Then I began using a single strand of some machine embroidery threads I have, they look like rayon but are actually polyester. I have stitched them in a style similar to Kantha stitching inspired by a piece Bev White showed us. 
Here they have been done in positive/negative for a rather interesting effect.
I have now added a very thin layer of batting and plan to do some hand quilting on this piece. Great for relaxing outside on the deck.
14 comments:
What beautiful bugs you have there... Loving the black and white. Look forward to seeing your hand quilting.
I love your bugs!!!
Your bugs are fantastic!
Your stitching is exquisite. I see what you mean by the floss getting hairy however there are many hairy spiders. The positive negative are truly interesting. This is the perfect reason to expand your thread collection. :o) Marvelous May to you...
Great looking bugs!!!!
Great black and white bugs!!! I hate spiders though.... ewwww. I couldn't stitch one of these. The stitching is wonderful.
Sooooooooo Cool!!!!!! I just love this piece and your bugs!!! Hand quilting!! I'm impressed even more than I thought you could impress me!!
Love the positive/negative effect. You know, DMC cotton embroidery floss doesn't "beard" like your floss seems to be doing. If the cotton is mercerized, it should be smooth when stitched. I'd be happy to send you a skein, if you don't have access to that brand.
As always, your work is phenomenal.
Diane
Your stitching is wonderful.....try using perle #8 thread as it does not get hairy with handling.....can't wait to see this little quilt finished.....
Your bug-catcher quilt is lovely. You might try silk to stitch with it's lovely. I guess you draw your bugs first?
I love these bugs!! You are such a great embroiderer - VERY NICE! Can't wait to see what else you've been up to!
Your hand work is great. I'm not very good at hand embroidery. Love the 2 color backgrounds - great inspirations.
Hi! A little advice....When using delicate thread use a shorter piece of thread...this will minimize the times the thread has to go in and out of the cloth and stop fraying....Here are some lovely threads form a great company in Canada...www.treenwaysilks.com
Very cool hairy creatures...I think that is how they look in real life! They are not shiny and flat...they are hairy and 3D...great job! Doesn't it creep you out to stitch the bugs?!?
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