Instructions

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Shadow Work

I sell the Shadow Work kit, in the kits section. This needlework technique works best with reeled silk and silk organza.

Shadow Work lessons
Historical data, scans of finished products, stitch diagrams, materials needed and lots of pattern resources are included.

Stained Glass Patterns
For more great ideas for this kit - Mermaids, sea creatures, dragons - line drawing samples of many great and unusual creatures, easily adapted for shadow work. Click on the Samples near each book for free downloads!

Silk Ribbon

I sell a Silk Ribbon Sampler kit in the Kits section - everything you need to get started in silk ribbon embroidery, right down to the needles!!!

Basic Stitches

Reeled Silk

These are crafts that use the reeled silk pearl to it's best advantage!

Chinese Knotting Techniques
This is an unusual but beautiful craft - and you only need to know how to make knots!

Tatting
Tatting is a perfect use of reeled silk - knots just snap into place!

Smocking
Not often thought of, but nothing beats the shine of reeled silk pearl for smocking - and it comes in 3 sizes and 60 great colors!

Crazy Quilting

Check out the Fabrics section for hand dyed fabrics for crazy quilting, and of course any of the fibers are perfect for this art medium! Under Fabrics, Birthstone Fabrics, are crazy quilt blocks to get you inspired!

CQ Mag
The ULTIMATE in eye candy, inspiration and loads of directions. Special articles for newbies, too! Take a look at the Gallery - and add your beauties to it!

More Block Instructions

Comprehensive Stitches Dictionary