Modern Stitch

Designed by Mary Self I come from South Taranaki where the trees are all windswept in one direction so this is a celebration of the effect of mother nature. The stitches used are blanket stitch, lazy daisy, split stitch, running stitch and French knots. In the following set of instructions we have described the threads and stitches that we used in our sample. However, please feel free to use other threads and your favourite stitches. This is freestyle embroidery and by varying the methods you use, your embroidery will become unique. The outlines of the leaves, branches and trunks are stitched for you to embroider and embellish as you wish. Our sample uses the enclosed scan of the outlines for you to use as patterns for applique, either with felt as in the sample or material. You could also just stitch them with simple stitching or paint them (we used So Soft fabric paint) and stitch outlines or just unpick the stitching … we would love to see what you will come up with. Full Kit $50 BUY NOW Fabric Pack $28 BUY NOW Finished size: 25 x 31 cm The Fabric Pack includes: Cotton/linen fabric with design outline stitched on your fabric. Embroidery needle to suit your thread Stitch Booklet Full Colour Picture Pattern sheet for applique The full kit also includes Madeira Lana yarn in 4 colours, 2 colours of Wool Felt, Blue Liberty Fabric and Pear Lawn.

Designed by Mary Self I come from South Taranaki where the trees are all windswept in one direction so this is a celebration of the effect of mother nature. The stitches used are blanket stitch, lazy daisy, split stitch, running stitch and French knots. In the following set of instructions we have described the threads and stitches that we used in our sample. However, please feel free to use other threads and your favourite stitches. This is freestyle embroidery and by varying the methods you use, your embroidery will become unique. The outlines of the leaves, branches and trunks are stitched for you to embroider and embellish as you wish. Our sample uses the enclosed scan of the outlines for you to use as patterns for applique, either with felt as in the sample or material. You could also just stitch them with simple stitching or paint them (we used So Soft fabric paint) and stitch outlines or just unpick the stitching … we would love to see what you will come up with. Full Kit $50 BUY NOW Fabric Pack $28 BUY NOW Finished size: 25 x 31 cm The Fabric Pack includes: Cotton/linen fabric with design outline stitched on your fabric. Embroidery needle to suit your thread Stitch Booklet Full Colour Picture Pattern sheet for applique The full kit also includes Madeira Lana yarn in 7 colours, 2 colours of Wool Felt and Kaffe Fassett Paper Weight Fabric

Designed by Kaffe Fassett and stitched by Mary Self The Paperweight fabric from Kaffe Fassett is always a favorite to embroider. You can stitch as much as you want with simple or more complicated stitches. You will have enough threads to stitch a 10cm square. Millefleur Blue Full Kit $25 BUY NOW The Full Kit includes: 30cm Square of Paperweight Fabric Stranded Cotton threads Small piece of batting Embroidery needle to suit your thread Colour intsruction sheet Full Colour Picture

Designed by Kaffe Fassett and stitched by Mary Self The Paperweight fabric from Kaffe Fassett is always a favorite to embroider. You can stitch as much as you want with simple or more complicated stitches. You will have enough threads to stitch a 10cm square. Millefleur Coral Full Kit $25 BUY NOW The Full Kit includes: 30cm Square of Paperweight Fabric Stranded Cotton threads Small piece of batting Embroidery needle to suit your thread Colour intsruction sheet Full Colour Picture

Designed by Kaffe Fassett and stitched by Mary Self For a limited time only! It was exciting to discover that this fabric had been re-released as part of the Kaffe Fassett 85 and fabulous collection. Welcome to our Zinnia French Panel, using a fabric designed by Kaffe Fassett. The fabric is embellished with simple stitches and stranded cotton. You will have enough threads to stitch a flower. Please note that the background is a rich purple. Zinnia (Crimson) Full Kit $25 BUY NOW The Full Kit includes: 30cm Square of Zinnia Fabric Stranded Cotton threads in three colours Small piece of batting Embroidery needle to suit your thread Colour intsruction sheet Full Colour Picture

Designed by Kaffe Fassett and stitched by Mary Self For a limited time only! It was exciting to discover that this fabric had been re-released as part of the Kaffe Fassett 85 and fabulous collection. Welcome to our Zinnia French Panel, using a fabric designed by Kaffe Fassett. The fabric is embellished with simple stitches and stranded cotton. You will have enough threads to stitch a teal flower. Zinnia (Teal) Full Kit $25 BUY NOW The Full Kit includes: 30cm Square of Zinnia Fabric Stranded Cotton threads in three colours Small piece of batting Embroidery needle to suit your thread Colour intsruction sheet Full Colour Picture

Designed by Mary Self I like the exuberance of Hungarian Embroidery, and how many variations you can get from some simple shapes. The stitches used are running stitch, chain stitch, split stitch, French knots, couching, eyelets and fly stitch. The outlines of the leaves, stems, flowers and pomegranates are stitched for you to embroider and embellish as you wish. Our sample uses the enclosed scan of the outlines for you to use as patterns for applique, either with felt as in the sample or material. You could also just stitch them with simple stitching or paint them (we used So Soft fabric paint) and stitch outlines or just unpick the stitching … we would love to see what you will come up with. Full Kit $73 BUY NOW Fabric Pack $28 BUY NOW Finished size: 24 x 28 cm The Fabric Pack includes: Cotton/linen fabric with design outline stitched on your fabric. Embroidery needle to suit your thread Stitch Booklet Full Colour Picture Pattern sheet for applique The full kit also includes Strand in 11 colours and 6 colours of Wool Felt

Designed by Mary Self Welcome to this stitch project that will help you learn some of the most popular embroidery stitches. Once you have mastered these, you should have the confidence to start other embroidery projects. At the end of the project, you will have a handy stitch dictionary as a booklet with actual stitched samples that will be a useful reference. A piece of colour coordinated felt is included so you can also use this as a needle book. Two skeins of Strand Mohair/Wool yarn. You have 3 colour choices. Pink/Lime Kit $29 BUY NOW Teal/Lime Kit $29 BUY NOW Teal/Orange Kit $29 BUY NOW Finished Booklet size: 13cm x 17cm The Full Kit includes: 38cm x 50cm Printed panel on cotton/linen fabric Three needles: No 1 Embroidery Needle, a 22 Chenille needle, Size 20 Tapestry needle 2 x 10m Skeins Strand Mohair/Wool NZ made yarn Felt in coordinating colour Colour intsruction sheet Full Colour Picture with stitch suggestions for cover

Designed by Mary Self In nature, flowers are not all perfect but exuberate nevertheless. The stitches used are running stitch, chain stitch, Fly Stitch, French knots, buttonhole stitch, and seed stitch. In the inclosed set of instructions, we have described the threads and stitches that we used in our samples. However, please feel free to use other threads and your favourite stitches. This is freestyle embroidery and by varying the methods you use, your embroidery will become unique You could also just stitch them with simple stitching or paint them (we used So Soft fabric paint) and stitch outlines or just unpick the stitching … we would love to see what you will come up with. Full Kit $52 BUY NOW Fabric Pack $28 BUY NOW Finished size: 25 x 31 cm The Fabric Pack includes: Cotton/linen fabric with design outline stitched on your fabric. Embroidery needle to suit your thread Stitch Booklet Full Colour Picture Pattern sheet for applique The full kit also includes Strand in 9 colours and 5 colours of Wool Felt