French Knots

I decided to practice French knots at my embroidery club today and finished up when I got home. The pattern I used is adapted from the tissue paper pattern I found in my Great Grandmother Harvey's tin. I find the traditional French knot is my favorite. I have friends who prefer the colonial knot, but I cannot seem to get the hang of that one.

I think my Great Grandmother would be surprised at my color selection, but anyone who knows me now would understand it's just how I am!

I am enjoying this embroidery journey. It's a nice change of pace.

Dear Jane,

I had been neglecting you. Today, I got back on the stick(le) and finished the center portion of my Black &White and Bright All Over Dear Jane! Did you hear my squeal of delight? I am very pleased with both the front and the back. I still have to hand sew the sashing on 5 of the rows on the back.

There are 3705 pieces in the blocks.this count does not include the sashing pieces or back of each block.

Crayons and Embroidery Thread

My first embroidery project was made by tracing a pattern onto the fabric, coloring parts of it in using crayons, and embroidering the outlines. Then I made it into a pillow cover.