Showing posts with label embroidery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label embroidery. Show all posts

Monday, October 5, 2015

Fine Embroidery's lampshades

I already wrote in my blog about FineEmbroidery Featured seller - interview with FunEmbroidery Its owner, Lana, is an embroidery designer with many years of experience. Her specialties are unique embroidery, custom monograms, OOAK suede accessories and stunning 3-D embroidered artworks.

Today, I would like to tell my readers about a new direction of her work - unique lampshades sewing by hand. 

Are you familiar with that feeling when walking alone on a cold, windy winter night you accidentally glance inside one's window and see a little cozy place with a nice lampshade on? The light from the lampshade is warm and welcoming. It is mesmerizing and inviting one to enter the home, be warmed up with a cup of tea and be comforted with an apple pie. 

All of Lana's lampshades are special. Each one has its unique form, embroidery decorations, beaded fringe and tassels. Lana is using vintage lamp bases and finishes her work in various vintage styles that so many adore. 

For example, this lampshade is done in Victorian Style:



It is made out of deep honey color fabric in the shape of a tulip. It is decorated with 3-D embroidered butterflies whose wings and antennas are flexible and can be rearranged to give it a real feel. Finally, there is hand assembled glass beads fringe. A lamp with such lampshade offers soft and warm light inviting one to cozy up in an armchair with a cup of tea and a good book to read. 

Next lamp is done in the Art Nouveau Style:



A delicate, sugar color alabaster lampshade of mid past century is harmoniously matched with a flower shaped lampshade made with vintage dupioni silk of two colors: pearly cream and soft pink. It is further decorated with a stylish embroidered dragonfly which was specially created for this lampshade in the Art Nouvean Style. This touch emphasizes the feminine side of this design. 

Further, the lampshade's romantic feel is achieved by adding silk tassels of delicate peach color. This lampshade would look lovely in a girly boudoir especially if matched with white and pink décor details of the interior. 

Next lampshade is made in the Hollywood Regency design:



An early 1960th lamp base is decorated with two chain hanged crystal plates that are imitating a balancing scale of justice. The lampshade's classic form is covered with vintage dupioni silk of milky white color. This sample is decorated with amber color embroidery of Damask pattern which was specially created for this lamp. The decorative fringe is highlighted with vintage style beads of deep honey color. This piece would be a perfect dining room decoration. Its crystal plates could serve as candle holders or dessert/fruits serving plates. 

Lana offers lampshades in different stiles and for every taste
- for a kid’s room


For a living room


For a luxurious bedroom -



Lana's lampshades will make your home more comfortable, will add glamour to the interiors and show your personality and impeccable taste.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Dala Horse free cross stitch pattern


The Dala Horse or Dalecarlian horse is a popular Swedish handicraft and souvenir. The name comes from its home province, Dalarna, in central Sweden. In the old days the Dala Horse was mostly used as a toy for children. In modern times it has become a symbol of Dalarna, as well as Sweden in general. Also now the horse has become the sign of good luck and these carvings are often given as gifts for hosts, family and friends. The authentic Dala Horse is carved from wood, but the symbol is now famous and replicated is a variety of mediums.



Mariya, the owner of LaMariaCha shop is a Scandinavian folk art lover I just couldn’t resist and had to create this Christmas ornament pattern. 






 You can use any color, not necessarily to use those in the picture. They can be embroidered on plastic canvas using woolen thread, then use this pattern for Christmas decorations or just put it in a hoop. These simple stylish embroideries can be a wonderful Christmas present for your family and friends or you can simply decorate your home.

If you use linen canvas, it’s better to begin from the middle. If you use plastic one, then began from any angle.






Monday, April 11, 2011

Framed embroidery from BelleCoccinelle

Long desired Easter Holiday will come very soon. This is very lightful holyday, which accompanies by careful cleaning of the home, and preparation of special holiday meals.
During this holiday we demonstrate extreme love to our close ones.
Small elegant framed embroidery from BelleCoccinelle will be great gift for upcoming Easter.
The owner of the store - Lana, she is an embroidery designer. 
She offers framed embroidery - nests with eggs, as souvenirs for this great holiday.





The nest is on light elegant baby blue background, and it made from natural robe, big glass pearls are great imitation of eggs. Light pink feathers are exquisite addition to the composition.
This kind of framed gift could be very elegant for mom, grand mom, or for any close one.

This soul steering nest is a very nice gift for toddle girl. 


Great spot could be found in her little bedroom for this Souvenir.

Promise “I’ll be back” would be elegant addition for those who are leaving for vacation or business trip for some time.


You can choose Day and/or Night version of this souvenir based on your taste.


Please, come to BelleCoccinelle store, you will experience discovery of many interesting items.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Feature seller - interview with LittleGrayFox

Today I present you my new featured seller - LittleGrayFox

1. Tell us a bit about yourself
My name is Tsuki Fox and I’m a craft-a-holic. Sometimes I have trouble sticking with one project! I work a 9-5 job as an escrow assistant. It’s not really my passion, more of a paycheck, but I can’t complain.


