How do you create a smooth graduated fill between two colors using thread? I am studying with fiber artist,
Carol Shinn, this week and we are learning how to do this with freestyle machine embroidery.
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A yellow green to red violet 5-step blend. |
Here is the stitch-out from yellow green to red violet.
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Color blend stitch-out in Carol Shinn's worshop. |
Today we used a photo transfer process to get the image on the base fabric. There are many colors and shades of thread used for the stitching.
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Free-motion stitching with image transfer. |