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I'm curious about needlework fabrics

Thanks for all the ideas. I'll have to try stitching on silk. I really like the idea of stitching on reclaimed/reused fabrics. I'll have to keep that in mind. We don't have great thrift stores where…

Tagged: linen, evenweave, fabric, needlework

Replied Nov 3

I'm curious about needlework fabrics

Catherine, this is really helpful, thanks! I appreciate your suggestions. I went to a needlework shop a few weeks ago to buy a piece of linen, and I was very intimidated by the lady who helped me. I…

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Replied Oct 15

I'm curious about needlework fabrics

It's sort of like underlining an item of clothing, right? You give the fabric more body. Thanks for the ideas.

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Replied Sep 18

I'm curious about needlework fabrics

Thanks for the resources! I will check those out. Just last night I discovered that I can fold the sew-through stuff in half to make it something that I enjoy stitching on.

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marisa landa-love left a comment for Kristie

November 19

Kristie commented on marisa landa-love's photo 'shadowinheaven'

It's beautiful!

November 19

Kristie replied to Kristie's discussion 'I'm curious about needlework fabrics'

November 4

Laura Connor replied to Kristie's discussion 'I'm curious about needlework fabrics'

Kristie, I don't know what kind of projects you do but I haunt the thrift shops. I find beautiful silk skirts, dresses and blouses and use them to make crazy quilts which I embroider. Recently, i found a large piece of red and off white silk fabric…

November 4

Sharon replied to Kristie's discussion 'I'm curious about needlework fabrics'

Kristie, I like to start with what you would like the piece to do...so is it for the wall, or a cushion , or clothing. If it needs to be hard wearing, or can it be delicate a flimsy and never need to be washed. Some fabrics are alot harder to deal w…

October 26

Kristie commented on Janie French's photo 'Indianapolis'

This is beautiful!

October 23

Kristie replied to Kristie's discussion 'I'm curious about needlework fabrics'

October 16

Liz in Kansas commented on Kristie's photo 'Redwork sampler'

Very nice! Each stitch is highlighted, yet they blend together to make a pleasing whole.

September 28

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September 26

Kristie commented on Lorna's photo 'Postcard for Val'

This is so beautiful. I really love the colors you've used.

September 26

Heloisa Emilia Bonfim commented on Kristie's photo 'Redwork sampler'

I do love samplers and yours is lovely!

September 24

Kristie commented on Kristie's photo 'Redwork sampler'

Thanks! Using just one color also makes practicing the stitches easier. I can carry very minimal supplies, and I don't have to make any decisions. I've been really enjoying this piece.

September 24

Debby Holman commented on Kristie's photo 'Redwork sampler'

Beautiful work.

September 24

sharonb commented on Kristie's photo 'Redwork sampler'

Christie I love the fact that you have used one thread and one colour as it highlights just the stitch

September 24

Kristie added a photo

redwork

September 24

Kristie commented on Ann Flowers's photo 'clasp for journal cover, used from jean overalls'

Very clever clasp! I love it! The whole journal is lovely.

September 24

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What aspect of textiles are you interested in?

Embroidery. I've been embroidering for most of my life, but I want to learn some new skills and take things up a level.

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At 10:54am on November 19, 2009, marisa landa-love said…: thank you! you made my day! (today was a monday on a wednesday if you know what i mean!)

At 7:51am on September 26, 2009, Lorna said…: Hi Kristie thanks for your kind comments on my work Lorna

At 3:17am on September 17, 2009, Anne Gailhbaud said…: Thanks Kristie. I have visited your blog and I put it on my favorites!!!
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At 3:54am on September 16, 2009, SHEILA SANDERSON said…: Hello Kristie, Welcome to stitchinfingers...thanks for the comment on my FPC....you will enjoy looking at all the photos and pages and joining in the groups and then the swaps...hope you have time for all thus!!!!!!!!