A
brief summary of art quilting and various techniques leading into an
explanation of thread painting and its applications, the notes for
this are approximately one page in length.
Thread painting foliage motifs
Starting with how to select an image for your motif, with detailed
explanations and photographs of the various steps in transferring an
image onto stabilizer, hoop preparation, thread sketching, shading
and using different stitches to produce different textures. Then
working through to appliqué attachment methods including three
dimensional. This lesson will show the student how to create a basic
leaf, fern frond, and moss and includes tips on troubleshooting.
Fabulous fish motifs
Starting with a quick revision on image sourcing and suggestions on
the use of metallic threads this lesson will teach students how to
use different stitching techniques to create texture and shape. This
lesson provides more information on dimensional appliqué.
Birds of a feather!
Starting with a quick revision on image sourcing and suggestions on
the use of tones and shading with thread. This lesson discusses the
importance of creating defining features, and how this affects the
realism of the motif.
Furry Friends!
Starting with a
quick revision on image sourcing and suggestions on the use of
multiple threads and tension variation, this lesson will show the
importance of eyes and faces and expands on defining features. This
lesson will provide information on shading and creating texture and
grain in fur
