Stitches, Stencils & Hoops an up-cycled decor project

It’s time for a wall refresh in my studio!

Hello friends, 

Tina here from Tina Hois Art  

Each season I like to update some of the decor in my art studio. This year I am in the midst of renovations and have a small corner that I craft in so I will update it with just a little somethin~somethin.

I had these embroidery hoops from a previous thrift shop and they inspired me with the perfect idea for my little corner ~ stitched wall art!

Off I went gathering the few supplies needed for this project (see supply list below).

I decided on denim as my fabric and the pretty stencil created by Jane Chipp.

The stencil is titled Seed Heads which is very fitting for this time of year before everything starts blooming. 

Visit the Stencil Girl Products page for this particular stencil and discover a multitude of ways to incorporate it in your art. 

I will be slow stitching it.

STEP 1 :

Trace the stencil on to the fabric with a gel pen

STEP 2:

With your favourite colours start filling in the seed heads and the stem. 

Remember this is about enjoying the process and does not need to be perfect. 

Just like Nature, be imperfectly perfect. 

By the way I am by no means an embrydery expert, I just basically place the needle in the fabric and out 

until my seed head was filled. 

STEP 3:

With a cotton swab add some bleach circles. This will add another layer of interest  to the fabric.

If bleach is not your thing create circles with acrylic ink or simply leave as is. 

STEP 4 :

Select the appropriate size hoop and remember you can always go bigger for a differenc statement.

STEP 5:

Create more texture with adorable seed stitches

I hope you enjoyed this quick and simple project and remember if stitching is not your thing use acrylic ink or modeling paste that has been mixed with your custom colour!

Most of all enjoy the process and be proud of the outcome!

Until next time!

T.

SUPPLY LIST

Stencil  Seedhead Silhouettes

Embroidery Thread

Fabric

Embroidery needle

Scissors

Embroidery hoop