Thread sketching

Recently I've done a little free motion machine embroidery, or thread sketching. From some of the comments I received it's clear that this...

Ensure qualtiy results in your thread sketching and thread painting by preparing what lies beneath the surface of your work.

The sewing prompt for my Creative Sewing Challenge this month was ‘botanical’. I knew I wanted to do something with those lovely pen illustrations you can find of flowers and plants, so…

I am obsessed with thread painting, some people call it thread stitching or even free motion quilting. Thread painting is where you use generally an embroidery thread to sketch around a panel or like I did my own design. Thread painting is easy to do, its a great gateway into free motion quilting as when you are thread painting your design you are following along your already drawn design. #threadpainting #sewingthread #fiberart

Enjoy a trouble-free experience when thread sketching or thread painting by learning how to prepare your fabric for thread sketching — and the importance of what goes underneath.

Are you frustrated with your thread sketching progress? Is your stitching wonky and uneven? Are your circles and curves pointy? If so, here is your quick guide to 5 steps to better thread sketching for beginners.

The past few months have been so busy I haven't been able to really take on any big projects or work on my thread sketching. Things have settled enough that I was able to finally start on a denim crazy quilt and this week I took a break from that to do some thread sketching. I've had these Ikea placemats for some time now - they were a great price and looked like empty canvases! I finally decided to put scrap flowers on them and thread sketch in the petals and centers. If you haven't thread…

When I first got my sewing machine, I new this is what I really wanted to have a go at... thread sketching or free motion sewing. It is when you sew without the machine 'feeding' the fabric through. Having free motion to draw with the thread on your fabric. I've been asked numerous times for advice on this subject but have found it very hard to explain having never done a tutorial before, but also because everyone's machines are different. free motion foot for a Brother * So, you will need a…

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2nd thread sketch, acrylics ( thinned), inktense pencils