Almost There!

By Darlene Sabo
on July 20, 2023

Almost There!

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.

Some Progress

By Darlene Sabo
on July 09, 2023

Some Progress

I finished whip stitching and now I am ready to embellish with embroidery...the fun part!

A New Project

By Darlene Sabo
on July 06, 2023

A New Project

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.

Continuing.....

By Darlene Sabo
on May 29, 2023

Continuing.....

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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.

Tree of Life #2

By Darlene Sabo
on May 25, 2023

Tree of Life #2

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.

ROCK ROSE Wool Applique Kit

By Darlene Sabo
on May 10, 2023

ROCK ROSE Wool Applique Kit

ROCK ROSE Wool Applique Kit is back in stock. 

FINCH Rug Hooking Kit

By Darlene Sabo
on April 04, 2023

FINCH Rug Hooking Kit

Finch kit is now available!!!

NEW KIT Coming Soon

By Darlene Sabo
on March 24, 2023

NEW KIT Coming Soon

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.

MARCH Specials COMING SOON

By Darlene Sabo
on February 28, 2023

Bundle of the month

This month we are offering 2 hand dyed 5-pack bundles: BRICK and ROASTED NUTS  15% off.  Also included in this event are 2 coordinating Rustic Moire threads, 2 mill dyed fat quarters and 2 fat quarters hand dyed in the same colors as the bundles. This is an excellent time to stock up for your future projects. Sale takes place on Friday March 3rd through Sunday March 5th.

Tree of Life Primitive Wall Hanging

By Darlene Sabo
on January 13, 2023
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Tree of Life Primitive Wall Hanging

I completed stitching this wall hanging! Knowing when to stop can be difficult sometimes, especially when I'm enjoying the process so much. I used scraps of fabrics for the border; pieces of linen and calicos. But the center area is all hand dyed wool which I dyed specifically for this project. I wasn't particular on thread brands, just used what I had in my stash. I'm not one who records numbers or names of threads; it's all about what pleases my eye. I did some shadow couching as a final step where I used some very old crochet thead which has a bit of sparkle blended in.

I plan to sell a template pattern, but one will have to create and design their own border. Making it scrappy like mine or maybe more traditional such as 2" woolen one. Limitless possibilities! I hope you like this design.