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Baby Name Embroidery

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I was inspired to do this straight from this picture from Pinterest.

Confession: I do not own (or have any clue how to use) a sewing machine. I have never really embroidered before.

Lately I keep coming across amazing and very modern embroidery ideas that I love. I love this project because it is great for a beginner and because it is such a fun and current twist on traditional embroidery.

What I used:
A 6 inch embroidery hoop (which was surprisingly only $1)
Embroidery thread and needle
Embroidery Fabric

What I did:
1. I typed Lyla into Word in a font I liked in a few different sizes and printed it.
2. I cut out the letters and arranged them where I wanted them on the fabric. I then traced around the letters with a fabric pencil.
3. Next, I stitched around the letters with a simple stitch.
4. I then went back and added lots of different stitches around the outside of the letters. This is a great project for a beginner like me.

5. After the Lyla part was complete, I went back and sketched in the dandelion. I used a stem stitch for the stem (using a video tutorial from Needle ‘n Thread).
6. I then finished the rest of the dandelion and added a few white stitches.

I am going to use the hoop as a frame and hang it in Lyla’s nursery as is.

Comments

  2. This is soooo adorable. Something sweet and easy that I could complete while the kiddos are napping. I was browsing through some of my old posts today and noticed that you featured my ladybug party on your blog. How exciting! My first feature!! Thank you so much. I'm grabbing your button for my blog. -Lindsey

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  3. thats so brilliant and effective, ive never embroidered before but its made me want to try! so good that you found inspiration andthen made something, i'm always seeing things i love but never get around to actually trying to make it! very inspiring, thankyou x

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  10. Oh – I LOVE this! One of my most favorite embroidery pieces ever! Thanks so much for sharing it. What a fresh and creative piece. You have serious talent 🙂

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  22. Oh my goodness, this is absolutely incredible! I love it! You did a beautiful job, and I never in a million years would have guessed you haven't embroidered before–you've got me fooled! I love it!

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  49. Thank you for sharing such a gorgeous project, and for someone who hasn't embroidered before you have created something very beautiful! You've encouraged me to make one for my daughter. I have featured your tutorial on my blog littlecloudfactory.blogspot.com

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  50. Do you know what color the embroidery fabric is that you used? I am attempting this project, and I purchased Sand-colored fabric..so it seems a bit too light for white thread. Just wondering what you used.

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  52. This is beautiful! My friends just had a baby girl & two of my cousins are pregnant so I think I'm going to try to make these for them. Thanks for the idea 🙂 I hadn't seen it before.

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  54. I'd like to commission someone to create this for a baby shower gift. Anyone willing to stitch it up for me? I'll pay in advance.

    My friend isn't due until September (2012)and a name hasn't been picked out yet so there is plenty of time.

    If interested please contact me: joynprosper@yahoo.com
    thanks!

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  56. I will pay someone to embroider this for me using the name "Ava". Any takers? email me: joynprosper at yahoo dot com thanks!

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