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Embroidery Stitches – Tutorials

The second ,,line” on the green hat is well on the way. It’s not quite done, but you can clearly see where it’s heading.

Embroidery Stitches

I have had some requests regarding the stitches I’m using. So I’ll try to remember to name them as I get along.

For this line I used Basque Stitch as a base. There are buds made with Cast on stitch (on of my all time favorites) in the “petals” made with the Basque stitch. On the right side there is greenery made with Feather stitch . On that are some tiny leaves in Detached chain stitch. On the other side are larger leaves, again in Detached chain stitch, each with a French knot in the center.

A Sneak Peak

Lutheran Confirmation is a big huge deal here in Iceland. Lavish gifts, saloon hairstyles, professional photos, big family celebrations - the works. This spring it’s my youngest daughter turn. I’m trying to take the frugal route, I bought her shoes at a January sale, I’m going to do her hair myself, take the photo’s, bake everything (with help from my family) and make the decorations. I did however by my daughter her dream dress, and here is a sneak peak.

Here is a video about the Icelandic confirmation traditions:

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Grey Skies and Some Knitting Progress

 

Today´s rock picture

This is an old photo. I have a nasty cold so I’m not going out, although I would like to. The sky today is exactly the same color as this though, gray and not very inspiring. There is much more snow though.

I’m all done with the body of the brown sweater and I’ve started knitting the front bands. I have also started embroidering a the green and white hat. There will be photo when I’m a little better.

Until then check out my updated free pattern page, and my resource page. I’m updating them both these day’s and new free patterns will be added soon.

Winter photograph Iceland

Grátt á ská - Grey lines

This is an old photo (my camera in being cleaned) but the winter is still going strong. The snow melts a bit, comes again and sometimes the roads is closed by fierce storms. I like the snow, it’s beautiful and it keeps the air crisp and fresh. I could do without the storms though, but they pass quickly and I just stay inside while they shake the house.