It’s almost Tour de France time and I couldn’t be more excited. It’s sure to be an exciting race and as I do every year I’ll be “stitching le tour” Being in Australia and being a cycling fan means lots of late nights. Easy to do for one or two nights but when we are talking about 3 weeks of late nights it gets tough.
My way to cope is lots of tea and hand stitching. Each year I work on different projects throughout the 3 weeks which means staying up late is not only easier it’s also productive.
This year I’m challenging myself a bit more and working on some pieces I have designed myself and when finished are set to hang in our apartment.
I’m working on 2 pieces, an interiors piece which features an idealised view of my dream sewing set up, sized for a 7″ (18cm) hoop and a second piece I refer to as “Army of mannequins” sized for 5″ (or 13cm) hoop.
Both are currently available in the web store for $8 a piece. You will receive a .pdf giving you the outline of the embroidery at actual size ready for you to transfer to fabric to stitch on. A digital colour guide and suggested stitches is also included in the .pdf. To get started you will need some cloth to embroider, embroidery threads, needle and a hoop.
To see my progress keep up with me on Instagram as I’ll be sharing my stitching there! Happy Tour time!
Great idea for tour watching! both designs are lovely.
Thank you!
I wish I could join you with embroidery, but I’m craft designing and pattern testing to a deadline – about the time the men hit Paris. There will be lots of late nights with the TV on in the background. Maybe I’ll get to do some handstitiching for the vuelta!
Sounds like you are busy! I often try and make July a quieter time just so I can enjoy the tour more!