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Is it the array of gorgeous colors? The different textures? The thought of all the lovely things you could stitch? Or is it just because it's pretty? I love thread - the different types and sizes of spools, the different weights and textures of threads, and all those amazing luscious colors. I buy lots of it, some to use and some just because I couldn't resist it's loveliness. I have a half-dozen spools I bought in Paris several years ago, and I have the Sajou thread I bought at Purl Soho in New York City just because I loved that the spools were called "cocoons".
“I paint flesh because I’m human. Flesh is just the most beautiful thing to paint.” Jenny Saville’s voluptuous, rippling folds of flesh explore the living, breathing human experience. On one hand she is a painter’s painter, who relishes in the messy, smeary liquidity of oil paint, but she also draws parallels between the sensuality of painting and...
I can't believe - this was not published when it was written!!! so sorry....But later later than never...;-) 2013 seems to be a very inspiring number - this is a collection of various greetings for 2013 from my friends on Facebook and Twitter - enjoy! 2013 is the first year in our lifetime to be written with 0, 1, 2, 3. 12 + 345 · 6 – 78 + 9 = 2013 = - 9 · 8 – 76 + 5 · 432 + 1 10/9!*8!*7!-6!*5!/4!+3!*2!+1! = 2013 Properties of the number 2013 Factorization 3*11*61 Divisors 1, 3, 11, 33, 61, 183, 671, 2013 Count of divisors 8 Sum of divisors 2976 Is prime? No Previous prime 2011 Next prime 2017 2013th prime 17491 Is a Fibonacci number? No Is a Bell number? No Is a Catalan number? No Is a factorial? No Binary 11111011101 Octal 3735 sin(2013) = 0.68956696500461 cos(2013) = -0.72422192784694 sqrt(2013) = 44.866468548349 After a while you learn... by Veronica A. Shoffstall After some time you learn the difference, The subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul. And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning, And company doesn't always mean security. And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts, And presents aren't promises. And you begin to accept your defeats, With your head up and your eyes ahead, With the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child. And you learn to build all your roads on today, Because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans, And futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight. After a while you learn, That even the sun burns if you get too much, And learn that it doesn't matter how much you do care about, Some people simply don't care at all. And you accept that it doesn't matter how good a person is, She will hurt you once in a while, And you need to forgive her for that. You learn that talking can relieve emotional pain. You discover that it takes several years to build a relationship based on confidence, And just a few seconds to destroy it. And that you can do something just in an instant, And which you will regret for the rest of your life. You learn that the true friendships, Continue to grow even from miles away. And that what matters isn't what you have in your life, But who you have in your life. And that good friends are the family, Which we choose. You learn that we don't have to change our friends, If we understand that friends can also change. You realize that you are your best friend, And that you can do do anything, or nothing, And have good moments together. You discover that the people who you most care about in your life, Are taken from you so quickly, So we must always leave the people who we care about with loving words, It may be the last time we see them. You learn that the circumstances and the environment have influence upon us, But we are responsible for ourselves. You start to learn that you should not compare yourself with others, But with the best you can be. You discover that it takes a long time to become the person you wish to be, And that the time is short. You learn that it doesn't matter where you have reached, But where you are going to. But if you don't know where you are going to, Anywhere will do. You learn that either you control your acts, Or they shall control you. And that to be flexible doesn't mean to be weak or not to have personality, Because it doesn't matter how delicate and fragile the situation is, There are always two sides. You learn that heroes are those who did what was necessary to be done, Facing the consequences. You learn that patience demands a lot of practice. You discover that sometimes, The person who you most expect to be kicked by when you fall, Is one of the few who will help you to stand up. You learn that maturity has more to do with the kinds of experiences you had And what you have learned from them, Than how many birthdays you have celebrated. You learn that there are more from your parents inside you than you thought. You learn that we should never tell a child that dreams are silly, Very few things are so humiliating, And it would be a tragedy if she believed it. You learn that when you are angry, You have the right to be angry, But this doesn't give you the right to be cruel. You discover that only because someone doesn't love you the way you would like her to, It doesn't mean that this person doesn't love you the most she can, Beacuse there are people who love us, But just don't know how to show or live that. You learn that sometimes it isn't enough being forgiven by someone, Sometimes you have to learn how to forgive yourself. You learn that with the same harshness you judge, Some day you will be condemned. You learn that it doesn't matter in how many pieces your heart has been broken, The world doesn't stop for you to fix it. You learn that time isn't something you can turn back, Therefore you must plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, Instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers. And you learn that you really can endure. You really are strong . And you can go so much farther than you thought you could go. You really do have worth. And you learn, And you learn, With every goodbye, you learn... This poem was written by Veronica A. Shoffstall in 1971 and all rights are reserved to her.
