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Who dares to rush into a Pebble Adventure?
Started by Marjolein Mieras. Last reply by Susan Cuss 3 hours ago. 611 Replies 0 Likes
Do you recognize this? It is a free project from "Stitch" from…Continue
Tags: threedimensional, pebble, encrusted, embroidery
Identifying an Ethnic Embroidery
Started by Romilly. Last reply by Anita May 14. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I purchased this embroidery…Continue
Embroidery with Appleton Wool
Started by Anna-Marie Marsh. Last reply by Anna-Marie Marsh May 2. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Does anyone have any advice about working with Appleton wool and also how to how to stop the wool having a slightly 'fluffy' appearance with the finished stitches? This might just be a normal…Continue
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Comment by Elaine Wilding on May 16, 2012 at 4:13 -
Hi Donna you will love it here. Lots of fun and great artist to learn from. Everyone is so talented and friendly.
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Comment by Barbara Gordon on May 15, 2012 at 10:02 -
This is sure different, but lookiing pretty cool. I can't wait to see it done....! Nice colors so far...
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Comment by Mandy Currie on May 15, 2012 at 9:33
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Welcome Donna, you're going to find lots of inspiration on this site and some great ladies to be friends with. Join in and have fun. We'd love to see your work.
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Comment by Donna Ross on May 14, 2012 at 12:31 -
Hi everyone....New to site..I am doing hand embroidery right now and trying to add beads..love to see your and tips..I am looking forward to it.
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Comment by Elaine Wilding on April 30, 2012 at 22:24
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This is so cool looking.You could almost dye the piece after the knots were added. You could use white tread for the knots. I love seeing the process of this thanks for sharing. Hugs Elaine
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Comment by faith on April 30, 2012 at 20:19 -
this is using fabric paint, sometimes diluted acrylic for the background then using loads of french knots in rainbow colours to give it life
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Comment by faith on April 30, 2012 at 20:18
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Comment by Lynda White on April 23, 2012 at 13:05 -
Thank you, Elaine.
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It's going to be a lovely wall-hanging, good for you Susan.
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Comment by Susan on April 22, 2012 at 0:07 -
Mandy its a wallhanging.
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