Altered Embroidery Hoop by Designer Tessa Buys
I am blessed with some pretty amazing opportunities (like designing for Epiphany Crafts!), but like everyone else, there are circumstances in my life that are just not very much fun to work through. I’ve been trying to keep my attitude positive and the saying “bloom where you are planted” has been on my mind. I decided to create a piece of wall art featuring those words that would remind me to make the best of my challenges. Of course, Epiphany Crafts has the perfect tool for accenting this flowery phrase – the flower button!
Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Button Studio Tool Flower 20 and Buttons
Button Studio Round 20 and Button
Other Supplies:
Embroidery Hoop
Muslin
Embroidery Floss
Felt
Flowers (Prima, PrecociousPaper.etsy.com)
Ink
Alpha Stamps
And because no flower is complete without a little foliage, I added leaves to each button flower. First, cut leaf shapes from felt. I used wool felt, which will work much better than acrylic felt because of the quality. You could also use patterned paper or cardstock.
Next, using embroidery floss, stitch a running stitch down the center of your leaf and back again. Secure your ends with a knot on the backside of your leaf.
If you are sewing directly onto something, like I was sewing onto muslin, you can attach your leaves to the background as you stitch your leaf veins. You could also just glue the leaves in after the fact, like I did with my larger leaves.
How cute are the flower buttons perched on their little leaves? I love the texture the thread adds and the homespun look. When playing with the Epiphany Crafts flower tools, don’t forget those leaves!
We’d like for you to have a chance to win our brand new Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Flower 25 Tool! It was just released at Winter CHA and the possibilities are endless with all that you can create with it. Simply post a comment today…and we’ll enter you to win our Tool and the matching Bubble Caps(not shown)! We’ll pick one random winner next Monday who will win the Tool plus two packages of our Bubble Caps!
How cute is that! I will try and create something similar to this – especially if I should be so lucky to win! Thanks for the giveaway!
Thisis a cute little wall hanging…it would look perfect on the wall in a sun room.
Love all the altered embroidery hoops, this one is especially adorable! And the flowers couldn’t be more perfect!
super cute! loving the flower tool!! Anne
Oh-also, I meant 2 say, Sorry Tessa that you’re going thru some challenging times! I’ve been there b4 & while it’s no fun & stressful, it does make u stronger & a better person! Sending positive thoughts & energy your way! I hope it all gets better-quickly! Thanks 4 still working so hard 2 provide us w/ such wonderful works of art & sharing them w/ us! I’m sure it helps keep your mind off things as well:) You do amazing work-keep it up! Take care & have a glorious day!
How beautiful love the way you have stitched this wall hanging. love love the flowers and I love the Flowers . love all of the elements. thanks for sharing
abbraddock@msn.com
that is a great idea and this one is so adorable. im sure any mother would be proud to receive a gift like this.
stunning …. loving hoop art, thanks for sharing ♥
I like your wall hanging. The little stitched leaves look great. And I really like your flower that you came out with.
Very cute wall hanging. There are just so many possibilities with your products. Thank you so much for the inspiration!
I threw away my hoops a couple of years ago because I didn’t think I’d use them. WHY!!!?? I love this idea. They are cheap, I’m going to buy some. Thanks for the idea.
Beautiful! I have my grandmother’s hoops and need to create something with them! Thanks for sharing!!
Wow this is so cool and cute! I love the flowers and leaves. jeria22@yahoo.com
This is too cute. I love the flowers. Thanks for sharing!
What a great project! Love the combination of embroidery, fabric flowers and epiphany!
Such a pretty and cheerful wall hanging! Love it!
Very cute. Love the flower punch. TFS pammejo1@yahoo.com
Tessa is an amazing designer. This is just beautiful…I love the variety of punches you have. This one would be awesome on cards and layouts. Thank you for the chance to win one….
I hope things turn around for you! Thank you for sharing your work in such difficult times! You’re amazing!
Super cute!!!
Oh ny that brings back so many memories my grandma use to teach us embordering oh how I miss that lady
Love this !! So pretty . TFS .
What a lovely idea! I really like the embroidery mixed with these flowers.
This is so beautiful!!
Beautiful!
So cute. Thanks for the chance to win.
Lovely Sampler TFS.
Debbie
I would love it
LOVE that flower tool!
What a cool project!! I am so trying this!! I LOVE that TOOL!!
very beautiful! love the clustered flowers.
Wow, what a great idea, it is beautiful!
How very cute. I love this idea.
What an adorable project. I really like the saying!
cute idea. tfs.
Such a great project! <3
This is so pretty!
LOVE this!! THe colors and the design are BOTH beautiful!! THANKS for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Very pretty. I love all those flowers. The colors are wonderful.
Hoping I win this!! I love buttons and flowers so this is a perfect item.