In my last post, we had started to build the background layers of the fabric. Now it’s time to build some decorative foreground layers:
I’ve cut out several printed flowers (yes, my stash does tend to look like an enthusiastic moth was in it :-) ) And placed them on the wool/silk layers from before.
I’ve gently […]
I’m using a lot of different materials for this project:
I’ve got 100% cotton fabric, heavy-duty interfacing, water soluable fabric, hand-dyed raw silk & wool, silk floss & yarn trimmings.
For your first step, cut a rough square out of your fabric and fuse the heavy-duty interfacing to the back:
Now for the fun part! Tease the raw […]
I’ve recently started working with felt squares & fabric. I love the no-fray & easy-to-handle nature of it - of course, the fact that it also comes in pink polka-dots & sparkles is a bonus too!
This is a series of cards I’ve been working on, using felt, embroidery floss & buttons:
I wanted to play with […]
Isn’t this lovely? The folks over at DIY have step-by-step instructions with pictures. Ribbon Embroidery has made a come back since ribbon is now washable and colorfast. Give it a try.
Send me pictures of your projects and I’ll highlight them here at the Tangled Thread!
Tags: Embroidery, Needlework
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Is it really time to start thinking about Christmas? If you want to make a nice cross stitch Old World Santa, it probably is. The pattern is available free (don’t you love freebies?) at Coats and Clark.
You can download the instructions or just print them. Here’s what Coats and Clark has to […]
Have you ever run across a crochet project that you would love to do but can’t remember how to do a few of the stitches? I have and it’s frustrating BUT not anymore. Annie’s Attic has a crochet stitch guide that is great - and it’s free. Click on any stitch that you want to […]
Each week we will feature an article on needle work. Today’s article is on the history of needlepoint.
In the Middle Ages, the term Needlepoint encompassed a wide range of needlework. It is not unlike the work done today, but had a broader spectrum of techniques. Today, needlepoint is exclusively recognized as the tent stitch. In […]
Setting the pattern: Adventures in sewing and stitching and the artful use of fabric and fiber
Written by Chloe Findlay-Harder [email] for b5media.
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