reader's closet - embroidery - Threads
Green Sateen Baby Set
Green sheen sateen (100% cotton). Matching tatting created with embroidery machine. Embroidery design: Martha Pullen.
view details
overnight bag for grandaughter
these are some sewing projects i worked on over the last few weeks
view details
Hand Embroidery Tutorial
1 commentI am sharing this specific technique of hand embroidery,its called Zardosi/Zardozi work, The tool is like crochet hook which is called Aar. I made a purse after completing this Embroidery on a thin...
view details
White China Coat
3 commentsPhoto #1 I started with white silk duponi, cut into 4" strips 6 of the strips were app 3 yards long, the two in the center back are only half of that. I used a fusible...
view details
Stash Blouse
4 commentsI'm calling this my "Stash Blouse" because it was made from materials, and supplies that were in my sewing stash. The back and center front were cut from a super soft doe skin ultra-suede I had left...
view details
Alabama Channin Inspired Slouch Hat
I was recently introduced to the design work of Natalie Channin, creator of Alabama Channin. I instantly fell in love with her style, and her “Slow Design” philosophy. After reading...
view details
What the Dickens?
I created this ensemble for a Dickensian Christmas event. It is based on gowns from the late 1850s featured in Nancy Bradfield's Costume in Detail: Women's Dress from 1730-1930 and Lucy Johnstons...
view details
In honor of our Soldiers
I was asked to make an Army costume for one of my grandsons for Halloween, if I could. I didn't have a specific pattern for the costume, I just used a basic shirt and pant pattern that I had...
view details
Another costume for another Grandson!
My second grandson wanted to be "Superman" for Halloween, I looked for patterns for the costume and could not find any, so I took a vintage pattern that I had of the old pajama's that snapped at the...
view details
Romance and Petite Romance
2 commentsRomance Silky sweet chocolate and roses, the perfect start for a night of romance! Luscious chocolate satin cocktail dress, quilted with climbing roses features an embroidered corset of...
view details
Mad Hatter, Alice in Wonderland from Tim Burton.
I used the jacket from his last year costume, I add some decorations, a large pin full of ribbons in one pocket and a silky pink handkerchief in the other. I put lace cuffs in a pink shirt...
view details
Brds of Paradise.....in blue
I design and made this blouson in silk charmeuse and silk organza. The detail on the front and cuffs, was inspired by the beautifull flowers that we have in Costa Rica called: bird...
view details
Gail Florin
Hi All, Please help me get in contact with Gail Florin, author of Your Ideal Silhouette. She is a member of this site...she commented not to long ago regarding her book and computer programI...
view details
Vintage Upcycle
3 commentsI recently found at a yard sale a mint condition vintage cloth to a card table, ca 1950s. Since the blue in the cloth was the same as my grandaughter's blue eyes it would be perfect for a summer...
view details
Lace
I make all types of items using a hand or machine needle or hook. Some are gifts, some I sell, a few I keep for myself. I have tried all types of needlework and kept with the ones that I excell at...
view details
Oliver + S Tea Party Playsuit
2 commentsMade for my grandson. French General fabrics. Vintage buttons: 15¢ for the card of eight! I don't know what they are made of, but they could very well be plastic. The pattern did not call for...
view details
costumes and corsets
I love to make corsets, mostly renaissance. We had tickets for Halloween night to a play of Dracula. I thought it would be fun to go in costume. So I made my idea of a victorian corset, skirt and off...
view details
First Communion Dress
This was the first time I have made a first communion dress. But my neice wanted a dress done her way. So I agreed. She choose an out of print Guinne Sax from my collection. We removed the 3 teir...
view details
Dress form for the American Heart Association
This was a fun project, The American Heart Association provided small wire dress forms for us to create clothes for. I took mine added fleece to cover the wire frame, then to complete the look of a...
view details
Victorian costume
1 commentThis is the first part of the costume which includes a jacket, blouse and skirt. The fabric is a taffeta blend i found on sale. Originally the sleeves were to be short with elastic. I added a lower...
view details
Couching for the Couch (Oh No! A Pun!)
