Folktails by sue spargo, embroidered quilt pattern book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A coworker recently recommended the book stitches to savor and the website of a marvelous quiltmaker, expert embroiderer, and as my colleague stated rock star of the stitching world, sue spargo. Cindys threadworks canadian source for superior, aurifil. In between teaching i am frantically writing books and stitching on new samples for houston market. Canada s largest selection of the kaffe fassett collective. Sue spargo see more from stitches to savor by sue spargo. Sues books fro msue spargo folk art quilts offers quilting supplies for sale, quilting supplies ohio, quilting supplies oh, hand dyed velvet, hand dyed wool, electric quilt cd. This book includes step by step concise written instructions, along with clear illustrations, for 50 of sues. Sue spargo was born in zambia, educated in south africa, and later lived in england. Gnomes, new from janine babich, panel quilts, children and too much more to list. Sue spargo folkart quilts quilting books patterns and notions. I was born in zambia and received my education in south africa. Sue spargo merino wool proficiently woven with 100% premium grade australian merino wool, this fabric is truly in a class of its own.
Crewel embroidery kits embroidery designs embroidery books embroidery alphabet embroidery supplies embroidery needles wool quilts applique quilts applique stitches i absolutely love folk art, as it is funky and a little unpredictable. Mar, 2018 a coworker recently recommended the book stitches to savor and the website of a marvelous quiltmaker, expert embroiderer, and as my colleague stated rock star of the stitching world, sue spargo. This is the second edition of creative stitching so it has more stitches and more information about threads, fibers, and needles to use with each. This is a terrific book for you to use your fat quarters. Sues books fro msue spargo folk art quilts offers quilting supplies for sale, quilting supplies ohio, quilting supplies oh, hand dyed velvet, hand dyed. The impeccable quality of eleganza perle cotton results in smooth, lustrous surface allowing the thread to glide smoothly through all types of fibers. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow. Discover book depositorys huge selection of sue spargo books online. Shop the latest titles by sue spargo at alibris uk including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Nov 27, 2011 sue spargo uniontown, ohio, united states southern africa influenced my life and creativity.
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Sue spargo folk art quilts offers quilting supplies for sale, quilting supplies ohio, quilting supplies oh, hand dyed velvet, hand dyed wool, electric quilt cd. Photo courtesy of some of the embroideries of sue spargo are shared in this book filled with beautiful photos of her. Ive never met her but she was able to do something that many artists, including us, would love to do. Otherwise, youll need to buy sue spargo s creative stitching book. Renaissance bands inc dp80sp sue spargo fresh cut designer pack ribbon embroidery. Canadas largest selection of the kaffe fassett collective.
I ordered this book because i have taken classes from sue spargo and i have made several of her quilts, smaller projects, and block of the month yearly quilts. Millions of products all with free shipping australia wide. Image above from sue spargos new website sue uses chenille needles 24 for her whipstitch hand applique we have 12wt thread that is used for whipstitch on applique projects this is what she says a slightly looser twist allows our wool threads to gently coat the. The book takes you through the history of the quilting tradition and explores the techniques and styles employed by quilters over the centuries. Eleganzas tight twist creates beautiful, firm and textural stitches, and its reflective surface g. In addition, sues efina and ellana thread lines, and wool fabric are offered in her colour lines exclusively. The second edition of creative stitching is the must have book for you to begin creating highly embellished, textural pieces of art. The book was written in 2015 and as the subtitle states, it is a celebration of designs by sue spargo, created from wool.
I have found that often other embroidery books that say they have a hundred stitches have really only figured out 50 ways to use the same three stitches straight, blanket and chain to make them look slightly different. She teaches a specific design or weeklong retreat focused on embellishment. Creative stitching second edition by sue spargo cindys. Richly dyed and raised to a perfect hand, this soft, luxuriously felted fabric is designed for ease of stitch penetration. Image above from sue spargo s new website sue uses chenille needles 24 for her whipstitch hand applique we have 12wt thread that is used for whipstitch on applique projects this is what she says a slightly looser twist allows our wool threads to gently coat the edge of wool applique, melting into the wool. Folktails by sue spargo features images from her childhood as she tries to recapture her childhood world of animals and plants growing up in south africa. Sues greatest satisfaction comes from running workshops and retreats. She has led workshops across the usa and in australia, canada, vietnam, italy, new zealand and france. Sues book creative stitching includes step by step written instructions, along with clear illustrations, for 50 of sues favorite stitches.
Fresh cut book by sue spargo wool appliquesue has selected her favorite stitches and threads to add texture and depth to the blocks in this great new quilt. Sue delivers illustrated presentations about her creative process. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Buy stitches to savor designs 2016 calendar wal by spargo, sue isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Then they do the same ones in ribbon and count them as different. Wonderfil has teamed up with sue spargo, author, teacher, embroidery expert and artist, to bring you a new line of colours in our eleganza, razzle, and dazzle thread lines. Sue spargos love of folkart design is evident in her beautifully handmade quilts, totes, pillows, and more. This book is for people who already either know all of the embroidery stitches they are going to use in the applique. The stark contrasts between the arid beigebrowns of the african bushveld and the lush greens of the rolling hills of southern england inspired many of her designs and continue to be a rich source of ideas. Patterns by jan patek, sue spargo and cherie ralston. Research genealogy for sue spargo, as well as other members of the spargo family, on ancestry. From quilting from the heart in camrose, alberta, canada.
Several gorgeous patterns to choose from in this book. Creative stitching book second edition from sue spargo folk art quilts offers quilting supplies for sale, quilting supplies ohio, quilting supplies oh, hand dyed velvet, hand dyed wool, electric quilt cd. The first is more of an introduction to her stitching world of tools, fabrics and threads and stitches. Sue spargo s love of folkart design is evident in her beautifully handmade quilts, totes, pillows, and more. Creative stitching book by sue spargo second edition. Folktails designs and instructions for creating african animal themed quilt blocks by sue spargo jan 1, 2016. Sue spargo collection eleganza perle cotton size 8.
Dorset buttons is one of the techniques taught in my indigo vases class. Sue s books fro msue spargo folk art quilts offers quilting supplies for sale, quilting supplies ohio, quilting supplies oh, hand dyed velvet, hand dyed wool, electric quilt cd. Great for thread embellishment, big stitch hand quilting and sashiko. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. From the beautiful simplicity of an amish quilt to a pretty pinwheel design, there is a quilt in this book to suit all skill levels and styles. Sues book creative stitching includes step by step concise written. Sues book creative stitching includes step by step concise written instructions, along with clear illustrations, for 50 of sues favorite stitches. Canadas largest online selection of quality superior threads, plus select notions. In the fresh cut book, sue even had the effrontery to annotate the pages in creative stitching where you can find the specific stitches. I want to inform stitchers who love sue spargo to buy both books. Pattern books and kits will be available on our website very, very soon. Applique aprons and smocks autumn baby bagspursestotes baltimore album bargello block row of the month.
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