Thursday, May 14, 2009

thursday = embroidery

seriously, I don't know what possesses me sometimes...I decided we needed a big, embroidered deer head for above the mantle.

I used this vintage transfer:


to make this:


he's about 36" tall & 29" wide and is backed with 1/2" foam core.

I used #3 coton perle done in a chain stitch, which you can kind of see here:


I screwed up the eyes but I'm trying not to beat myself up about it too much...

moving on to today's vintage embroidery samples, which are from superior #125:


you can see the envelope & get more samples here.

happy stitching!
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29 comments:

  1. * elizabeth *May 14, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    Holy wow! Great job! YOu think of the craziest things. (I mean crazy-good.)

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  2. Missy AnnMay 14, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    So full of the win it hurts.

    I'm going to be smiling all day.

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  3. Larissa HollandMay 14, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    whoa. how stinkin long does it take you to make stuff like that? i must be the slowest embroiderer in the world. Also, I nominated you for an award because you are so cool.
    http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/05/loud-skirts-and-major-awards.html

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  4. Alli (One Pearl Button)May 14, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    This is fantastic! Love it!

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  5. AlwaysInspiredMay 14, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Oh! My hubby would love that. Maybe it would be more of a hit than the felt taxidermy I made for him.

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  6. SkulleighMay 14, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    OMG, that has the awesomesauce. I love it! If I made it, I'd be tempted to put real (shed) antlers on it!

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  7. MeganMay 14, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    FFFFTTTTT!!!!!!! Lawd!

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  8. LindseyMay 14, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    that's huh-larious! I love it!

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  9. AnonymousMay 14, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Thursday is my favorite day. I find myself looking forward to Thursday all week just to see what you have done! Thank you so much for the inspiration and the bright spot in the week.
    Karen

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  10. The Home Ec Teachers DaugterMay 14, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    I'm so Jealous! I would love to have that up on my wall!

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  11. Geek+NerdMay 14, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    That's crazy awesome! How did you attach it to the foam core?

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  12. reillyMay 14, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Holy crap, how amazing! That is such a good idea that um, hi, I'm going to have to steal one day.

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  13. Who's B?May 14, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    I simply adore this. I love the look of the trophy head, but cannot stand in the same room as the real this. Faux-tastic!

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  14. bronwenMay 14, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Serious talent there girl!!

    I really want to do something like this for my brother!
    Thanks for posting it!

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  15. Francie HortonMay 14, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    oh wow that is amazing! love it so much.

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  16. Denise FeltonMay 14, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    Totally brilliant! I just put a link to this post on my blog. I hope it brings you a few new admirers.

    Denise
    http://needlework.craftgossip.com

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  17. bettyninjaMay 14, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    I love it! Very funky and original!

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  18. AnonymousMay 14, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    I like it- could I maybe get a moose for my birthday?
    Mern

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  19. AllieMay 14, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    That's incredible - and sure beats the tar out of a moth-eaten, stuffed head! Thanks for the stitcheries too!

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  20. AshleyMay 14, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    You are my personal hero. :)

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  21. MuddlepudMay 14, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    That's awesome. I come from a family full of hunters. I am not carrying on the tradition. Wonder what they'd think if I bragged about the rack I have hanging over my mantle and it was this! ;)

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  22. Nan JaegerMay 15, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    luv it! This is what I'd have if I had a hunting lodge, since I'm no hunter and never could be. I know a few hunters I'd like to give this to ;O)

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  23. ThreeundertwoMay 15, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    You are brilliant. I don't really see a problem with the eyes.

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  24. Stacey BMay 15, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    I would buy that deer head in a SECOND! Absolutely love it.

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  25. CaseyMay 16, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    it's amazing!!

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  26. MarthaMay 16, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Okay..the fabulous clock and now this! It's amazing -- you have created a whole new craft of embroidered accessories for the home. I can't wait to see your next project.

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  27. MrsKamorriMay 16, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    I haven't read the other comments (and am a first time reader here) but I have to say that if I had an embroidered deer head above the mantel (had I a mantel) I would want him to have EXACTLY that "are you kidding me?" expression in his eyes! Seriously, his eyes just scream "what the HECK are you saying to me? are you for real?" and what more could you want an embroidered deer to say with his eyes? He doesn't even have eyebrows but he is raising one anyway. I love it!!

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  28. AmyMay 18, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Okay, this deer is awesome!

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  29. Zane WooderNovember 6, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Thankfully it's not a real deer head. I feel so bad for those deers. Just sitting there enjoying life minding their own business. Next thing you know their head is hanging on someone's ceiling.

    -Zane of ontario honey

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