DIY Embroidery Wood Brooch Kit

I am so thrilled to share my latest kit to the collection. It combines three of my favorite things: geometry, wood, and embroidery. Purchase here for $12.00

This is the perfect embroidery kit for someone starting to learn embroidery (kids and adults alike). It is designed to be open-ended so you can be as creative as you want. If you are looking for guidance the kit comes with a few patterns you can follow (see pictured below). I find the brooches to be very satisfying and relaxing to complete.

Each Kit Contains:

• 1 wood brooch with laser cut holes (1.5" diameter)

• 3 colors of thread (teal, purple, light green)

• 1 needle

• Brooch pin for easy fastening

• Instructions and 3 patterns

Product Release: His & Her Pillowcase Embroidery Kit

There is a new embroidery kit in the shop! After having such a great response to my Tea Towel Calendar kit I decided to continue the same aesthetic into a His and Her pillowcase project. It would make a lovely wedding or anniversary gift.

Each kit comes with:

• Two pillowcases screen printed with "HIS" and "Her"
• 220 Thread Count Very Soft Egyptian Cotton Pillowcases
• 30" x 21" to fit a standard sized pillow
• Quality red embroidery floss
• 2 embroidery needles
• 6" wood hoop
• Instructions and stitch guide

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Work Dress Sewn from Simplicity 2147

My New Years resolution was to sew one garment a month. This is my January creation I made using Simplicity 2147. This dress looks really cute with a belt and some tights. Beware, without a belt it looks like you are wearing a potato sack.

The dress is made from a purple linen that I picked up while I was in Japan. Fabric makes the best souvenirs. The bias tape was home made from a floral linen. I added pockets to the pattern at the last minute because I'm obsessed with pockets. When I attached the yoke to the dress, there was about 4 in of extra fabric on the dress portion. I ended up adding two more pleats to solve that problem and it worked out fine.

So this garment incorporated a lot of firsts for me. This was my first time to sew a sleeve, make my own bias tape, and install hidden pockets. I love learning new techniques!

Do you have any pattern suggestions for me to try? Leave them in the comments below

One month down 11 to go!

Screen Printing For New Embroidery Kit

I've been super busy getting all the details figured out for my newest kit. Here are some shots of me screen printing. Stay tuned for the finished product.

Artist Feature: Emily Barletta

Emily Barletta is a Brooklyn based textile artist. I'm loving the different textures, patterns, and densities explored throughout this series of embroidery works on paper.

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Product Release: Geometric Pocket Notebook Embroidery Kit

My love for embroidery and paper continues with my latest pocket notebook embroidery kit.

The inspiration for this kit came from an obsession with Japanese Sashiko stitching and designs. I really enjoy making kits that are both beautiful and functional. Personally, I keep one of these notebooks on me at all times so I can jot down thoughts as they come. I find it very helpful to keep my ideas from getting lost.

The kit comes with 2 laser cut notebooks, plenty of red thread, and a needle. The notebooks are made locally in portland and the paper is 100% recycled.

The grid is designed in a way that you could get several different designs out of it. I hope people get really creative with these and I can't wait to see other people's designs.

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