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Fox is a sly creature
Fox embroidery embroidered in goldwork with motive for free download
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Ajda Zorko
Jun 1, 2023
Ercigoj embroidery exhibition
Ercigoj embroidery exhibition in the heart of Ljubljana showed incredible masterpieces of embroidery house Ercigoj.
Ajda Zorko
May 4, 2023
Testing color fastness
Testing color fastness so you don't have to. Read about color fastness of DMC, Ljubica and Red rose embroidery threads.
Ajda Zorko
Mar 23, 2023
Transfer the design onto the fabric
There are several ways to transfer from paper to fabric; light, pens, copy papers etc.
Štikarca
Mar 9, 2023
Embroidery – intangible cultural heritage
Embroidery as intangible cultural heritage with Sonja Porenta as a Slovenian representative. On UNESCO list only a few examples.
Ajda Zorko
Feb 23, 2023
Embroidery library
Embroidery library review with book recommendations.
Štikarca
Feb 9, 2023
Learning with a teacher or with a book?
Can one learn any subject from a book only? Books can be a tool to support learning, but learning with a teacher is quicker and easier.
Štikarca
Dec 21, 2022
Embroidery horoscope
Embroidery horoscope in four parts. Select a technique and see what 2023 will bring.
Ajda Zorko
Dec 8, 2022
Shocking Elsa Schiaparelli
Shocking Elsa Schiaparelli was an Italian designer known for her daring fashion creations with surrealist and dadaist influences.
Štikarca
Nov 24, 2022
7 wonders of embroidery
7 wonders of embroidery or complex, odd and designer in one package. Today a few words about old, odd and lost techniques of embroidery.
Ajda Zorko
Nov 10, 2022
Embroidery in costume design
Embroidery in costume design is an integral part of movies. It enhances the story and makes it more interesting.
Ajda Zorko
Oct 5, 2022
Contemporary fashion and embroidery
Contemporary fashion uses embroidery on clothing and fashion accessories in waves. It appears in haute couture and in accessible fashion
Štikarca
Sep 15, 2022
Destroyed purls?
During embroidering it often happens that some of the purls get destroyed. What to do?
Štikarca
Aug 23, 2022
Abilmente in Milano
If you plan to visit Abilmente Vicenza, Milano, Rome or Torino, then this is the post you need to read.
Ajda Zorko
Aug 18, 2022
Expression with threads, needles and beads
A textile designer by education with an emphasis on footwear technology, I only started working with embroidery many years after my studies.
Ajda Zorko
Aug 6, 2022
Embroidery serves humanity
Embroidery, weaving, patchwork, and other types of sewing crafts are known throughout history on all inhabited continents.
Štikarca
Jul 18, 2022
Traditional vs. contemporary goldwork embroidery tools
The aim of this blog post is to describe traditional slovenian goldwork tools and compare them to contemporary equipment.
Štikarca
Jul 18, 2022
Daydreaming
Botanical printing as an inspiration for embroidered lanscape with multitude of stitches and gold leaf on fabric.
Štikarca
Jul 11, 2022
Oranges and embroidery
3d hand mbroidered oranges formed as half spheres and reinforced. The forms were then attached on rust dyed cotton fabric.
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Jul 4, 2022
Dancing in the wind
Goldwork embroidery of a flower dancing in the wind. A few sentences about the process with emphasis on wrapping pearl purl with cotton.
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