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Category Archives: Photogallery
Lilac towels
Lilac towels. Flowers embroidered in long and short stitch and bullion knots.
Posted in Photogallery, Embroidery
Tagged asciugamano, long and short, punto raso
Cookbook
My “little daughter” has grown up and she is currently studying at the University in Pavia, living in a small flat with other students. She has to do the cooking, too, so… what better gift than a cookbook with some … Continue reading
Posted in Photogallery, Embroidery
Tagged iniziali, monograms
Curtain with iris
For the curtains of my husband’s study we looked for a Arts & Crafts design that he could like and that I could adjust to fit the curtains size and the chosen embroidery technique. This is the result, and I … Continue reading
Posted in Photogallery, Embroidery
Tagged iris, tendine
Knitted mini sleeping bags
I’m not crazy for knitting, because… well, I don’t know exactly the reason. Perhaps because I get bored easily, or perhaps because I’m not clever at finishing, or perhaps it is not “my” job, in short I’m sufficiently good at … Continue reading
Posted in Other, Photogallery
Tagged Cuore di maglia, sacco nanna
Shopping bag
Two colorful kitchen towels turned into a handy and sturdy shopping bag. I made it unique by adding a nice monogram in overcast stitch and backstitch, made with DMC Satin (I love it!).
Posted in Photogallery, Embroidery
Tagged borsa, iniziali, monograms
Wedding rings cushion
I don’t usually work on commission, but sometimes they ask for wedding rings cushions. I like to embroider wedding rings cushions… they are small, quite fast to do, they are a single piece work (I don’t like to repeat the … Continue reading
Posted in Photogallery, Embroidery
Tagged portafedi
Rose curtains
The embroidery lessons ended at the end of May, so I had more time in June to stitch my own projects. So, I finished the curtains for my living room. The French doors curtains were already embroidered and in use … Continue reading
Posted in Photogallery, Embroidery
Tagged rose, tendine
Monogram – goldwork
Goldwork monogram. Begun during a goldwork course in Milan, finished at home. You can read something more about it here: – first part – second part – third and last part
Posted in Photogallery, Embroidery
Tagged goldwork, iniziali, ricamo in oro
Heart
Sometimes I like to have some relaxing cross-stitching, and in my drawers there’s so much stash that I do not risk to remain without projects to do! For this lovely heart with a warm Welcome (by Rovaris), I chose not … Continue reading
Posted in Photogallery, Cross-stitch
Tagged cuore, Hedebo
Cats
I wanted a quick and easy project for the Xmas holidays, to do while watching tv, so I chose this chart from my stash (by Rovaris). I changed the suggested color, because I love black cats. As I imagined while … Continue reading
Posted in Photogallery, Cross-stitch
Tagged Rovaris