I loved the idea of the adorable initials and heart "carved" into the tree and there's actually a link to the pattern for this one as well. You can click the photo to go to the pin, then click through to the website.
I wanted something just a little bit different, with a couple different colors, so I drew up this pattern:
You can download my pattern here -- Embroidery Pattern -- Alphabet Pattern
With a little bit of rustic-looking fabric and cotton embroidery thread I was able to complete the project in just a couple of hours. I found the perfect frame at a local arts/crafts shop and had my gift ready far in advance (unlike my last wedding gift!).
I traced the pattern onto the fabric using a water-soluble marker.
The stitches were very simple. I used a running stitch for the two colors in the tree.
And a backstitch for the heart, arrow, and initials.
When I was done with the stitching, I used a damp cloth to gently wipe/blot the ink off the fabric.
Here is the final result:
In a few days I'll have some kits available for purchase in my Etsy shop.
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I love this! What a thoughtful gift! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is a really nice gift. They'll probably own that longer than a toaster!
ReplyDeleteThis really caught my eye - very cute and K&B are me and my hubby's initials!!
ReplyDeleteThis is very cute, especially as a gift. I don't think I would have the patience to make this ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a special gift! I have to make this some day. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! I love it.
ReplyDeleteLove this <3
ReplyDeleteJaimee @ craft-interrupted.blogspot.com
I love this - thank you so much for sharing! I think I'll make this for my hard-to-buy-for sister!!
ReplyDeleteyour embroidery tree is so darn cute! Thanks for sharing at catch as catch can!
ReplyDeletegail
ps catching you this week!
This is super cute! I love it.
ReplyDeleteHello! I made my way over here from tt&j. I love your project. I will have to check out your etsy shop next!
ReplyDeleteso cute! we are featuring it on the blog, facebook, twitter and pinterest today! have a lovely weekend...
ReplyDeleteHOw do you wash the pen off the fabric after you're done? Do the colors in the floss stain like red can in the wash? I'm such a novice.
ReplyDeleteIf you use a special water-soluble marker from the notions section at the fabric/craft store, you will be able to gently blot it off with a damp cloth.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by!
I love yours way better :) Great idea and pattern!
ReplyDeleteI'm just seeing this now and have been to your etsy shop and found I am way to late. I've never done anything like this before but really want to try! The idea matches a wedding invitation I just got perfectly!!!! Could you email me a list of materials needed? I'm not crafty at all, would this be a doable project for a beginner?
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