My Life in Stitches
This is where I share my inspiration, ideas, experiments, and sometimes mishaps. The Journal is a constant work in progress with sneak peeks into my world and the creative (and sometimes chaotic) projects happening in The Studio.
Goldwork progress
Why so many scissors?
Chip, chip...
Chipping is a goldworking technique in which you cut purl or bullion wire into tiny pieces, each roughly as long as the thread is wide.
Goldwork progress
Laid work. I really like it - slowly and methodically covering a shape with neat rows of metal thread.
Goldwork progress
I set myself the challenge to stitch one lobe each day this week.
Stitching hands free
See the progress how Anna Scott embroiders a piece of shaded gold embroidery of a bee over a honeycomb background of solid gold thread.
Lacing Embroidery
Lacing embroidery in preparation for framing is quite easy. Doing it yourself will save you a lot of money at the framers.