More Going Crazy with Angela Daymond and Paula Doyle
Embroidery • Educational, G, 27-Jan-2023
Angela and Paula continue to share with us their varied approach to producing this classic favourite. Both enjoy using different threads and stitches. Angela explains (and shows) how the different thicknesses of thread make a difference. You can use some of these on the sewing machine, others might need to be couched onto the surface on the project. You will avoid having the thread going through the work.
Traditionally, all the seams of a crazy patchwork piece would have been embellished either with stitch or other embellishments, such as lace or applique. But if there are no raw edges to cover/secure, then you can just make choices based on artistic merit (or what pleases you!)
Angela shows us how to stitch the Fly Stitch with variegated thread and also the laced running stitch. She has a very clever tip about the use of the needle. And finally we get to see how to create a French Knot- which is always useful.
Paula suggests using and playing with the pre-set stitches that many of the machines now come with. And even the humble zig-zag stitch is useful. You will notice that she does use her walking foot for this work.
If you would like to learn more about the walking foot - and how useful it is - you can click here.
Click to learn more about Angela Daymond and Paula Doyle.
Click here to watch a preview of this premium video
Up Next in Embroidery
-
How to Use Shisha Mirrors with Jamie ...
These little pieces of mirror come in a wide range of shapes and sizes and add a little bit of light and glamour to your work.
Jamie shows how you can start off with the shape as inspiration for your embroidery, which can then evolve with more stitching. The work doesn’t have to remain traditiona... -
Meet Susan Rhodes - Textile Artist
Bearing in mind that Susan loves to hand sew, we get to look through her book of 'teaching samples'. It includes crewel work, laid work, and the interesting use of varigated threads.
She talks about the feather stitch and buttonhole from the W.I. and how we can transform the traditional stitch...
-
Facebook Live with Faye and the Royal...
A joyful wander through the aisles of the West Country Quilt and Textile Show in 2016 has Faye ending up on the stand of the Royal School of Needlework and being persuaded to try her hand at creating a French Knot under the expert tutilage of Kelly Aldrige.
Kelley is passionate about embroidery a...