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A black notebook embroidered with a geometric leaf dsign in various shades of blue shown on a desk beside embroidery floss and a black pencil
A black and a kraft brown notebook embroidered with a geometric leaf pattern stitched in blues and autumn jewel tones on top of a desk calendar showing the month of July
A kraft brown notebook embroidered with a geometric leaf pattern stitched in bright spring colors on a white table
A black notebook embroidered with a geometric leaf pattern stitched in autumn jewel tones on a white table
A kraft brown notebook embroidered with a geometric leaf pattern stitched in autumn jewel tones on a white table
A black notebook embroidered with a geometric leaf pattern stitched in bright spring colors on a white table
A tablet showing the cover page of instructions for a leaf stitch embroidery pattern done in blue on a black notebook
A tablet showing a page from an instruction booklet with photos and text describing how to embroider a leaf stitch
leaf stitch paper embroidery designs templates Karen Barbe tablet
A tablet showing a chart for a geometric leaf stitch embroidery pattern in warm colors on black

Leaf Stitch embroidered notebooks by Karen Barbé

Contents

  • 2 full-color PDFs with photographed instructions, design examples, and punching templates
  • Punching tool: Kemper double-sided fine-point awl or size 1 crewel needle
  • Size 24 tapestry needle
  • 5 x 8 in/13 x 20 cm notebook with kraft or black cover and 56 blank, lined, or dot grid pages
  • 5 skeins of DMC floss:
    • Winter: ECRU, 311, 828, 995, 3766
    • Spring: 16, 351, 613, 967, 3848
    • Summer: 608, 744, 813, 3341, 3823
    • Autumn: 20, 720, 917, 3354, 3834

Optional additions:

  • Roll of MT washi tape for securing the punching template
  • Sheet of felt for easier punching
  • Acid-free PVA glue pen (dries clear) for securing your stitches on the back
  • Needle threader
  • Embroidery scissors

Description

Learn how to make repeating leaf stitch motifs by embroidering on paper with Karen Barbé. Immensely satisfying and appropriate for total beginners and intermediate stitchers alike. (My six-year-old was able to do this project independently after I punched the holes.)

With four different color palettes, two notebook backgrounds, and three levels of complexity there are 24 different projects you can make. The materials in this bundle will let you stitch these designs 6–12 times depending on which pattern(s) you choose. Just add more notebooks to create a full and varied set! Great as a group activity.

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