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| Tuesday, 11-Sep-2007 13:15 |
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cushions and a bed runner
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roses and pansies
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roses and hydrangeas
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bed runner
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how it'd look on a bed
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yes, i've been totally lazy and unpassionate lately and have now kept my cushions to only 2 pieces a months.
still, i'm pleased that people still likes my topiaries 
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| Tuesday, 15-May-2007 06:42 |
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Spring Bloom; a work in progress
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spring bloom
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hopefully, by Friday, I'll have completed the 2 cushions.
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| Friday, 4-May-2007 12:08 |
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how to: side of ribbon rose
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do the spokes, with 1 shorter spoke
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wound the ribbon as in spider-web rose
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allow the 'petals' to loop
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I'm in the midst of another cushion project. I've finally been inspired and since I've promised to show how I did my side ribbon rose, here it is.
I am sure other embroiderers have other methods of how to do theirs, but since I couldn't find the 'how-to' in any books or magazines, I had to invent my own method. It may not be the correct way, but it has worked for me.
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| Tuesday, 3-Apr-2007 01:18 |
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Old templates, different colors
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Sometimes, using the same pattern and combining it wtih different colored ribbons will result in a different style.
Also, I've finally ran out of ideas and flipping through books and magazineshasn't inspired me to create new patterns...or i could say, no new flower arrangement ideas. 
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| Sunday, 11-Feb-2007 08:58 |
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How to spiderweb rose
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This is for me Melur.
Spiderweb roses are one of the easiest to do. If you adjust the pull of your ribbon while you wind the ribbon between the spokes, you'll get the style you want. Mine is tight in the beginning and loose towards the end.
The 1 inch ribbon is 41 inches long. The spiderweb template is 3 cm in diameter. If you do it smaller, you will need narrower ribbons. I've done these roses on blouses and hairbands for me and my girls.
Also, through past experiences, if ever you embroider it on cushions, you will have to sew through the spokes and ribbons to 'hold' the 'petals' to the fabric so that little fingers and curious fingers will not pull the 'petals' out of place.
Last, I hope these pictures are helpful. Practice makes perfect 
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| Wednesday, 7-Feb-2007 01:00 |
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January order
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3 roses posy
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5 roses wreath
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4 cushions and 3 runners. The cushions were a month late because of unforeseen happenings. Fortunately, the designs were very simple. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of the runners.
The customer provided me with her own fabric. Truthfully, I prefer to use my own, because the fabric she gave me tended to run easily and it wouldn't be long for the cushions to look furry. I took the challenge anyway.
I charged her rm20 for embroidering the 3 roses posy and rm15 for the 5 roses wreath each. Tell me if you think I have overcharged her. I'd really appreciate your opinions.
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| Thursday, 21-Dec-2006 06:36 |
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December's special Order
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the whole set
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full blown romance
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roses on pink
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I'm happy with the outcome of the set and I hope my gf will be to. It took me a whole month to sew them. Of course I didn't do it 24/7.
The one with the lace and ruffles took the longest. First the cushion was filled up with embroidery and second, the ruffles and back of the cushion had to be sewn by hand. It was too thick for my machine to pass through. Even my edging-machine couldn't handle the edges. So, I did it the very old-fashion way.
It was a pleasure doing the romantic cushion again, but my fingers will need a rest for a while.
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| Thursday, 9-Nov-2006 13:25 |
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roses on a blue-grey background
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long cushion(1 1/2 std size pillow)
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pillow for a bridal bed
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Happy Eid Fitri to my muslim guests who happen to view my page!
I've been away so long because I haven't had time to embroider any cushions until recently when I finally got a new maid. House chores never ends and I totally hate doing them but I had to.
Embroidery is different. If I'm hard at work stitching, it's not because I'm 'rajin' hard-working but because I have fun doing it. If I'm hard at work doing chores, then I'm 'rajin". Only because I had to.
Before Ramadhan, all my cushions were purchased by a decor shop in the neighbourhood. Hopefully they got sold and the buyers were happy with them, albeit the higher price. Now I am finishing up a couple of orders.
Thanks Melur for your input. I hope your hobby will give you many happy hours and as an added bonus, you'll even profit from it!
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| Wednesday, 17-May-2006 04:03 |
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embroidered topiaries waiting to be framed
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I had this sudden burst of energy to embroider a lot of topiaries.
Main reason was because my cousin Ija wanted to give a couple of frames as a house-warming gift to her friend. I thought I might as well do a few so she could choose to her heart's content.
Also, my husband was out of the country that week and I thought it's better to let the hands be busy than the tongue! He! He! 
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| Sunday, 23-Apr-2006 07:31 |
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Roses and pansies
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Roses n Pansies
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close-up of the cushion
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Roses and pansies don't bloom in the same seaon. Roses love summer and pansies the spring, but I thought they look good together here.
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