tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776789845718186050.post3587535758667665579..comments2012-03-17T20:56:34.386+13:00Comments on violetandmay: lazy daysAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08489990781093468891noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776789845718186050.post-50946254955027218482007-04-10T11:50:00.000+12:002007-04-10T11:50:00.000+12:00The embroidery is worked mainly in backstitch and ...The embroidery is worked mainly in backstitch and French Knots, both of which are quite easy to work with. Sometimes I have to block in the figures, but most of the time I just work freehand (a bumblebee is a go-go at the moment). I learnt how to embroider when i was little through a cross stitch my Nana brought me (unfinished, but I still have it) and some classes i took when I was little. I went to op-shop today and returned with several 70's sewing patterns and needlework magazines- verrrrry funny!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08489990781093468891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776789845718186050.post-48479060819786488862007-04-10T10:55:00.000+12:002007-04-10T10:55:00.000+12:00Aww....how sweet!I can't beleive you still have th...Aww....how sweet!I can't beleive you still have the pencil case & I love the fact that now you are making something so special for her daughter!I think her daughter will always treasure it...I know my girls would as it's such a beautiful piece!I'm sure you'll figure out what else to put on it,although it looks great to me like it is now. :)How did you learn to embroider like that?I am really hoping to learn one day as it's such a beautiful way to decorate something plain.<BR/>ReneeReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669040025558821469noreply@blogger.com