This is a new stitch for me. I am making loops around a wire cut from a coat hanger. The loops are then cut and trimmed evenly to give a carpet like effect. I am still clumsy with this technique and am even more appreciative of the beautiful jazz-like Kasai velvet embroideries than I was before.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Loop Stitch
This is a new stitch for me. I am making loops around a wire cut from a coat hanger. The loops are then cut and trimmed evenly to give a carpet like effect. I am still clumsy with this technique and am even more appreciative of the beautiful jazz-like Kasai velvet embroideries than I was before.
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Judy, what keeps the threads from coming out of the fabric?
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