Arizona Embroidery Part Four

All done with the embroidery on this project! You can see the other posts here:  {1 2 3} 

Here is my stitch list - I used Long and Short Stitch for the cactus paddles.   Straight Stitch for the cactus  fruit, spines and for the interior of the rattlesnake body.  I used Back Stitch for the rattlesnake outline and some of the text outlines.  The spots on the cactus paddles are French Knots.
  

Here is my color palette along with the corresponding floss numbers: 

Arizona Embroidery Pattern Project -- Part Three

This Route 66 embroidery is from my Arizona embroidery pattern set.  You may remember from my previous post that I was working {and still am!} on the diamondback rattlesnake and paddle cactus also from this set. 

The stitches I used on this project are very simple.  The red rays are all done in rows of Back Stitch.  The stars are done with Straight Stitch.  The route sign is done all in Back Stitch:


For the road, I used Back Stitch and for the centerline, the Running Stitch: 

I used perle cotton floss for everything except the "Route" text and the center line.  I did the text in three strands of six strand cotton floss and the center line in all six stands of cotton floss. 

Here are the floss color numbers:

Arizona Embroidery Pattern Project - Part Two

I have an update to share from my Arizona embroidery project.  You may remember from my last post, I was starting to stitch the prickly pear or paddle cactus.  I had selected this green floss - DMC no. 986
  

but I felt that it was too dark and vibrant to go with the rest of the colors.  I switched to DMC no. 368 which is a sage green.  Much better!  It gives a more "sun baked" look. 

Next color decision is for the cactus flowers...I like these colors:

But they need to look good with the orange floss I used for the Arizona text!

When I have the color decisions made and the rest of the stitching completed, I will post with all my floss numbers and stitching information.

Arizona Embroidery Project

I have an update to share on my Arizona embroidery project.  

I have finished stitching the diamondback rattlesnake:

and the lettering:

Next up is this large paddle or prickly pear cactus:  

I will post my color palette and stitch list as soon as I finish this project!

Arizona Embroidery Pattern

I have a new embroidery pattern set in my shop.  This one is all about the wonderful state of Arizona.

I really enjoyed drawing the motifs for this one - Arizona has so many interesting features that are perfect for hand embroidering. 

Here is a look at the pattern set :

My first work in progress is this "Arizona" text surrounded by a paddle or prickly pear cactus and a western diamondback rattlesnake.  

These vintage postcards have really been an inspiration!