Latest Homebroideries....

Here are some of my latest portraits....

If you would like to order your own custom hand and machine embroidered portrait please email me for full details on spending-all-his-money@ntlworld.com

S x

 

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More Homebroideries....

After an inexcusable delay it's time to post some of my latest work for you to see.

I framed this one for the client as it was a surpixe for her husband and she wanted it ready to go. I usually supply my commissions unframed as they are easier to post but can frame if necessary.

 

You may not know but I can also include a pet in your portrait, so far I have done dogs, cats and chickens!! I do charge a little extra per animal (£7.50) because due to their tiny size they are rather fiddly and time consuming!!

I can also include any fabric that is special to you - for this client I used some of her wedding dress in a portrait of her wedding venue.

If you have any questions or would like to order, please do not hesitate to contact me spending-all-his-money@ntlworld.com

S x

 

 

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More Framed....

Some more of my lovely customers have sent photos of their Homebroideries all framed that I'd like to share with you.

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Giveaway!!

To celebrate the imminent (we hope!!) arrival of spring I've decided to have a giveaway!!

I am offering a bespoke custom portrait of your home free of charge to one lucky winner.

All you have to do is add your own frame as this recent customer did:

In order to have a chance to win you must be a follower of this blog and leave a comment.

For a second entry into the draw like and share my giveaway photo on Instagram @shabbychicsarah with the tag #homebroideriesspringgiveaway

For a third entry like and share my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Homebroideries

Winner will be announced on Wednesday 11th March.

Good luck!!

S x

 

 

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My Latest Commissions....

Ive recently finished a few portraits and they are now safely at home with their new owners and so I can share them with you.

Orchard Cottage was one of my favourites. I individually cut out and machine embroidered the leaves for the apple tree before added little red beads for the apples.

And there were chickens!! Which I really enjoyed doing....

I worked this house in some vintage wool I found in our local charity craft shop - I really love the texture and it's lovely to sew....

This commission was for a very long, pretty house (it's only one room wide). In order to make sure the "canvas size" wasn't enormous the scale had to be reduced which meant the windows were actually a fair bit smaller than usual. I included some hollihocks which are one of my favourite flowers to embroider.

This house has a little shop front, it has vintage lights above and I used beads for them....

An Old Police House....

And a pretty little terrace....

If you'd like to order your own portrait, please click on the "How To Order" tab just below the blog title.....

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Framed....

A few of my customers have sent me pics of their portraits all framed to share with you:

They are very difficult to do justice to in a photo but you can see how lovely they look when framed.

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Bespoke Embroidered House Portraits....

I'm Sarah, please to meet you!! You may know me from my other blog Shabby Chic Sarah - I've started this blog in order to keep a record of the bespoke embroidered house portraits I make.

I work from a photo to draw a sketch of your home, picking out all the distinctive details. I then make an applique using quality fabrics both new and vintage.

I then free hand embroidery the fabric to the background using my machine. The picture is created by using the needle as a "pencil" to freehand draw the details on to the fabric.

I add smaller details such as the windows, drainpipes and so on and then it is time add some hand embroidery in the form of flowers, trees and bunting.

Each portrait takes upwards of 20 hours to complete.

I can add "fantasy" touches (that are not really there on your real home) such as windowboxes, wisteria or rambling roses, picket fences, even cats - use your imagination!!

The finished work is pressed and packaged ready to be sent to you.

All you need to do is supply a clear photo of the house.

Please see the tab above (below the blog header) on details of how to order.

Sarah :0)

 

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