Crikey Not Christmas 2022 Part 7

Crikey Not Christmas 2022 Part 7

Then next couple of Blogs are continuing with the Ivy

Trimming Ivy

 

Before I can do anything I need to Trim the Ivy. I measure them against the Template.

Ivy Main Stalk

 

Now I can start Embroidering. I decided to start with the Ivy’s Main Stalk

Back Stitch

 

The Stitch that I am using is the Back Stitch. This means that I am going to have to keep the Back very tidy and keep Cutting the Ends of the Thread off.

Start Bottom Ivy

 

Speaking of the Thread I am using a Green 0266 Anchor that I have in my collection. I start Sewing from the Bottom of the Main Stalk. Then I Sew Upwards then Corner Downwards.

Double Bottom

 

 

I repeat the process with the other side.

Set of Ivy

 

I continue through the Leaves until I have all the Ivy Veins done. The Upper parts were Embroidered using the same technique but slopping upwards.

Too Thick

 

I start to Embroider the Contrasting Yellow. This is Anchor 0293. As soon as I have done half a dozen Stitches I know that this isn’t going to work. Time for a think.