My new obsession...Embroidery Hoops

Recently, I have seen the cutest projects using embroidery hoops. It started with this...



Ahh! Princess Bride! Can you believe my husband has never seen this movie? What the heck??

Gwen Penny shared this adorable idea...


burlap and embroidery hoops= love


Or check out this lovely snowman from Betz White

Burlap Wreath

I was SO excited to get to work on this craft. I had seen this gorgeous wreath last winter and bookmarked it for this fall. http://jonesdesigncompany.com/decorate/ruffle-wreath-a-tutorial/

Isn't it GORGEOUS?!!! I had THE hardest time finding burlap. Hobby Lobby told me that they completely sell out within 2 hours of their shipments. I went early on a Saturday morning and got the only colors they had left which were "oyster" (a light cream) and dark brown. 

So I finally started this craft and let me tell you, it did not turn out so pretty. First, I had trouble with my string. I would get a nice ruffle going but my string would break. So I had some sisal (like twine but more cream colored) and thought I should try it to stitch through my burlap. It worked great! However, my ruffles were less then impressive when all was said and done. If I ever make another one, I need to make my stitches closer together. 

So here she is...

I made some rosettes out of scraps from this project.

Overall, I am pleased and I think she is a nice addition to my fall crafts :)

PS: Don't you LOVE our wall color. It is awesome!