This set was my initial adventure into ribbon embroidery…. what a fantastic medium to work with. It’s something like sculpture using ribbons…. Working on pre-printed pictures on fabric is great because it leaves one to use your imagination…
This is a great kit designed by Petra Pullen. What a talented lady. This piece is worked in threads and silk ribbons and when closed looks like just a hexagonal box. But lift the lid and it gets interesting. Each panel has either a pocket or an elastic band…
This embroidery is done with all silk. Silk threads and silk ribbons, and lots of it. It is a different feel of thread and the piece has a sheen which is different from the usual matt cotton thread. My mom gave me a rainbow in a box for my 40th…
This piece feels quiet and as the sun sets the chill creeps into the air. Wouldn’t you just love to live in that house! The larger ribbonwork (silk) in the foreground helps with perspective in the overall picture. Metallic thread is not fun to work with but does give a fantastic…
Stumpwork is three-dimensional embroidery. This piece is worked around wire to give the form and lift to the petals and leaves. In stumpwork, you can also use beads and stuffing and any bits and bobs you can think of. I am busy working on a garland measuring 40cm across and…
I love embroidery, it is so creative and working on pre-printed pictures allows the freedom to decide for oneself what and how much to work. This embroidery was done using silk ribbons, threads, beads and other bits and bobs.
