I treated myself to new cotton threads from Maison Sajou.
Category Archives: Bedazzle
New Threads!
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Embroidery, String Art and 3D Printing
I have been experimenting with 3D printing. This is a circle with 15 equally spaced holes on the circumference, and I made a complete graph (Each hole is joined to every other hole).
I think if the base was circular this would make a lovely brooch.
The thread is a random reel that I bought from the Embroiderer’s Guild backroom.
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Christmas Tree Brooch/Decoration
My husband used his 3D printer to make me a Christmas tree base – it has a grid of holes that I stitched on (a bit like perforated paper).
I used pearl cotton 8.
It has a felt backing and could be used as a brooch (big but light) or a decoration.
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Surprise Day Book Mark
My embroidery group had a ‘surprise day’, which is when our leader has designed a quick project for us to do. This year it was to make a bracelet, but I chose to make a bookmark.
I combined my interests; maths, stitching and dorset buttons.
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Trinket Box
I have wanted to do one of Thistle Threads caskets forever, but given the state of the Australian dollar and the cost of shipping from the United States, I couldn’t justify the expense. In a moment of weakness, I decided to purchase the Trinket Box kit.
My supplies arrived yesterday
I am looking forward to starting this, but I should finish my Turtle first. I am being worn down by all of the long and short stitch.
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Another Dorset Button
These things are addictive. I had visions of making a lemon tree.
This is the first time I have tried two colours on the ring – my joins aren’t great.
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Dorset Buttons
This term at Tresillian we have been working on Dorset Buttons. I am finding them to be addictive, I have made four altogether. The two above are probably my best ones.
I am using 3.8cm metal rings (from Spotlight) and pearl cotton (some 8 and some 5) and beads.
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Goldwork Embroidery
I finished my Goldwork piece. I enjoyed the process – it is precise and sparkly (two things that I love).
I have ordered a frame and I will put it near my other gumnut piece.
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Wild Woman
At my Friday stitching group we have been working on ‘wild woman’ brooches.
My aim was to get as much stuff on it as possible; beads, buttons, yarn and charms.
The base fabric is felt, and we stabilised it with buckram.
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Gold Work Gum Nut Progress
I am part of the Embroiders’ Guild of WA and I am in a group, which meets once a week. Tania Cohen has come for the last four weeks to teach us Gold Work.
I still have a bit to do, the chipping in particular. I am loving it.
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