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If you want to add more interest to an embroidery design, try one of these techniques. Place a layer of mylar over a fill area, then tear away the excess mylar before stitching the next part of the design. The mylar will add a shimmer, perfect for a fish or the diamond in a ring, or any place you want a hint of flash. Don't know where to find mylar? Sheets are sold as
gift wrap, or cut up a deflated mylar balloon. The mylar will peek through between the stitches for a more subtle look than metallic thread. Want to add dimension to part of the design? Place a layer of puffy foam over part of the design. As with the mylar, tear away the excess after stitching. Puffy foam works best with wide satin stitches that have no underlayment (or insert the puffy foam after the underlayment stitches). Want part of the design to be fuzzy? Use wooly nylon thread. Want a semi-transparent look, try Sulky Sliver iridescent thread (perfect for insect wings). Embroidery need not be boring with all these possibilities! Next issue: holiday stitching from Mary Jane Allen of Perfect Little Stitches |
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