Author Archives: Hannah

Legong Dancer: Design questions

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Hannah

I am feeling rested enough to be creative. That means dithering over this dancer again! The top edge of the wings is very pale green (I am not sure it shows in this picture. I will have to try again … Continue reading →

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Bird Brocade: Bird Feathers Finished

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Hannah

The bird has a tail!

Posted in My work | Tagged bird, embroidery, wool | 16 Comments

Bird Brocade Returns

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Hannah

I hadn’t worked on this project in over a year. I pulled it out this week and felt inspired, so here it is again! The bird is acquiring feathers rapidly.

Posted in My work | Tagged embroidery, Jacobean | 12 Comments

Chikankari class: Almost done

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Hannah

I’m almost done with Anita’s chikan embroidery class! What a dramatic design! All that’s left is a little embroidery inside the paisley, under the heart. I’m still debating what color to use. What do you think? It’s also time to start … Continue reading →

Posted in Indian embroidery, My work | Tagged Chikan (embroidery), chikankari, embroidery | 6 Comments

Chikankari class: More progress

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Hannah

You can see the progress at the bottom and the top of the piece. I won’t be adding new colors to the piece – I decided that reusing some of the colors will tie the piece together. I like the interplay … Continue reading →

Posted in Indian embroidery, My work | Tagged Chikan (embroidery), chikankari, indian embroidery | 4 Comments

Chinese Temple Embroidery 3: Extreme Sculpture

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Hannah

This post is contributed by my mother Laura, who spent the summer in Taiwan. Extreme sculptural 3D effects are common in the tapestries. The dragons especially seem about to leap from the surface and fly free. Those silver spiral horns … Continue reading →

Posted in Embroidery around the world, Mother | Tagged embroidery, silverwork, stumpwork, taiwan | 5 Comments

May Mouse: Almost done

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Hannah

All done except the ribbons. I found them! It turns out that I left them in a sensible location so they wouldn’t get lost. Ha. So those will be the final step for stitching. I also need to iron it … Continue reading →

Posted in My work | Tagged embroidery, maypole, mouse, woodland threads | 9 Comments

Chikankari class: Wave stitch

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Hannah

OK! Back to work on Anita’s chikankari class! I learned wave stitch (in the center of the heart). I also finished the buttonhole leaves with running stitch filling. I think the trickiest part is hiding the tails. Since the fabric isn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Indian embroidery, My work | Tagged chikankari, embroidery, indian embroidery | 4 Comments

Chinese Temple Embroidery 2: Still in Tainan

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Hannah

This post is contributed by my mother Laura, who spent the summer in Taiwan. Although some few elements are sewn by foot powered sewing machines (no electricity) the amazing sculptural elements can only be done by hand. The artisans work … Continue reading →

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May Mouse: Tail

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Hannah

All that’s left is the belly and the ribbons for the Maypole. Unfortunately, the ribbons are missing – they somehow separated from the rest of the kit. I’ll be spending the evening searching for them. Where could they be?

Posted in My work | Tagged embroidery, mouse, woodland threads | 10 Comments