The Accidental Embroiderer

A Free Tree from Jacobean times

We’re back from Edinburgh, (which was great) but things have again been so manic that I haven’t had the chance to organise anything new for June’s freebie. So here’s one from the ancient archives, from the same series as the Jacobean tree I gave as a freebie a couple of years ago. It’s based on the traditional Jacobean “Tree of Life” designs, with a rabbit thrown in for good measure.

 

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Jacobean Tree of Life, plus rabbit

Please forgive the slightly sloppy stitchout – this was a first version before I corrected a few things, and I just haven't had the time to stitch it out again. Also, it was done with an ancient version of the PED software, and so the image on your screen may look a little different than my usual designs. It’s all embroidery (no applique) and it’s for the 5×7 inch (130 x 180 mm) hoop. Click here for the .pes file (in v.6) and here for the worksheet.

I’m afraid the worksheet is very complicated – that’s because the design is so complex that it’s difficult to describe all the various parts of it, and there are so many different colours appearing in so many different places that it’s almost impossible to describe accurately where everything goes. However, I wish you good luck with it!

15 thoughts on “A Free Tree from Jacobean times

  1. Thank you Mia for the spectacular Jacobean tree and bunny scene! It is so colorful with a fun and unusual sprouting of so many different flowers on the branches.

  2. Thank you, Mia! For some reason for the past few months, your messages were not coming to me. So happy to hear from you again.

  3. Mia, Thank you for this cute whimsical type of tree. Reminds me of the Jacobean style, but love the bright colors…Thanks for sharing this pretty design…

  4. Thank you for the tree design. I think I purchased it from your former website. I love Jacobean art and this is a great example! I will use this one as an update.
    Thanks again!

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