One of my favorite techniques is stitching - whether it be made with a machine or tediously hand-stitched, the overall look gives projects a lovely homespun feel. Our designers have teamed up to showcase their very own stitching projects which we'll be featuring this week! Shimelle Laine starts us off with a layout and card, followed by an adorable stitched embroidery hoop by Leah Farquharson:
MUSEUM MEMORIES by Shimelle Laine
Supplies: Pear Jelly Paper (35662) - Fresh Squeezed, Kraft (71563) - Cardstock, Woodness Gracious Paper (35555) - Amy Tangerine, Oh Happy Grey Paper (35565) - Amy Tangerine, Light Bright Fabric Paper (35564) - Amy Tangerine, At First Sight Paper (35641) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Fieldhouse Paper Leaves (77258) - Amy Tangerine, Good Times (42213) - Remarks Sticker Book, Scene Taffy (53342) - Thickers, Goodness Slate (53249) - Thickers
HELLO THERE by Shimelle Laine
Supplies: Woodness Gracious Paper (35555) - Amy Tangerine, Oh Happy Grey Paper (35565) - Amy Tangerine, Light Bright Fabric Paper (35564) - Amy Tangerine, At First Sight Paper (35641) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Sage (72026) - Delights, 4x5.5 Chestnut (71365) - Card Pack
SHE BELIEVED by Leah Farquharson
Supplies: Margarita Maria (59146) - Clear Stamps, Fabric & Epoxy Brads (78074) - Elements, Printed Chipboard Shapes (78070) - Bits, Borders, Accents & Phrases (42235) - Remarks, Ephemera Flowers (78065) - Embellishments, Happy Chance Pennant (35648) - Flutterbys, Premium Ribbon (58805) - Neapolitan; Other: Natural linen, embroidery hoop, floss
You can find the sweet pennants Leah used on this project here!
For a chance to win the entire original Amy Tangerine line which features a bunch of stitching:
leave a comment on this post by Friday June 1st letting us know what your favorite stitch is and we'll randomly select one winner! Gooood luck!
I love the look of machine stitches on layouts, but I havo no clue how to use a sewing machine. I know how to do cross stitch and have eventually use it on some cards, but my favorite is the faux stitching with a gel pen ;) !!!
Posted by: Ivette Echanique | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 08:32 AM
Great projects! My favorite stitch is the easy one, so hand drawn!! lol
Posted by: Ange | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 08:42 AM
Nothing quite like the pizzazz of a touch of zig zag in my world... thanks for the chance to win this great set of goodies!
Posted by: jennifer | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 08:44 AM
Super cute! backstitch is my fave ... less room for error!
Posted by: jen | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 08:45 AM
I love zig zag stitching!:)
Posted by: Jamie Greene | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:08 AM
just a random line of stitching in an unexpected place is what I like to do :) I have my sewing machine always out and ready.
Posted by: tammy K | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:08 AM
I mainly do hand sewing on my cards so I would have to say the backstitch.
Posted by: Tona | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:08 AM
zigzag is the one I use most...usually around my page or as an accent. Love the inspirational projects.
Posted by: JudyG | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:08 AM
Well, I tend to faux stitch because I don't have a sewing machine, but I do love the way Shimelle stitched the leaves. I could do that! :)
Posted by: Court's Crafts | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:12 AM
I usually do backstitching when I need to stitch an embellishment to the page or card, it's an easy one.
Posted by: kazoulis | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:19 AM
My favorite stitch i the zig zag!
Posted by: Maeghan m. | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:21 AM
my favourite is the zigzag, hand or machine sewn.
Posted by: Stephanie Schan | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:28 AM
Zig zag is my favorite - love it combined with the straight stitch. :)
Posted by: MaryAnn | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:28 AM
I think I use the zig zag stitch the most, but it depends on the project and layout. Thanks for the chance to win that awesome collection! :)
Posted by: Kathleen | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:29 AM
My fave stitch is zig zag!
