Raised embroidery using the knot lace technique
Start embroidering the sample book - Part 1
A course by Adriana Torres , Embroiderer
About the video: Start embroidering the sample book - Part 1
Overview
“In this lesson I am going to show you the materials that you will need to start embroidering the sample book and we are going to start embroidering the knot stitch, the japa mala, and the astrakhan stitch.”
In this video lesson Adriana Torres addresses the topic: Start embroidering the sample book - Part 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Raised embroidery using the knot lace technique. Discover the needle knitting method and learn the art of knot embroidery.
Partial transcription of the video
“Before tackling the final project, It is super important that we make a sample with all the stitches that we are going to learn. It is super important that you dedicate time to making the sample book. Don't try to rush just to do the stitches, practice and that's it. What you can do is test the points separately, but when they start making the sample book, really treat it as if it were a project in itself. And it's great that you connect to get attached to the sample and dedicate time to it. In my head I wanted to make a meditating character. And then I tried raised cup stitch, or the point...”
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Course summary for: Raised embroidery using the knot lace technique
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Arts & Crafts, Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Textile Design, Traditional illustration
Adriana Torres
A course by Adriana Torres
Argentine designer Adriana Torres has an eclectic background, having studied architecture, graphic design, fine arts and illustration. His collection of objects received the Seal of Good Design awarded by the Ministry of Industry and was selected to be part of the Argentine pavilions at 100% Design London, Maison & Objet Paris and at Pitti Bimbo, Italy. He received first prize in the National Crafts Competition, organized by the National Arts Fund.
He has collaborated with brands such as Seletti, Crate & Barrel, El Espartano and Tea Connection. His work has been published in several books and magazines, including: Stich•illo (Uppercase), Encore! The new Artisans (Thames & Hudson), Super Handmade (Designers Book) and DPI Magazine from Taiwan. Some of his works have been on the cover of magazines, such as Farnese the elephant, in Modern Decoration Home (Hong Kong) and Ander the lion, in the British magazine Embroidery.
He has also taught classes and workshops in several countries: Brazil, Mexico, the United States, England, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain and France.
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