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CREATIVE MACHINE THREAD SKETCHING
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PET PORTRAIT FABRIC COLLAGE
What students are saying…
Unbelievable, really magic watching the eye appearing in stitch. Excellent video and explanations.
Thank you for all the lessons which I have thoroughly enjoyed, actually ,I have only used straight stitch when doing free motion, but now after all your detailed lessons I am certainly going to try the zig zag stitch, I am fascinated with your use of it in straight line sewing, especially under the eye; this course has been a revelation for me , the word for it is ‘Magic’ Thank you so much Deborah for all the little details that mean so much.
Thank you for all the lessons which I have thoroughly enjoyed, actually ,I have only used straight stitch when doing free motion, but now after all your detailed lessons I am certainly going to try the zig zag stitch, I am fascinated with your use of it in straight line sewing, especially under the eye; this course has been a revelation for me , the word for it is ‘Magic’ Thank you so much Deborah for all the little details that mean so much.
Hi I just wanted to say hello and thank you! I have never taken an art, sewing, or quilt class. Having beencompletely self-taught has been fun BUT I am thrilled to have found you! Your style, manner, and expertise are perfect for me to learn new skills and enhance others! I am having so much fun learning from you!
Excellent technique for seeing the range of colors. I think you could print the crystallized version of the photo on paper to help when you are making your choices, both what to choose and later to guide your placement of thread.
I enjoyed this project [Project 3-Ed.]. I found the sketching relaxing when I didn’t have to worry about keeping the stitching right over the previous stitch line. Also, not having to stress about filling the flower in and not missing a spot was a delight. I’m definitely going to add these techniques to my thread painting options. Thank you.
Thanks for a wonderful clear, and concise course on fabric collage making. Given your great instruction, I finally have the courage to attempt this art form. God knows I have enough fabric in my stash to experiment and let loose.
Hello, After purchasing this course today am so excited. I have dabbled in thread painting for a few years and now I am ready to develop my skills further. Thank you for making this course so easy to use.
Hello Deborah, Your presentation of materials is excellent. Your simple steps both in the video and Module notes have been a tremendous help. I am working on a piece which I am now projecting the image to the wall for creating a collage piece. I will then use thread painting to enhance. I am just getting started so the timing of this course is perfect.
This is one of the best on-line courses I’ve ever taken. The tone is just right, and everything seems to be covered, in an orderly and understandable manner. The downloads are excellent, and the lessons very straight-forward. Thank you, Deborah, for all the effort put in to making this course so very good.
Thanks for a wonderful clear, and concise course on fabric collage making. Given your great instruction, I finally have the courage to attempt this art form. God knows I have enough fabric in my stash to experiment and let loose.
This is absolutely spell binding. I hope mine turns out even half as good as yours. I did a landscape a while back that is horrid but you make the process much clearer than previous lessons I studied.
Books
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Book Reviews
A Very Fine Reference Book
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more a out embroidery techniques. The author describes quite well the basics of stabilizing information. Very well written and a quick read. It’s also helpful for learning the different brands of stabilizer, good directions. The photography of the embroidery is beautiful. Valuable for any level sewer.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more a out embroidery techniques. The author describes quite well the basics of stabilizing information. Very well written and a quick read. It’s also helpful for learning the different brands of stabilizer, good directions. The photography of the embroidery is beautiful. Valuable for any level sewer.
Beautifully Done Pet Quilts
I really like this book. It is very clear on how to create pet quilts. I also felt it was very easy to extrapolate and use the techniques for other types of art quilts. I am using these ideas now to create an undersea quilt. Definitely one of the better quilting books I have purchased.
I really like this book. It is very clear on how to create pet quilts. I also felt it was very easy to extrapolate and use the techniques for other types of art quilts. I am using these ideas now to create an undersea quilt. Definitely one of the better quilting books I have purchased.
Very Helpful and Easy to Follow Instructions
This is a very helpful easy to follow book. I struggled with stabilising my embroidery until I read Deborah’s book.
This is a very helpful easy to follow book. I struggled with stabilising my embroidery until I read Deborah’s book.
Good Beginner’s Guide
The author is very thorough. She covers every tool and method for beginning thread painting. Her projects graduate from simple to more complicated, but each is progressively doable by the beginner sewer. Her explanations about needles, threads, and stabilizers are valuable for any level sewer.
The author is very thorough. She covers every tool and method for beginning thread painting. Her projects graduate from simple to more complicated, but each is progressively doable by the beginner sewer. Her explanations about needles, threads, and stabilizers are valuable for any level sewer.
Pet Memories
Wow! This book is perfect in its clear yet descriptive outlines for capturing pets in fabric. Start to read and you can’t put it down. Thanks, Deborah!
Wow! This book is perfect in its clear yet descriptive outlines for capturing pets in fabric. Start to read and you can’t put it down. Thanks, Deborah!
Great Place to Start
Love this book. This was a terrific way for me to get started thread sketching. Deborah is thorough, answering all my questions before I had to ask! The projects are in an order that kept me busy but not intimidated.
Love this book. This was a terrific way for me to get started thread sketching. Deborah is thorough, answering all my questions before I had to ask! The projects are in an order that kept me busy but not intimidated.
Very Helpful and Easy to Follow Instructions
This is a very helpful easy to follow book. I struggled with stabilising my embroidery until I read Deborah’s book.
This is a very helpful easy to follow book. I struggled with stabilising my embroidery until I read Deborah’s book.
Hi, I’m Deborah.
Textile Artist and Author
Welcome! With 30+ years’ experience in the creative arts, I help quilters and textile artists break with traditional designs and explore the exhilarating world of thread sketching and thread painting.
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Whether you’re just starting to explore thread sketching and thread painting, or looking for something more advanced, we want to help.
We offer a range of books, online courses, and other resources to help you enjoy the exhilaration and freedom of creating free motion stitched art.
Your creative textiles journey starts here...
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