Tag: Textile art
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How to turn sketches into embroidery motifs
I love to sketch, and every so often a little doodle of mine wants to hop out of my sketchbook and do something more with its life. Turns out its perfectly possible to turn your sketches into embroidery motifs, and its very easy. Read on to find out how. You will need: Your original sketch…
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Sewing Inspired by the Sea
Sewing is such a versatile hobby, it allows you to express your creativity in so many different ways. If you combine this with a theme as inspiring as the sea, well the world is your oyster, and the results can be beautiful, interesting or challenging. Here’s an overview of some of the many types of…
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Learn How To Do Free Motion Embroidery (in 7 simple steps)
Free motion embroidery is one of those sewing techniques that, once you give it a go, will become a source of great inspiration (and just maybe a little bit addictive). Master the basics and it can lead you to some amazing places! 1.Get an embroidery or darning foot for your sewing machine You don’t need…