About this Product
Handmade Prickly Pear Cactus Embroidery Pendant Necklace
* Handmade with love by me in my home in Texas! * This necklace features a prickly pear cactus in shades of green with delicate yellow flowers; hand stitched on white fabric using embroidery floss. * The fabric is wrapped around a flat metal cabochon (30mmx40mm) and placed in an “antique bronze” metal alloy bezel (35mm x 50mm). * Comes with an 18” necklace.
* Please avoid getting the necklace wet or exposing it to moisture.
Materials Used: white fabric, embroidery floss, metal cabochon, metal alloy bezel, necklace
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Thanks for visiting my shop! My name is Abby. I am a Maker and Fiber Artist currently living in Dallas, TX with my family. I love creating gifts that surprise and delight those who receive them. In my shop you can find crochet patterns, decorative crochet plants, handmade jewelry and jewelry making supplies.
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Meet the Maker
I’ve been a Maker since I was a young child. I remember rushing to finish my worksheets in 1st grade so I could draw and color. My parents engaged my creativity with origami books, watercolor sets, sketch pads, beads and yarn. I was, and am, surrounded by women who love fiber arts. My Grandma gifted me a stamped cross-stitch square and embroidery floss. My Granny crocheted dozens of afghans of all sizes. My Mom indulged my clumsy attempts at making my own clothing on a Singer Genie. My best friend and I explored crochet and quilting. My godmother showed me how to knit, but I could never get the hang of it! During college I majored in Visual Art Education with a concentration in Fiber Arts.
I continue to explore different mediums - watercolor paint, embroidery, jewelry making and polymer clay. I’ve created original and published original crochet patterns (a collection of crochet plant patterns and holiday gnomes).
I sell online through Abby Farmer Creations.
I live in Dallas, Texas with my husband, Phil and our fur-babies, Duncan & Cassie. I’ve been a member of Wycliffe since 2005 and work as the Canvas administrator for Dallas Int’l University.
How it’s Made
How it’s Made:
Creating an embroidery necklace like this involves several steps. Here’s a general overview of the process:
Design: The first step is to design the embroidery pattern for the necklace. This can be done by sketching the desired floral pattern directly on the fabric or onto water-soluble stabilizer.
Materials: I use fabric, embroidery floss in different shades, and needles for sewing. I secure the fabric in an embroidery hoop to keep it taut.
Stitching: I use a variety of stitches including satin stitch, back stitch, French knots, and lazy daisy. I use 1-3 strands of floss, depending on how dense the stitch-work is. I love creating different textures with stitch combinations.
Finishing: Once I am done stitching, I remove the work from the embroidery hoop. If needed, I place the fabric in water to dissolve the ink or stabilizer. I add a running stitch outside the sitch work and I trim away any excess fabric and smooth it to remove wrinkles.
Assembly: I select a cabochon to fit the bezel. I place it behind the fabric and tighten the running stitch
es to secure it. Then, I securely glue the piece into the bezel and allow the glue to dry.
I add a necklace (chain or faux leather cord) to complete the necklace.
Shop Policies
I can create custom orders upon request.
If you have any questions or experience any problems, please send me a message.
