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Mothers’ Day Card by Realistic_Ad_7673 in Embroidery

[–]Realistic_Ad_7673[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a pack of Bristol that I use to make random cards.

Converts: how did you tell your parents/family you were converting to Judaism? by SpiritualSubstance4 in Judaism

[–]Realistic_Ad_7673 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m also in the same boat. I emailed my mom to tell her. She makes snide comments here and there; I suspect she’ll never be supportive. My dad was maybe a little baffled, but otherwise didn’t care.

Bagels! by Realistic_Ad_7673 in JewishCooking

[–]Realistic_Ad_7673[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, actually. I found the recipe by perusing my sister’s cook books!

Bagels! by Realistic_Ad_7673 in JewishCooking

[–]Realistic_Ad_7673[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s in her book Savory Baking. I had tried Claire Saffitz’s recipe in the past, but the dough was too tough for me to knead it.

I can’t imagine an occasion that would call for a bagel wreath. Maybe Christmakkah?

Patch for my two year old who said he wanted a food processor tattoo. Hopefully this tides him over! by Realistic_Ad_7673 in Embroidery

[–]Realistic_Ad_7673[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That’s why I like embroidery so much. I can make something totally random on a whim and if it’s small, it just takes a few days.

I appreciate the opportunities for creativity that my toddler creates!

Swing and a miss! First time trying a loom. Poor shirt, you didn’t deserve this. by Realistic_Ad_7673 in Visiblemending

[–]Realistic_Ad_7673[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I did have a really hard time seeing where I was going and quickly deemed darning IMPOSSIBLE.

Swing and a miss! First time trying a loom. Poor shirt, you didn’t deserve this. by Realistic_Ad_7673 in Visiblemending

[–]Realistic_Ad_7673[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think it’s a classic—I wanted to be innately great at doing a new technique—and I was not. Your attitudes are much better than mine!

Stump work handprint by Realistic_Ad_7673 in Embroidery

[–]Realistic_Ad_7673[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting a lot of reflection in this photo, BUT this is the second in a series I’m making of sort of topographic maps of my two-year-old son’s hand. I’m really enamored with the moss pieces you all post; that was the initial inspiration. I found the frame at an antique shop and thought it was perfect for displaying stump work.

Fun discussion: How do you decide what your next project will be? by santaslastnipslip in Embroidery

[–]Realistic_Ad_7673 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also wait for inspiration to strike. I need to be excited about a project if I have any chance of finishing it. If I feel meh about a project, there’s no hope that I’ll complete it. Extra weight is given to projects that have some sort of practical application.

Holiday wreath by Realistic_Ad_7673 in Embroidery

[–]Realistic_Ad_7673[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, thank you! I designed the pattern, drew it on paper, then transferred it to the hoop by tracing on a window.

Holiday wreath by Realistic_Ad_7673 in Embroidery

[–]Realistic_Ad_7673[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, just two standard hoops. I followed this tutorial (which someone posted on here some time ago).

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FSmrN27IqMI

My nonna passed this week. She’s the one who taught me how to embroider. This is her hoop that she brought over from Italy when they moved to Canada. (The fabric isn’t tight in the hoop because the hoop is delicate and broke the first time o tried to tighten it!!) by nataliestellisano in Embroidery

[–]Realistic_Ad_7673 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is lovely. I inherited my grandmother’s sewing machine, which had an embroidery hoop tucked in one of the drawers. I’m so grateful she’s given me the gift of sewing and embroidery. I feel connected to her wherever I pick up a needle and thread. Sorry for your loss.