Saturday, February 17, 2007

Lace edge



This is a sample of machine embroidery on transfer printed polycotton which I have made into a small ‘cushion’ by adding a machine embroidered lace edge using dissolvable fabric. It really small, about 6x4 inches. A have made a few edges like this but I find it quite hard work, although the end result is quite pretty. I did a bit of hand stitching, Cretan, and a small area using a thicker thread on the bobbin.



There is an interesting post here about how to add lettering using bleach;its an interesting blog in general.
If you have not seen this video about the obsession of crafting do have a look for a really good chuckle.
My latest shop items can be seen here.

5 comments:

  1. a very lovely piece ,and thank you for the lovely links

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  2. Love the colours and stitching on this piece. Hadn't thought to use water soluable for edges before - thanks for the idea :)

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  3. Beautiful stitching over the whole pillow! I see your lovely embroidered bag did not stay long in your etsy shop! I love to see what you'll do next.

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