I’ve had this idea for a while to do a series of fairy tale hand embroidery patterns, so I’m in the process of creating six different hoops to share. I think the hoops are turning out even cuter than I imagined. I love when that happens! First up in the series is a Princess and the Pea embroidery pattern. This one is done on two hoops to emphasize how many mattresses there are. Isn’t it fun?! It would look so cute in a little girl’s room! Click here to see all of the hoops in the series.
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To re-create these embroidery hoops, you’ll need:
- two 7-inch embroidery hoops
- white linen fabric
- embroidery floss (colors listed on pattern)
- fabric scraps (I used this Sugar Pie Charm Pack)
- fusible interfacing (Wonder Under, Pellon 805)
- water soluble marking pencil
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I used a combination of appliques and different stitches to fill in the mattresses. If you aren’t sure how to applique, head over to this post. All of the stitches and colors used are listed on the patterns. I used this charm pack from Fat Quarter Shop for the fabric appliques. If you are using different fabric, you’ll want to find floss colors that coordinate with it.
My favorite detail has to be the little french knot pea at the bottom of the stack. Somehow my children did not know this whole story, so I told it to them as I was stitching. They know it well now. 🙂
I had so much fun trying out all of these new stitches! If you aren’t very confident in your embroidery skills, you can just try out some of the simpler stitches, or even just do all fabric appliques. I promise, it’s all easier than it looks! Take a look at my “How to Applique By Hand” video.
Hope you like it! Click here to see the other hoops in this series. Follow along on Instagram to see sneak peeks of what I’m working on, take a look at my other hand embroidery designs for inspiration.
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Karla LaMunyon says
I love your Fairy Tale embroidery patterns. Thank you so much for sharing. Your how to do a ___ stitch videos are also very informative. It’s been decades since I did embroidery, and I’m starting back up now that I’m retired. I have also been teaching my granddaughters. One of them has totally embraced this art and is doing t-shirts, hats, dishtowels, beanies, etc. She said she is obsessed!
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
Oh, I love that you are sharing with them and using my patterns! My girls are not very patient with it yet, but I hope they’ll take it up soon.
digirolamojennie74 says
Hi
I have recently joined – can you please tell me how I can get the princess and the pea embroidery pattern?
Many thanks
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
You should have gotten a link to the downloads when you confirmed your subscription. Send me an email if you didn’t get it, and I can help you out. cutesycrafts@hotmail.com
Ann Foreman says
I sent my e-mail to you so I could get the Hoop patterns but have not received anything from you.
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
I just resent you the confirmation email. When you get that, click the link to confirm your subscription to my emails. Once confirmed, you will get a second email with a link to the downloads. Let me know if you run into any more trouble, and I’ll be happy to help.
Ann Foreman says
Hi Jessica….thanks for responding to my inquiry. I still have not received it. I have checked and double checked … not sure what is going on. I will give you my e-mail address again just in case I made a mistake……annforeman@twc.com
be watching my email …..
Thanks Jessica……Ann
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
Hmmm… maybe it’s getting caught in spam or something. I went ahead and manually confirmed your subscription. I’m going to send you an email with a link for the files. Let me know if you don’t get it.