By Darlene Sabo
on July 20, 2023
I'm just about finished with this project. I have embroidered the bird in greys and added a wool backing. I need to decide how to hang it. The next step is completing the pattern; writing it up, etc. and start making kits.
By Darlene Sabo
on July 09, 2023
I finished whip stitching and now I am ready to embellish with embroidery...the fun part!
By Darlene Sabo
on July 06, 2023
This is a new wall hanging I'm working on. The background color is called Stormin', a beautiful mottled blue. As usual I stitched a liner to the back fto add a bit more stablitiy. Also this time I used the paper templates as stitch guides, since it's difficult to draw onto wool. And it worked great. You can see I have the window pinned in place and I will couch red crochet thread all around it.Then I'll remove the paper and continue stitching the other elements of the window.
By Darlene Sabo
on June 26, 2023
My latest version of the tree of life is now completed and is available in our shop as a
kit and
pattern
By Darlene Sabo
on May 29, 2023
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I basted a piece of muslin to my background before I started applying the motifs. I have found that I like this extra layering which gets a bit more stability when hung.
I did a quick baste to each piece then began stitching. I prefer not to use glue or fusible....just a personal preference again.
I am using simple embroidery stitches: running, whip and lazy daisy.
By Darlene Sabo
on May 25, 2023
I started working on another Tree of Life: same pattern as before but in different colors. I had many requests for a kit so this is the reason I'm doing another piece. Sadly, I didn't keep records of threads, fabric color and size. So here we go.
I'm using Ecru for the background this time, mottled so it looks vintage. I will be posting more info as I progress.
By Darlene Sabo
on May 10, 2023
ROCK ROSE Wool Applique Kit is back in stock.
By Darlene Sabo
on April 04, 2023
Finch kit is now available!!!
By Darlene Sabo
on March 24, 2023
I've been busy working on this new design of mine. As you know I'm smitten with the birds these days. I will be offering this one as a kit in a #8 cut, which I think will be perfect for beginners.
By Darlene Sabo
on March 14, 2023
Stitched up a few more birds for the
Dungeness River Center.