Sewing Set
Chain Stitch.
Materials: Equipment – Embroidery Hoops 100 and 150 mm.
Chenille - Size 22 and 20 Crewel - Size 8 Beading Needle.
Pellon, Wadding and Sewing Thread.
Cream Damask, Backing Fabric, Felt, Plastic Insert.
Ribbons: Mauve 7 mm. For Large Flower, 4 mm. Teal for flowers and vine,
Gold 4 mm. For Fern, Burgundy 4 mm. For small daisy.
Threads: Teal – Lazy Daisy Leaves and Vine plus Pincushion wrap.
Teal and Gold thread also combined for French Knots in Large Daisy.
Gold for Fern, Metallic Gold thread for Needle.
Teal and Gold thread also combined for French Knots in Large Daisy.
Gold for Fern, Metallic Gold thread for Needle.
Beads: Yellow Glass Beads for Teal Flowers, Bronze for Small Daisies.
Buttons: 3 – Self Covering Buttons for Pincushion and Book.
Charm: 1 – Bee Charm for Pincushion.
Instructions:
Pre-Wash all Ribbons, Dry and Iron on Low Silk Setting. Cut a piece
Pre-Wash all Ribbons, Dry and Iron on Low Silk Setting. Cut a piece
of Lightweight Wadding or Pellon the size of the designs for both items
or 1 item if you are only making one item
( Add this to the fabric once all your Thread Work has been completed,
otherwise it makes it too difficult for stitching.
( Add this to the fabric once all your Thread Work has been completed,
otherwise it makes it too difficult for stitching.
Centres of Mauve Daisies - Place the small piece of fabric provided in the
smaller hoop and mark with a Water Erasable Pen ( 2) circles 1 cm. Diameter.
Refer to Cosmos Tutorial
Refer to Cosmos Tutorial
With 2 strands of Teal + 1 strand of gold cotton thread, fill these circles with
French Knots. After completing both remove from the hoop and cut them out
leaving just under 1 cm. border around the knots. With matching sewing
thread and small tacking stitches, gather this up and stitch underneath the
knots ( best to have double thread for strength).
This forms the button for the centre of the daisy. Keep aside until you
This forms the button for the centre of the daisy. Keep aside until you
have completed the other ribbon embroidery.
Taking a water erasable pen or chalk, trace the design through from the
pattern sheet provided. Should you not have a Light box, a well lit window
will also do the trick. Tape your pattern to the window and place the fabric
over it. DO NOT CUT OUT YOUR FABRIC NOW. LEAVE UNTIL ALL
EMBROIDERY HAS BEEN DONE, OR YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO
USE A HOOP.
Enlarge to A4 size
Embroidery Instructions:
1. First work the gold stems in Stem Stitch and Lazy Daisy Leaves.
2. Stem Stitch the branch of the Gold Ribbon Fern, which is in the
same colour thread.
3. Teal Thread Stem Stitch the word "Needle" using 2 Strands
of Teal Thread for the Chain Stitch and then whipped with 1 Strand
1. First work the gold stems in Stem Stitch and Lazy Daisy Leaves.
2. Stem Stitch the branch of the Gold Ribbon Fern, which is in the
same colour thread.
3. Teal Thread Stem Stitch the word "Needle" using 2 Strands
of Teal Thread for the Chain Stitch and then whipped with 1 Strand
of Metallic Gold.
4. The actual needle emblem is Stem Stitched, with an open
4. The actual needle emblem is Stem Stitched, with an open
Lazy Daisy Stitch for the eye of the Needle.
Now that all the Thread Work is completed, place the fabric with wadding
attached into the larger hoop. Progress to the ribbons.
1. The small daisies are worked in 4 mm. Burgundy Ribbon
in a circle. Place a bronze bead in the centre when finished.
Thread on 4 mm. Teal Ribbon and complete
1. The small daisies are worked in 4 mm. Burgundy Ribbon
in a circle. Place a bronze bead in the centre when finished.
Thread on 4 mm. Teal Ribbon and complete
all of the blue flowers in Detached Chain Stitch,
then add the yellow glass beads.
2. Continue with the Gold Leaves in Ribbon Stitch.
Lastly with the 7 mm. Mauve Ribbon work the Ribbon Stitches
in a circle around the centre marking.
( The Cosmos Tutorial will aid in positioning each petal).
then add the yellow glass beads.
2. Continue with the Gold Leaves in Ribbon Stitch.
Lastly with the 7 mm. Mauve Ribbon work the Ribbon Stitches
in a circle around the centre marking.
( The Cosmos Tutorial will aid in positioning each petal).
At times some stitches maybe crossing over another which adds to
the effect. At this time you can add the French Knot Button you
have made earlier, make sure your Fabric is in the
hoop and give the double sewing cotton a firm pull,
so it sits snuggly against your ribbon. On the pincushion
have made earlier, make sure your Fabric is in the
hoop and give the double sewing cotton a firm pull,
so it sits snuggly against your ribbon. On the pincushion
add the Bee Charm sitting on the Mauve daisy using thread
to match the mauve ribbon so the stitching will not show.
to match the mauve ribbon so the stitching will not show.
Enlarge to A 4 Size
Making Up:
Cut out all pieces of Damask and backing Fabric.
Overlock all the edges.
Cut out all pieces of Damask and backing Fabric.
Overlock all the edges.
Pincushion:
Mark the Centre of the Circle with erasable pen on the top
Mark the Centre of the Circle with erasable pen on the top
embroidery piece.
With right side faces stitch the two together, leaving a
With right side faces stitch the two together, leaving a
6 cm. Opening.
Turn back to right sides out. Fill with fibre fill or wadding.
Turn back to right sides out. Fill with fibre fill or wadding.
Slip Stitch the opening closed, with Cream Thread once you
are satisfied that you have enough filling.
Keep in mind that the cotton will push it down slightly.
Using the Teal Thread, ( Use direct from the Skein as you need to
are satisfied that you have enough filling.
Keep in mind that the cotton will push it down slightly.
Using the Teal Thread, ( Use direct from the Skein as you need to
have it as one piece. )
all 6 Strands and the Chenille Needle, wrap the cushion as
illustrated taking it from the centre marking to the outside and
all 6 Strands and the Chenille Needle, wrap the cushion as
illustrated taking it from the centre marking to the outside and
keep the thread firm as you go.
Tie off firmly at the Centre Back.
The buttons will cover this. Make up the self covering buttons
Tie off firmly at the Centre Back.
The buttons will cover this. Make up the self covering buttons
and add 2 to the Pincushion, keeping it firm,
using a double strand of Sewing Thread.
Cut Fabric to outer measurement 17 cms or 6 3/4 Inches
Cut Plastic to inner measurement 14.5 cms or 5 3/4 inches.
This may need to be trimmed slightly.
Needle Case: Wrong Sides facing machine Stitch them together leaving a
13 cm. Opening bottom back page edge. Turn right side out. Cut Plastic
Insert the size of Fabric and then cut into 2 pieces, rounded at the edges.
Place these inside between the two layers and close with slip stitch in Cream
Sewing Thread. Cut Pages for the Needle Case from the Felt with Pinking
Shears if available. Place these inside the cover and with Cream Thread,
machine stitch down the Centre of the pages. ( You may if you wish, before
doing this, embroider the types of needles for each page eg. Beading,
Chenille, Crewel ) Stitch the 3 rd, Covered button to the Centre edge of the
Back Cover of the Needlecase and with the Teal Thread make a loop for the
button to keep it closed.
Carol Daisy