Instructions & diagrams copyright of Shay Pendray & Jennifer Ashley Taylor
I wouldn't think of stitching cords without my templates. I use my pencil to mark the correct angles and then stitch to them. It has saved countless hours of ripping and allows me more time for doing what I love…stitching and finishing designs.
Helen Allen, Japanese embroidery student since 1996 |
The Hiogi fan with the one pair round and round couched gold guard is a stunning design. It has been a favorite of Japanese embroidery students since it was first taught in this country. The 23 pages of color instructions and four pages of pre-work instructions cover foundations; superimposed sayagata, shippos, & cherry blossoms; paulownia leaves (separated single layer, flax leaf, tie-dyed, woven effect) & buds; single central braid (and how to change colors); tassels; Japanese knots; and vertically and diagonally held fuzzy effect. The large illustrations and easy-to-read text are invaluable tools to assist you create your masterpiece!
Use the E-Z Cord template for the cords, the E-Z Rulers for measurements, the pencils to mark your fabric with the correct angles and the E-Z Template Holder to store your templates..
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