Découvrez différentes fibres textiles naturelles, animales minérales et végétales, de la laine, soie, en passant par le coton et la viscose.
a caelo usque ad centrum - from the sky into the center. A collection of pictures: Colors - threads, yarns, fibers, quilts, fabrics, denim/indigo, and fashion. Patina - leather, wood, satin. The visual - detail, white kitchens, pearls in paintings, pears, skies, sunflowers, lonely roads and...
36/365, February 5, 2010 - Spring I had the day off today and it snowed the whole day. My mom and I have been planning to sew this whole weekend, so it wasn't like I had big plans outside or even had to go to work, but it would have been nice if it was a little bit sunny! This is part of mom's thread collection and I thought the pretty colors really looked like spring. These colors reminded me of the Easter dresses that my sister and I used to wear.
Conceal the raw edges of an armscye with this great technique.
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a gallery curated by Enchanticals ~I'm Coming Back
My friend Alison asked that I share one of my favorite vignettes from my home. Now, I could have chosen a past vignette, or put together something over the top, but, I've been wanting an excuse to share these photos, and this truly is one of my favorite vignettes. It may surprise you. A friend of mine had a liquidation sale a couple weeks ago. Although I purchased several large pieces, out of the entire warehouse, the thing that spoke to me the most was this box full of vintage bobbins. I snapped a photo of them right away. Then I brought them home, and snapped another photo. It seems, I couldn't stop snapping photos of them. I love the graphics, and the beautiful blue thread. I love them so much that I painted a terracotta bowl to display them in, They are on my chest of drawers. I tilted the bowl, so the bobbins are spilling out onto my vintage crocheted runner. Is this a vignette? I think so. Simple, and something that makes me smile every time I look at it. Sharing With: Funky Junk Interiors: Saturday Nite Special The Polohouse: Favorite on the First My Romantic Home: Show and Tell French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday Common Ground: Vintage Inspiration Friday The Charm of Home: Home Sweet Home Savvy City Farmer: Thrift'n on Thursday At The Picket Fence: Inspiration Friday 2805: Potpourri Friday
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I found a vintage jacket at the thrift shop recently with this great trim, and decided that I wanted to figure out how to do it.
Vintage ornamental spinning spool holder (via Sewing goods / Vintage spool holder)
a caelo usque ad centrum - from the sky into the center. A collection of pictures: Colors - threads, yarns, fibers, quilts, fabrics, denim/indigo, and fashion. Patina - leather, wood, satin. The visual - detail, white kitchens, pearls in paintings, pears, skies, sunflowers, lonely roads and...
Using Dazzle and Splendor threads to finish the Studio Bird mini quilt with the best binding method and fun label. Free pattern.
Are you just getting started with embroidery? These are the embroidery materials you'll need. These supplies are your must haves!
100% natural mulberry silk from China.Mulberry silk is dyed by hand and It's delicate and soft. The color of mulberry silk is much brighter than cotton thread. Embroidery made from silk threads is more vivid.As a natural material,mulberry silk has long been regarded as one of world's most noble textile materials. Quantity: 200 spools, each spool is about 20 to 22 meters Size of the wood spool: 3 cmX2 cm Origin: China Suitable for hand embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint and other handicraft work. It cannot be run on machine. We'll ship the item you purchase within 1-2 business days after the payment is received and tracking number will be provided accordingly. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you! Other quantities are availbale 30 spools please click https://www.etsy.com/ChinaSilkEmbroidery/listing/857715016/embroidery-silk-spools-pack-of-30-spools?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1638361230612 50 spools please click https://www.etsy.com/ChinaSilkEmbroidery/listing/791390045/50-spools-hand-dyed-100-natural-mulberry?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1638361686125 100 spools please click https://www.etsy.com/ChinaSilkEmbroidery/listing/1052015521/silk-thread-spools-100-spools-hand-dyed?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1638361211508
Sulky Petites™ Cotton Thread is the handiest handwork thread because it is easier, faster and more fun than floss! Since one strand of Sulky 12 wt. Petites Cotton Thread is equivalent to two strands of floss, there are huge benefits to you: (1) You no longer have to separate floss (2) There is no tangling (3) You can cut any length you want, and (4) With the snap-end spool, storage is tidy with no loss of color identity. This versatile thread can be used for Hand Embroidery, Cross Stitch, Applique, Quilting, Couching, Smocking, Redwork and more. PRODUCT DETAILS:: Sulky Petites Palettes - Spring Colors Collection:: Includes 6 Spools of Sulky 12 wt Cotton Thread in the following colors: Medium Orchid - 1031 Mint Green - 1047 Pale Yellow - 1061 Ecru - 1082 Light Pink - 1115 Heron Blue - 1292 :: 100% Long Staple Cotton:: 50 yds per spool:: Machine Washable / Colorfast:: Made in Italy
We’ve chatted about Au Ver a Soie metallic threads before here on Needle ‘n Thread, but I can’t help it! I have to revisit the subject and share them with you again. Why? Because I’ve been working on something sparkly! When it comes to hand embroidering with metallic threads, it’s true that there’s often a ...
