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I wrote all about my trip to Sisters here. Suffice it to say, I had two whole weeks in Sisters, and the main activity was quilting! I arrived on a Friday and set up shop on the dining room table of…
French knots are one of the most loved embroidery techniques. They are quick to make and have a lot of versatility with how you can incorporate them into your embroidery projects. French knots date as far back as the medieval era and are still used today in the same ways they were hundreds of years ago. French knots are just as they sound, small knots made with a needle and thread. Many think french knots resemble small rosebuds and I would have to agree, they are just darling. Using french knots in embroidery projects has so many possibilities, not only are they gorgeous in numbers but they shine on their own as well. The french knot technique is easy to learn but takes practice to master. I have provided a few links to tutorials to get you started. Below the tutorials are some of my most favorite french knot projects that have inspired me and hopefully they will inspire you too. French Knot Tutorials Mary Corbet from Needle n Thread shares her video tutorial on how to make french knots. She also has many other embroidery tutorials and free embroidery patterns on her site. If you prefer text instructions, Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching shares her awesome fool-proof french knot technique on her site. This last tutorial will give you a visual example of real life application. Monika Kinner from My Sweet Prairie shares her french knot tutorial on her site. French Knot Inspiration Lily of the Valley Embroidery This is by my favorite embroidery artist, Yumiko Higuchi. She created this gorgeous lilly of the valley piece using french knots. You can see her other work on her site, Embroidery Art by Yukimo Higuchi. Simple Soft Dandelions This is a more simple french knot project but it doesn't leave less of an impression. The soft colors combined with the use of ink on the fabric make for beautiful art. These were done by Julia of Hand Knitted Things. French Knot FlockThis is an adorable way to use french knots. The way that french knots are shaped makes for a great texture that looks like fur so sheep are a favorite for them! These little guys were done by Incy Wincy. Retro Style French Knot ArtThis is an example that really tickles my love for all things retro. This portrait by Stacie Jay is completely done with french knots! French Knot Blooms This embroidery art with poppies is a good use of french knots and the color use is just bananas, I love it! It was made by Lynn Furman from Sidereal. French Knot Sherbet Incorporating french knots into your wardrobe is something I don't nearly see enough of! I love this tank top by Printosaurus on Etsy! The ombre french knots in bright fiery colors just makes me want to go put french knots on everything I own. Follow CraftFoxes's board Embroidery + Cross Stitch Patterns and Tutorials on Pinterest. Don't forget to follow our embroidery and cross stitch board on Pinterest for more tutorials and inspiration!
I'm delighted to introduce you to my first UK maker whose specialism is embroidery. Karen lives in Blackburn and is a graduate in embroidery and surface design with First Class Honours. She is also qualified to teacher status. Karen's main love is embroidery, by hand, traditional stuff like our grandmothers used to do and her work has been exhibited widely. I'm delighted that she has taken the time to answer my questions and take this opportunity to thank her for contributing. Carrie Hall Describe yourself in five words and how would your friends describe you (in five)!! loyal, loving, obsessive, honest, calm (me) obsessive, rebellious, opinionated, loyal, reliable (friends) Sketchbook How has work and this year been for you – anything new on the boil for 2012 In the earlier part of this year work was dead. I felt I was working very hard and achieving very little. That changed in August when I took the plunge and launched my online classes. Since then it has been crazy!! Hectic and busy in the best way, I have loved every minute of it. In 2012 I am hoping to take my classes forward and I also have a wish, (I hope it happens but time flies by so fast) to create a new body of work for exhibition, to approach galleries and make progress with my portfolio of designs for industry. Buttons What do you love most about what you do and is there a down side I love that I am in control of my day, my creativity and that I can embroider whenever I wish. Cloth and thread are my obsessions.....you will never hear me complain about embroidery....ever. The downside...I make very little money but hey, money isn't everything!! If I do get down about that then I remind myself of the alternative....a classroom of 30 teenager's...........no contest! In your portfolio what are you most happy with That's quite a hard one.....I like everything in my portfolio, it doesn't make it into there if I don't like it. That is where my obsessive trait comes in. I throw things away if I am not happy with them..... Embroidered Paper Art What’s your ideal working day like My ideal working days happen when I can remove my housewife and mother head, If I don't have to do any cooking, cleaning or laundry. I would lay out pieces for a new project, enjoy tacking them together and then love the excitement of planning how I will embellish that piece. I probably wouldn't eat and I would definitely ignore the telephone. Brooch Who influences you creatively I am influenced by women throughout time who have used cloth as a means to enhance the lives of their families. My work is driven minute by minute by a strong love for both my grandmothers, no longer with me, whom I adored and who ignited my love of embroidery. Little Book of Words Have you ever or do you have a PLAN B Oh yes, I had a plan B, I tried it, it ruined my life!!! 18 months working full time in a Secondary School. I had lots of money!! Yes really, but boy was I miserable. I left before it completely destroyed me. Where’s your own favourite place to work and why In my comfy chair, in the lounge. With hand embroidery this is possible. Detail Are you a coffee or a tea girl - Coffee, black please, no sugar! Detail Who do you think I should interview next Ah!! Annette Messager. Now if you could pull that off!!!!! Annette Messager Karen's Links Blog Etsy Shop Facebook
Artist Catherine Rosselle created an amazing series of creepy embroidered insects called Insectomanie.
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