Embroidery Decor

Wall hangings are definitely a known way to display your embroidery art, but take a look at just how well embroidery can work when arranged with an idea in mind.

Notice that this person left the hand embroidery in the hoops and hung them on the wall.  Being next to a favorite  cup and saucer collection really helps to pull this room together.  Have you thought of hanging your framed embroidery next to your favorite collection.  With little effort you could have your embroidery decor match your collection!  A lovely way to spend a weekend, and have it stay with you for as long as you like!

Do you get tension headaches?

 

Do You Get Tension Headaches?

Do you get tension headaches? I’m not talking about headaches you get from the stress of airline flight delays or not being as smart as your smart phone, but the specific misery that comes from not being able to machine quilt with perfect—or even just acceptable—consistent tension.

Click here to read advice from Bob Purcell at Superior Threads on how to set the tension on your machine and get rid of those "tension" 

Polyester Shines!

To get luster in your embroidery, do you always have to use Rayon embroidery thread?  Absolutely not…there are many great Polyester embroidery threads that offer plenty of sheen.

Many people love Rayon, but sometimes Polyester is a better choice for durability, particularly on kid’s clothes, uniforms, jeans, cushions, and the sorts of projects that are not going to be just something pretty to look at.

You’ll also find that:

* Polyester thread breaks less when stitching at high speeds, stitching denser designs, or stitching on thicker fabrics or base materials such as leather and vinyl.

* Polyester will rarely take on the ‘fuzzy’ look, that Rayon sometimes takes on when stitched on items that must endure heavier wear or more frequent washings.

But what if you really, really, really like Rayon?  Okay, that’s fine, you can still enjoy your Rayon on such projects, but I do suggest picking just one part of the design, even if it’s just an outline for your Rayon choice as that added bit of shine you crave, then do the balance of the design work in Polyester for the durability you need.