Happily Ever After Embroidery

Julie Lovell

Final size:

14 x 20cm (5.5 x 8in) ex hanger

USD $9.09

Beginner

Embroidery

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Easy to print at home digital pattern sheet

Simple step-by-step instructions to follow

Large detailed images and diagrams

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Description

It's love at first sight with this romantic wallhanging, Happily Ever After, by Julie Lovell. Two sweet bluebirds perched on a fence are the centre of this wallhanging. Whipped up in a matter of hours, this embroidered wallhanging the perfect romantic gesture to celebrate an anniversary, wedding or new love.

Full materials list included in instructions
Pattern sheet is included with the embroidery design ready for tracing
This project is a perfect quick project to practice your needlework skills
Lots of clear instructions are included with some handy tips on needlework
Makes a perfect gift for any lovebirds you know - would make a sweet handmade wedding or anniversary gift
A great small project to make when on holidays or on the go
Detailed step-by-step instructions, colour photographs and clear diagrams take you through each step, from stitching to completing the wallhanging
Choose fabrics and threads to best suit you or if it's a gift, make it to match the recipient's home
Stitches used are backstitch, blanket stitch, satin stitch and French knot
A great pattern for intermediate-level crafters

Materials

Designer

Julie Lovell

What crafts do you do? Patchwork, embroidery, crochet, drawing. I also enjoy upcycling vintage linens into bags, purses, quilts and softies.

How long have you been crafting?As a child, drawing was always my favourite thing to do. I learnt patchwork about 16 years ago and created my business Calico Farm Designs one year later.

Who taught you your skills?I learnt basic sewing skills at school, made some of my own clothes and later on made clothes for my babies. My Nana taught me to crochet when I was about 10 years old. She was a strict teacher but I loved to learn and she always gave me 'homework' to complete before the next visit. Patchwork was self taught and I have been experimenting in all crafty directions ever since.

Is crafting your hobby or your profession?My profession. The wholesale pattern business Calico Farm Designs keeps me busy. I also sell handmade and crocheted treasures at local weekend craft markets. But when I do have five minutes to do something different, I usually turn to some sort of craft, so I guess it will always be a hobby too.

What do you love most about crafting? I love the smooth crisp texture of a new fabric. I love the smell of a freshly printed craft magazine. I love the bounce of tightly rolled ball of wool. I love the smiles on other crafters' faces when their project comes together. I love that craft is portable, and that even when you don't have the project with you, you can plan the whole project in your head.

5 words that best describe your craft style? Fresh, pretty, sweet, simple, lovable.

Anything else that you would like to share? My workshop/studio is an old weatherboard church. It arrived at our farm on the back of a truck from Rockhampton about 10 years ago. It is perfect for my business with its timber floors, and plenty of space to make a mess. When I am in there, the possibilities are endless.

Calico Farm Designs

julielovell@skymesh.com.au