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  • Profile picture of Deborah Komatsu

    Deborah Komatsu replied to the topic How is Everyone Doing? in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

    Thank you Michelle.  I was gone all last week and didn’t have this project with me but plan on finishing up now that I am back home.  I am going to post what I did before I left in a little while.

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    Deborah Komatsu replied to the topic How is Everyone Doing? in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

    Wow!!!  I was on vacation last week and this was quite a surprise to find.  I love it, so different and innovative.  Who cares whether or not you can spell, you sure can stitch!!  You give me lots of ideas to try while finishing mine.  I like the look of the linen and I can see enough of it to see the texture.  I think your style needs a textu…[Read more]

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    Michelle Renee replied to the topic How is Everyone Doing? in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

    Deborah- the impression that I get when looking at your piece is “Elegant”.

    It looks like some areas are delicate and others are more bold, but not overwhelmingly so. This is lovely!

     

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    Michelle Renee replied to the topic Lesson 2 Finished in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

    I love this! I especially like the color choices. It’s like they pop, but they are not “loud” or garish

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    Michelle Renee replied to the topic Lesson 1 Finished in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

    Penny- that is really cool!

  • Profile picture of John Waddell

    John Waddell replied to the topic How is Everyone Doing? in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

    Well we were in Mexico for the entire class. We got everything printed out and have gone throuh the Pictures and instructions. The “WE” is my wife Karen and I are both doing the class. I think I am part “Mexican” and as you will notice I have what I call no “color fear”. Well I got so excited that I am posting my first finished piece and have…[Read more]

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    Penny Vital replied to the topic Lesson 1 Finished in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago


    posting again to get the photo to stick!

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      John Waddell replied 3 years, 3 months ago

      Penny your colores are wonderful and lovely with your lacy choice of stitch combinations. You even coordinated your hoop with your piece!! Thanks

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    Penny Vital replied to the topic Lesson 1 Finished in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

    Lesson 1 photoI feel like I have expanded my stitch knowledge by leaps and bounds! Challenging but fun!

  • Profile picture of Barbara Butzer

    Barbara Butzer replied to the topic Lesson 2 Photos in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

    I am filling in a half-circle with radiating spokes. My stitches are not as perfectly spaced as I could wish even though I started at the center line rather than an edge. Is there a trick or technique to ensure even spacing of radiating spokes in a circle?
    Barbara B.

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    J Michler replied to the topic Lesson 2 Finished in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

    Anneli – It looks beautiful! The high contrast makes the design stand out. Really like the brown filler- it catches the light!

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    J Michler replied to the topic Question about hoop size and length of project posting in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

    Welcome to the discussion group, Jennifer and Bonnie! Please use whatever hoop size feels comfortable to you. There are no strict rules!

    The discussion group stays open until the 26th of December. Things may become quiet here, but I will be checking for postings every day until then.

  • Profile picture of Anneli Hilpinen

    Anneli Hilpinen replied to the topic Question about hoop size and length of project posting in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

    Jennifer,

    I have been using a 9″ hoop (just happened to have a good one at home), and it is definitely easier to stitch when you have free space outside the stitching area. You will have to use a bigger piece of fabric, though. Then, when finished, the work is easily moved to a 6″ hoop for display.

    If I recall correctly, the materials will stay…[Read more]

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    Anneli Hilpinen started the topic Lesson 2 Finished in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

    This is my work so far, lesson 2 is finished. I am planning to do the background next, with lighter colors. That should cover the drawing line that is visible (I used an iron-off, wash-off pen, but it did not disappear when I ironed it today). I also plan to add some embellishments to make a “stronger” statement. This is really a fun project!

    Freestyle Embroidery lesson 2

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    Susan Elizabeth Ober replied to the topic This was such an enjoyable project! in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

    Thanks!

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    Susan Elizabeth Ober replied to the topic This was such an enjoyable project! in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

    Thank you!

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  • Profile picture of Bonnie Freund

    Bonnie Freund replied to the topic Question about hoop size and length of project posting in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

    I concur with everything Jennifer says, especially about enjoying everyone’s creativity.  I too have not started on mine yet but was so looking forward to this class.  I do hope to start soon (justtgoing to have to put something aside and DO IT.  And I also the forum questions, comments and photos are going to be available for awhile.  (like 6 mor…[Read more]

  • Profile picture of Jennifer Tratnyek

    Jennifer Tratnyek started the topic Question about hoop size and length of project posting in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

    Hi everyone, wonderful to see the beautiful work everyone has done! I’m amazed at the colors and variety, which is helpful to see and gives me ideas. I haven’t had much time to get started on this project, but still hope to get to it soon. I have two questions.

    1) It seems to me like it would be easier to embroider if the circle is smaller than…[Read more]

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    Michelle Renee replied to the topic how I'm doing in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

    I’ve had to move through from Lesson 1 to Lesson 2 without finishing Lesson 1 first. Of course, I will go back and do more because I am absolutely loving this course! To explain thus far, and then a question:

    I’ve tried to pull in the tan color from the line drawing into the circle by doing a little bit of simple weaving within the blanket…[Read more]

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    J Michler replied to the topic Lesson 3 Photos in the forum Forum: Freestyle Hoop Embroidery 3 years, 3 months ago

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