Fabric – Silk Organza
Fabric – Silk Organza
$6.94 – $13.87 USD
The silk organza fabric is a fine transparent fabric that is strong, non-stretchy, non-shiny and non-glossy unlike some organza fabrics. It makes a great fabric for shadow work embroidery as the embroidery becomes the feature and not the fabric.
The embroideries in the pictures opposite are worked on silk organza fabric in herringbone stitch.
Colour: Off White
Width: 55 inches
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Pendant – Metal Thread Pendant Kit
The Metal Thread Pendant is a beginners project.
The embroidery is worked by sewing down strands of pearl purl which is a coiled metal thread, the stitches are hidden in the coils of the thread. In-between the lines of pearl purl are sections of gold soft metal beads.
I have also include a brooch pattern and brooch pin in case you prefer to make a brooch instead of a pendant.
Pendant – Metal Thread Pendant Kit
The Metal Thread Pendant is a beginners project.
The embroidery is worked by sewing down strands of pearl purl which is a coiled metal thread, the stitches are hidden in the coils of the thread. In-between the lines of pearl purl are sections of gold soft metal beads.
I have also include a brooch pattern and brooch pin in case you prefer to make a brooch instead of a pendant.
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Shadow Work Tulip Kit
The Shadow Work Tulip is a beginners surface embroidery technique.
The shadow work embroidery is made up of bands of herringbone stitch at the back of the fabric that show through at the front as a shadow of colour and is a simple form of 2-sided embroidery.
Shadow Work Tulip Kit
The Shadow Work Tulip is a beginners surface embroidery technique.
The shadow work embroidery is made up of bands of herringbone stitch at the back of the fabric that show through at the front as a shadow of colour and is a simple form of 2-sided embroidery.
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Needle Painting Iris
The Iris is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Iris is an intermediate design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Iris
The Iris is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Iris is an intermediate design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
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Shadow Work Forest Kit
The Shadow Work Forest is an intermediate surface embroidery technique.
The shadow work embroidery is made up of bands of herringbone stitch at the back of the fabric that show through at the front as a shadow of colour and is a simple form of 2-sided embroidery.
Shadow Work Forest Kit
The Shadow Work Forest is an intermediate surface embroidery technique.
The shadow work embroidery is made up of bands of herringbone stitch at the back of the fabric that show through at the front as a shadow of colour and is a simple form of 2-sided embroidery.
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Shadow Work Angel Fish Kit
The Shadow Work Angel Fish is an intermediate surface embroidery technique.
The shadow work embroidery is made up of bands of herringbone stitch at the back of the fabric that show through at the front as a shadow of colour.
I have designed my shadow work embroideries as pieces of art. The angel fish looks lovely mounted between two window mat boards and hung from the corners like a mobile so that both sides of the embroidery can be seen and makes a great bathroom decoration.
Shadow Work Angel Fish Kit
The Shadow Work Angel Fish is an intermediate surface embroidery technique.
The shadow work embroidery is made up of bands of herringbone stitch at the back of the fabric that show through at the front as a shadow of colour.
I have designed my shadow work embroideries as pieces of art. The angel fish looks lovely mounted between two window mat boards and hung from the corners like a mobile so that both sides of the embroidery can be seen and makes a great bathroom decoration.
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Stretcher Bar Frames
Stretcher bars are inexpensive wooden embroidery frames in which the fabric can be pulled really tight. The end of the bars have teeth that you slot together to form a frame at any size that you require for your needlework. I recommend the stretcher bar frames to work my hand embroidery kits in because they are very quick to assemble and the fabric stays taught in the frame.
I highly recommend purchasing the brass thumb tacks which are stronger and sharper than office supplies thumb tacks or quilters thumb tacks.
Please visit the following webpage for instructions on how to assemble a stretcher bar frame and choosing the right size for your needlework: Stretcher Bar Frames Information
Stretcher Bar Frames
Stretcher bars are inexpensive wooden embroidery frames in which the fabric can be pulled really tight. The end of the bars have teeth that you slot together to form a frame at any size that you require for your needlework. I recommend the stretcher bar frames to work my hand embroidery kits in because they are very quick to assemble and the fabric stays taught in the frame.
I highly recommend purchasing the brass thumb tacks which are stronger and sharper than office supplies thumb tacks or quilters thumb tacks.
Please visit the following webpage for instructions on how to assemble a stretcher bar frame and choosing the right size for your needlework: Stretcher Bar Frames Information
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The silk organza fabric is a fine transparent fabric that is strong, non-stretchy, non-shiny and non-glossy unlike some organza fabrics. It makes a great fabric for shadow work embroidery as the embroidery becomes the feature and not the fabric.
The embroideries in the pictures opposite are worked on silk organza fabric in herringbone stitch.
Colour: Off White
Width: 55 inches
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| Weight | 0.09 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 37 × 27 × 1 cm |
| Size | 1 Yard of Off White Silk Organza (36 inches/90 cm by 55 inches/137 cm wide), 1/2 Yard of Off White Silk Organza (18 inches/45 cm by 55 inches/137 cm wide) |
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