Ever wondered why Graceful Embroidery designs come in two versions? Hazel Tunbridge shows you the magic of OAS!
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Category: Techniques
Textile Embroidery: Stitch Something Beautiful!
Thank goodness that textile embroidery is so much easier today. Modern embroidery machines make quick work of techniques that were tedious and labor intensive when done by hand. Continue reading “Textile Embroidery: Stitch Something Beautiful!”
Design Positioning with Thumb Tacks and Basting Boxes
Imagine if I told you that there is an easy way to position multiple parts of a design using two thumbtacks and a basting box. Oh, and you will take the project out of the hoop each time a new part of the design is stitched. It’s true, and I’ll show you how it’s done. Continue reading “Design Positioning with Thumb Tacks and Basting Boxes”
Scrap Busting Projects You Can Make in the Hoop
Hello National Embroidery Month! Dig out your scraps. We have plenty of projects that are perfect for using up your fabric scraps and precuts. Better yet, most of them are finished entirely in the hoop! Continue reading “Scrap Busting Projects You Can Make in the Hoop”
3D Embroidery Brings Designs to Life!
Your embroidery will come alive when you stitch three-dimensional designs. Go full-throttle 3D with freestanding lace or applying freestanding applique techniques to organza. Both are surprisingly easy!
Your embroidery will come alive when you stitch three-dimensional designs. Go full-throttle 3D with freestanding lace or applying freestanding applique techniques to organza. Both are surprisingly easy! Continue reading “3D Embroidery Brings Designs to Life!”