So, here's what I made in my time off last week — teensy little embroidered necklaces for me and my close friends. Well, and for you too. We made up a few dozen kits and posted them in the online store. There's a FABRIC SALE this week — through Friday 6-13-14 at midnight MST — with 15-40% discounts on my classic fabric collections (Freshcut, Pop Garden, Nicey Jane, etc.). We're making space for new fabric collections on their way.
I'm taking eight of these kits with me to Mexico later this month so I can teach my friends and their kids how to stitch up a necklace or two while we sit under umbrellas with our toes in the sand. I think I might bring my Foredom drill too so we can drill holes in sea shells and string them together into keepsake jewelry during siesta. Eight women and girls, 11 men and boys — we are going to have a blast. These little kits are the perfect portable vacation project. I'm so excited.
I’ve made embroidered necklaces before, but without the tiny embroidery hoops (I bet those are tricky to source!). (1) embroider a design, (2) cut out with 1/4″ fabric around, (3) overhand stitch, (4) add jumprings & chain, and you’re done!
Very pretty Heather! Your work is stunning! We love Mexico, went in March and May! Hope you have a great vacay! Ps. Dandelyne on etsy sells mini hoops for necklaces, I just completed my first a few days ago. I will post it on Instagram soon. Much Love!❤
These are fabulous, Heather! Your talent knows no boarder!! What will it be next??? Excited for sure!!
wow! I’m in love!!! These are beautiful! I love the pink flower one! http://www.handmadebykelly.com
Beautiful site. Great detail on the embroidery.
I love these! I bought a kit and have had no problem with the bird embroidery and the blue star, but am having a hard time with the double herringbone with the pink flower. I’d LOVE it if you could post a tutorial! Please!
You can stitch the designs out in any stitches you like. If you’re sure you want to do the herringbone—it does look really neat—I’ll pull out my sample and see if I can put some instructions together to share how I did that. —Heather
Thank you, Kelly.
I’m excited to see what she has. Thanks for the tip. —Heather
Above, I’m using a bezel setting, which is a pre-made necklace finding. It looks a bit like an embroidery hoop, but it doesn’t function in the same way.
I’d love to see how your idea works. How well do your necklaces hold up? Is there enough weight to the finished pendants that they will hang nicely and stay forward-facing? —Heather
Thank you, Holly. I’m always working on something! —Heather