Wall-hanging Kits

Each wall hanging is made using the techniques of applique and quilting. Hand dyed silk satin is used for the applique shapes and each shape is attached with iron on 'wonder web'. The web makes it easy to cut intricate shapes with clean lines and no frayed edges. The wall hanging can be decorated afterwards using beads, Indian shisha mirrors and freestyle embroidery.

Applique allows a design to be built quickly and easily, and the quilted base gives a firm surface on which to add embroidery. The embroidery embellishment is my favourite part. Once you have a strong design on the completed quilt you can stitch in a free way on the machine with gold, silver, copper and turquoise metallic threads or a selection of shimmering rayons.

The silk

Select colours from the sheath of multi coloured hand dyed silk and arrange the leaping creatures, butterflies & bee’s to the design
The three colour base is put together using the iron on adhesive and decorated with stitching afterwards. A comprehensive tutorial booklet is included for those not familiar with this easy technique. Embellish your work with beads, Indian shisha mirrors and freestyle embroidery and create your own truly exquisite masterpiece!

Embroidery

Twisted chain, French knots, cross-stitch, needle lace and blanket stitch are some of the stitches to add, they can be found in the tutorial booklet. Work lightly, slowly building up layers of texture and interest using a variety of magpie-like bits and pieces tiny embroidery beads, copper foil, shisha mirrors and hand-made papers can all be stitched to the work. These are fun to add and can make the quilt look quite exquisite.

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