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Could you talk a bit about thread? Especially using different weights of thread in the bobbin and top. Thanks. Diana
Thank you, Diana – I will add that to list!
Perhaps also add into that what tension to use for thicker threads.
Hi Merryl … thanks, I’ll add this suggestion to my list. It’s a great one, thank you! 🙂
The different size threads in thread sketching sounds great. Thank you for taking your time to do this. There is a lot of worried and scared sewers out there and this will help give them some new and fresh things to think about.
Hi Jessica – yes, I think everyone is on edge at the moment. We mustn’t ignore what is going on, but sewing and art and music can help us remain calm. We will get through this.
Being afraid to start. I guess I don’t know enough about stabilizing, threads, fabrics and machine settings. Can you tell I am a beginner? I have watched most of your videos on tube. Since I am on a very fixed income it’s hard for me to purchase instruction.
Thank you for offering this opportunity. Your very generous.
Ah! Valerie – no need to be apprehensive. A couple of other people have asked the same questions, so I’ll cover these things in my little talks. We’ll get you going!
Deborah 🙂
Deborah, What a wonderful, creative energy you are sending out into the world.. We did a Japan textile tour in Jan/Feb this year with a group from Australia… such a lovely place and with interesting, caring women. We live in New York and it is indeed a time to create. Create art leads to creating new ways to be in community and new community hopefully will lead to creating new ways to live on this earth. I am new to thread stitching, I have mastered needle turn applique and working with silk fibers to make my own fabric, but would love some “how to get started” talks.
Gail, it’s lovely that you’ve joined in here – the more the merrier (and don’t we need a bit of merriment right now?!). I’m getting such lovely responses from people – encourages me to keep this going. Yes, I agree, I think many people are hoping that something good will emerge from this torrid time. It seems the lack of human activity is giving the earth a chance to recharge its batteries.
It sounds as though you have a very creative ‘streak’ in you! A few other people have requested the ‘how to get started’ topic, so that will definitely be included. I’ve been sitting here at the computer tonight, compiling my list! Stay tuned and I hope I can bring a little joy to people’s lives. The Japan tour sounds as though it was wonderful. I’ve often looked at the ads for those tours and thought … perhaps … but I haven’t made it yet. Need to save a bit more! Thanks for getting in touch.
🙂 Deborah
Thank you for reaching out to us during these trying times…your posts gives us viewers an escape and reason to focus on creating artwork. My interests are working with photos to create small pieces, especially flowers, of which I have many to work from..
Thank you so much for joining in, Barbara. Your suggestions are the sort of thing I love to do, too! Your ideas are on my list! Thank you, Deborah 🙂
I’d like to know more about finding inspiration, design and planning, please. I tend to get a bit wild with ideas and end up overwhelmed or with a mishmash that doesn’t gel together.
Hello Bren – I know the feeling of overwhelm. And thankyou for your great suggestion … it’s on my list (which is growing daily!).
Take care, Deborah
Deborah, Thank you! For every thing you’ve done in the past and are continueing to do so.
I “free-motion” and in the last couple of weeks have gotten better. I still consider myself a novice.
I can’t seem to stay with a consistent stitch length! I’m not sure if my mind wanders after a bit, if I get confidant and sloppy, whatever. I know if I change directions it affects my lenght, but also just in a “straight” line. Any suggestions?
Thank you so much! I’ll be watching.
Sunnye
Hello Sunnye – I like your idea of talking about stitch length – excellent! It’s on my list.
Stay safe, 🙂 Deborah
My husband is a ethnobotanist and I would love to combine his love of trees/plants and my love of quilting to create something for him. I have watched most of your videos and still have no clear picture of where to begin. How do I get from photo size to something larger? How do I incorporate fabric with thread stitching? If it sounds like I am hopelessly lost, I am. But also very open to new ideas! Thank you for any and all your help.
Hi Lena – What a lovely idea! I can certainly do a short tutorial with pointers as to how to get started. A few other people have mentioned the same topic. You may be interested in my Fabulous Fabric Landscapes course (no obligation!) if it looks like what you may need. It can be found at the ‘Courses’ tab on my webpage. However, there are other ways to approach this, too. Rest assured I will put together something to help you get started. It really sounds like a beautiful project to undertake that will involve both you and your husband. Take care, Deborah
As I sit here, all art shows cancelled, there is time to reflect on making my creative thread work better. I feel it will be even more important to offer potential patrons affordable options. I have long admired your artistic work and am hoping to improve mine with inspiration. I am thankful to have my art to occupy me during this time; but I do miss the people and talking about thread painting.
My website has been a headache so I closed it down. A new site is in the works but I so desperately just want to work on my “idea pile”.
Thank you, Janet, for your response. And yes, we are facing challenging times. Art shows cancelled, concerts cancelled … but I’m determined to help in my small way to keep us talking and sharing and creating and laughing. We can do it! Deborah 🙂
Hi Deborah, I’m interested in the layering process. How do you determine which layer to do first, second etc. I’ve made several mistakes getting this wrong! I never did art at school decades ago and have only been teaching myself things like colour, shades, tinting but layering still has me a bit flummoxed! Hope you can help
CHeers and thank you
Merryl
Hi Merryl, I presume you’re referring to layering thread when thread painting? A few others have asked about this, too … it will be covered! Thanks!
D