Who dares to rush into a Pebble Adventure?

[Marjolein Mieras]

 

Do you recognize this?

 

 

It is a free project from "Stitch" from some years ago, you can find it here: http://www.embroiderersguild.com/stitch/projects/encrustingcalico/i...

We, Deb and Marjolein, have admired that project ever since. Now we have decided to rush into this "Pebble Adventure".

Does anyone want to join us? We can share pictures and experiences here or provide links to blogs or flickr.

[Nicola Thomson]

Ok folks here is my first attempt at an emcrusted pebble..much more fiddly than I imagined and couldnt get the folds/puckers out of the cloth in the underside..so left them!! lol

[Marjolein Mieras]

Nicola, you did a beautiful job. It surprises me that every pebble is so unique, everyone comes up with new ideas.
Who thinks of a trail of simple buttons?

What items did you trap between the two fabric layers? What stitches did you use?

Don't bother about the folds, they are supposed to be there. You can choose to incorporate them in your embellishment or hide them with embroidery or beads.

[Nicola Thomson]

Thanks and Im glad about the folds..they wouldnt go anywhere!!!! lol

I used a curtain ring, 3 buttons, a wad of batting,a little stone and a marble, also a pipe cleaner in an s shape..not that you would know. ha ha

The stitches were blanket stitch, needle weaving, french and bullion knots and chain stitch.

[Judy]

Hello Nicola,  Your stitching is very  beautiful.  Love all the beads and buttons.  Hugs Judy

Nicola Thomson said:

Ok folks here is my first attempt at an emcrusted pebble..much more fiddly than I imagined and couldnt get the folds/puckers out of the cloth in the underside..so left them!! lol

[Mosaic Magpie]

Wow, what a pebble!  Sorry not to have added a reply before now, I was away from the computer.  Buttons!!!! I love buttons and never thought of including them on a pebble.   I also love what looks to be vintage pearls, such pretty colors.  All the neat stitches.  What is the stitch below the buttons and next to the pearls.  Looks a bit like a cup stitch, you have worked it in an off white thread.

Deb

[Nicola Thomson]

Hi there..the pearls are fom an old necklace,the stitch you mentioned is done in a pearl grey and the lump was covered firstly in blanket stitch and then a pile of french knots and bullion stitches on the top.

[Meg Mackenzie]

Wow, Nicola, this looks like a pebble you might see around an undersea volcano - so vibrant. I love all of the bits you have used.

[Nicola Thomson]

yes I went a bit mad adding things to make it interesting  lol

[Susan Cuss]

Wow! I go away for a few days, and look what happens!

Congratulations Marjolein! Your new pebble is very interesting, and I look forward to seeing more!

[Susan Cuss]

Nicola, your pebble is so pretty with all the soft colours and I love the buttons! Clever. A nice variety of stitches, too.

[Ann Johnson]

I would love to do one of these and as there's no time limit, I believe I will.  I've seen several others and the creativity is amazing.  This one is particularly luscious.

Nicola, the folds become a feature of this beautiful pebble.

[Marjolein Mieras]

Hi Ann, creating a pebble is so much fun. There are so many possibilities to explore.