{"id":2049,"date":"2012-10-06T06:00:51","date_gmt":"2012-10-06T11:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/?p=2049"},"modified":"2012-10-06T06:00:51","modified_gmt":"2012-10-06T11:00:51","slug":"saturdays-with-shauna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/2012\/10\/06\/saturdays-with-shauna\/","title":{"rendered":"Saturday’s with Shauna Jared"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This blog is brought to you today by Shauna Jared<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I am so excited that I was asked to do the Saturday craft\/fun blog for the Singles Ministry here at GCH! \u00a0I love all things crafty, although it\u2019s hard for me to find time to actually do them\u2026 but recently I\u2019ve discovered a new craft obsession that\u2019s relatively easy and inexpensive as well as relaxing, so I thought I would share it with you guys! \u00a0Hand embroidery! \uf04a<\/p>\n

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Now, I know what you\u2019re thinking. \u00a0Embroidery? \u00a0You mean dishtowels with animated vegetables and teacups on them? \u00a0Puppies doing laundry and washing dishes? \u00a0Well, you certainly can embroider those patterns if you would like (I\u2019ve found TONS of free vintage embroidery patterns online\u2026 see the links later in this post) and I actually find some of those old patterns quite charming! \u00a0As the Bible says in Revelation 21:5, \u201cBehold, I make all things new.\u201d \ud83d\ude09 \u00a0But there are plenty of modern embroidery patterns out there and you can make anything from tea towels to quilts to embroidering on clothing and tote bags! \u00a0And embroidered items can make fantastic gifts! \u00a0(Christmas is only 79 days away, ladies\u2026. \uf04a)<\/p>\n

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So, let\u2019s get started, shall we?<\/p>\n

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I\u2019m currently working on a tea towel with some funky flowers on them (see photo above), so I\u2019ll tell you what you\u2019ll need for this project and where to get patterns and how to get them on your tea towel (or pillowcase or whatever your project is going to be!)<\/p>\n

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Basic tools you will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Embroidery pattern ( this is a link to Aunt Martha\u2019s, but there are plenty of other options. \u00a0The one I\u2019m using is \u201cFantasy Flowers\u201d found at sublimestitching.com) \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Embroidery needles\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Embroidery hoop (5\u201d \u2013 7\u201d)\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Embroidery floss (how many and colors will depend on your particular project)\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Blank Tea Towel<\/a> (or pillowcase, tote bag, shirt, quilt piece, baby bib, whatever\u2026 you get the picture. \u00a0A \u201cblank\u201d just means an item that has no design on it \u2013 it is awaiting your brilliant embroidery masterpiece)<\/p>\n

An iron and ironing board\u2026 I think most everyone already has these \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

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And depending on what type of pattern you have, you may need the following:<\/em><\/p>\n

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Vellum tracing paper\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Iron-on transfer pen<\/a><\/p>\n

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First, let\u2019s talk about the pattern. \u00a0You can buy iron on transfer patterns and all you will do is simply follow the instructions on the package and iron it on to your blank. \u00a0Simple! \u00a0You can find the \u201cAunt Martha\u2019s\u201d brand of iron on transfers at Wal-Mart or JoAnn\u2019s and these are usually the vintage type patterns. \u00a0I\u2019ve also found a couple of awesome websites that offer iron on patterns for purchase:<\/p>\n

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Pattern Bee: \u00a0http:\/\/patternbee.com\/MENU.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Sublime Stitching:<\/a> \u00a0http:\/\/www.sublimestitching.com\/<\/a> (the pattern I\u2019m currently using in the photo at the beginning of this post is \u201cFantasy Flowers\u201d\u2026 they also sell everything else you would need for embroidery in their shop! \u00a0Even beginners kits!<\/p>\n

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You can also find patterns online (some free, some purchased PDF\u2019s) to print at home. \u00a0You would then need some vellum tracing paper and an iron-on transfer pen in order to get the design onto your blank. \u00a0I\u2019ve found many websites that offer free vintage embroidery patterns, so you would need the tracing paper and transfer pen to use these. \u00a0You would simply print your pattern out, then place a piece of tracing paper over it. \u00a0It is thin, so you can see the pattern underneath. \u00a0Use your iron-on transfer pen to trace the design onto the paper. \u00a0Then follow the instructions that come with the pen and iron it on to your blank. \u00a0Easy peasy! \u00a0(NOTE: \u00a0If there is lettering, make sure you are tracing it BACKWARDS so that the words show up correctly on your blank when you iron it on! \u00a0Let\u2019s not talk about how I found this out\u2026)<\/p>\n

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Here are some resources I\u2019ve found for free patterns:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pattern Bee: \u00a0http:\/\/patternbee.com\/MENU.html<\/a> (offers some freebies)<\/p>\n

Vintage Transfer Finds: \u00a0http:\/\/mytransfers.blogspot.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

French-Knots: http:\/\/www.french-knots.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

nanaCompany: http:\/\/nanacompany.typepad.com\/nanacompany\/<\/a> (beautiful blog and they offer some freebies)<\/p>\n

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I\u2019m sure there are other ways to get your pattern on to your blank, but these are the two best ways, in my opinion \uf04a<\/p>\n

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Now that you have your pattern on your blank, you\u2019re ready to go! \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Next, you need to put the hoop on your project to help you make even stitches and keep even tension. \u00a0Take the hoop apart and put the piece that isn\u2019t adjustable underneath your fabric. \u00a0Your whole project doesn\u2019t have to fit inside the hoop, you can move it around when you need to work on another part. \u00a0Now put the piece that has the adjustable screw on it on top of your fabric, over the other hoop, and push down until they go together. \u00a0Then you will need to tug at the fabric all the way around the hoop edge to make sure it\u2019s good and tight. \u00a0And tighten up the screw if you need to. \u00a0Be sure to remove the hoop from your project when you\u2019re not working on it for an extended period of time. \u00a0You don\u2019t want it to get \u201choop burn\u201d!<\/p>\n

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Now, thread your embroidery needle with some floss and make a knot at the end\u2026 then we\u2019ll take a look at a basic embroidery stitch!<\/p>\n

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The Back Stitch<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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So easy! \u00a0This is the stitch I\u2019m using in the photo at the top of this post. Simply bring your needle from the back of your work, up through at \u201c1\u201d, back down at \u201c2\u201d, then back up again in front of \u201c1\u201d at \u201c3\u201d. \u00a0Then you would go back down at \u201c4\u201d and so forth.<\/p>\n

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There are other stitches you can do to get different effects, such as the stem stitch, satin stitch, split stitch, and French knot. \u00a0If the pattern you choose requires one or more of these stitches, it should give you a tutorial in the instructions. \u00a0If not, you can Google the stitch to find instructions or even find video tutorials on YouTube \uf04a<\/p>\n

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So that should be enough to get you on your way! \u00a0Are you addicted yet? \u00a0I certainly am. \u00a0I can\u2019t wait to see your projects and hear about your new found love of embroidery, so please make sure to share in the comments below! \u00a0Praise God for embroidery! \u00a0Have a blessed day! \uf04a<\/p>\n

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