SRE Embellishing - Crazy Quilting

EMBELLISHING - CRAZY QUILTING,

 SILK RIBBON EMBROIDERY

Dimension and Pizazz

Stepping up to the next level in SRE.

Once you have mastered the technique of 

 SRE stitches and shaping these into flowers, 

leaves, insects, etc. now it is time to take a step up.

Layering, textures, variances of colour, reflections,

 highlights all add a different effect and give

 dimension to your work.

Get together an assortment of beads, sequins,

 metallic threads eg. Kreinik glass, lucite flowers 

or leaves and see how it will change the effect of

 your work.  Keep in mind Clear Beading Thread as an

 option for stitching down laces, braid etc. No need

 to change your thread constantly to match the item,

 it blends in well.

 Obviously this will not work for a basic dark colour 

such as black, but with variances in shades will 

disguise it well.

Crazy Patch Seam Embellishment is one example 

of this with the use of various stitches, Beads and Sequins.

Adding these type of elements can give your embroidery

 a more whimsical effect or increase the sequins and

 beading and instantly it becomes more glamourous.

 Let's admit it ladies we can all do with some BLING!!!!!

 

Silk Ribbon Embroidery - Crazy Patch / Quilting

Silk Ribbon Embroidery can be applied to many 

styles of Craft, one of which is Crazy Patchwork.

Embellishing your Crazy Patch with SRE, adds 

another dimension to your projects, and gives 

such  a wide variety of adornments.

Having a problem finding a trim, braid
 or a feature.  Create your own.

Ribbons come in so many colours, widths and blends,

 that you are simply able to create a flower or

 seam embellishment to fit your project.

Judith Baker Montano is a prominent embroiderer

 in this area, and has shown in her work and publications,

 how beautiful it can be as an embellishment.

My actual time to devote to Crazy Patch is limited,

 due to time and multiple projects on the go. 

 So I am just showing you a piece I have stitched

as a display to visitors at my stalls. At this stage 

I am not too sure what it will become in the future.

 I shall have to wait for the inspiration to flow.

The main reason that I have developed this blog

 is to encourage a resurgence in Embroidery and 

I feel that Silk Ribbon is an excellent way for the

 beginner to learn, owing to its fast application.

After all, aren't we all in the same situation of 

finding enough time for our hobbies and crafts 

in this busy, hectic lifestyle we lead. So for 

so little time spent, you can get such 

gorgeous results.