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 …
This is a quick heads up to let you know, I have just posted another video. You can find it over on my YouTube channel. In it I share a flip through of my fabric book I have recently finished. The project was inspired by the Tao de Ching by …
Recently I finished a stitch roll and thought you might enjoy seeing a video of it where I talk of the stitches and techniques I used to create this modern embroidery project.
Just a very quick update if you are interested in this I have just had word it is almost sold out. Everyone is interested in color and learning about! I am offering a discount voucher for C&T’s Color Mixer a live, virtual event. There are ten expert quilting instructors all …
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 …
Encrusted embroidery is a contemporary embroidery technique where the fabric surface is encrusted with beads and stitches. You mainly see this style of embroidery worked in monotone creams, bone, and white shades but this technique can be worked in any colour. For instance, I recently completed this colourful piece. Materials …
This week I am sharing more bead embroidery fun with another of my Beady things. These little pieces of hoop art are really experiments with stacking various beads and sequins and combining them with embroidery. To be honest they have become far too enjoyable. At the moment, these disks of …
