Elissa K
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Spinning for Embroidery

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Elissa K commented on Lorelei Terry Halley's group 'Pulled thread work and drawn thread work'
Oh, I see! I thought it would be pulled work since I pulled the threads out! Live and learn...
April 22
sharonb commented on Elissa K's photo 'Pulled Thread sampler'
I like the 6th row from the bottom - that is made of buttonhole on its side
April 21
Elissa K commented on Lorelei Terry Halley's group 'Pulled thread work and drawn thread work'
Alright, I've now posted a picture on my page of the pulled thread sampler I started a few years ago. It hasn't been worked on in quite a while! Just so you know, it doesn't look so crooked when the scroll bar is tightened, but I store it loose. Als…
April 20
Elissa K added a photo
Pulled Thread sampler
A few trial stitches on linen.
April 20
Margaret Henderson and Elissa K are now friends
April 19
Elissa K commented on Lorelei Terry Halley's group 'Pulled thread work and drawn thread work'
Thank you for the welcome! I've never talked to anyone else who does pulled work, and I'm loking forward to your insights and getting to know you. :-) By the way, Thymedremr's comment below inspired me to traipse over to the used book store today.…
April 8
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April 7
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April 7
Elissa K commented on Anne Gailhbaud's photo 'JB1'
Wow, this is so pretty!
April 7
Elissa K replied to Ruth Lane's discussion 'Ideas for Using up your Fabric Scraps or Fiber Stash' in the group Stash Bustin'
Another (late) idea would be to make needlebooks. The pages are usually felt, but polar fleece also works. I have some fleece scraps I intend to use for needlebooks...
April 7
Elissa K joined Ruth Lane's group
Stash Bustin'
Description: Are you a Fiber Addict? Does your stash need to go on a diet? Then this is the group for you. Stash Swaps, Ideas for Using Scraps & Fiber Addiction Withdrawal Plans
April 7
Elmsley Rose left a comment for Elissa K
April 6
Elissa K replied to alicia in hawaii's discussion 'Spinning for Embroidery'
Jumping into this a little late- I just started doing crewel, and also spin. I thought about spinning crewel yarn, especially out of long-staple, shiny wools like Cotswold. Then I started to wonder why traditional crewel wool was so woolly, instead…
April 6
Elissa K joined Guzzisue's group
Lace Makers
April 6
Elissa K joined Lorelei Terry Halley's group
Pulled thread work and drawn thread work
For all who do pulled thread or drawn thread work or who want to learn. Pulled thread collects fabric threads into clumps, drawn thread removes some threads.
April 6
Elissa K joined Elizabeth's group
Stumpwork and Raised Embroidery
For those who have already done some of this work, those who are admirers of the style and would like to make a start and also just for curious enquirers.
April 6

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At 6:03pm on April 7, 2009, Anne Gailhbaud said…
Thanks Elissa. It's a little blue sky in a rainy day. Today in France.
A good creative day for you!
At 4:24pm on April 6, 2009, Elmsley Rose said…
Hi. Do I know you from somewhere? :-)

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What aspect of textiles are you interested in?
knitting, spinning, crewel, raised work, tatting, cutwork, needle lace, surface embroidery, weaving, practical sewing
Where did you learn your textle skills?
my mother, books and the web

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