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| Thread sketched female cardinal from my quilt, "Cardinal Fan" |
One of my favorite techniques to encourage quilters to try is thread sketching. While it may seem like a difficult technique, it is easy to learn using my training wheels to help you get started.
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| Thread sketched bib made for my granddaughter, Brinley. |
Thread sketching is very similar to thread painting. In fact the same techniques are used in both.
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| Thread sketching commercial fabric by Linda Bratten |
While many use the terms interchangeable, thread sketching uses free motion quilting to enhance motifs on the quilt.
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| Thread Painted Tree pattern from a book by Sulky |
While thread painting is creating elements for a project purely out of thread.
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| Thread Painted Swallowtail Butterfly, original design |
While I enjoy both techniques, thread sketching is very similar to coloring with your sewing machine. It doesn't take as much thread or time as thread painting does.
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| Thread sketched and photo transferred quilt, Water Color Rose by Linda Bratten |
Are you interested in finding out how I like to teach thread sketching? Check out my video below!
I recommend practicing your thread sketching/painting by coloring fabric elements. This way you can practice with out investing the creating time!
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| Thread sketching commercial fabrics using metallic threads by Linda Bratten |
Thread sketching commercial fabric by Linda Bratten
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If this is something you would like to try, be sure to check out my available thread sketching/painting patterns available in my online store. Click here to start shopping.
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| Daisy Delights available at www.LindaBrattenCreations.com |
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| A block from the pattern, Falling in Love with Thread Sketching and Painting, available at www.LindaBrattenCreations.com |
I am currently working on an online class to teach others how to thread sketch my pattern, Bronze Iris to create this fun wall hanging.
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| Bronze Iris by Linda Bratten |
Close up of thread sketching of Bronze Iris by Linda Bratten
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If you are interested in this opportunity, be sure to subscribe to my blog, Linda B Creative, where I will let you know when it is up and running.
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