How to use real leaves to inspire an embroidery design using felt and simple stitches!

If you weren't able to join me in the trees for my Forest Embroidery class then here is a great project you can join in with! I show you how to connect with your environment and bring inspiration from outside into your embroidery projects. In this video I concentrate on using just leaves from my local park and using felt and some simple stitches, I show you how to make and embroidery from the leaves that you find.
Stitches used (clockwise from left):
Leaf 1 - Whipped running stitch, chain stitch, double seeding
Leaf 2- Chain stitch, blanket stitch
Leaf 3 -Running stitch, chain stitch, star stitch, V seeding
Leaf 4 -Running stitch, chain stitch, detached chains
Leaf 5 -Blanket stitch, fly stitch
Leaf 6 -Back stitch, chain stitch, fern stitch
Leaf 7 -Blanket stitch, fly stitch
Leaf 8 -Straight stitches, chain stitch, eyelets
You can see videos on all of the stitches used in this project here:
• Slow Stitch Sampler
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[@cathykrueger4899]

I make fairy houses using all Natural materials that I collect in the woods and on the beach. After I started doing this I realized that I would never walk in the woods or on the beach the same again. Finding sycamore bark or shelf mushrooms or interesting mosses is enchanting. I truly appreciate the theme of this video and now I will attempt to use some embroidery in my fairy houses.

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

Great teacher and great ideas!Thank you💕

[@Valerie77777]

What a great idea! Absolutely beautiful leaves!

[@dawnwinder8335]

It’s certainly nice to see you back on again

[@carole8249]

Mummy is finally catching up with all your videos Auntie Sarah. We have all sorts of trees in our garden so it will be fun doing something with those. Maybe using our new mini fruit trees. its great to see you Mr Ginger cat, we hope you are well. Simon, Tabitha and Peter cats,

[@patrice8257]

Look at you!!! Outside and out the studio, enjoy!! Thank you so much for your videos I've learned so much.

[@cindytaylor7269]

Thank you for this one, Sarah! I live in the woods of Alabama and I have a little file folder of wool blend felt so this is a great project I can do without buying anything. Score! I love your composition. Layout, colors and stitches. I'm looking forward to taking a walk and finding leaves. I also have large oaks on my property so I think I'll collect some acorns and oak leaves and try dying some fabric. I'm excited!

[@franelliott7124]

Thank You for the video Sarah. Almost feels like I could join you..Hahaha.

[@madratrubber2935]

What a wonderful video 🎉. Your a joy to watch ❤❤❤

[@catherinewilson1079]

Love this idea! Thank you from Canada 🇨🇦

[@fiberjazz]

I always love seeing when you and Jonathan venture into the forest with your camera and sketch pad or foraging bag! I find these videos so refreshing and inspirational. For me, the sights and sounds of nature are crucial to the development of human art forms, and I'm grateful to you for sharing them with us! 🥬🍁🍃🍂

[@rosehill5097]

I am really enjoying your tutorial, many thanks!

[@dotathillcrest]

Thank you Sarah, very inspirational...

[@rosehill5097]

Your tutorials are amazing!

[@barbarabeckman6722]

Thank you Sarah. Love your channel.

[@pjinlaca5489]

I’m loving all your videos! I’m saving them to learn and grow my repertoire 👏👏👏👏. I’ve just taken a workshop with my guild and have a piece of felted wool layered and it’s now ready to embellish with embroidered stitching. Soooo, I’m going to watch more of your videos for inspiration. I just love your teaching style 👍💖👍

[@laurabury9583]

Lovely. Your nails are gorgeous too. 😊

[@DIY_weekend]

Thanks your tutorial, very inspiration, lovely 😊

[@suebulford]

Excellent video just love your leaves ❤

[@0JReynolds]

I really love this ~ Janet 😘

[@lindak7499]

That was really fun and such a good idea! Thank you

[@tinainglima]

I love this channel. I’m learning a lot and will watch all the videos you made.. Thank you so much❤

[@judymarkel8029]

This is very pretty

[@dawnarlander9170]

Love love … thank you. I love working with wool!

[@donnahibbard1774]

I just started an embroidery piece…after watching this I’m full of new ideas. You are appreciated, thank you from Florida 🌞🌴🌺

[@daliafruchtnis6239]

דוגמאות עלים לריקמה יפים מאוד רעיונות מעניינים תודה לך

[@hildegardkhelfa5358]

That is so endless beautiful!

[@jenrodgers4677]

Beeyoutiful. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@elliekitchener3339]

Love this! Great to focus on how we can find inspiration from our own "real worlds" around us. This has given me loads of ideas!

[@Sonia-ll6vd]

Thank you so much for this one Sarah, it’s like therapy! I have gained so much knowledge and skill from watching your channel. Sonia x

[@irenecasalino7406]

So beautiful! Will be trying this as well❣️

[@sonyataylor5919]

You're such a blessing Sarah.

[@leahoconnor3296]

Thank you, Sarah. I love this. I live on the edge of a state forest and I'm always gathering bits of this and that, and taking photos for inspiration. This will be great fun!

[@user-tb9rz1eq9y]

Great video. Thank you❤️

[@nancyc9694]

So happy I found you! Your videos are wonderful, and so delightful to watch. I am just starting out and have learned so much. I will have fun binge watching. Thank you!

