b5media.com

Advertise with us

Enjoying this blog? Check out the rest of the Lifestyles Channel Subscribe to this Feed

Tangled Thread

Archive for the ‘Ribbon Embroidery’ Category

March 15th, 2007

machine fusion fabric part 7

I’m going to quilt this piece of fabric onto a fabric backing, using quilting stitches to echo the look of the leaves.

I also like to mount these on stretched canvas:

You can also turn the raw edges under if you prefer a cleaner look.  I like the soft, frayed edges that the raw silk & wool […]

By Chloe -- 5 comments

March 7th, 2007

playing with felt

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 […]

By Chloe -- 0 comments

January 10th, 2007

Ribbon Embroidery: Step by Step

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, NeedleworkShare This

By Cathy -- 2 comments

April 10th, 2006

Stitching Tutorials

There are a lot of guides on how to do needlework, some text, some with illustrations, online and in print. They range from beginning basics to advanced stitches. I prefer tutorials that have illustrations, as I like to see the process involved. It helps me understand it better. So, I’ve looked […]

By Deb -- 1 comment

Site Meter
Close
E-mail It