Stitch Junkies
For people using Sharon B's Stitch files to build a personal resource file, discuss, share photos, and join a free form stitch along. No strict deadlines. As modules are released, share a photo and join in.See More
Kay Stanis's Groups
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Kay Stanis commented on Jane's group Japanese Embroidery"I was thinking about what Nancy said about the haori and this came up on Mary Corbert's site today:http://www.needlenthread.com/2010/07/rhodes-embroidery.html
It must be in the either."
Kay Stanis commented on Jane's group Japanese Embroidery"I think Jane is right. They have appliqued rozashi to the obi. There is a teacher who specializes in this in the US: Margaret Kinsey. Here's a link to her web page: http://makincdesigns.com/index_files/Page606.htm"
Kay Stanis replied to Joanna's discussion Can anyone help me indentify some gold thread? in the group Goldwork Group"One word of caution: threads left on koma a l-o-n-g time can become quite tightly curled when you unspool them--especially when you get down close to the spindle of the koma. That makes them more of a challenge to control. Don't ask me how I…"
Kay Stanis replied to Joanna's discussion Can anyone help me indentify some gold thread? in the group Goldwork Group"I sounds to me like it is Chinese gold. I have some of this kind of thread that was given to me.
I would put it on a pair of koma to couch it, reinforcing the paper twist on the core as you wind it. I also doubt that it is real gold. The Japanese…"
Jane left a comment for Kay Stanis"Hi Kay, welcome to stitching fingers and to the Japanese embroidery group. Nice to see you here. I am a student of Margaret Lewis' in the UK and know your name through JEC but nice to finally 'meet' you.
Off to check out your website…"
Kay Stanis left a comment for Carol-Anne"You are right. The sign in page would not recognize my password and when I tried to retrieve it, the protocol required I answer like a newbee.
Confused."
Carol-Anne left a comment for Kay Stanis"Hello Kay, I thought that you were already a member of Stitchin Fingers. Never mind, you are very welcome whether a new member or a returning one. Your avatar is lovely."
Kay Stanis joined Jane's group
Japanese Embroidery
A group dedicated to traditional Japanese embroidery; students, teachers, or anyone who just wants to find out more. Compare notes, ask questions, or post photos.See More
Kay Stanis joined Elmsley Rose's group
Elizabethan and Jacobean Embroidery
This group discusses the embroidery of the 16th and 17thC. There is a seperate group for stumpwork.
Kay Stanis joined Margaret Ramsay's group
Surface Design
For everyone interested in altering the surface of cloth: screen printing, monoprinting, painting, computer generated images and more.See More
Kay Stanis 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
Profile Information
- What textiles are you interested in?
- embroidery, silk and metal, goldwork, or nue, design, color
- Website:
- http://www.the-gilded-edge.com
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 5:45 on November 22, 2009, Jane said…
- Hi Kay, welcome to stitching fingers and to the Japanese embroidery group. Nice to see you here. I am a student of Margaret Lewis' in the UK and know your name through JEC but nice to finally 'meet' you.
Off to check out your website now.
jane
- At 14:38 on November 20, 2009, Carol-Anne said…
- Hello Kay, I thought that you were already a member of Stitchin Fingers. Never mind, you are very welcome whether a new member or a returning one. Your avatar is lovely.
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