I do not decorate for Valentine’s Day. There is no particular reason why this holiday gets the décor snub. I am still in full V-day spirit. At the flower shop I have been cranking out hugs and kisses bouquets like it’s my job…oh wait, it is my job.
Anyways, here is my one Valentine-ish project. I embroidered this small fabric hoop. I have no real embroidery training. I just make it up as I go along. I penciled my own script onto the fabric and attempted to backstitch along the lines. I do want to improve my embroidery skills and knowledge. I found DMC’s site with some basic useful info that I will be referencing for future projects.
This is a photo of our post-Christmas mantel and the Valentine embroidery hoop. I hope you have a happy Valentine’s day! Please think of me and all of the fun I am having knee deep in pink carnations and baby’s breath.
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Positively beautiful! I love this! Found you on tipjunkie...and I am pinning this too! I have a bunch of hoops saved for something like this! Thanks for sharing!
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Do you think I could learn embroidery pretty easily? Did it take you a while to pick it up? I really want to learn....is there a pattern for this or free hand? LOVE it Lynette, and Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I would love for you stop by and link up at my linky party via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/
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I love this!!! It's so beautiful! Pinning it.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet and sentimental! For someone who says she's a novice, this looks *really* good! I've been wanting to do some embroidery and have all the supplies. I just need to actually do it! :)
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Erin
I love this project. I am tempted to learn how to do this :) The mantel looks really beautiful too. Hope you had a great Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! Hope you had a good Valentine's Day... I'm sure you were super busy!!
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Thanks for following me! I am now following you as well. Look forward to reading your posts! Joann
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! I am gathering inspiration for an embroidery hoop gallery wall for my daughter's room and this will definitely be added to my list! I'm your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteFor someone with no embroidery training, it sure looks professional. I love it.
ReplyDeleteSweetness. I am starting to enjoy hand stitching and embroidery myself. Starting from scratch but enjoying the process. Very well done.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I love this and the beautiful colors too! If you have time I'd love it if you would join my linky party Destination: Inspiration on Teagan's Travels. Past and present projects would be great! I am new follower!
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Michelle
I am crazy in love with your Valentines embroidery hoop.... it is so cute! I hope you survived your day yesterday at your flower shop! Goodness!!!! I can't imagine! :o) And thank you SO much for linking up to my linky party :o)
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That's so pretty! Love it!
ReplyDeletelove the embroidery hoop, pinned it!
ReplyDeleteI love that embroidery. The little hearts are so cute! I'd love for you to share it at my link party that runs through Sat.
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Lynette, that's adorable! Love it! Thanks for sharing it at shine on fridays!
ReplyDeleteHow very cute and sweet - I use to do a lot of embroidery, and stopped - this has inspired me to try some more. The little hears are just too cute. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration over at Sunday's Best Par.tay!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with that embroidery! Check out Sublime Stitching for some great tutorials... I love it over there. Thanks for linking up at Creative Me! See you at next week's linky party?
ReplyDeleteLove this idea so much that I am featuring it today!
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This is precious! Thanks for sharing at Overflowing with Creativity! I can't wait to see what you link up at my party tomorrow!
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ahhhh how darling!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. And the embroidery font is perfect. x
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Awwww this is perfect! I've been trying to embroider with less than stellar success. I feel encouraged that you've just figured it out on your own. Your letters look EXACTLY how I hope mine will one day!!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and pretty! Just pinned this one for future inspiration! thanks for sharing!
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