Creative Soul Panel Kit Simple Ideas & Basic Instructions

If you recently purchased the Creative Soul Panel Kit, thank you! 

Before I talk about the simple way I added stitches to the panel, I want to share with you how this all came about.

I created the original "Creative Soul" color print by cutting letters out of scraps of paper. Then I thought, if it could be created with paper, it could be created with fabric but I did not have solid scraps in the colors I liked so I decided to use what I had and cut letters from patterned fabric.

I started out with the idea of using my old "Fresh Blossoms" Sizzix alphabet die to cut the letters for each kit but did not love the way it looked. I prefer a real hand cut look.

For a moment I did think about cutting out letters for each kit and then I had to think again. That is when I got a new idea. Cut once and reprint, so that is exactly what I did.

Your kit contains a "Creative Soul" panel and a larger heart background piece to create a project with.

Here are my very simple instructions on how I added either a simple backstitch or French Knot to the panel:

• Throughout the entire panel, I used 2-3 strands of coordinating DMC embroidery floss, outlined each individual letter and added stitches to the design on the fabric for each letter. NOTE: if you are adding stitches to fine lines and detailed patterns on the fabric, I suggest using TWO strands to keep your stitches neat and small.

• Take a look at each letter and see where you can add stitches:
  

c    different shades or reds and pinks that can be outlined

r    outline butterflies and antennas 

e    Gold lines throughout the E can be backstitched 

a    LOTS of little French Knots can be added

t    Lime and turquoise embroidery floss can outline details

I    Sage and olive green and a little bit of bright green added to flowers, leaves and flower centers

v    Turquoise, olive green and cream added to designs printed on the V

e    Bright Blue and Dark Blue stitches the the flower patterns

s    Same as the E - Gold lines stitched throughout the letter

o    Outline or fill in the heart on the O

u    Dark pink, Blush Pink and Bright Blue stitches on the U

l    Cream, Black and Blue accent stitches the the L

 

What will you create with what you have? 

I would love to see what you create so if you choose to share on social media, please use the hashtag #mixedandstitched