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Japanese embroidery
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:10 pm
by megandmog
Anyone do it?
I did a short workshop at the show in Harrogate at the weekend and am now hooked!
Anyone got any recommendations for finding out more about the techniques, buying equipment etc?
Re: Japanese embroidery
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:32 pm
by helbel
I saw a demo at the show I went to and decided it was something I'd love to do when I have the time and brain power to attend to it. (See also: learning to use a sewing machine, patchwork and quilting, woodturning - all hobbies I'd like to try at some point)
The lady talked about using silk, stitching onto silk and keeping everything very taut. There must be some books on it I would have thought?
Re: Japanese embroidery
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:23 pm
by Mabel Figworthy
I wanted to do that workshop at Ally Pally but was too late, they were booked up
. I do have some of the Japanese flat silks that are used for it though (they are
gorgeous 
), and have been reading several books about it, so one day I will get round to it!
Was the tutor Midori Matsushima? She offers workshops on her
website so if there's anything near you you might do something like that. Some of the same techniques are used by Helen M Stevens (her books are incredible!) and you can read about her classes
here
Re: Japanese embroidery
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:29 pm
by SusanF
Oh no, another facet of stitching I haven't tried and will now have to put on my list
Must go and check out these links from Mabel. MegAndMog - please tell us more....
Re: Japanese embroidery
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:12 am
by helbel
Oh excellent links mabel. The work on those sites looks fabulous.
Re: Japanese embroidery
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:51 am
by megandmog
Yes it was Midori who ran the class. She's absolutely lovely. Going to attend her weekend course at Burton Manor in January - so excited!
Re: Japanese embroidery
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:16 am
by Mabel Figworthy
How wonderful -- we'll expect a full report!