Freestyle embroidery

Freestyle embroidery

Thought I’d try a more abstract freestyle embroidery with this one. I enjoyed adding the little beads at the end to add a bit of richness and sparkle. 😊

These basic stitches are the foundation for every embroiderers skills. These tutorials give instructions for how to do them and where to use them.

Freestyle embroidery with buttons and beads. More doodling with thread - it was surprisingly heavy at the end! 😊

The long and short stitch, also known as thread-painting or needle-painting, is a form of freestyle embroidery, often used for filling big areas and shading flower petals or bird feathers in needle painting. The characteristic feature of this stitch is that the stitches of the first row are worked in such a way that they are alternately long and short. Read more to learn some tips to make long and short stitches with ease. Click to watch tutorial now or Pin for later!

The Makings of Mrs. Bertimus - Mrs. Hare Patchwork pin

FrEE StyLe EmbroidErY

Doodling on - freestyle embroidery. I find this kind of creativity very therapeutic. I just let the colours guide me. 😊

The long and short stitch, also known as “thread-painting” or “needle-painting”, is a form of freestyle embroidery, often used for filling big areas and shading flower petals or bird feathers in needle painting. The characteristic feature of this stitch is that the stitches of the first row are worked in such a way that they are alternately long and short Watch this video tutorial to learn the Long and short stitch! #diy #crafts #handmade #embroidery

‘Stitch 3’. Freestyle embroidery. Another doodle with thread. 😊

Freestyle embroidery

Freestyle embroidery doodling on homemade (shrunken jumper - thanks Jenny!) felt.

Free motion embroidery, free motion sewing, or raw edge applique allows you to turn one your favourite pictures or sketches in a piece of fabric art. This technique provides you with full control over the picture - by dropping the feed dogs on your machine you guide your picture through your sewing machine to create the look you want. For your background fabric, choose something firmly woven such as calico, cotton or even linen.

Remember these freestyle stitched studies? I finally got them back from the framer yesterday! He's done a smashing job - the grey mount really compliments the piece, I think! It's for sale in my Folksy shop - just in time for Easter!