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Wednesday 20 May 2015

WIPW - What is terry cloth thread?

Work In Progress Wednesday.


Last week a small piece of terry cloth thread was featured in the circle of Pile 'em On. Some readers asked about it, so here is a picture.
 
It is too thick to force though the fabric so it is mainly suited for couching or weaving.

Pile 'em On
For the circle I tried my hand at weaving with the terry cloth thread.
 A slip of paper underneath prevents the needle snagging other threads.

The result is not impressive; the weaving feature is not noticable, but it adds a soft 'bump'.

I worked the last flame of pulled work with Four Sided Stitch.
Some more canvas work:
Left: Gobelin stitch
Middle: Wide Gobelin stitch
Right: Straight Gobelin stitch


Fruity Cushion
It was time to start using other stitches, like Surface Satin stitch and French Knots.

I'm rather pleased with the progress... but there will probably be very little to show next week. I might not even have time to read blogs or answer comments. Sorry!


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15 comments:

  1. Pamela20 May 2015 at 09:45

    Great progress this week! I hadn't seen terry cloth thread before-interesting. Great colors in the fruity cushion.

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  2. margaret20 May 2015 at 14:39

    pile them on is ceratinly a great 3D piece and so interesting Queenie, other 2 WIP both coming along well too

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  3. Julie Fukuda20 May 2015 at 15:13

    O wonder what that terry cloth thread was intended for. I can see couching would be the easiest way t add it. The weaving doesn't look so easy.

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  4. Elizabeth's quarters20 May 2015 at 18:57

    The woven terry thread creates a smashing bouclé effect, and I love your canvas work, which reminds me slightly of Welsh quilts. Great to see your progress, mine has been very poor of late!

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  5. Janie21 May 2015 at 02:13

    I enjoy seeing what you are up to and your use of color, fun. Life takes up time, it's a balancing act; projects, chores, recreation etc. I think the mix makes it interesting, you know?

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  6. Stitching Lady21 May 2015 at 03:54

    Carin, "I will be watching you" - Just go on, I like it, and I like your continuity.

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  7. crazyQstitcher21 May 2015 at 06:47

    I love seeing the canvas work expand across the fabric.. so interesting. It amazes me that you achieve so much with so many projects on the go.

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  8. chitra21 May 2015 at 14:01

    Thanks for the information and ways of using terry cloth thread. the idea of weaving using paper is great. will have to try it. the four sided stitch looks impressive and canvas stitches are also nice. the colours and embroidery on fruity cushion are progressing beautifully

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  9. Anonymous21 May 2015 at 18:23

    The terry cloth is an unusual texture, I haven't seen anything like this before. You have progressed well with your canvas work, I can see this project turning into another queenie masterpiece!

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  10. SĂ©verine22 May 2015 at 01:03

    What a beautiful work this week!

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  11. Renee22 May 2015 at 15:05

    Your stitching is all fabulous (as always!) Thanks for sharing the terry cloth thread. I was curious and do love the texture. Your canvas work is wonderful (seeing it makes me want to give it a try.) And, adding the paper to keep the needle from catching other threads while weaving is genius! I hope your busy week is a good one! (No need to reply - we'll catch up another time, I am sure!)

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  12. J Honda23 May 2015 at 01:11

    very very pretty - all the bright colors and stitches together are beautiful!

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  13. Annet24 May 2015 at 22:32

    Love the photo of your terry cloth thread, it must be a pleasure to use. I think it would look very nice when couched with a herringbone stitch in a metalic thread. Your pile 'm on is growing very nice.

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  14. Lis Harwood29 May 2015 at 19:19

    Interesting, as always. I wonder what you are up to, away from your blog, I hope it is something good.

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  15. Tanya3 June 2015 at 13:47

    Your masterpiece is growing! Do you have a completion date on your calendar?

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