I picked up a $3.99 bunch of greenery in my supermarket and stitched love into the leaves.
To make this work you will need a thick leaf - a thin leaf won't do. The leaves I purchased were a standard filler foliage that is commonly used in arrangements.
Using a pen, gently draw out your design on the leaf. I used red embroidery thread and a back stitch. I found that holding the leaf up to the window backlit it and allowed me to see where to pierce the leaf from the back.
Keep your embroidered branch of leaves in a vase of water and it will do great. Also, you could preserve it by pressing the branch in a book.
Alexis
January 29, 2011 at 5:35 pm
LOVE it, great idea!
camilla
January 29, 2011 at 8:49 pm
Thanks Alexis!
Molly
January 29, 2011 at 8:34 pm
What an ingenious idea, it’s so fun to see greenery and embroidery thread together! I love all your sewing projects, it makes a beginner like me not so afraid of them 🙂
camilla
January 29, 2011 at 8:48 pm
Molly – That is so great to hear! Just start with the basic stitches and you won’t be able to stop yourself from moving on from there. 🙂 have a great weekend, Camilla
Jess
February 1, 2011 at 8:57 am
Fabulous idea! Love to see embroidery in non-traditional places.
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sarita
February 2, 2011 at 4:38 pm
Love, Love, Love great idea. I post im my blog http://www.sdpmoda.com
camilla
February 2, 2011 at 7:27 pm
Thank you Sarita! Love your site! Camilla
Lucie
February 3, 2011 at 5:14 am
Very clever!
Lisa
February 4, 2011 at 3:03 pm
What a unique idea. Love it!
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Reut
February 15, 2011 at 3:26 am
It’s really beautiful and unique! I love your ideas and your work!
Kelly
February 15, 2011 at 4:08 pm
So clever and ingenious! Must remember to try
Jennifer Perkins
February 17, 2011 at 1:01 pm
This is such a super duper cute idea! I keep dreaming of doing something crafty with the slew of cactus paddles I have in my yard (sans pokers) maybe with a larger needle and thread I could embroider something on them. Actually might have to use a Dremel and drill holes first. I digress, thanks for the inspiration.
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Peaches
March 17, 2011 at 9:11 am
Are you effin kidding me? These are AMAZING. What a gorgeous idea. Would love to document them as they eventually fade over time.
Gorgeous.
camilla
March 17, 2011 at 11:50 am
Thanks! They are still looking fresh – I was thinking of posting a photo of them in their current condition to show my readers how well they have held up. I have them in a vase of water and they look as good as the first day. I was going to press and frame them, but I can’t seem to part with the way they look right now 🙂 Thanks for the comment! C