Thread painting — sometimes called long-and-short stitch or silk shading — uses carefully blended stitches to bring motifs to life with soft colour transitions and a sense of depth, from delicate petals to feathery creatures. With just a few shades of thread, a piece of fabric, and a trusty needle, you can create richly shaded designs that feel almost sculpted with light. The creative possibilities are wonderfully open-ended. If you’ve been curious about this beautiful technique, come along and enjoy a delicious first dip into “painting” with thread.
(Image for illustration purposes only - actual project photography pending.)
Thread painting — sometimes called long-and-short stitch or silk shading — uses carefully blended stitches to bring motifs to life with soft colour transitions and a sense of depth, from delicate petals to feathery creatures. With just a few shades of thread, a piece of fabric, and a trusty needle, you can create richly shaded designs that feel almost sculpted with light. The creative possibilities are wonderfully open-ended. If you’ve been curious about this beautiful technique, come along and enjoy a delicious first dip into “painting” with thread.
(Image for illustration purposes only - actual project photography pending.)
