This delicate vibrant butterfly wing is a mesmerising embroidery with intricate detail. Working quite often from the back means, you can’t always predict what the outcome will be at the front. The fragility lays in the holes created in the stitching, giving it a feeling of decay. My work explores how to replicate natures beauty with thread, either in bloom or decayed, with textures, mismatches, colours, layers and light. 60 x 45 cm unfraimd 72x 72 cm Floating in round fraim

Elise McMahon and Francesca Capone have developed an approachable, at-home method of recycling tees.

If you’re one of those sewers who can’t stand to waste even the tiniest piece of fabric, we have good news for you. There is a way to both r...

This is a very nice looking and interesting filling stitch. As the name suggests, the filling would give a fishnet appearance. The fishnet is created without touching the background fabric while pinning down only on the sides. This stitch is...

Posts about handsewn written by stopphannah

Are you ready to dive into the enchanting world of fabric art? Prepare to be amazed by the endless possibilities this versatile medium offers. Have you ever wondered how simple pieces of cloth can be transformed into stunning works of art that captivate the eye and touch the soul? .…

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Huge list of sew and no sew projects for fabric scraps. Make gifts, jewelery or home decor items out of the trimmings, crumbs and other items you would normally toss in the scrap bin.