1 commentLast week at a second-hand store I found these three wonderful pieces of couched, embroidered silk. They were scattered around the store, used as “doilies” under much more ordinary...
view details
Blue velveteen vest
2 commentsEmbroidery Design: Brother. Boy's size 8. Lining: silky polyester. Vintage style metal buttons. Back belt.
view details
Baseball Romper
2 commentsDesign: Bernina "At Home" by Laurie Korsgaden. Rickrack whipstitched on with embroidery floss. Back button with baseball buttons on romper and catcher's mitt with ball buttons on belt. Size 3 or 4.
view details
Peas & Carrots Romper
4 commentsFabric is 100% cotton line pique in peas and carrots print. Embroidery design is by Wendy Schoen. Hand embroidered French knots (peas!) on collar and cuffs. Orange piping on collar, yoke seams, cuffs...
view details
Sea Turtle Shirt
Simplicity #3852, boy's size large. Sea turtle fabric printed in Hawaii. Fabric print matched at center front, pocket and back yoke. Top stitched. Turtle applique with lettering. Quilting cottons...
view details
"Buck Rogers" jacket
3 commentsI asked my grandson for some input on my next project for him. After spending a very long time looking through my vast collection of embroidery designs he finally decided on a single one: a retro...
view details
SUMMER SEWING AND CRAFTS CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN AT THISTLE COTTAGE STUDIO
Thistle Cottage Studio Blog SUMMER SEWING & CRAFTS CAMP FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN NOW ENROLLING!! It has been a very creative, exciting and productive year thus far at Thistle Cottage...
view details
Pulled-Thread Silk Blouse
This blouse was made from Simplicity 2339 without the sleeves. I made it out of silk broadcloth and used Madiera silk floss for the pulled-thread technique on the collar, front band and...
view details
Shades of Summer
This is a small piece of free-motion and hand quilted raw edged applique that I intend to make part of a casual lightweight jacket. Holding out for the warm weather here in the North East!
view details
chan red willow art
this embroidery is not finished but it is done on thin silk which i have previously painted a watercolor on. the embroidery will only be partial so that the watercolor and embroidery can work...
view details
chan red willow art
1 commentthis piece is also in progress but quite challenging. i find experience a good teacher . i watercolored the picture on silk and then chose certain parts to embroider. the...
view details
Green Jacket
1 commentI just got a new Babylock Ellure Plus sewing/embroidery combo. I'm so excited! This is my first project with the new machine. It looks much better on the body, than it does on the dress form. The...
view details
Embroidered Jean Vest
4 commentsI used Kwik Sew #2895 to construct this vest out of a couple pair of my very old blue jeans. I added tone on tone embroidery (4 colors) and hand sewn 2.5mm sequins for just a touch of...
view details
Summer Stripes!
4 commentsThreads issue #150 Fresh, fun blouse ideas was my inspiration for this garment. I made this blouse from one of the newer Simplicity patterns, 2339. I love that the cup sizes are included...
view details
Heirloom inspired blouse with lace trim
For years I'd wanted to make an heirloom top inspired by some of the lovely dresses worn in Pride & Prejudice. I have also long admired the combination of white and sage green, such as...
view details
Baby bag
Baby bag, made from any left over fabric you have, Embroidered with special message or name, Drawstring added, you can have these in any size - very handy for hanging on the door or taking with you...
view details
Steal Your Face Jean Applique Jacket
2 commentsInspired by the festivals I went to last summer and the music of the Grateful Dead, I created this upcycled jean jacket, going for a real bohemian marakesh style feel. This jean jacket has been...
view details
Tops and skirt
It is the top and skirt made for my daughter. The top is embroided and embellished. The skirt pattern is circular skirt.
view details





