainian folk cross-stitching embroidery. It is in my blood I think. I have few festive towels (рушників) that I got from my Granny. She has embroidered them when she was young and now they need to be restored but they are so beautiful! The ornaments on them have a special meaning. There are ancient symbols of Water, Earth and Home Guardian, Bereginya. Of course, I can't pass on all the meaning of folk embroidery, but I don't even try to do it. I try to make wearable items that are ethnic and can find their place in everyday life.

- Do you have a favorite item you have made?
I do, and right now it is the red necklace. I just love it :)

- Any sales or promotions?
I’m happy to offer a 10% discount coupon on everything in my store to all readers of the Russian Artists blog. All you need to do is to enter the code RUSTEAM when you are at checkout and 10% will be automatically deducted from your entire purchase.

- Do you take custom orders?
Yes, I do. One of my hoop embroidery pieces was made as a custom order and I would be happy to make more custom items.

- What is the best reaction you have gotten from one of your pieces?
Oh! I worry so much each time I mail a package! I'd be happy to get a simple comment such as "nice" or "love it". But I couldn't imagine that my buyers would love my work so much and leave some wonderful feedback! It is immodest, but I want to share some:
"weeee my sweet little package arrived today and was everything i dreamed of plus some! i love it i love it i love it! thank u :)"

"Absolutely beautiful! Very fast shipping and super cute packaging! Love it so much I just bought 2 more!! Thank YOU! спасибо!"

"I love it !! Looks just like what I got and that's important. Also so fast I was shocked, & getting Ukraine stamps was a fun free thing !!"

- Do you have a wish for our readers?
Be free to make your life be a happy one, do what you want to do, believe in yourself and all your dreams will come true!

Branch of flowers - summer give away

This charming necklace is perfect for the summer! Someone will see branch of flowers on it, someone will see branch of berries. It can be yours if you will participate in our giveaway!

Natalka (Skrynka) is hosting it today. She make wonderful hand embroidery: jewelry, home decor and accessories.

To be a lucky winner please follow these rules:

1.Visit Skrynka shop, browse around, and leave a comment here on what your favorite item is (1 entry)
2. Follow/subscribe our blog (1 entry)
3. Grab Etsy Russian Team’s button and place it on your blog (1 entry)
4. Share this giveaway on your blog/ facebook/ twitter (1 entry)
5. Follow/subscribe Natalka's facebook / blog (1 entry each)
6. Purchase anything from Skrynka shop and come back letting know what you purchased!

Please leave a separate comment on each entry and don't forget to leave us your email address so that Natalka could contact you!

The winner will be announced on Jule 2nd, so have fun, guys and good luck!

Embroidered gift for your Mom

Mother’s day is coming, and it is coming very soon.

This is holiday of all mothers, grandmothers, and little girls as future moms.

It is become a tradition to give something special, some exclusive gifts to moms to assure them in our love. Embroidered souvenirs could be great gifts, where every handmade stitch tells about sincere love to moms.

We have a few stores in our team which offer embroidered gifts for moms.


For example- adorable shop Skrynka.
The owner of the shop Natasha offers cross stitch embroidered pendants.
Natasha is concentrating exclusively on Ukrainian’s national heritage, though; any mother would be delighted to get one of Natasha’s great items.



Store Woolsolution is offering more essential gifts.
Owner of the shop Lyudmila accomplished embroidery of significant level – abstract man’s head as image from the painting of renowned artist Paul Klee.


This embroidery piece would be unquestionable great benefit for decoration of any living room, it will bring bright accent to any contemporary style interior.

Pleasurable store BelleCoccinelle offers very feminine and elegant embroidery.
Items in this shop are made by hand, and also on hand-guided, beginning of the last Century "Singer" machine, which your grand-grand-mothers were using for sawing.
Owner of the store Lana – an embroidery designer, she offers embroidered souvenirs of any taste and style.
For example - delicate lily-of-the-valley:


Or smiley daisies:



These embroidery items made dimensional and looks like they grow right from the hoops.
Mom can decorate the shelf with this embroidery, next to the needlecraft chest, or she can present this beautiful souvenir to her daughter, future mom.

It doesn’t make any sense to buy common gift to your loved one.
Unusual gift is always much more thrilling.
Embroidery made by members of Russian team is unforgettable gift which every mom will keep for a long time.

Happy Mother’s Day Dear Moms!

Story by Lana (FineEmbroidery)

Interview with a Star - Lana at FineEmbroidery

This post is the first from many others Interviews with a Star. So... Our first Star - Lana


I have two stores on Etsy:
www.FineEmbroidery.etsy.com
www.FunEmbroidery.etsy.com

Fine Embroidery is a unique service that offers the most exquisite hand and hand-guided machine embroidery available today.
I am exhibiting unique 3 dimensional embroidery Art Works, which have been made in the Trapunto style. I am offering custom Greeting Cards, Monograms, handmade suede Bags, various Accessories and one of a kind embroidered Jewelry.

I started to make my Suede Bags and Accessories Collection as a hobby exclusively for myself.
Then I realized that a lot of people liked my work.
To make my unique bags I am using suede, natural stones, wood and ivory beads.
My design style is very feminine.




My most favorite works are custom Monograms in Victorian style.
Making them is a very delicate and time consuming process.
At the beginning I make a sketch if the artwork according to the client’s request.
Then I create the embroidery on the hand guided machine, which is considered to be handmade embroidery. This machine gives me an opportunity to make embroidery very dimensional and delicate.
I have been producing these monograms for a very long time, especially on the handkerchiefs, bed linens, napkins, towels, and all kinds of wedding accessories.
This exclusive embroidery evokes the old-time feeling, when owning elegant items were considered extremely important compared to the cheaply priced mass-produced ones.



Just recently I had an opportunity to tell about my embroidered Greeting cards in Keeping Things Simple Blog, please, look at the link:
http://socksandmittens.blogspot.com/2010/08/interview-with-star-lana-from.html


My most favorite works are embroidered Artworks.


Three of my Artworks were dedicated to the Venetian Carnival
These Art pieces are one-of-a-kind. Embroidered pictures inspired by romantic historical images and unique masks of Venetian carnival. Embroidered details placed on hand painted “Dupioni” silk.
Pictures made from gorgeous fabrics in different styles and unique techniques. Wonderful pieces of velvet, satin, organza, tulle, silk, suede, lace and iridescent fabric have been used to create details. Embroidery has been done by silk, metallic, rayon, and unique holographic threads.
“Swarovski” crystals are adding drama and creating sparkling colors combination with other finest glass beads. Variety of rich, unique and extravagant feather pieces from exotic birds has been used for decoration.
3-dimensional technique required special attention; it was designed for these particular projects with intention to show most important details of the compositions on watercolor background.
Embroidered details were made in "Trapunto" style.

I received 15 prestigious International Awards for my designs and embroidery. Most recently I have been recognized by Elle and Stitches magazines for my embroidered artworks.