I am going through a little embroidery addiction at the moment. Signing up for mini hoop swaps, participating in the February stitch-a-day challenge, buying kits at op shops and creating gifts. I wanted to create hoop wall art for my niece’s birthday. I also wanted to show case an inspirational quote and some pretty stitches.
Erin Hanson has penned a lovely poem and a quote that I have seen quite a bit lately is: What if I fall, oh but my darling, what if you fly? To me it speaks volumes of trying, never giving up, surprising yourself with inner strength and aiming for the stars. I thought it would be appropriate for my 14-year-old niece to reflect on and decorate her girly room with. I used fonts in Microsoft Word and freehand feather drawing to come up with my design. I used DMC thread colours [2160, 2161, 2162, 6163 and ecru pearl cotton] and a variety of back stitch, chain stitch, satin stitch, French knots, button hole stitch, darning stitch, weaving stitch and Roman stitch on white linen.
I finished the back by gluing a piece of white felt. And tying a ribbon for hanging.
I am happy to share my design with my blog family as a free printable. Be sure to share if you stitch this hoop art.
Here is your free copy what-if-you-fly.
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I love this and have downloaded the pattern – thank you!
My pleasure Sheila!
My daughter (she’s 15) would really get this too! It’s perfect for her. Thank you. Loving the embroidery here too!
It’s a delicate age isn’t it. Thank you for your sweet comment.