Collected Embroidery Works - 2019
A collection of the pieces that I hand embroidered in 2019. I first learned to embroider a little over a decade ago. However, I was soon frustrated by the types of patterns that were available. They were mostly florals or leaning toward cute and happy themes. While there's nothing wrong with that, it's not my favorite esthetic! I don't know why it took me so long to realize that I could create my own patterns. Originally the process was somewhat daunting because I wasn't certain my illustration style would translate well to thread and fabric. However, with some simplification of the linework, I found that I could definitely make things work.
I sell these art pieces under my craft business name Ink by Moonlight. All patterns were created using original sketches. All captions are written by me unless otherwise noted. Photographs and editing by me.
I sell these art pieces under my craft business name Ink by Moonlight. All patterns were created using original sketches. All captions are written by me unless otherwise noted. Photographs and editing by me.
Here I used a technique called thread painting to create a color gradient on the snake.
Standard cotton DMC floss on linen in a 4" wooden hoop hand beaded with Czech glass beads. SOLD.
Standard cotton DMC floss on linen in a 4" wooden hoop hand beaded with Czech glass beads. SOLD.
Left: Process shot. For smaller pieces like pins and pendants it's best to stitch a few at once so that they can all be cut out and placed in their bezels at the same time. It helps to eliminate a big of fabric waste since extra fabric is needed around the artwork in order for a hoop to keep it secure while stitching.
2nd photo from the left - Moon Bunny: SOLD
3rd photo from the left - The Lonely Ghost: SOLD Twisted: SOLD
Right: Three Roses, Three Generations: SOLD
Stitched on black cotton with standard DMC cotton floss. Hand beaded with glass seed beads in some instances. Encased in metal jewelry bezels and hung on 18" sterling silver ball chains.
"And all the mermen under the sea would feel their immortality die in their hearts for the love of me." - Alfred Lord Tennyson
Stitched on cotton fabric using cotton DMC embroidery floss and encased in a 4" wooden hoop. SOLD
Stitched on cotton fabric using cotton DMC embroidery floss and encased in a 4" wooden hoop. SOLD
A selection of pins and pendants. Most of these are quite small ranging from 1" to just over 2". Hand stitched on black cotton fabric using DMC cotton floss. Some pieces include glass seed beads. Framed in metal jewelry bezels. Most pieces from this series have been sold.
Mourning eyes were most popular around the end of the 1700s up to the mid-1800s. Typically pearls were used to symbolize tears. Here I opted for Swarovski Crystal beads and added decorative glass bugle beads across the top portion. Hand-stitched on linen using DMC Light Effects metallic thread and standard cotton flosses. Framed in a 4" wooden hoop. SOLD.
