What fabrics can I use for hand Embroidery?
With TAST just around the corner I thought I would answer a question I am often asked. What fabrics can I use for hand Embroidery? If you have ever wondered you may find this video informative.
Category: Hand Embroidery
Hand Embroidery threads
If you are interested in stretching your hand embroidery a bit and heading off on a creative path, think about the threads you use. Here is a video about different hand embroidery threads on the market and of course there is a little about my thread twisties.
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What is sari ribbon?
Just a quick heads up to reader know that I have published another video this time answering the question What is sari ribbon? What sets sari ribbon apart from regular ribbon is that it is made up of repurposed saris. The ribbon is made from strips of silk which come …
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New Twisties in the Shop!
This is a quick heads up to let people know that we have new Thread twisties in the shop. If you are into creative embroidery or crazy quilting these are a lot of fun as you get to play with a bundle of threads of luscious colours and many different …
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Design and Creative embroidery technique tips
Today, I have some creative embroidery technique tips that you will find useful. I am stepping through my design process while demonstrating how I used sequin waste, coconut beads, and waste canvas stitching, to create a little abstract design for a fabric postcard. These techniques, of course, can be used …
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Raised embroidery and Stumpwork
Stumpwork or Raisedwork is a type of 3D embroidery that sits proud from the fabric surface. The term Stumpwork is a Victorian misnomer. Today we use the term to refer to any type of Raised Embroidery. Technically, however, stumpwork is a form of embroidery that is first created on a background. …
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How to stitch Closed Buttonhole
Closed Buttonhole is a variety of Buttonhole stitch that can be used as a decorate line on the edge of projects. It is a quick simple stitch for crazy quilters to use and worked row upon row it makes a quick interesting filling. Since the structure of Closed Buttonhole is …
