My Handmade World
I have always appreciated the art of handmade work, the act of pouring a little bit of yourself into the things you make whether they are for you or for others.
I've been playing with needle and thread for a few years now. It started with cross stitching. My mother used to cross stitch and I love that we still use the Christmas stockings she stitched for my brother, sister and me. They must be at least 20 years old now and still look great! My first piece of embroidery was made for my sister's wedding. I made three pieces all together for her and immediately fell in love with embroidery. It's such a versatile craft that allows you to pretty much draw with the thread! You can be as traditional or wild with it as you want! I started with simple patterns, and then started adapting the patterns to my whims and then quickly moved to making my own patterns which I now share with you here. The thing that I love most about embroidery is that it forces you to slow down. I love working with my hands and I love that which each piece I make, I learn a little more about myself :)
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