Friday Finish: Peaceful Whimsy

While this hoop has been finished for several months now, I finally have the embroidery pattern completed and listed in my Etsy shop and at The Craft Table. Peaceful Whimsy is a modern hand embroidery pattern that is a unique take on the traditional sampler. The seven page pattern (available either as a downloadable pdf or a printed version that includes the design preprinted on cotton fabric) includes stitch diagrams, thread color guild, and a tracing template/coloring page. The Stitch and Color Guide provides all the stitches and thread colors used in the sample design, but I encourage you to experiment with thread and stitch placement.

I have been teaching this design at The Craft Table in our Modern Embroidery workshops while I edited the instructions and diagrams for pattern purposes. I am excited that Peaceful Whimsy is now available as a stand alone pattern for those who are unable to attend a local workshop. While not the original plan, this embroidery design will keep your hands and mind busy during these uncertain Covid-19 times.

The sample was stitched using 24 different Wonderfil Eleganza threads in 8wt. Ever since taking a Sue Spargo class, I have been hooked on these Perle cotton threads. The pattern has a thread conversion chart for those who prefer DMC threads. Of course, as I mentioned, you are the boss of your embroidery. Choose whatever threads in whatever amount you desire.

Above is a close up that gives you an idea of the stitches used. The pattern provides instructions for the straight stitch, running stitch, backstitch, satin stitch, chain stitch, lazy daisy stitch, French knots, woven circle, whipped backstitch, woven backstitch, and the pearl stitch. Mentioned in the pattern are additional resources such at Creative Stitch by Sue Spargo as well as tutorials on The Craft Table’s YouTube channel.

I published a similar post to customers at The Craft Table and mentioned we plan to host virtual craft togethers beginning next week. If you are interested, subscribe to the newsletter for announcements.

Stay well. Stay home. Happy stitching,

— — Rene’