The Hand Embroidery Blues

Hello everyone! 

No, I really don't have "the blues." 
I've just been doing free hand embroidery while listening to some jazzy/blues by 
The Eddie Higgins Trio
(If you care to listen, this is their rendition of Black Coffee)
(note...you always have the option to click pause/stop on my sidebar)


So, back to the embroidery.
Lately, I've been inspired by lavender...again.
Our mild weather as of late has been ideal for my lavender container plant.


I also find so much inspiration on the internet!
If I get stuck for an idea I just "Google" whatever it is I'm looking for and there it is.


In these pieces I used the french knot, stem stitch and back stitch on linen fabric.


If I don't know how to do a certain stitch I can usually find a helpful video on YouTube.


I haven't decided what to do with these pieces yet.
Possibly a pillow?  
The hydrangeas are rather small, so maybe I could incorporate them into a fabric tag or I might try a decorative cuff.  What do you think? 




Thanks for dropping by.
I hope you are rested from the Christmas holiday rush and ready for a New Year! 

See you soon, 
Becca 

Comments

Susan said…
Beautiful! My grandmother was always embroidering something, and this post brought back fond memories of sitting in her upstairs sewing room & taking advantage of the great light that filtered into her windows. Such lovely flowers! I think the lavender is my fav.
December 29, 2011 at 1:22 PM
TexWisGirl said…
these are beautiful, becca! my favorite is the middle one. love the naturalness to them all!
December 29, 2011 at 1:26 PM
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said…
Just beautiful! You really make me want to take up embroidery. Have a Happy New Year!
December 29, 2011 at 2:30 PM
Anonymous said…
You make everything you touch gorgeous! Love all of these.
December 29, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
These are so lovely, Becca! I love the colors and have always loved the effect using French knots! Love the music, too! Hope you have a wonderful 2012! XO
December 29, 2011 at 3:13 PM
GardenOfDaisies said…
Becca, your embroidered floral pieces are beautiful! Seeing your flowers makes me want to get out the floss and get to work on a new project too. Hope you have a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
December 29, 2011 at 3:51 PM
Unknown said…
Such pretty stitching. I am sure it is very relaxing while listening to music.
Your french knots look wonderful. I love to do those..

Hope all is well with you!

Hugs, Linda
December 29, 2011 at 4:43 PM
Bohemian said…
What Beautiful Work you do! Whatever you Create from these amazing pieces of Stitched Art is sure to be Magnificent!

Happy New Year from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian
December 29, 2011 at 5:16 PM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
These are so beautiful...love the lavender of course! I need to relearn to embroidery! I think these would be lovely pillows! Happy New Year! ♥
December 29, 2011 at 5:46 PM
RURAL magazine said…
There is a breathtaking beauty to not just the embroidery, but the photography...sigh. Thanks for lifting my spirits, and putting beauty in front of my eyes.

Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
December 29, 2011 at 9:28 PM
Linda said…
Beautiful work, I too love to embroidery, but never have tried my hand at free-styling.
December 29, 2011 at 9:38 PM
Dayle ~ A Collection of Days said…
So pretty! I love embroidering. So relaxing.
December 29, 2011 at 11:10 PM
Diane said…
Beautiful! I love this art form.
December 30, 2011 at 4:12 AM
Lisa Graham said…
You work magic with needle and thread Becca. Are they too small to put in a pretty frame and place somewhere in your home? A pillow is a great idea too!
December 30, 2011 at 6:00 AM
sandra said…
I love your embroidered flowers! I am doing crazy quilting with all the fun types of stitches but right now crocheting has consumed me...such a relaxing way to add joy to a day!
December 30, 2011 at 8:28 AM
Laura Delegal - Leroy Photography said…
Beautiful handwork. I wish I had more time for such because it seems to be a dying art. Hope you have a blessed 2012.
December 30, 2011 at 12:42 PM
WrightStuff said…
I'm sure I can smell that lavender ;)
December 30, 2011 at 1:11 PM
Unknown said…
These are gorgeous.I just love lavender! I used to enjoy embroidering myself, but haven't done it for years now, seeing yours tempts me to get my cottons out again!!! Such lovely photos.
December 30, 2011 at 2:03 PM
ELK said…
you have an AMAZING "garden"..love seeing all those artistic stitches!!
Happy 2012 to you!
December 30, 2011 at 6:45 PM
Gillian Olson said…
Beautiful work Becca, I really love the blue flowers.
December 30, 2011 at 7:32 PM
Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said…
Absolutely gorgeous stitchings! My girlfriend Mona is quite talented with embroidery (in fact with everything she does). I don't quite have the patience for all that or the creative thinking to go along with it, even if I can find inspiration. I know whatever you decide to do with these pieces will be absolutely fantastic. Happy almost new year to you. Tammy
December 30, 2011 at 9:30 PM
Catherine said…
You are a talented girl my friend!

Wishing you a cozy New Year!
xo Catherine
December 31, 2011 at 4:20 PM
Katy Noelle said…
OH, gaspity, gasp, gasp on those photos, Becca! I just love lavender!!!!! I love the way you've deftly piled on the french knots - really beautiful!

You've just reminded me that, somewhere - somewhere in this house, I have a lovely stitchery of a Christmas Tree that I did when I was very young - I completely forgot about it when we moved. So, there's a moral to this story somewhere around here, too....;)

Happy brand new fresh year to you!!!

Love, Katy xo
December 31, 2011 at 9:35 PM
Anonymous said…
Love these French knots, yum yum colors. xox Corrine
January 1, 2012 at 4:03 AM
Unknown said…
Oh my those are gorgeous
January 1, 2012 at 3:32 PM
Gabriela Delworth said…
Hello,

Love your embroidered pieces...because I love flowers.


Gabriela
January 1, 2012 at 4:40 PM
Tracy said…
GORGEOUS handiwork, Becca. LOVE all those French knots and natural linen...*sigh*... Happy Day :o) ((HUGS))
January 2, 2012 at 4:23 AM
Kim Henkel Creations said…
Oh so lovely embroidery! Beautiful work, and I was glad to read you don't "have the blues" rathering listening to them!
Best wishes for 2012
January 2, 2012 at 3:40 PM
Halle said…
Amazing needlework. I am not the girl for that....the fabric ends up speckled with blood from me constantly pricking my fingers. Ridiculous!
January 9, 2012 at 6:52 PM
Deepa Gopal said…
Gorgeous artworks! Loved the tiny flowers...looks like cute beads. Wonderful:)
Regards from Dubai
Deepa
January 17, 2012 at 10:55 PM
Suze said…
Beautiful flowers. I found you because of Pinterest. The embroidery would be lovely as blocks in a quilt, too. Yep, I do a smidge of embroidery and quilting.
June 15, 2014 at 12:18 AM
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November 26, 2014 at 1:14 PM
Unknown said…
If you don't mind, may I ask what DMC colors you used to beautifully embroider the knotted purple flowers (the last ones)?
November 26, 2014 at 1:16 PM
Unknown said…
Hi your designs are very beautiful. I have a doubt, usuallu french knots look like a knot right, but here its like a small beautiful round loop, how to make the loop ? and is there a specific name for this type of french knot ?
February 22, 2017 at 5:46 AM
MDTerp said…
Beautiful, inspiring embroidery!
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