1. Make a sketch.
2. Adhere interfacing to back of linen piece. Transfer sketch to interfacing with carbon paper. Then start stitching by hand or machine or both, using transferred lines as guides.
3. Add embellishments like buttons, beads, etc.
4. Stand back and say 'ta-da!'
You make it seem so easy! :) You make beautiful pieces.
Posted by: tina | 06 October 2009 at 09:36
Hi Rebecca
Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. Your piece is charming and I agree with Tina, you make it look so easy!
Did you see I included one of your pictures in a mosaic I made. It's on my blog and flickr. I do hope you like it
Love and best wishes
Carolyn
Posted by: LOVE STITCHING RED | 06 October 2009 at 09:46
Ahhh, lovely. Looks like the type of project I am itching to create these days. I did something similar year ago with artwork of my daughter's. Precious. As a 5 year old she drew a portrait of our family which I adored. Now she is 19!
Posted by: Tracy Whitney | 06 October 2009 at 09:56
Thank you! Thank you! I've been unsuccessfully stitching on linen for awhile- I never thought to use interfacing! I'm on my way out the door to buy some! Brilliant!
Posted by: gretchen | 06 October 2009 at 09:56
That is sooo cool!!! I don't sew or stitch, but I just might have to try this!! :)
Posted by: Pam | 06 October 2009 at 10:00
Just lovely. I love coming here. You inspire me with each post. xo
Posted by: Gigi | 06 October 2009 at 10:17
awesome tutorial! thank you much for sharing some of your expertise...you have filled the crafty world with exceptional inspiration & skill! prayerfully, donna!ee
Posted by: donna!ee | 06 October 2009 at 10:19
ta da is right! Lovely lovely lovely.
Posted by: jenn | 06 October 2009 at 10:23
Thank you for the step by step guide! I'm going to try it!
Posted by: Suzette Ladouceur | 06 October 2009 at 11:43
Wow, maybe I could do this. Hope it's as easy as you made it look. lol
Posted by: DeeDee Roe | 06 October 2009 at 12:31
thank you!! you really did make it look so easy :) I have to try it too now!
Posted by: karen | 06 October 2009 at 12:51
it is like taking a mini-class from you. i hope i can take a class from you in person in the future. thank you for your generous spirit.
Posted by: Ludid | 06 October 2009 at 13:05
Beautiful! Thank you for posting. Another new technique to try.
Posted by: Marci Glenn | 06 October 2009 at 13:29
so, so beautiful, Rebecca. I love seeing your creative process. :)
Love,
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Stewart | 06 October 2009 at 13:46
Thank you for sharing this tutorial. I have wanted to try "drawing" with thread in such a way, but have hesitated. You've encouraged me to give it a try. I appreciate that, very much.
Your artwork is quite wonderful!
Lena
Posted by: Lena | 06 October 2009 at 13:52
If only my "ta-da" worked like yours! Beautiful piece:)
Posted by: Leah C | 06 October 2009 at 14:44
this is stunning...you make it look so easy &fun!
Posted by: RedorGrayArt | 06 October 2009 at 16:01
beautiful!
Kelly
Posted by: Kelly in Canada | 06 October 2009 at 16:24
You make it look so easy! It's beautiful!
Posted by: Mary Green | 06 October 2009 at 16:30
Oh my! I just love this! Thanks for the tutorial! :-)
Posted by: Sharon | 06 October 2009 at 16:36
this is so gorgeous rebecca, great tutorial xx
Posted by: Jo Wholohan | 06 October 2009 at 16:38
I love this, thanks for the quick tutorial!
Posted by: Catherine S. | 06 October 2009 at 17:24
So cute. Love the pearl beads
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | 06 October 2009 at 19:48
Absolutely stunning.... i love your blog so much and am sorry I haven't taken the time to post a comment before now! Always such a pleasure to visit!
Posted by: Gaye | 06 October 2009 at 20:06
Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us...now I can share this with my grand-daughter, Lindsey. We will have such fun creating with all your lovely ideas!
Peace
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa Higashi | 06 October 2009 at 20:36