Fall Embroidery Hoop Door Hanging {tutorial}!!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011




I have LOVED all of the fun tutorials featuring embroidery hoops floating all over blogland lately. 








There are so many awesome projects using these humble sewing tools.  



ashley at the flaunt store


 So when my *CUTE* sister Ashley called me up asking what a trendy Fall Wreath project would be -- of course I answered -- "something with embroidery hoops".




And here's her fun and whimsical Fall Embroidery Hoop Door Hanging!!




I love it!!






 Here's how to make one: 





Take it away Ashley --


Supplies:


10" embroidery hoop (or whatever size you want to use)


Linen or fabric to place in center of hoop


embroidery thread


fall colored felt


burlap garland (I found mine at Jo-Anne's in the floral section)







  • First off, I put the linen fabric in the center of the embroidery
    hoop.
    I made it taut and left the extra fabric hanging out the sides.
    You will need to tighten the fabric again at the end.





  • Decide on what you want the wreath to say and sketch it out on
    the fabric.
    I chose the saying "hello fall" and used the two different
    fonts to make it interesting. I had to google how to embroider and used
    this website as my guide: Needle 'n Thread. I used the
    chain stitch for "fall" and the stem stitch for "hello".





  • After I had the phrase embroidered on the fabric, I started cutting
    out leaves and grouping them together.
    I also used some leftover fabric
    from a tank top that I shortened to make some rosettes and to add
    interest.





  • Lastly, I added the burlap
    garland around the edge as a ruffle.
    I threw in a wide stitch through
    the garland edge and pulled it tight until I had the right size. Once I
    tied it off and brought the two edges together, I turned over the hoop
    and hot glued the ruffle to the back of the wreath.





  • I love the bright colors of the design and natural textures of the linen and burlap together!














Thanks Ashley!!! 




 {isn't her little boy the cutest?}





And if you are in the Bay Area – check out Ashley’s Boutique Flaunt in Danville, CA.






It is the ultimate in casual cool. 



Tell her I sent you!!!









flaunt danville



flaunt inside





And I am so excited -- Ashley is going to share a monthly tutorial with us!!





Have a Happy Day!! 





xoxo









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