Threads Magazine Machine Embroidery Challenge

A few posts back I mentioned entering in the Threads Magazine Machine Embroidery Challenge. 

I just found out that my peacock shawl has been chosen as one of the five semifinalists!!!  (Happy Dance!!)

I digitized the peacock feather design, and then thread painted the raw edge appliqued bird.  What many don’t realize is at that time my largest hoop would only stitch out one of the feathers at a time.  The 84” x 22” shawl took 40 hoopings to stitch out all the feathers!

It also has some hot fix crystals on it to embellish it further.  It has become one of my favorite wardrobe accessories.

Photo by Susie Seaman

You must vote by December 15^th, so follow this link,  and cast a vote for your favorite piece.  

Feeling honored to be recognized, Linda

Just Did It!

I usually don't enter contests, but this one sounded easy enough, so I did.  The Threads Machine Embroidery Challenge sponsored by Bernina caught my attention.

My peacock shawl measures 84" x 22".

I submitted a shawl that I created using my own machine embroidery designs and a thread painted bird.

Here is a close up so you can see the thread painting.

You can see my entry and read more about the piece by going to Threads Magazine Website.

Wishing all a good night, Linda