Layered Floral Embroidery by Rebecca Ringquist

Intermediate | 45 min 36 sec

Introduction
Overview00:35

Materials
Materials03:44

Begin Layering
Picking base fabric04:12
Selecting and attaching found embroidery07:24
Buttonhole wheels03:10
Lazy daisy stitch03:07
Outline running stitch01:47

Finish stitching
Pinwheel stitch03:39
French knot03:00
Bullion rose06:54
Woven picot stitch05:52
Finish and create wall hanging02:12

Taught by Rebecca Ringquist

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Combine bright floral patterns and vintage embroidery to create a fabric collage bursting with texture and pattern. Rebecca shows how to create a loose, freeform style of embroidery where more is more. She demonstrates how to blend different fabric prints as a base, then add vintage trims and embroideries – and she teaches several floral stitch patterns that add density and dimension. Once you’re finished embroidering, hang your finished collage on a wall or incorporate it into a sewing project such as a pillow or bag that needs some cheer.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Materials:

Small piece of linen or cotton fabric
Collection of densely patterned colorful fabric scraps
Collection of found embroidery (from old pillow cases, tablecloths, napkins etc.)
Found floral trims
Fabric sheers
Embroidery scissors
Embroidery hoop
6-strand embroidery floss
Perle cotton, size 8
Embroidery needles
Milliners needles
Tapestry needles
Safety pins
Straight glass head pins