Omega QW Posted June 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 I'm about to try my hand at thread painting and would like to hear from others who have done it about what I should remember to do or not do. Any advice would be cheerfully received so that I don't spend time re-inventing the wheel. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega QW Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 I'm about to try my hand at thread painting and would like to hear from others who have done it about what I should remember to do or not do. Any advice would be cheerfully received so that I don't spend time re-inventing the wheel. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 I say just go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 I say just go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 It is a lot of fun. Just use your imagination! Don't be afraid to use lots of color for visual effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 It is a lot of fun. Just use your imagination! Don't be afraid to use lots of color for visual effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 When Thread Painting, what is done about the back of the quilt???? Mine looks pretty ugly compared to the front.. I'm thinking I'll use a layer of organza on the back, do the thread painting, then add a backing and just outline where I can.. I'd really love to hear what others do, how it's handled, what is used, including batting, etc. Thanks, many times, RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 When Thread Painting, what is done about the back of the quilt???? Mine looks pretty ugly compared to the front.. I'm thinking I'll use a layer of organza on the back, do the thread painting, then add a backing and just outline where I can.. I'd really love to hear what others do, how it's handled, what is used, including batting, etc. Thanks, many times, RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kueser Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 I just completed a class on thread painting. This method, using a DSM, you paint the picture on a organza/stablizer sandwich in a hoop, cut it out, and then applique to the quilt top. All the messy part is hidden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kueser Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 I just completed a class on thread painting. This method, using a DSM, you paint the picture on a organza/stablizer sandwich in a hoop, cut it out, and then applique to the quilt top. All the messy part is hidden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingstitcher Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 You ought to go to the master of thread painting - Sue Patton. Here is a photo of one of her pieces at MQS - Sue with her parrots. I greatly admire her abilities and perhaps she has a book which would give you some ideas. Sue travels a lot and perhaps she can chime in here. I know that she likes to use variegated thread and counts the time it takes to get to the next color so she can place the right color in the right spot. I'm sure that is a technique that has to have practice. Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingstitcher Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 You ought to go to the master of thread painting - Sue Patton. Here is a photo of one of her pieces at MQS - Sue with her parrots. I greatly admire her abilities and perhaps she has a book which would give you some ideas. Sue travels a lot and perhaps she can chime in here. I know that she likes to use variegated thread and counts the time it takes to get to the next color so she can place the right color in the right spot. I'm sure that is a technique that has to have practice. Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingstitcher Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Isn't this amazing? Here is a close up of the parrot faces. I want to be like Sue some day, only stay a blond. Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingstitcher Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Isn't this amazing? Here is a close up of the parrot faces. I want to be like Sue some day, only stay a blond. Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Yep, Sue is awesome! I took 6 classes from her at MQX - 2 last year and 4 this year. I even won one of her class samples this year. Of course, none of her talent has rubbed off yet. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Yep, Sue is awesome! I took 6 classes from her at MQX - 2 last year and 4 this year. I even won one of her class samples this year. Of course, none of her talent has rubbed off yet. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Marilyn, Sue Patten will be teaching an all day class on thread art at Road to California in January. The class is an intermediate - advanced level so you have lots of time to ppp before you get there! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Marilyn, Sue Patten will be teaching an all day class on thread art at Road to California in January. The class is an intermediate - advanced level so you have lots of time to ppp before you get there! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Sue is a gem for sure, and her vehicle is almost identical in color to her hair.. or was when I took a class with her.. and her nails, she is such a tiny bit.. and fun to take a class with. Her parrots I'd not seen before.. looks as though she uses a fairly heavy thread, too, and of course it's beautiful. Thanks for tips on the thread painting. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Sue is a gem for sure, and her vehicle is almost identical in color to her hair.. or was when I took a class with her.. and her nails, she is such a tiny bit.. and fun to take a class with. Her parrots I'd not seen before.. looks as though she uses a fairly heavy thread, too, and of course it's beautiful. Thanks for tips on the thread painting. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocoholic Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I have a quilter who lives near me who does thread painting, maybe some of you know (of) her, Judy Irish. Anyway, I have seen her quilts and they are usually displayed with the back showing as well as the front, as the back has almost the same picture as the front. She used the same bobbin color as the top and it comes out beautifully. A friend and I will be having her over for a day to teach us, probably in the fall after school starts again, as my friend has a son who is in elementary school yet. I can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocoholic Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I have a quilter who lives near me who does thread painting, maybe some of you know (of) her, Judy Irish. Anyway, I have seen her quilts and they are usually displayed with the back showing as well as the front, as the back has almost the same picture as the front. She used the same bobbin color as the top and it comes out beautifully. A friend and I will be having her over for a day to teach us, probably in the fall after school starts again, as my friend has a son who is in elementary school yet. I can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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