Mushroom Embroidery

I love to embroider.

I especially love vintage designs

and patterns.

Go here, here, here or here to see what I mean.

I recently finished stitching this

60's-70's ish Mushroom design.

I am just over the moon with how 

it turned out.

I found the pattern Here.

It is a free download. 

 Isn't it just gorgeous?

Vintage patterns- the best.

It was so fun to stitch.

Instead of framing my piece I went with a large

hoop.  I enjoy "Hoop Art" as its being called.

I went with a brown back round cotton fabric,

instead of the usual white or cream.

I love how the bright colors really pop.

I chose my own floss color pallet.

I finally organized my floss by colors.

ahh...color,  so dreamy.

I also chose my own stitches. 

I did a version of straight and seed stitch.

I used my favorite, triple french knot,

And of course I did some lazy daisy stitches too.

For a finished look, I wrapped my hoop

in a mustard fabric.

FYI, I traced my pattern using my window

as light box, like I did here.  I just use pencil.

It's fun having a new piece to hang in our home.

He is good friends now with my other stitched pieces.

Tootles.