Contains:
- Illustrated embroidery pattern, stitch key and color chart
- US imperial measurement. Fits either a 5 or 6 inch hoop
- Photographs of process and finished design
- Suitable for beginners
Materials you need at home:
- Embroidery needle(s)
- Embroidery scissors
- Calico fabric or similar non-stretch cotton, approx 10 x 10 inch in size
- Fabric shears or sharp scissors
- Six strand embroidery floss
- Wooden embroidery hoop, 5 or 6 inch
- Your choice of transfer tools to trace the pattern (eg. erasable pen, light box, carbon paper)
- Beads and sequins (optional)
- Illusion cord (optional)
- Hot glue gun and glue (optional)
- Iron (optional)
- Mild detergent (optional)
- Sticky tape (optional)
This Botanical Balloon pattern has been designed to introduce you to thread/needle painting and adding embellishments to your embroidery. This is pattern has a HUGE amount of content for you to get stuck in to!
Your purchase includes:
1) A 'Pattern and Tutorial' file This file is is 31 pages long and includes the following:
- Supply list
- Printable pattern in two sizes (to fit a five or six inch hoop)
- Pattern guide (key for embroidery stitches and colours)
- Step by step tutorial with over 100 accompanying photographs and tips to help you in the process
- Terms of use
2) An 'Embroidery Guide' This file is 29 pages long and contains the following:
- Detailed information on supplies and what to look for when purchasing them
- My personal tips to help make your embroidery experience as easy as possible
- A stitch glossary that illustrates how to execute the stitches used in my patterns
- Five page BONUS SECTION explaining the techniques I use when thread painting
- Terms of use
The stitches taught and used in this pattern include:
- Running Stitch
- Split stitch
- Stem stitch
- Chain stitch
- Colonial knots
- Long and short stitch (thread painting)
- How to attach beads and sequins
The combined file size is 21.23 MB. The pattern is written in English.
This pattern was created with beginners in mind, but can be enjoyed by all skill levels who wish to experiment with the design.
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This pattern and its content are the property of Ell Violet, © Ell Violet 2018 and is for personal use only.
