DIY Embroidered Floral Initial

Hi everyone!

I’ve been practicing my embroidery skills, and I have a project I want to share with you today! IMG_7440 Supplies:

  • 500 Simply Charming Designs for Embroidery
  • Embroidery floss
  • Embroidery hoop
  • Needle
  • Fabric (I used Muslin from the clearance bin at Jo-Ann’s)

IMG_7432DMC floss colors:

  • 727 – yellow
  • 798 – blue
  • 842 – beige
  • 988 – green

IMG_7443I really love the floral letters featured in my book! IMG_7444Since my name is Natalie, I decided to make the “N” IMG_7407I started my project by hooping my fabric. IMG_7408I used the Lazy Daisy stitch to create the flower.

Make sure the very bottom petal and the one to the right of it create an angle like that of the top left on the letter “N” IMG_7410Use French Knots to create the center of the flower.

I wrapped the thread around the needle twice to create a larger knot.

I don’t think three knots are necessary, so next time, I’ll just use one. IMG_7411Create the first leg of the “N” by using the Back Stitch. IMG_7415Create the second and third leg of the “N” by continuing to use the Back Stitch. IMG_7419As you can see, I had a little trouble with the third leg. IMG_7421Here’s a close-up.  Sorry it’s a little blurry!

Now it’s time to add the leaves! IMG_7424Use the Lazy Daisy stitch to create the leaves.  You can stagger them more if you’d like!

For some reason, my leaves get a wee bit larger as they go down! IMG_7425Here’s another close-up!  This one is way more in focus than the last one! IMG_7427Continue using the Lazy Daisy stitch to add leaves to the last leg. IMG_7429And there you have it! A pretty, floral initial!

Happy Crafting!!

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