Framed Family Embroidery (Free Download).

We have had quite a bit of sickness in our household this week and I've had a lot of time at home... I got a little antsy.  I became inspired by all of the time I've been spending with my sweet children and I decided to do a little bit of needlework, since it had been awhile.  I sketched out this little pattern and went to work...

I really love the way it turned out, although my letters aren't perfect.  Guess what?  Neither is our family, so I guess it fits!

I added a little satin stitched heart for a pop of color and dotted the eye with a french knot.

If you'd like to make one of your own, click here for the pattern!  

I really love embroidery!  It's mindless work, quick, and you can be as creative as you want with it.  Sublime stitching has a great how-to page with easy to follow tutorials and bunches of cool patterns.  Magpie Patterns also has great patterns for sale.

My next embroidery project is to embellish an old cardigan.  I can't wait!