embroidery+wire

i dreamed up and started this project, some time last year.. been wanting to share it with you for that long.. so here it is finally.  a simple project - rustic, elegant, and perfectly unique..

grab some stiff wire and  pliers.

form them into little hoops the size of your thumbprint with tiny hoops to attach a chain.

now trace the hoop with a pencil - so you have an idea of the size of your stitching - which will be framed in this hoop.

stitch something pretty.  then cut it out on the pencil line.

whipstitch the embroidered cutout to the wire hoop frame.

glue a fabric backing to the piece.  add some waxed cotton/linen string or a ribbon for wearing.

more of these will be in my SHOP later this week... :D  happy art.ing!