Today I’m talking about my most recent collection of embroidered hoops, namely the Canadian Lakes.
This was a long term type of project for me as it took me nearly 4 months to complete it. Satin stitch is no joke, it takes so long!
I embroidered 6 lake designs:
- Moraine Lake
- Lake Louise
- Peyto Lake
- Abraham Lake
- Bow Lake
- Maligne Lake
I’m pretty proud of what I’ve accomplished with this project, I learned a lot and I hope you find this video inspiring in some way!
This is all to show you that stuff can go sideways from time to time and especially in the arts, we just gotta learn to deal with hurdles and come out on the other side.
This was my main take away from it.
IF YOU’D LIKE TO STITCH THESE EXACT LAKES, I’VE GOT THE PDF PATTERNS AVAILABLE HERE:
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And as promised, here is the exact stuff I used for this project. But I have to warn you, those flexi hoops are a pain to use 😂 they ain’t fun at all, although so worth the aesthetic!
FLEXI HOOPS:
Sorry, I don’t know any retailers that have those, but if the ones I have sell out, let me know and I’ll try to restock:
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WOODEN NURGE HOOPS:
These hoops are top class embroidery hoops, there are simply no better ones in existence!
Grab yourself a 10% off discount with my code “VIKA10” on EVERY order you place directly with Nurge:
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Or if you’re in the US/Canada, get them from a friend of mine @needle_or_thread a distributor here:
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MY FAVE NEEDLES:
They are Milliners (or sometimes called Straws) needles, slightly longer than typical embroidery needles, perfect for satin stitch:
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PILOT FRIXION PEN:
You can probly find it in your local stationary or craft store; but here is a link to some of these on my website in case you’d like to support me this way ❤️:
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MY FAVOURITE FABRICS FOR SATIN STITCH:
For this particular project I used Premium Calico Cotton which is tough to find, but you can grab some here:
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Or if you’d like to try this fabric and two other types I use with other thread types or multiple strands of stranded cotton, I have a “Favourites” bundle here:
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USB READING LIGHT:
I couldn’t stitch anything without this little helper! Not even kidding.
US: amzn.to/3u1lAsv
UK: amzn.to/3GT9IjN
Let me know if I’ve forgotten something! Or simply check out my Amazon front store, which is affiliated btw (means if you purchase anything through the links, I may receive a small commission) I try to keep it up to date as I discover new and better hand embroidery supplies:
US LINK: www.amazon.com/shop/vikasspace
UK LINK: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/vikasspace
Thanks for checking it out! I plan on keeping my act on here together this time!
See you in the next vid!