| Embroidered Vellum |
| Create an impressionistic work of art by adding embroidery stitches to a photocopied image. |
From "Uncommon Threads"
episode DUCT-127 |
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You can embroider on any surface--even paper, as Lucy Gonzales shows by adding embroidery to a photo she has printed out on a sheet of vellum paper. The design and what you do with her technique is up to you and can be a fun addition to any photo.
Materials:scan of photo you want as your base for the "pattern"
pad of 8.5"x11" vellum paper (make sure it can go through printer)
embroidery hoop
thumbtacks or pushpins
DMC cotton embroidery thread (amount and colors depend on photo used for background)
1. Print out a copy of the image that will be used as the "pattern" (figure A) I used vellum, but you can use any paper that will go through the printer.2. Attach securely to embroidery hoop with thumbtacks or pushpins. 3. Start stitching. My goal is to have a finished product that is "impressionistic." For this project I use random stitches, not established ones (figure B). If a hole forms, which sometimes happens, fill it in with thicker stitching. I usually display in a shadow box with the rough edges showing.
Figure A
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Figure B
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Use masking tape
on the back to
attach a mat to
the picture.
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RESOURCES :
DMC threads
Website: www.dmc-usa.com
GUESTS :
Lucy Gonzalez
E-mail: lucy@newsomdesign.com
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