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Ginger Blaisdell
- Female
- Juneau, AK
- United States
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Ginger Blaisdell posted a status"thanks for the suggestions - the fabric is some batik in a crazy quilt that's giving me a headache."
Tahlia replied to Ginger Blaisdell's discussion tips for embroidery with heavy fibers? in the group Hand Embroidery"The hole that gets left behind by a thick fiber depends heavily upon the weave density and structure of the fabric you're piercing, as well as what thread/fiber you're using and what size/type of needle. If you are using tightly-woven…"
Lorna Bateman replied to Ginger Blaisdell's discussion tips for embroidery with heavy fibers? in the group Hand Embroidery"Hi Ginger - I am surprised that you find that you have holes when using silk ribbon - what needles are you using - a sharp needles merely parts the fibres of the warp and weft and once the thread is though the hole 'disappears'.…"
Ann Clare replied to Ginger Blaisdell's discussion tips for embroidery with heavy fibers? in the group Hand Embroidery"I often couch thick threads with a fine silk or cotton, just plunging the ends of the thick thread and securing them underneath.
Ann Clare"
Ginger Blaisdell added a discussion to the group Hand Embroidery
tips for embroidery with heavy fibers?
I'm frustrated with the size of the hole some fibers leave in my fabrics when crazy quilting. Is this normal or are there tips and tricks to minimizing the size of the hole. Chenile and silk ribbon particularly.thanks for any feedback,gingerSee More
Ginger Blaisdell joined Elizabeth Braun'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.A quick reminder: If you have a question to ask or something you want others' views, opinions and replies to, please post it in the Discussion Forum and not the Comment Wall. Many thanks!See More
Ginger Blaisdell joined sharonb's group
Silk Ribbon Embroidery
If you love Silk Ribbon Embroidery (SRE) and want to share tips, advice, what have done, learnt and resources online this group is for you.See More
Elaine Wilding commented on Ginger Blaisdell's photo
tree frog quilt
"This is going to be beautiful. The layout is perfect and the colors are fantastic. Great work. I can't wait to see it finished. Hugs Elaine"
Profile Information
- What textiles are you interested in?
- quilting and embellishing wiht embroidery and beads
- Where did you learn your textile skills?
- Sue Spargo, online Sharon Boggon, You Tube and girl scouts some 30+ years ago
- Is there anything else you'd like other members of Stitchin' Fingers to know about you? Please feel free to tell us a little bit about yourself by way of introduction.
- I'm inspired by others' work but do not post much
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Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 17:40 on July 25, 2012,
Judy said… Hello Ginger, Welcome to SF. You will find lots of inspiration and many lovely people to chat with. Hugs Judy
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