Friday, April 29, 2011

Project Day: Sea Quote









Lately I have seen lots of beautiful quotation artworks in embroidery hoops.....but most of the words are embroidered! I am hopeless at this as it takes so long and I just get tired. Here is my little version. I saw this quote last week and just loved it. It needed to go on my wall.
  • Grab an embroidery hoop [ I usually pick these up second hand for a dollar or so].
  • Insert a vintage doiley and trim to size.
  • Grab some embroidery thread, or like me, take apart a thick decorative ribbon.
  • Set your words up using the thread, twist to form, on top of the doiley.
  • Attach each letter with glue, a glue gun works best.
Hang on wall and admire and inspire yourself everyday!
Have a great weekend, it's a long weekend [ again] for us here in QLD.
See you next week.
Simone xx

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23 comments:

  1. Naturally CarolApril 29, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Funny! I will think of you 'seasing' the day out there in your kayak whenever you can!

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  2. JacquelineApril 29, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    The thread gives it that beachy look...very clever. I love the quote too. So charming! Jacqueline xx

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  3. JaneApril 29, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Cute idea...

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  4. ConnieApril 29, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    This is such a great idea! Love the look. I'll need to try it out myself. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Porchlight InteriorsApril 29, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Very cute! Have a happy weekend! Tracey xx

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  6. Theodora quiltsApril 29, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    i love it and also the other one you had made with the fabric and lace one ,so creative!

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  7. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresApril 29, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I don't follow any certain stitches when I try to embroider. Sewing by hand to me is so tedious and I have little patience for it. So I make running stitches any which way I can and call it rustic. :) Your project turned out great. Enjoy the long weekend. Tammy

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  8. SelinaApril 29, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    very clever, happy royal wedding day!

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  9. elena nuezApril 29, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    such a great idea!!!!

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  10. koraleeApril 29, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Adorable sweet friend. oxxoxo

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  11. flowersandhomeApril 30, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Sooo clever and creative! Love it!
    Bye,
    Marian

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  12. Tales of WhimsyApril 30, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Awwww

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  13. CathiApril 30, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Seas the day indeed!! Cute project, Simone! Happy weekend to you and yours! xxoo :)

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  14. the old boathouseApril 30, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Very clever Simone and the quote is fun!

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  15. posie blogs Jennie McClellandApril 30, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Tee hee, too cute. Love Posie

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  16. Vintage CoconutApril 30, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Great idea it is pretty!

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  17. Sue H @ Astrachic StudioApril 30, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Hi Simone, How quick has this week gone?! Thanks for sharing the framed quotes, I love quotes! That was a fast fun way to make something so special. Makes me wish I was closer to the sea, tomorrow we are heading that way. I will enjoy the sea breeze I miss.
    Have the best weekend, Sue

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  18. The House That A-M BuiltApril 30, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Love. A-M xx

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  19. SusanMay 1, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    I can't wait to try this project out. HOW CUTE!

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  20. TiffMay 1, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    What a simple way to get that embroidered effect! I love that quote too, but the possibilities are endless! Great project, Simone!

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  21. MelindaMay 2, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Cute idea!!
    Have a great long weekend!

    Melinda

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  22. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Ah, this is perfection! Like you, I'm not much of an embroider-ess, so this is perfect! Love!

    xo Mary Jo

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  23. naisMay 4, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    hmmm... crochet pieces as the backing fabric. love it!

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