Cotton Reels Hand Embroidery Pattern. Vintage Thread Spools Filled With Textured Stitches in a Beautiful Array of Colours - Etsy

This PDF pattern is an homage to stitchers, a gorgeously textured celebration of thread as a staple of the art form. Each spool's thread is created using a different stitch, giving the cotton reel its own look and feel. Be sure to run your fingertips over each when you're done! The design fits perfectly into an 8-inch embroidery hoop, if you'd like to display your finished work that way. It's a great piece for studio décor and as a gift for fellow embroiderers and sewers. You can also split up the design into individual reels to add a touch of embroidery here and there. Quick to download and print at home, Cotton Reels is suitable for all skill levels. The design is easy to transfer to fabric - the pattern explains four different ways to do this - and particularly satisfying to stitch. Because the pattern is an instant digital download, there's no wait for shipping. You can start embroidering today. * * * * * * * * * * HOW IT WORKS This is a digital file so you'll be able to download it as soon as your payment clears, usually within minutes. 1.Log in to your account on the Etsy website (you can't download from the Etsy app). 2.Add the pattern to your basket and check out using your preferred payment method. 3.Go to https://www.etsy.com/your/purchases and click on the download button. 4.Or check your inbox. Etsy sends a download link to the email address you signed up with (it may be in your spam folder). 5.Open the file. If you don't have a PDF reader, Adobe Acrobat Reader is free at www.adobe.com/acrobat/pdf-reader.html. 6.Print the design at home, transfer it to fabric and get stitching. Read more about where to find and how to download your printable pattern here: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949. * * * * * * * * * * ABOUT THIS PATTERN The cotton reels measure 5⅛ x 6 inches (13x15cm) The pattern includes: * A list of the fabric, DMC thread colours and needle types and sizes you'll need to complete the embroidery. * Instructions for four different ways to transfer the design to fabric. * A crisp, clean and precise line drawing of the design at the right size for embroidering. It's also given in reverse if you want to create an iron-on transfer. The artwork is set up to fit on A4 or US letter-sized paper for easy printing on a home printer. * Clear and easy to follow embroidery instructions that tell you which stitch, thread colour and how many strands of thread to use. * Helpful tips to make it even easier for you to replicate the design. * High-quality, full-colour photos to refer to while stitching and zoom in on to see the stitching up close. * Support before and after you've bought. Get in touch any time, just remember I'm in South Africa so our time zones may differ. * * * * * * * * * * STITCH INSTRUCTIONS This pattern does not include stitch instructions. You'll find instructions for all the embroidery stitches used on my Stitches board on Pinterest (www.pinterest.com/kellylfletcher/stitches) and in 120 Embroidery Stitches: https://kfneedleworkdesign.etsy.com/listing/547161663 * * * * * * * * * * HOW TO DO EMBROIDERY If you're new to embroidery or want to brush up on your skills, Embroidery Tips, Tricks & Techniques takes you through how to do this style of embroidery - from choosing fabric to planning your project, how to transfer designs and all the other tips and tricks I've picked up over the years to make doing embroidery easy and enjoyable. https://kfneedleworkdesign.etsy.com/listing/626800324 * * * * * * * * * * © Please be aware that I, Kelly Fletcher, retain the copyright for this pattern, which is for personal use only. By buying it, you are agreeing not to forward or pass on, upload, duplicate (print or make copies) or sell the design, instructions, pattern or any finished item featuring this design. Thanks for respecting the thought and hard work that goes into creating my patterns.