Thank you for the chance to win
Posted by: Yasmin | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:34 AM
It's not that it's my favorite, but I use it the most, the backstitch. It's easy and can be used to make pretty designs. THANKS!!
Posted by: Emelyn | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:34 AM
I just sketch it out and go.....lol. I love the look of the zig zag tho :)
Posted by: tina phillips | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:35 AM
The cross stitch is my favorite!
Posted by: Annmarie H | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:38 AM
I like any kind of stitch but the zig zag is the funnest!!
Posted by: jackie | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:42 AM
I love to stitch a french knot(by hand), it looks just like a little flower, can be tricky but so simple once you know how....thanks so much for the chance to win!!!
Posted by: Kailash | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:43 AM
I love cross stitch! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Posted by: Lisa C. | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:43 AM
Best giveaway ever!!!
Posted by: Alinor | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:45 AM
I like the basic zig zag most, but I´d like to try the cable chain stitch and the zig zag chain stitch on my layouts too! thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Saneli | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:47 AM
I mainly use backstitch, but all kind of sewing on the LO's.. What a nice giveaway.., it would be wonderful to win!! :)
Posted by: BellaMio-Ulla | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:50 AM
I love a nice zigzag stitch. Thanks!
Posted by: Amanda Coleman | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:50 AM
I love a french knot! I never thought I'd figure it out, and once I did, I was hooked
Thanks for the awesome give-away chance1
Posted by: Ashley | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10:14 AM
I love cross stitch! And today's projects are amazing :) Thanks for the chance to win this awesome collection!
Posted by: Lorena Cantó | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Thanks for the chance to win. I love zig zag stitches.
Posted by: Alexandra Boehnke | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10:16 AM
i love all kinds of stitch, but my favorite is backstitch. thanks so much for the chance!
Posted by: Dulcinea Silva | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10:19 AM
My favorite stitch is the cross stitch! It's very versatile!!!
Posted by: Theresa Grdina | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10:20 AM
I love cross stitch!!! Hope to win your amazing prize!!
Posted by: Sabina | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10:22 AM
i love a straight stitch...nothing fancy..and works in a pinch when you run out of adhesive!
Posted by: jen k | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10:32 AM
I can't really stich so I don't have a favourite... Thanks for the chance to win this amazing prize!
Posted by: Luna | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10:41 AM
I love adding a straight stitch or a zig zag stitch to my projects with my sewing machine.
Posted by: Renee Zwirek | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10:46 AM
I love using my sewing machine to attached some pieces of paper to my layout (straight or zig zag). Thanks for the giveaway ;)
Posted by: ptitmanue | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Love making french knots but the cross stitch is probably my favorite stitch. Thanks for your generous giveway!
Posted by: Carol | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10:55 AM
ohhhh love stitching!!! I love using my sewing machine to add stitching, regular stitch or zig zag are my faves!!!
Posted by: wendi r | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10:56 AM
oh that's great, I try my luck I would love to work with these wonderful products! I cross my fingers, who knows, two days before my birthday;-)
Kisses, Erika
Posted by: Erika | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 11:02 AM
Love the cross stitch if I were to stitch by hand. Love Amy Tangerine line! Would love to win! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Tiffany M | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 11:02 AM
Great projects! I especially like Leah's piece- great colors, cute idea and design. As for stitches, I stick to back or straight stitches since they're so easy but I love the look of a blanket stitch.
Posted by: jengd | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Backstitch is my go-to. I like 'em all though!
Posted by: Valerie S. | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 11:11 AM
Thanks for the inspiration! Like most, my favourite stitch is the zigzag, but I also love the hand-drawn straight stitch!
Posted by: Stacy V | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 11:22 AM
I've never done stitching on layouts because I don't have a sewing machine, but I can't wait to get one to start. I love the Amy Tangerine stitched papers!
Posted by: Meaghen | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Great projects. If I'm using a machine stitch, I love to use heart stiches or zig zag. My hand stitching is usually a straight stitch.