[@daram5257]

Loved this! Would be a dream to travel there and take a class with you. Next best option is for you to come back to the states. Oh - I do wet felting…we could do a wet felting then embroidery on it project

[@stormeliz7406]

Thank you for sharing how to work with felt.

[@carolentringer8836]

Delightful!

[@lynnstewart7034]

This is charming. 🌿☘️🍃

[@bethharrington945]

I like working with felt too and love this idea with leaves.

[@carolreid9755]

Thank you Sarah and Jonathan for the video. Very kind of you to think of those of us who for whatever reason cannot attend you class Sarah. This is really useful, I am working on a landscape piece and this will be so helpful. I will be out in my postage stamp garden getting some leaves this afternoon. Good to see Ginger cat approves. 🐱

[@FiberDesignsbyAnn]

Beautiful leaves and very inspiring! Thank you.

[@barbarabeckman6722]

Thanks!

[@cherierainwater4604]

I think this may be my favorite video. I do mindful stitching and this project is perfect. Thank you.

[@user-wr8wr8ep6m]

So happy to see you today. I have many pressed leaves that I could use as patterns. Thank you for wonderful ideas. Your leaves are fantastic. Love them all...

[@annedoody1013]

Thanks

[@CM-xn6xc]

I love the fall colors you have chosen, including the purples.

[@user-yu3oz1ph4p]

Señora su diseño es muy bonito ❤❤

[@user-je7di8wh3m]

Brilliant idea. I shall troll down the garden when the rain stops (if it ever does) and find some leaves to play with. Thank you.

[@ladytj4u]

Thanks Sarah😊

[@AdrianaMartinez-pe3pk]

Tudo muito lindo!❤

[@AndreaAndres-wl9rf]

Thank you Sara. It’s been so inspiring.

[@Rosemary-go9wj]

What a beautiful result for a very easy project. I love your leaves Sarah.

[@winnyputeri9872]

Hello sarah..❤🎉 seem you are enjoying your work...my opinion it is much better if the scissors from the gold🌻🌼💮🌹🌸🌺🌱🍄💐❤️❤️🎉🎉

[@lauriebrock470]

Great idea, lovely stitching and of course beautiful instructions! Thank you for sharing and giving me a reason to take a walk “ with purpose “. Truly inspiring project.😊❤

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

It will change your walks Laurie!

[@anjoma9746]

I'm learning a lot from you, thank you. Love from South Africa.

[@edenwalsh1014]

Lovely❤❤❤

[@roffie]

I loved the little stars at 18:30 🤩

[@maggiemaggie4541]

Beautiful presentation in the woods. !

[@kim-notkym..4976]

I'm inspired to go look for some leaves and to order some felt 😂. Lovely video ty. ❤

[@RadhaSrinivasan-yv3gt]

Lovely!! Yet another inspirational video. Thank you soo much 😊😊

[@heden1460]

That turned out very pretty. I like that.

[@lulusrealm804]

Really fun idea. I’m going to add some felt shapes to my slow stitching project 😊

[@alisoncaputo4724]

Now I want to do a felt stitch project as you are so inspiring.

[@bestcrossroad]

Love this little project! Thank you!

[@theagraceful]

lovely inspiration!!

[@shirleybyrne1495]

I want to have a go at this…it is beautiful! Love your videos. Can you tell me what you do with your finished project(s) please? Do you frame them or do something else?

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

I really like this project. Too bad we don't have more deciduous trees in my area. There are lots of pines, furs and spruce, IE lots of needles, in my part of Idaho. I think that might be a bit boring with all those straight lines. Maybe my neighbors won't mind letting me have a few leaves off their trees.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Do you have smaller plants with interesting leaves Michelle? They don't have to be from trees!

[@williamchamberlain2263]

World Creativity Day is tomorrow

[@tinainglima]

Hi Sarah, I’m interested in that video on how to choose colors but it didn’t pop up when you pointed to it.

[@dawnwinder8335]

Can you tell me where you got that fabric from?

[@corrinneloudon525]

Hi Sarah, your forest looks wonderful. Unfortunately, the video is buffering every 10-15 seconds, for up to half a minute at a time 😟. Yes, I’ve checked and it’s the only video doing it…

[@anerawewillneverforget]

Please tell me where I can purchase the embroidery frame you use?

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I am using 2 Versatile Table Clamps. I have a video about them here kzbin.info/www/bejne/e53Gn4qNnt2ggJo and I sell them on my website here www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/prod_4538062-Versatile-table-clamp.html I use 2 clamps for filming to ensure the embroidery doesn't wobble too much under the camera but ordinarily just 1 is good enough. If you're interested in buying one please check the item description and your table to ensure the clamp will fit properly.

[@anerawewillneverforget]

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery thank you for replying so quickly 🥰 I'm in Australia

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I am using 2 Versatile Table Clamps. I have a video about them here kzbin.info/www/bejne/e53Gn4qNnt2ggJo and I sell them on my website here www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/prod_4538062-Versatile-table-clamp.html I use 2 clamps for filming to ensure the embroidery doesn't wobble too much under the camera but ordinarily just 1 is good enough. If you're interested in buying one please check the item description and your table to ensure the clamp will fit properly.

[@jennyrose8219]

Thanks!

[@marshalanc146]

Thanks!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you Marsha x

[@lauriebrock470]

Thanks!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you Laurie!