I was feeling so inspired by the first tulip of the season! It was a gorgeous multi colored yellow-coral delight. I decided to turn it into a free embroidery pattern for you to print and play with as my mother’s day gift to YOU!
Click HERE to get your free PDF Printable.
*Optional - Add another piece of fabric the same size or iron on a light interfacing to the back of the hoop to stabilize the fabric and make it less transparent. Sandwich the fabric into a wooden embroidery hoop and pull the edges to make the fabric nice and tight.
Above is an example of the interfacing I use for my embroidery projects. I often use unbleached muslin (it is called unbleached calico in other parts of the world.) It can often be rather thin and transparent so this really gives the fabric a little more heft.
Now for the fun part! Choose some colors, grab some nice little sharp scissors and start stitchin’!
In case you would like to follow along, here is the palette I used for this first tulip:
( The numbers correspond to DMC six stranded cotton thread.)
310 - black for the outline
745 - for the yellow part of the flower
351 - for the coral part of the flower
3815 - for the darker green color in the stem
368 - for the lighter green color in the stem
To learn the backstitch click HERE.
If you would like to see how to make the SATIN STITCH, click HERE.
This would make a lovely framed gift for your mom. You could even pencil some text and embroider it, such as “Happy Mother’s Day”, the year, and/or the name of the recipient. Maybe a meaningful quote. Whatev-ah! Make it just for you as your relax with a cup of something hot!
Another option is to make the smaller patterns. This tiny one sews up in an hour or so. It’s fast and satisfying!
To learn how to make FRENCH KNOTS click HERE.
To learn how to NEEDLE PAINT click HERE. Above are the three pattern sizes all together.
While the biggest flower seemed suitable for framing, I thought the tiny ones would make adorable brooches.
I sewed up from the back binding all the layers together.
***Tip - if you want to keep the fabric from shifting as you sew, feel free to glue it down with a glue stick and let it dry over night before stitching. Fabric glue also works as does double stick fusible web. I just winged it, as I do, and then trimmed it after the fact…..also an option.
Above is an example of fabric glue.
Follow the manufacture instructions for this one. You may have to place a towel over it before pressing so as not to burn /melt the felt.
But in case you want a brooch clasp they are easy to find online or at your local craft store and look like these.
Feel free to adopt my “MORE IS MORE” approach and add some bead bling.
Or a lonely wall space….
Wishing you ALL a wonderful day.
Very Warmly,
Pam