Tangled Thread - Tips, Trick and Tutorials in Sewing & Stitching

March 15th, 2007

machine fusion fabric part 6

I decided to finish off this piece by hand-stitching around some of the painted areas.  I used a flat satin ribbon and a thicker metallic thread around the leaves, and a satin ribbon to highlight the yellow roses.

I’ve also used metallic sewing machine thread and beads to embellish the surface.

Here’s a shot of the finished […]

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March 13th, 2007

machine fusion fabric part 4

It’s time to fill in the little gaps on the fabric and add another layer of color:

I’ve used a cherry red & a darker green to fill in the background.  Using different colored sewing machine thread will add depth & richness to the finished piece.
Here’s a close-up of the surface:

You can now dissolve the top […]

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April 25th, 2006

Needlework rotation stitching

When I first started reading in the online needlework communities, I didn’t really have a good grasp of what a needlework rotation was, or why people would do them. I figured it was probably mostly a way to justify having a big Stash (enlarging one’s Stash is always fun!).

I am finding in […]

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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 […]

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March 30th, 2006

To Knot or Not

This question is one that comes up on many discussion boards, mailing lists, and anywhere stitchers gather to discuss their art. It is my opinion that there is no right answer. I am not fond of spending the time to knot my threads, but if the piece I am stitching will be handled […]

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