Hand Embroidery

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Comment by Lorelei Terry Halley on 3 July 2009 at 6:10pm

Ann
There are several embroidery styles that involve filling in a motif with embroidery stitches: crewel work, blackwork, canvas work, Schwalm and pulled thread. And there are styles that involve large floral motifs made with specific stitches: Japanese and Brazilian embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery. Of course there is no reason why you would have to work in one of these specific styles, but they might give you ideas.

Some stitchinfingers members who are learning stitches have posted photos of their stitch samplers, and some of these show traditional stitches worked on curved or irregular lines, with the stitches changing scale from medium to large to small, all in the same line. And that would be one way to fill a shape.

What sort of object are you thinking of making and what sort of materials are you thinking of? Looking through the photos that members have posted might give you ideas also.

Comment by Ann Flowers on 2 July 2009 at 6:08pm

Hello, I am new to this group. I do a lot of crazy quilting. But when it comes to motifs of embroidery I am a complete Newbie, I know how to do most stitches filling a pattern is something I am not familiar with at all. Do you have any suggestions on how to get started on making motifs that are embroidered and filled in?

Comment by DIANNE NUNN on 25 May 2009 at 5:57pm

I have just joined this group and look forward to meeting others who love to stitch.
Dian

Comment by Chamila on 14 May 2009 at 6:00am

Dear friends,
This problem also occurred to me when I logged in through another computer to check the problem. Finally I found that the problem was in the widgets of another website I added. I immediately deleted them. Now I don't think there is any problem with the site. But still then, sorry for any inconvenience caused. If there is any other problem please inform me.

Thanks
Chamila

Comment by Magpie Sue on 10 May 2009 at 5:05am

Barbara, you've run into a bad virus that my husband's employer warned us about. I don't know how or where you can find a fix for it but this is the advice we were given.

Don't click on any of the buttons on any of the windows, not even the little X you usually use to close a window. Instead, try one or both of these techniques:
•On the Task Bar at the bottom of your screen, right click on the offending program’s button, then click Close.
•Use Task Manager to close the malware window. (Ctrl Alt Del, T, Applications tab).

Comment by Barbara Cheeseman on 10 May 2009 at 1:09am

I just tried the website given by Chamila. It has a pop-up thing moving about on it, which i clicked to close. My pc then had several pages and windows come up saying it was full of viruses and other nasties, a scan started all on its own, and told me I must fix everything by letting the software run. I trust the anti-virus provider we have and did not want to use this other stuff. When i tried to close these windows they kept returning. Eventually they all gave up. i ran our own virus scan (MacAfee) and it found no problems.
My sincere apologies if 'Chamila' is a genuine member, but if things always go crazy like that on the link given i should give it a miss and look for Brazilian embroidery elsewhere!

Comment by Chamila on 9 May 2009 at 4:22pm

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Comment by Kelly Jackson on 8 May 2009 at 2:51pm

I have the Ultra Punch and the Super Luxo needles. I think you will get the hang of it. You can also check your library to see if they have the Punchneedle DVD by Charlotte Dudney. I have it and I really like it. As a matter of fact I liked it so much I added it to my web store. See if your library can get you a copy....I think watching her and getting her tips will really help.
You are welcome :)
Kelly

Comment by Mary Ann S on 8 May 2009 at 11:43am

Kelly, thanks so much for your reply.

I will look at all the aspects you pointed out.. see where I'm going wrong. The needle I have is "Ultra-Punch" set, (sm, med, lge needles). I'm printing out your reply so I can follow your suggestions while trying. lol

Thanks again, Mary Ann

Comment by De Crow on 8 May 2009 at 11:40am

Only my hairdresser knows!!! giggle Of course, now ALL of you know my secret!!

Thanks so much to you and my mom (good genes, I guess!). This looks and feels like such a fun and sharing group - I so look forward to chatting with all of you,
de

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