Posted by: Brenda B | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 11:25 AM
I like the look of the zig zag but don't own a sew machine so it's hand drawn if there's "stiching" thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Bethany | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Love the projects!!! There are so many stitches to choose from. I would have to say the one I love the most is probably the X (cross stitch), but also use the zigzag and straight stitch a lot as well!
Posted by: Kristin | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 12:04 PM
I love cross stitch! Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: Margareta Carlsson | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 12:13 PM
my favourite hand stitch is lazy daisy. Also love mavhine stitching and really want to master free motion stitching.
Posted by: Sue W | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 12:25 PM
i just love the basic stitch around shapes on cards/layouts....looks so stunning esp. on white paper/card!!!
thanks for a super fun giveaway!!!
Posted by: mandyb | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 12:27 PM
I love stitching on my pages. I do mostly hand stitch. I have a machine and have really been wanting to do some stitching with it just have not had the time to practice.
Posted by: Janet | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Ever since I was little, the Cross-stitch has been my favorite! I used to cross-stitch like crazy!
Posted by: Sierra A. | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 12:37 PM
My favorite stitch i the zig zag!
Thanks for the chance!
Charo
Posted by: Charo | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 12:38 PM
Most of all I like straight line stiches made with sewing machine!
Posted by: Anski | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 12:40 PM
I love zig zag stitching!:)
Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Letizia | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 12:53 PM
I love to use zig zag stitching on a card. It adds great texture!
Posted by: Meghan | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 01:13 PM
I like zig zag stitching.
Posted by: Sue D | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 02:04 PM
I just love what you did, such a great way to incorporate stitching! My favourite technique is zig zag stitching, though I never really gave it a try.
Posted by: Romy | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 02:26 PM
I like to blanket stitch! Makes the edges stand out!
Posted by: Nicole McNamara | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 02:55 PM
I would have to say the straight stich and the zig zag.. it's a dimension on it's own..
Posted by: carole | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 03:12 PM
i love zig zag stitches!
Posted by: kat | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 03:15 PM
I'm not really good with my sewing machine, but my most-often used stitches are a hand-stitched straight stitch, or if I'm feeling adventurous - a zigzag stitch. :)
Posted by: Cynthia B. | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 03:31 PM
I love the french knot.....I use it in fabric embroidery and card making!
Posted by: Jen Rzasa | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 03:38 PM
I'm such a lemming. Zig zag is my favorite, too.
Posted by: Debra E | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 04:16 PM
I love the look of zig-zag stitches on a card but I have to admit that I am just a beginner at sewing. A mini sewing machine was given to me by a friend and I am currently working on mastering the straight line! lol.
thanks for the inspiration and chance to win some Amy Tan! I adore her and her paper lines and projects!
Posted by: Karen Mackay | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 04:20 PM
Love making french knots.
Posted by: Robin | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 04:40 PM
I love the look of hand stitching but it takes so long to do that I usually only use a few stitches here and there. A couple cross-stitch stitches look great as accents and only take a few minutes.
Posted by: Chipper | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 04:44 PM
I love random basic lines done by a machine on my sewing machine!
Posted by: Melanie | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 05:05 PM
I love random basic lines done by a sewing machine on my scrapbook pages. Most of my pages have some kind of machine sewing...
Posted by: Melanie | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 05:06 PM
My fave stitch is zig zag :) I just starting sewing !
Posted by: Andrea | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 05:12 PM
I love the button hole stitch!
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Posted by: Carol B | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 05:19 PM
I like the zig zag stitch the most!!
Posted by: Cindy M | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 05:24 PM
gorgeous projects!..I actually love a combination of straight and zig zag stitching..and often one over the top of the other for a messy look! :)
Posted by: Gina | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 05:33 PM
I really like to use my machine to sew on my layouts. I like the uniform look better than my hand-stitching. :)
Posted by: Gina Ames | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 06:04 PM
I have lots of love for embroidery and I loved seeing these projects. My favourite stitch is probably stem stitch. It looks so pretty but is actually really easy.
