Knitting Cottage – Floral Embroidery Pattern.
This is the book’s accompanying website. You’ll find download links for a printable version of the Knitting Cottage – Floral Embroidery as well as the instructions and links to De-ann’s videos.
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Click here to download a printable PDF version of the Knitting Cottage – Floral Embroidery Pattern.
Use this to trace the pattern on to fabric, a video showing the technique is linked at the bottom of this page. |
Pattern
Trace the pattern on to the fabric.
De-ann’s method is included on a video on her YouTube channel.
Fabric
The fabric used: 100% white cotton.
Backing Fabric
A second layer of white cotton fabric was used to add substance to the top layer of fabric. It also helps the embroidery thread at the back of the work from showing through.
Note: trace the pattern on to a single layer of fabric. Then add the backing fabric.
Hoop Size
Six – seven inches.
Thread
Use 1-2 strands of stranded cotton embroidery thread.
Needles used – Milward Sharp No. 4 and Hemline Embroidery/Crewel Gold Eye needle size 5.
Note: satin stitches or small straight stitches can be used instead of French knots if preferred.
Cornflowers
Flower petals – satin stitch – blue.
Flower centres – satin stitch – dark blue.
Small circles – French knots – blue.
Stems – stem stitch – green.
Sunflowers
Flower petals – satin stitch – yellow.
Flower centres – satin stitch – brown.
Small circles – French knots – green.
Stems – whipped running stitch – green.
Leaves – satin stitch – green.
Foxgloves
Flowers – satin stitch – pink.
Small circle – satin stitch – pink.
Stem – stem stitch & straight stitch – green.
Leaves – satin stitch – green.
Blue Daisies
Flower petals – satin stitch – light blue.
Flower centres – satin stitch – yellow.
Stems – stem stitch – green.
Leaves – satin stitch – green.
Wild Rose
Flower petals – satin stitch – pink.
Flower centre – satin stitch – yellow.
Rosehips – satin stitch – deep pink.
Rosehip tips – straight stitch – green.
Small circles – French knots – pink.
Stems – whipped running stitch & straight stitch – green.
Forget-Me-Nots
Flower petals – satin stitch – blue.
Flower centres – satin stitch – yellow.
Small circles – French knots – blue.
Stems – stem stitch – green.
Leaves – satin stitch – green.
Bee
Head & body – satin stitch – yellow & brown.
Wings – satin stitch – yellow.
Antennae – straight stitch – brown.
Additionally – click here to see threads De-ann likes to use.
