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Aurélie CLAY left a comment for Susan

September 21

Susan commented on Susan's photo 'drawn thread sampler band 5'

Thank you both.

September 17

Susan commented on Susan's photo 'drawn thread work traycloth'

Thanks Lorelei. I found an old cloth which had the little darned bits added around a different motif and wanted to have a go myself - this is it. They do seem to highlight the central motif and I like them.

September 17

Lorelei Terry Halley commented on Susan's photo 'drawn thread work traycloth'

I like that darned cross motif. I see it has some little darned bits around its outside.

September 16

Lorelei Terry Halley commented on Susan's photo 'drawn thread sampler band 5'

Marvelous! You have such perfect control of your stitching. I've been hoping for more of your pictures, and now we see them. Thanks for posting them.

September 16

Susan commented on sharonb's photo 'Long band sampler'

I love samplers of all kinds and yours is a sampler with a capital S! It must be a joy to own as it is certainly a joy to see!

September 14

Susan commented on sharonb's photo 'embroidered and beaded fabric postcard'

I love everything about this piece - the colours, textures and the freedom of stitching.

September 14

sharonb commented on Susan's photo 'Drawn thread worksampler band'

Oh this is lovely - thanks for sharing

September 13

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What aspect of textiles are you interested in?

Traditional hand embroidery is my major interest. I have tried many techniques over the last 10 years but recently have concentrated on Crewel Work, Japanese Embroidery, Goldwork and Drawn Thread Work. The first three share many similarities in stitch, design and technique. The Drawn Thread work is something else again which will probably lead into new areas - Reticella and Ruskin lace among them. I also love samplers.

Where did you learn your textle skills?

My mother was a Domestic Science (Needlework and Cooking) teacher so I learned a lot at home and later at technical school but most of my embroidery skills I have learned through classes at the Embroiderers Guild over the last ten years.

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Best Birthday Present Ever

My introduction to embroidery came from my mother at an early age, through school lessons and later with craft magazines and simple kits but I didn't really get into embroidery in a big way until the year I turned 40. My mother was a member of the Embroiderers Guild and was thrilled when I asked if I could join too. My birthday present from my parents was membership of the Embroiderers Guild, Victoria and I haven't looked back since. I have learned so much, gained wonderful friends and had a gre… Continue

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At 3:05am on September 21, 2009, Aurélie CLAY said…: Thank you Susan for your comment on my goldwork flower. I appreciate your work too!
Aurélie

At 10:30am on April 5, 2009, Iris said…: Hi Susan,
Sorry it has taken a little while to get back to you - autumn harvest is a very busy time for me.
I will also be working on Camelias next, but have to finish either Embroidery Sculpture or Eternal Grace first to free up another frame. I am using the one from Resonance for Sharon's CQ class at the moment. Although I am lucky to be able to make my own frames, I refuse to make yet another frame to start a new piece. This way I make sure that I actually get something completed.

I am hoping to start Camelias in June as well. Who is your instructor?
I am not too fond of the orangey shades either, but am not sure what I will do yet. We have plenty of camelias growing in the Adelaide hills and at the botanic gardens - they should be starting to flower soon. So I think I will get some inspiration that way.

I am itching to do some goldwork too. Where are you doing your course?

Cheers for now,
Iris

At 7:42am on March 28, 2009, Barbara Talley Epperson said…: Hi Susan,
Thank you for your comment. I make everything that is on my website so that is my work. I will be posting some pictres of some of my stitching hopefully soon.
Barbara

At 9:15am on March 25, 2009, Paul Phillip Evans said…: Thank you Susan :)

At 7:07am on March 23, 2009, Paul Phillip Evans said…: Thank you Susan, hope this will go well until the end because this artisanal vicuña fabric is very hard to embroider. :)

At 9:56pm on March 22, 2009, Jane said…: Hi Susan, I'm putting a post together on colour for one of my blogs - www.japanese-embroidery.blogspot.com. I'm putting in pictures of two pieces stitched in different colourways to try and explain how colour of threads and background can change the look of a piece. Wondered if I could use a photo of your kirigami piece. I did mine on black in primary colours, so yours would make a very good contrast. Drop me a line if that's ok, thanks Jane

At 8:35pm on March 22, 2009, Nancy said…: Hi Susan. Thank you for your comments about "Camellias". I did find it a challenge to stitch the flowers well and some petals were restitched quite a few times! Surface embroidery is especially challenging for me as I am mainly a counted work person, enjoying Hardanger, pulled thread, blackwork, Assisi work, cross-stitch, samplers, etc. But, I love the beauty of traditional Japanese embroidery--the designs, the beauty of the silk flat or twisted in the light and the metallics--so I persevere on stitching JE. I have done a few pieces in crewel, stumpwork and other surface techniques. My next challenge is finishing JE phases to free up the frames for some non-phase pieces that are waiting to be stitched (Millet and Quail, Iris Noh fan, Chrysanthemum Noh fan, Chrysanthemum and Iris). I think I have enough projects to keep me busy for many years. And then there are the non-Japanese embroidery projects....

Nancy

At 8:06am on March 21, 2009, Mary Corbet said…: Hi, Susan! I'll let you know if I can find a PDF version of that Mexican drawn thread book. There may be one online. If I can't find one online, I'll definitely scan it for you and send it to you when I get the time. It's out of copyright, so there's no problem with that!

I'm absolutely impressed with your diligence on the band sampler! INCREDIBLE! That will be something to see when it's finished! Actually, it's something to see now! I love the photos.

Thanks also for the info on threads and fabrics. Very good to know!

Your work is exquisite. Like I said, I'm always so humbled when I visit Stitchin' Fingers. Soooo many talented people, all in one group! Amazing!

At 8:13pm on March 20, 2009, Carol-Anne said…: Yes, needing the frame is always a good motivator. I need a frame for Phase II bead class in a month or two. I should be able to finish VF comfortably by then.

I love your avatar, it is beautifully stitched and the colours are gorgeous.

CA

At 5:18pm on March 19, 2009, Betty Watson said…: Hi Susan
:Looked at your pictures, loved your goldwork roundel. I liked the effect of the different coloured golds