29 February 2012

heartfelt wreath + custom hoops

This is the first wreath I ever designed for my shop. The original (actually the second one I made) still hangs on my front door to welcome guests to my home. It's a versatile wreath that has lasted from autumn through Christmas and now late winter.



I recently made a new one for a "special order". Each wreath is a little different from the last because I don't use a pattern for my flowers. They are cut freeform so each wreath is truly one of a kind! I had my husband take a few photos of me. The new one is in my hand and the "older" one is on my arm.



The colors will probably work for springtime as well, but I just picked up some new materials at my latest run to the crafts store. I will be making a brand-new wreath (slightly smaller size) with colors of mustard, grey and a bit of dusty teal. I have a few things on my plate before I dig in, but I'll share my progress soon!


And in the meantime....here's a quick peek of another custom order. Three embroidery hoops (2 7-inch and 1 6-inch) with hand-embroidered quotes chosen by the customer. Because the quotes were quite lengthy, I tried a new technique of embroidery. I printed the quotes out on paper and used it as a guide for stitching. I usually free-hand my embroidered words, so this was a change for me.



I think they turned out lovely!





p.s. If you enjoyed the custom stamp I shared in my last post, you should check out Minna's blog today! She has a tutorial on how to hand-carve a stamp!


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9 comments:

Allison Waken said...

So beautiful Cathy!

Cathy Pascual said...

Thanks Allison :)

Jenn said...

Cathy!! We just got our hoops today (the ones in this post) and I LOVE THEM. I already have them hung up in Baby Josie's room. Thank you and we love themmmm!!!!!

Cathy Pascual said...

Oh Jenn!!!! I'm so glad they arrived safely and that you love them. What a lovely way to decorate your baby Josie's room! Please share a pic if you have the time. I would love to see them!

Christa said...

Gorgeous wreath and gorgeous colors!!

Jennie M said...

those are all GORGEOUS. Love them!!!

Cathy Pascual said...

Thanks Christa and Jennie :)

Heidi Adnum said...

Lovely!

Cathy Pascual said...

Thanks Heidi :)

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