None of the stitches are complicated, but it does feature a lace appliqué and requires you to stitch over other stitches. The pattern is not too difficult, but I do recommend having some previous knowledge of embroidery. I hope you’ll love it as much as I do and that you’ll enjoy stitching it if you fancy giving it a go. The softness of the tones and the delicate lace really evoke the gloriousness of the leisure hours spent in the dreamiest Italian garden by the characters in the book. ![]() I revisited the pattern later and decided to try a different palette, which I like even more than the first. I first stitched it with a different colour palette and different lace, and wrote a whole post about it while praising Enchanted April to the skies (read it here). That’s because I first designed it back in April 2021 after being so inspired by the wonderful novel The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim. If you’ve been following the blog for a bit, this one might strike you as familiar. Let’s have a peek at some of the designs, shall we? I’ve tried to make the PDFs as detailed as possible, but of course there is so much to say about embroidery that it can fill several books! You’re always welcome to reach out if you have any questions, and you’re also welcome to browse the various sections of my blog, where I’ve written several posts with beginners in mind, and to see samples of my work (and grab some freebies!). Suggestions on how to care for & finish your embroidery.Detailed step-by-step instructions with lots of photos to guide you through each part of the pattern.A section of info on how to prep your project, including how to bind a hoop, how to start & end your stitches, how to transfer your pattern, etc.Stitch tutorials with photos for all the stitches you’ll need in the project (you can also find more in-depth tutorials here on the blog!).Thread & Stitch Key to show which colours are used where, with what stitch.List of the materials & tools you’ll need. ![]() The actual pattern (and reverse pattern) to transfer.Here’s what you can expect when you purchase one of my patterns: Each pattern has first been hand-drawn by me, then turned into a lovely booklet full of instructions and photos. I have opened my shop with 4 downloadable PDF patterns for embroidery, suitable for different skill levels. ![]() It’s been a great journey, but I am so ready for this new chapter! I’ve been experimenting a lot, and learning so many new skills. Dear friends, it is with such excitement that I proudly announce the opening of my Etsy shop: Northern Belle Atelier! It’s been months in the making while I figured out what I wanted to do and learned how to develop patterns for my embroidery pieces.
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