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May 28, 2012
Decor

DIY: Ombre Embroidery

Kendra Ardis by

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What do you get when you combine these fabric hoops…

with this stack of fabric?

A whole new wall hanging. Oh, yes. I totally took the fabric out of one of the hoops and replaced it with some white cotton from my stash. I love the ombre trend that’s still going strong and when I saw this post on Design Sponge…I was hooked. Inspired.

I bought two shades of orange embroidery thread and two shades of yellow. You could definitely use more/less.

I started with a simple straight stitch, using the darkest color.

Gradually fading into the lighter shades of thread, I moved on with different types of stitches. Get creative with it…have fun…go crazy!

My oranges don’t look that different in the pictures, but they are. The bottom three rows are definitely darker. I finished the top with the same stitches/thread that I started with.

Tell me you’re in love…

 

Happy Monday!

Enjoying the Good Life,

Kendra

 

This week, I’m linking up with:

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  1. Posted by: Cathy Monetti
    May 28, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    So in love!

    • goodwillsc
      Posted by: goodwillsc
      May 28, 2012 at 9:25 AM

      Thanks, Cathy! I love it, too! You should give it a try!

  2. Posted by: Laura @ cookiecrumbsandsawdust.blogspot.com
    May 30, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Kenda,

    Way to go making old fashion needle point trendy! Cross-stitching is one of my long-time loves. But I always ended up stitching something for a baby or someone else. This would be worth trying and keeping for myself.

    I followed you over from the 1929 Charmer linky party. I would love if you stopped by my blog.

    Thanks for sharing,
    Laura

  3. Posted by: Nicole
    May 31, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    I want to make this! Where is the best place to find fabric hoops?

    Nicole
    http://settleinn.blogspot.com/
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/Coleandco

    • goodwillsc
      Posted by: goodwillsc
      May 31, 2012 at 12:04 PM

      I’ve seen them at Michaels. Use a 40% off coupon!

  4. Posted by: Carol
    June 2, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    This is such a fun idea. The ombre with the stitch samples is a winning combination.

    • goodwillsc
      Posted by: goodwillsc
      June 2, 2012 at 5:13 PM

      Thanks, so much!

  5. Posted by: Mel the Crafty Scientist
    June 4, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    This looks GORGEOUS! So fun! I love embroidery and I’m so excited to see a great idea… I’m going to have to make one like this some day soon! Thanks for inspiring me! : )

    -Mel the Crafty Scientist

  6. Posted by: Misty
    June 5, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    I absolutely LOVE this! Great project! I’d love for you to link up to my first ever linky party, Ta-Da Tuesday 🙂 check it out HERE ! <3 from your newest follower, I'd be delighted if you'd follow back!

  7. Posted by: Jess @ Spool and Spoon
    June 14, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Embroidery is my most recent obsession (learning to do it was one of my New Year’s Resolutions)

    I’m definitely taking a mental note to do this. I think it would look absolutely charming in my craft room. Thanks for sharing and checking out my blog!

    • goodwillsc
      Posted by: goodwillsc
      June 14, 2012 at 10:40 PM

      Thanks for stopping by! I’d love to see a picture of your project if you decide to do it!