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April 12, 2010

Embroidery Ideas

Red & white

I guess it's kind of reverse collage isn't it?

Trace

Transfer

Cut

I've made a copy of the page I wanted to use, traced the original dress, stitched it up & then cut away the dress from the magazine page to "frame" the embroidered piece.

I think that this idea would look wonderful if you used pattern envelopes or pages from vintage picture books.

Edit: Of course there are no new ideas. It seems that Doe C Doe has done it all before & really beautifully too. Just take a look here.

17 comments:

  1. CherryApril 12, 2010 at 2:36 AM

    Oh that is super clever! Thanks for sharing your secret. x

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  2. UnknownApril 12, 2010 at 5:12 AM

    WOW!!!!!! this looks brilliant! You definatly are filling us with loads of creative ideas!!! I bet your house is filled with gorgeous lovelys!

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  3. The WoodLand SchoolApril 12, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    What a fabulous idea!!! My mind is swimming with possibilities right now. Thanks for the inspiration :-)

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  4. UnknownApril 12, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    That is so clever! I'll have to try it.

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  5. Lins ArtyblobsApril 12, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Very Nice!

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  6. AnonymousApril 12, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    That is ADORABLE! I LOVE it! I want to see more, now. <3 Kt

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  7. reillyApril 12, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    The result is cute but I wish everyone would consider to PLEASE make COPIES of the vintage pattern envelope or page from the magazine and use that, instead of ruining the original. People still use and collect those things! :(

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  8. PattyApril 12, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    Wow what an interesting concept!

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  9. CandiceApril 12, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    I am loving your blog. Love love loving it. I put a link to your blog in mine b/c I love it so much. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

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  10. KirstyApril 12, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    So pleased you like it folks.

    Reilly...
    I did actually do that. I would NEVER cut up an original but now that I read the post again it does sound like I'm very keen to hack into the lovely 1940's magazine. I promise it's in as new condition. :)

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  11. UnknownApril 12, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    There is actually a woman that made some of these embrodiered sewing patterns and sells them and other craftwares on etsy.

    Her blog is doe c doe.

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  12. sharonApril 12, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    what a neat idea!

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  13. MargretApril 12, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    that is cool

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  14. BeckyApril 12, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    Clever is the word isn't it? I never think of cool stuff like that. Love this totally!

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  15. UnknownApril 13, 2010 at 1:44 AM

    Nice one, love it! very clever.

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  16. ginaApril 13, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    LOVE this! the pop of red against that black & white is wonderful :)

    this is a great example of how two people can combine the same elements {vintage patterns & embroidery} but create two very different final pieces.

    thank you for sharing your inspiring project Kirsty - can't wait to see what you're up to next...I know it's going to be fabulous :)

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  17. foodtopiarecipesMay 26, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    I love love love this.

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