Brazilian Embroidery: Three-Dimensional Stitching in thread

Brazilian embroidery is a form of embroidery that attracts the eye. Sprays of flowers and leaves rise from the surface of the fabric, worked in stitches that create height and texture. Since Brazilian Embroidery is worked in rayon threads the shine these catch the light and create add another dimension. …

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. …

6 x 4 Lives fabric postcard for January

I am racing through the door waving frantically with is my latest effort for the 6 x 4 lives journal postcard challenge. Phew! She wipes forehead with back of hand in overly dramatic manner. Now to the backstory. In the back yard one hot day early in the month I …