2. What do you love about where you live?
I live just outside of Seattle, WA. Specifically, my neighborhood is quiet and peaceful and I love it. Generally, WA State is a great place to live! There are lots of fun activities to do and plenty of different places to visit. A lot of transplants can’t stand the gray weather, but it really doesn’t rain as much as you see in movies or TV. You just have to remember that all that rain is the reason why we have the nickname of the Emerald City…lush green landscapes!


3. Is your shop a business or a hobby?
I consider it to be a hobby. Unfortunately, I have to run it like a business since I was required to get a business license a couple of years ago. So now I’m trying to get it to be a successful one. I’ll let you know how that turns out ;)

4. How did you get started on Etsy?
I actually started as a buyer about 4 years ago. I had heard about it from a friend and back then it was a great place for all handmade items. Now, with vintage and supplies, it’s even better! I try to buy most of my supplies from other Etsy sellers…keep it in the family, yo!

5. What are you working on right now?
I’m feverishly working on holiday items, ornaments and brooches. I have a craft show in two days and I’m very behind on my work!

6. How did you choose your craft medium?
I chose polymer clay on a whim. It was over 10 years ago. I was bored and looking for a hobby. During a trip to the local craft store, I discovered polymer clay. With embroidery, I used to actually do it for fun when I was a kid, around 6 and seven. I would work on embroidery hoops with my step-mom at the time. I had stopped for several years and just picked it back up a couple years ago.

7. When you’re not working on your crafts, how do you like to spend your time?
I love photography. That is something I hope to continue to learn and grow with. I’m always taking photos either with my camera or my phone. I’ve had cameras for as long as I can remember. I still have pics I took when I was 8 years old! My dream is to one day make that my main income. Who knows if it will work out, but I’m having fun with it for now!
8. Where we can find you?
Name: Tsuki Fox aka LittleGrayFox
Etsy Shop: http://littlegrayfox.etsy.com
Blog: http://littlegrayfoxblog.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/littlegrayfox

Friday, July 9, 2010

Featured seller - interview with FunEmbroidery

I'm happy to introduce series of interviews from the great Etsy Promo Love Team members. Today I’d like to present you my friend Lana from New York.
She has two stores on Etsy: FineEmbroidery.etsy.com and FunEmbroidery.etsy.com
Now we would talk about FunEmbroidery.


1. How did you choose the lovely name for your Etsy Shop?
I choose “FunEmbroidery” name for my store, because all items which are presented in the shop are have been made for fun and pleasure.
This is my second shop. Main shop is FineEmbroidery.etsy.com
2.How would you describe your style? Have any other artists etc.
influenced your style?
I never tried to have been influenced by any artists. I I was always aiming to be myself and tried to make exclusively unique pieces. Also, I am tryin
g to make unique quality items, which could bring complete satisfaction to the clientele.


3.What is one thing about your creative process that you think most
people don't know?
Some people think that the process of creation is hard. In the reality, I work with pleasure, and, for me, it is like playing with toys and having fun.

4. Do you have a favorite item you have made?

All my items are favorable to me. I make all my items with love. It is impossible to accomplish desired quality without sincere love to the feature. One of the latest favorite pieces is “Telephone bag”.

5. What is the best reaction you have gotten from one of your pieces?

I have been awarded with 15 International Awards for my designs and embroidery. One of the pieces, which has been awarded is Embroidered Greeting Card “Butterfly”
.


6. Your message for all of us?

Please, make sure you are enjoying what you are doing.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Necklace AZURE FANTAZY on the Etsy Front Page!

I was featured on Etsy Front Page again! My Summer short necklace AZURE FANTAZY was included in treasury EPL Summer Contest - AQUA REFLECTIONS created by FineEmbroidery.
Sono stata ancora sulla Prima Pagina di Etsy! Mia collana corta estiva AURE FANTAZY era inclusa in treasury EPL Summer Contest - AQUA REFLECTIONS creata da FineEmbroidery.
So fresh colors! Instant hearts for my shop. It’s amazing what Etsy’s Front Page can do for your shop. This was a nice surprise when I awoke in the morning)
Thank you FineEmbroidery because necklace was immediately sold!
Bellissimi freschi colori! Subito molti cuori per mio negozio. E' sorprendente che cosa puo fare Prima Pagina di Etsy per il tuo negozio. Era una sorpresa piacevole quando mi sono svegliata di mattina)
Grazie a
FineEmbroidery perche questa collana era immediatamente venduta!Congrats to all of the featured sellers!: eleonoraesposito, FunEmbroidery, heatherpalmer, katrinshine, MyWayToSay, socksandmittens, JaneBoFelt, EmeliaJane, jollytimeone, daimblond, shesitsbytheseashore, cookieletta
 

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