Thanks for the chance to snag some lovely Amy Tangerine swag!
Posted by: Kat | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 06:14 PM
Basic line stitch on all my projects. Would be so thrilled to win! Thanks.
Posted by: Michele Bailey | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 06:17 PM
Cute wall hanging!
Posted by: Shirley K. | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 06:31 PM
I love the imperfections of hand drawn stitching! Well, at least mine has imperfections, lol!!
Posted by: yainea | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 06:32 PM
I've always loved the cross stitch, but also a close second, is the blanket stitch.
Posted by: clippergirl | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 06:41 PM
Zig zagging is my way to go.
What a super give-away.
Thanks
Posted by: elly | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 06:45 PM
I love machine stitching although my machine and I don't get along so well! Thanks for the chance. Great giveaway.
Posted by: Ana Paula Paes | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 07:05 PM
My favorite stitch is the zig zag. I love how it borders a page, picture, or just about anything! Great giveaway! Thanks!!
Posted by: Katherine L | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 07:06 PM
I love to use back stitching on my layouts but will always resort to cross stitch for the corners.
Posted by: Manola | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 07:07 PM
Love stitching so much! I love cross stitch best!
Hope I would really win the entire collection!
Love Amy. T collection to bits
Love AC for the chance to win
Posted by: Victoria | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 07:19 PM
As usual, LOVE all of Shimelle's work. My sewing machine is out of order and has been for awhile, so I've been faux stitching with my white Uniball pen. Love the effect on kraft paper. And I've always adored those Amy Tangerine stitched papers!
Posted by: Sabrina | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 07:29 PM
Oh I love zigzag! If you check out my blog, you will find I LOVE using machine stitching on my projects! :)
Posted by: photochic | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 07:44 PM
I like the zig zag stitch..kind of look prominent on a card.
Posted by: heaney | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 07:56 PM
love the zig zag stitch. thanks for the chance to win this wonderful line.
Posted by: Polly | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 08:04 PM
Since I don't really know how to sew, I'd say cross stitch! Oh, I do know how to make french knots! :)
Posted by: Jennifer Cuthbertson | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 08:23 PM
I love cross-stitch and this Amy Tangerine line!
Posted by: Wendy Orme | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 08:28 PM
I love a straight stitch, and a little zigzag thrown in as well. I have no machine, so I like to keep t simple.
Posted by: Aliza | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 08:35 PM
I usually free hand some swirly loopy lines on a page and hand stitch. It takes forever but I love the look. thanks for the chance to win an Amy Tangerine line!
Posted by: Christine C. | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 08:39 PM
I do a lot of hand stitching on my cards and layouts so my favorite stitch is the zig-zag stitch! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!
Posted by: Amber R. | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 08:44 PM
I love to do zig zag stitches on my cards. Thanks for the chance to win such an awesome prize.
Posted by: Carol Mc | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 09:01 PM
I love adding stitching to my layouts and cards. I mean love!! I love Amy tans handstitched tags, crossing my fingers and hoping to win here! My favorite stitch(es) are- cross stitching, zig zags and messy machine stitching ;)
Posted by: Smitha | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10:53 PM
I love zigzag stitching! It's so hip & 'now'! Lol. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: jendcnguyen | Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10:55 PM
i do cross stitch but it's difficult to apply on my paper projects so I usually use my sewing machine, just lots of random straight lines :)
Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Marix | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 12:21 AM
I love zig zag stitching but alas, I can't sew one bit or use the sewing machine. So it's either faux stitching or simplest hand back-stitching if I were to do any :)
Thanks for the chance to win the awesome prize.
Posted by: Jeannie L | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 12:23 AM
I love using sewing techniques on my layouts, it really adds an extra touch. Love the projects! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Nienke | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 12:48 AM
i like the zig zag stitching. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Nina | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 12:55 AM
What a great projects!!! I love to stitch on my sewing machine lol
Thanks for great prize!!!
Posted by: Svetlana | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 01:04 AM