Kim Sanders visits Creative Living

This series of videos from Kim Sanders’ visit to Creative Living first appeared on our blog. For our members’ convenience and enjoyment we have compiled all the videos below.

 

Kim Sanders and Sheryl Borden discuss Pulled and Drawn Thread embroidery

On this clip from Creative Living with Sheryl Borden(KENW), designer Kim Sanders discusses the elegant whitework techniques of pulled and drawn thread which transform evenweave linen into fabric lace. The differences between the two are illustrated with embroideries. A sampler shows the process of withdrawing thread and securing the area with embroidery stitches.

Kim Sanders and Sheryl Borden discuss Smocking

On this clip from Creative Living with Sheryl Borden(KENW), designer Kim Sanders shows examples of English and lattice smocking.  Kim mentions the historical beginning of smocking on men’s agricultural garments.  Examples of smocking as traditionally used on different types children’s clothing are shown.  Other samples demonstrate how smocking can be used for household items and adult clothing.

Kim Sanders and Sheryl Borden discuss Silk Ribbon Embroidery

On this clip from Creative Living with Sheryl Borden(KENW), designer Kim Sanders discusses the beautiful technique of silk ribbon embroidery. Kim demonstrates the steps used to create a spiderweb rose and the leaf stitch.  Examples of various silk ribbon embroideries show how those stitches can be incorporated into larger embroideries.

Kim Sanders and Sheryl Borden discuss Stumpwork embroidery

On this clip from Creative Living with Sheryl Borden(KENW), designer Kim Sanders talks about the raised and padded embroidery technique called stumpwork.  Stumpwork is a marvelously versatile technique since whichever thread, fabric or found object that best suits the designer’s vision, can be incorporated into a stumpwork embroidery. Samples of motifs using different kinds of padding and wire show a number of ways embroidery can become three dimensional.