Tuesday 26 March 2013

3D Cross Stitch!

Yes, you heard me, 3D cross stitch! every now and then when I get a few free minutes, I google something to do with either cross stitch or hand embroidery. Occasionally it's hardanger, sometimes stump work, often just a theme such as fairy tale cross stitch. The other day, however, I came across this awesome 3D cross stitch walled garden by pure chance.


Kay Dennis is behind this beautiful garden embroidery design, it must have taken her absolutely ages to design and make it. The outside is as detailed as the inside, and she use a wide range of different materials including wool, embroidery cotton ribbon and seed beads, along with a huge variety of different stitches and techniques to create different textures to make all of the detail extremely  realistic.


 
 
 Don't just take my word for it though, head over to her beautiful website for more images and inspirations!
 
 
Her work has inspired me to try out some 3D cross stitch. In the past the closest I've gotten is some 3D Dice earrings and some half finished robot earrings/ keyrings. Most 3D cross stitch cards use perforated paper, which I have never used, however I think I could mange a simple 3D design using some plastic canvas, and with my Dad's birthday coming on Saturday, I may have just enough time to practise and make something...
 
which means I'd best go and get stitching!
 
 
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8 comments:

  1. Oh - awesome design! This really is a new cool way fro the cross stitch technique!

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    1. Yes, it's great seeing new ways and ideas of making cross stitch and embroidery more fun and exciting! I definately want to have a go at 3D stuff!

      Gemma
      (You Sew Should)

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  2. this is amazing work! Never would have crossed my mind that cross stich can be complex.

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    1. I know, it's amazing what some people can create. I stitch a lot, but would need a lot more paractise to make anything half as good!

      Gemmma
      (You Sew Should)

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  3. I've been making and designing 3D pieces for some time now. Most of what I make is geared to the geeky crowd. I'm currently working on a cross stitch fox that will be a plush animal when it is assembled. You can see my stuff here:https://www.etsy.com/shop/robinsdesign?section_id=13179553

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    1. You're 3D dolls are amazing! I've never thought of making anything like that. Do you stuff them with cotton wool? They are so unique!

      Gemma
      (You Sew Should)

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    2. Thank you! The idea of doing 3D pieces had been rattling around my brain for years before I finally made one. Now I'm hooked.

      The TARDIS was my first one. It is stuffed with polyester fiberfill in the top and a block of foam rubber for the body.

      The dolls are stuffed with fiberfill. The voodoo doll is stuffed with sawdust, since he is a pin cushion.

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    3. They look amazing and are so unique! I think I may have to have a go now I've seen yours, I may start small with a little keyring insect. Now I have lots of ideas in my head that I need to find time to make!

      Good Luck with all your future creations and in getting lots of sales!

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