DIY Hand Embroidery Motif – Hot Air Balloon

Hi everyone!

I have a pretty, little embroidery tutorial to share with you today! Supplies:

• Embroidery hoop
• Embroidery floss
• Fabric (mine is from Joann’s)
• Needle
• Scissors
• Pencil

DMC Floss Color:

• 4180 – variegated pink

I found this cute hot air balloon motif on Pinterest.  You can find it here!

After printing off the motif, trace it, and hoop your fabric. Start by Back Stitching the balloon.

This project is super easy and is made with only the Back Stitch and a few Straight Stitches. Keep Back Stitching until the balloon is complete. Split your thread into two strands of three.  You’ll be using strands of three for the remainder of this project.

Use one of the strands of three to stitch this zig zaggy portion of the motif. Continue using one of your strands of three to Straight Stitch the ropes that tether the balloon to its basket. Back Stitch the little basket. Add a few straight stitches across to complete the basket and our hot air balloon! I love the way the pink and yellow look together!

So cute!

I’m going to go back in a few days and add some embellishments to the balloon!  There will be a separate tutorial for that! Happy Crafting!