Sylvia Young's Page - Fiber Focus
Written by admin on March 13, 2010 – 12:26 am -Whether it is painting, stitching or rusting it to create my own cloth to be used in art quilts made to hang on the wall. My one of a kind art to wear designs are created using discharge pastes and objects found in nature, thrift stores, or parking lots (a great source for lost earrings … Here is the original post: Sylvia Young's Page - Fiber Focus Read More →
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~ GREY HOUSE SAMPLERS ~: Pinkeep complete….
Written by admin on March 12, 2010 – 8:25 pm -GREY HOUSE SAMPLERS ~. primitive needlework & folk art . I cannot count my day complete ‘Til needle , thread and fabric meet Read the original: ~ GREY HOUSE SAMPLERS ~: Pinkeep complete…. Read More →
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House Revivals: How to Make a Burnt Peony
Written by admin on March 12, 2010 – 8:08 pm -At this point, trim off the excess fabric that you have been using as a “handle”. Grab the smallest flower petal layer and stitch it to the center, using your needle and thread to manipulate it till you are satisfied with how it looks More: House Revivals: How to Make a Burnt Peony Read More →
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For Any Eyes: Treasures, Part III
Written by admin on March 12, 2010 – 8:00 am -As I recall, it had cross stitch , and embroidery on it. I remember starting with much interest, and then getting frustrated at times and having to take out my work , and then finally losing interest altogether. … Read more here: For Any Eyes: Treasures, Part III Read More →
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How Popular Are Machinery Embroidery Designs | Articlewarehouse.com
Written by admin on March 12, 2010 – 5:10 am -03.12.10 @ Arts . Every sort of embroidery has decorative work done with a stitching needle of any kind. Embroidery may be done on number of fabrics from satin to canvas. Read more from the original source: How Popular Are Machinery Embroidery Designs | Articlewarehouse.com Read More →
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Judy in the Dyes: and yet more……..
Written by admin on March 11, 2010 – 7:23 pm -A detail shot of some stitch paper, as Kelli Perkins calls it. It’s paper collaged onto fabric , painted and stamp and stitched See the original post here: Judy in the Dyes: and yet more…….. Read More →
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Andrea Zuill's Blog » Blog Archive » Lines that divide. Sometimes.
Written by admin on March 11, 2010 – 1:21 pm -Hand Quilters - Modern hand quilters practice the semi religious form of self flagellation by stitching everything with needle and thread. To appease the ancient gods of craftiness the hand quilter keeps sewing even when faced with a mean case of … View original post here: Andrea Zuill's Blog » Blog Archive » Lines that divide. Sometimes. Read More →
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Pin Tangle - Pin Tangle - Time for the letter P
Written by admin on March 11, 2010 – 1:05 pm -To be listed, I choose blogs that stay on topic at least 80% of the time, are written frequently, by textile practitioners and designers who do such things as quilt, stitch , dye, sew , embellish fabric , and bead. … Patstudio: A celebration of slowly made goods: Pat Spiller describes her interests as fiber related such as quilting, sewing , beading, and knitting are passions, creating wearable art and accessories, art quilts and fabric art journals. The rest is here: Pin Tangle - Pin Tangle - Time for the letter P Read More →
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Machine Quilting a Beginner Quilting Project
Written by admin on March 11, 2010 – 8:43 am -Install your quilting foot (sometimes called a walking or even foot on your sewing machine. Set your straight stitch length to 2.5 for cotton threads or 2.0 if you choose to use a monofilament thread in the needle and a 50 wt cotton … Stitching at a slower speed gives your more control Here is the original post: Machine Quilting a Beginner Quilting Project Read More →
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Art With a Needle: Zoe's newest quilt
Written by admin on March 10, 2010 – 7:27 pm -At the start I sat very close to her and held the left edge of the fabric , tugging as needed to help it go under the needle straight. We made one quilt that way. But as Zoe got better at sewing I decided she could do more of it herself and .. View original post here: Art With a Needle: Zoe's newest quilt Read More →
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