Freehand embroidery

A scrap of fabric that I was practicing a new transfer technique on. I think it's gonna work.

Limitless. That’s how so many artists describe the creative medium of textiles. Time and time again they explain that the possibilities are never-ending, and

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Francesca Kemp Textile Art creates the most beautiful pieces with freehand machine embroidery. Here, Francesca explains why she loves these three weights: 🧵80wt – Her latest addiction offers a fine finish, perfect for sketching with thread and allowing a slow build-up, ideal for fluffier projects. 🧵50wt – A trusted outliner, her go-to choice until recently. 🧵40wt – Excellent for fonts and color flooding, adding boldness and a needed pop against strong colors like orange.

“freehand embroidery by melissa de meuleneire”

When I first started doing freehand machine embroidery on water-soluble fabric I made a lot of mistakes. In this post I chat about one mistake in particular. The mistake relates to drawing on water soluble fabric, a troublesome issue for many. So if you are interested in learning what I used early on (with disastrous result) and what I use now (that I know better). check it out. www.meredithwoolnough.com.au/blog

Katie is a textile artist based in East Sussex, creating, designing and teaching. A published author of 'Layered and Stitched Pictures' published by Search Press, Katie loves equipping others with their own textiles skills. Specialising in freehand machine embroidery, applique, painting and needle felting, Katie has a unique technique and life like style, creating beautiful mixed media artworks.

Well spring seems to be moving on a pace here in Herefordshire! The sun is shining the grass is ris, I wonder where the birdys is? Just the other day I saw my first honey bee of the season and to celebrate I thought I would make a little tutorial to show you how to do your own freehand embroidery of this most awesome of Apidae! you will need; A sewing machine. Any machine will do as long as the sewing feet are interchangeable. A freehand sewing foot and plate (see photo) If your not sure…