This is a the Renaissance of Silk Ribbon Embroidery Sampler that I teach for guilds and conferences. all of the stitches can be found in my book Embroidered and Embellished by C&T Publishing.
Happy Stitching, enjoy~ Christen!
This is one of the bracelets that I designed for my class Chantilly Lady’s Lace Cuff. The lace, ribbons, and threads are dyed with ColorHue dyes. The techniques included are ribbonwork, tatting, crochet, and embroidery. This piece can be found in the gallery section of my book Ribbonwork Flowers by C&T Publishing.
Happy Stitching, enjoy~ Christen!
This is one of nine blocks that were designed for my class the Stitch Along Sampler series. The embroidery stitches included both traditional and silk ribbon techniques. The stitches can be found in my book Embroidered and Embellished by C&T Publishing.
Happy Stitching, enjoy~ Christen!
This is a up-close view of the needle-case that is the focus of my class Creative Thread Embroidery. The stitches are raised and textured and include tatted stitches, whip stitches, bullion stitches and cast on buttonhole stitches. This needle-case and the stitches can be found in my book Embroidered and Embellished, by C&T Publishing.
Happy Stitching, enjoy~ Christen!
This is one of nine blocks that were designed for my class the Stitch Along Sampler series. The embroidery stitches included both traditional and silk ribbon techniques.
The stitches can be found in my book Embroidered and Embellished by C&T Publishing.
Happy Stitching, enjoy~ Christen!
Evelyn’s Heart
Christen’s Heart
Gwen’s Heart
Here we are gathered together for mother’s day, 12 years ago.
Many of you know that I love hearts! I love the shapes and all of the possibilities. Here is an example of three generations who love hearts. The first image is of an embroidered greeting card that my mom made. The second is an image of the beginnings of my class Embroidered from the Heart. The third is my most favorite valentine, from our daughter Gwen.
Happy February to you, and thank you for letting me share my love of hearts!
~Christen
Many of you know that I love hearts! I love the shapes and all of the possibilities. You may also know that I love buttons, all buttons, I can’t get enough of buttons. The first three pictures are of the brooches from my Vintage at Heart class. The last picture is a wreath that I made using a vintage embroidered lace collar, vintage velvet leaves, and yes heart shapes covered in mother of pearl buttons. So grand to be able to use these treasures and enjoy them.
Happy February to you!
~Christen
Many of you know that I love hearts! I love the shapes and all of the possibilities. This heart-shaped etui is another example of my class Log Cabin Heart Etui and Pincushion. It was featured as a gallery example in The Embroidery Book.
Happy February to you!
~Christen
Many of you know that I love hearts! I love the shapes and all of the possibilities. This heart-shaped brooch was a sample for the class I teach Vintage at Heart. Lots of buttons, charms, and other sewing related treasures.
Happy February to you!
~Christen
Many of you know that I love hearts! I love the shapes and all of the possibilities. This is one of my favorite pieces, it is called Red Roses, and is a sample from my class Hankies and Lace. This piece represents 4 generations of love, the handkerchiefs were from my grandmother and my mother, the various treasures came from here and there, and sitting pretty in the middle of everything is my darling Gwen, the white and red lady bug. Happy Valentine’s Day to all who love hearts!
Happy February to you!
~Christen
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