Finest quality sand gold lame embroidery thread set from Japan's ancient capital Kyoto. Sand metallic thread is made by colored core thread and grits of gold metal. It has shinny glossy luster and twinkly glitter. - Length: about 30 meter, 33 yard - Diameter : 0.20 mm, 0.008” - 12 colors set from p1 (far left) to p12 (far right ) on the photo #1 These sand gold threads are widely used for Japanese precise embroideries in Nishijin Kyoto. It can be used in any combination or twisted together to make a thicker thread. Not only for embroidery work, it also perfectly suits for lace knitting, sewing, weaving, crochet work & every type of handicrafts and hand sewing works. This is a set of 12 threads in different color which covers almost all colors embroidery artists using. If you would like to have less than 12 colors, please contact the seller. You can see the color number p1-p12 on the cover photo uploaded on this page. One single color: 3 USD each plus shipping ************************************************************* About Kyoto traditional embroidery Kyoto embroidery probably dates back to 794. Then, the new capital was established in Kyoto and a department of weaving was set up at the Imperial Court. Their beautiful fabric was further embellished with other traditional arts, such as the Yuzen dyeing technique. By the middle of the Edo period (1600-1868) Shibori fawn spot tie-dyeing and hand embroidery were other important methods of decorating fabric. The newly wealthy merchant class favored richly embellished kimono. In addition to stitched flat silk motifs, hand wrapped gold and silver embroidery thread was applied (couched on top of the fabric) in traditional patterns to imitate the brocades worn by the aristocracy. *********************************************************************
French Fil au Gant thread, favorited by high fashion houses and world class luxury brands like Hermes. The waxed cotton thread is the ideal thread for beading and Luneville embroidery. The thread is a 2 ply, waxed, cotton thread, super strong for holding the weight of beads and sequins. Color: Lawn green Spool Length: 150m Material: 100% cotton Thread diameter: 0.22mm, 2 ply Purchase the single spool or as a set. The set includes 5 spools: 808 (Aqua green), 812 (Jade), 866 (Lawn Green), 820 (Pine), 270 (Metallic Pine). Please search the color number in the shop to find detailed information of the spools in the set. The color may vary due to different screen settings.
Valdani Embroidery Thread has been one of my favorite materials to work with since someone handed me a little ball of it at a retreat...
My friends, my friends! If you have been embroidering for even a little while, you’ve probably encountered metallic threads. And if you’ve encountered metallic threads, you’ve probably encountered the Unending Frustration that goes with them! For hand embroidery, metallics are always problematic, it seems – more so when you’re doing surface embroidery, free of a ...
This is a guide about threading sewing needles. Threading a sewing needle can be a very frustrating or time consuming experience, especially when working on a large project. There are, however, a number of tips that can help make this task easier.
What are the Differences in Sewing Thread? What do those mysterious numbers on the end of a thread spool mean? This questions, and more, will be answered.
art silk thread, indian silk thread, faux silk thread, embroidery thread, polyester thread These are premium quality art silk threads that can be used for all kinds of hand and machine embroidery projects. you can also use this thread to make tassels, decorative stitching, fly rod wrapping, machine applique and more! Each spool has 23 gms of thread (about 500 yards) and has a beautiful sheen. it is a 100 percent viscose thread made of rayon. This listing is for a pack of 10 spools in pretty pastel colors.
Sulky Petites™ Cotton Thread is the handiest handwork thread because it is easier, faster and more fun than floss! Since one strand of Sulky 12 wt. Petites Cotton Thread is equivalent to two strands of floss, there are huge benefits to you: (1) You no longer have to separate floss (2) There is no tangling (3) You can cut any length you want, and (4) With the snap-end spool, storage is tidy with no loss of color identity. This versatile thread can be used for Hand Embroidery, Cross Stitch, Applique, Quilting, Couching, Smocking, Redwork and more. PRODUCT DETAILS:: Sulky Petites Palettes - Spring Colors Collection:: Includes 6 Spools of Sulky 12 wt Cotton Thread in the following colors: Medium Orchid - 1031 Mint Green - 1047 Pale Yellow - 1061 Ecru - 1082 Light Pink - 1115 Heron Blue - 1292 :: 100% Long Staple Cotton:: 50 yds per spool:: Machine Washable / Colorfast:: Made in Italy
