Don't you love it when you have a random idea in the shower one day, and when you try it out, it actually works?
Recently I discovered how to use my Bernina Free Motion Couching Foot properly (a total revelation!) This foot gives you the ability to stitch down a heavy thread or yarn, in any direction you please. I got to wondering... would it work to lay fibres onto the soluble as always, but instead of stitching a grid, free machine embroider a yarn over the top to hold it together?
Yep, it works.
This particular one has a base of Silk Sari Ribbon - which is basically the scraps from the Sari factory, as I understand it - with a hand dyed silk ribbon/tape from the lovely Gill at Fibreworks applied to the top.
The raw edges and little lacy gaps may not be every one's cup of tea - but I'm loving this!
It's destined for Bush Christmas...if I can bring myself to part with it.
*The Sari Ribbon comes from Dale at The Thread Studio - my 'go to' supplier for many, many wonderful things - and their service is second to none... I like to share my good things with you - when I write about something here, it's because I love it and think maybe you will too. The Thread Studio is definitely a place I love!
6 comments:
How beautiful. It is SO affirming when your shower ideas come to light! The real achievement is that you did try it!
This is absolutely lovely--from its watery conception to reality! The swirls remind me of the spirals in Gustav Klimt's paintings. Do you think you will make more of them to sell?
Thanks JeMA! I probably haven't given myself credit for actually taking the idea from shower to reality - thanks for reminding me!
And thank you too Hannah. I have made more to sell - they all have a different stitched pattern on them. I think this swirly one is my favourite so far though.
I will send all I have to the Bush Christmas Exhibition later in the week - and post photos of some of the others when the frenzy is over!
Oh so cool Tracey!!! Thanks for trying your idea out and then sharing it with us. It's a joy to see your lovely work.
I've got an idea that I'm trying to put together for this weekend, but I think I will run out of time!! lol But I do have all the gear out so as long as I don't put it away it should get done. haha
hi tracey, i have just gotten some silk sari and wonder is i should wash/rinse it since a lot of it is stiff? i know to use vinegar or salt and tepid water. thanks for any help you can give.
i live in atlanta,ga usa
beverly
Hi Beverly in Atlanta!
I don't wash the sari silk out before I use it - I do iron it out flat (which is quite possibly the MOST tedious task ever!). The stiffness seems to wash out OK when you dissolve the soluble bag, and I suspect it makes the stitching a little easier, because it's firmer. I do rinse these out in boiling water to dissolve the bags I use, so if the soluble you are using is a cold water one, that may make a difference.
Good luck! I hope that's of some help. Great to 'meet' you here!
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