One of the very first embroideries that I ever did was of wattle, Australia’s national floral emblem. In this video, I show you the embroidery that I did in my first year of high school, and explain the stitches I used, including turkey work which makes a lovely plush pile. I also explain some of the things I would do differently, if I were doing it now.
I also give an update of my website, and let you know about two new products I have for sale – new (to my website) sizes of broder cotton. Broder cotton, or coton a broder, is a lovely soft cotton thread that works up beautifully particularly for satin stitch.
If you are reading this in an email, you can find the video at https://youtu.be/9hV5p1zbLPE
Episode notes:
The wattle embroidery was based on a cross stitch pattern of wattle. It is more than 30 years since I did this embroidery, and while I would love to credit the designer upon whose design my embroidery was based, I no longer have the pattern or have any idea who the designer was. Nonetheless, I am grateful to them for their design.
Coton a broder 25 and 30 – http://www.vettycreations.com.au/catalogue-threads.html#coton
The Left-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion – http://www.vettycreations.com.au/left-handed-book.html
The Right-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion – http://www.vettycreations.com.au/stitch-dictionary.html
White Threads is the blog of Yvette Stanton, the author, designer, publisher behind Vetty Creations' quality needlework books and embroidery products.
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