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White Threads FlossTube #71 – Frisian Whitework runner

Today I introduce you to the Frisian Whitework runner from my forthcoming book, “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland”. It’s a very adaptable design that you’ll easily be able to use.

I also show and talk about two of the Dutch Heritage fabrics that I’ve used for projects in the book.

The printer’s proofs of the book have a cameo in this episode, which you may find interesting if you’ve never seen such things before.

I tell you about two fabulous upcoming textile exhibitions in Europe that I’d love to visit, and won’t be able to, but maybe you can!

If you’re reading this in an email, you can find the video at https://youtu.be/tK-LBWecF9c

Episode notes:
Dutch Heritage Fabrics. The link is to where I bought mine in Amsterdam, but you may also be able to get them locally to you. (I have since bought some in Australia.) I will be providing these fabrics in the Biscornu and Needlecase project supplies packs for “Frisian Whitework”.

Fashion and Textile Museum, London’s upcoming exhibition Chintz: Cotton in Bloom

Fries Museum, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands’ upcoming exhibition Haute Bordure

White Threads FlossTube #70 – Frisian Whitework Square Cushion

Today I talk about the value of subscribing to both my White Threads FlossTube channel and my White Threads Blog, in the light of recent changes on Facebook in Australia, which could very easily be repeated elsewhere.

I also introduce the Square Cushion, which is the next project I’m featuring from my forthcoming book “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland”. This elegant cushion has a band of embroidery down the front, and is an example of how any cushion can be decorated with a band of embroidery; Frisian or otherwise. I also give a tip on choosing the correct size cushion insert so you get a lovely plump cushion.

Frisian Whitework Square Cushion

If you’re reading this in an email, the video can be found at https://youtu.be/1Pmsr8vYcV0

Episode notes:
Subscribe to White Threads FlossTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/yvettestanton
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Subscribe to White Threads Blog at http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=WhiteThreads&loc=en_US
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White Threads FlossTube #69 – Frisian Whitework Round Pendant

I am currently in the middle of a series of videos introducing the projects from my forthcoming book, “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland”. Today’s project is the Round Pendant. As you probably know by now, I love making and wearing embroidered pendants. This one features very fine Frisian whitework embroidery.

Following a question from a friend about what music is best to embroider by (“Words or no words?” My answer was, “It depends…”) I also ask what you like to do while you’re embroidering.

If you’re reading this in an email, the video can be found at https://youtu.be/3duheFpeK0Y

Episode notes:
I mentioned the red Poppy Pendant from my book “Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway” in the video. You can see this pendant in another of my videos https://youtu.be/REr1N430wsE?t=287
Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway – http://vettycreations.com.au/smoyg.html
Smøyg poppy pendant supplies pack, and Espresso pendant supplies pack – http://vettycreations.com.au/smoyg.html#supplies

White Threads FlossTube #68 – Frisian Whitework sampler

In this episode of White Threads FlossTube I show and talk about the Whitework sampler from my forthcoming book “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland”. This sampler is my favourite project in the book. There’s just so much in it, and so much to love in it. Because there are so many different motifs and so many different stitches, you really get to explore the Frisian whitework style.

If you’re reading this in an email, the video can be found at https://youtu.be/tXaBq4-wNmk

No episode notes.

White Thread FlossTube #67 – covered button tutorial

In this episode of White Threads FlossTube, I show you how to make the covered button that was used on the edge of the needlecase in my upcoming book “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland”. For this style of covered button you do not need a special covered button form. You can just use a carefully chosen regular button to cover.

While I did explain how to do this using just words in White Threads FlossTube #65 which introduced the needlecase, some people are not aural learners, but learn better by seeing. If you’re that person, then this tutorial is particularly for you!

If you are reading this in an email, you can find the video at https://youtu.be/S9YIWI5eWpc

Episode notes:
Sewline fabric pencil – http://www.vettycreations.com.au/fabric-pencil.html

White Threads FlossTube #66 – biscornu and all the white threads…

In this episode of White Threads FlossTube, I show and talk about the biscornu project in my upcoming book “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland”. It’s a pretty project featuring more lovely Dutch Heritage fabrics, worked in white linen thread on white linen fabric.

I had a request from one of my viewers for me to talk about the threads that are shown in my FlossTube video opening screen. The section shown is actually a small part of a much larger photo of a whole heap of white or nearly white threads. In this video I go through each of those threads and talk about them, what I’ve used them for, and how you could use them.

If you are reading this in an email, you can find the video at https://youtu.be/SYfrpezHiGA

Episode notes:
Some of the threads shown in the video are available from Vetty Creations. http://www.vettycreations.com.au/catalogue-threads.html

White Threads FlossTube #65 – Frisian Whitework needlecase

In this episode of White Threads FlossTube, I show and talk about the needlecase project in my upcoming book “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland”. It’s a pretty project featuring more lovely Dutch Heritage fabrics, worked in white linen thread on white linen fabric. The embroidery band on the needlecase is in the style of that which would have been found on early men’s shirt collars.

https://youtu.be/qFY1Rx1MC1U
If you are reading this in an email, you can find the video at https://youtu.be/qFY1Rx1MC1U

No episode notes.

White Threads FlossTube #64 – Monogram Cushion

In today’s White Threads FlossTube video, I talk about www.stitchpalettes.com website and how it could be incredibly useful for embroiderers, and introduce the Monogram Cushion from “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland”.

If you’re reading this in an email, you can find the video at https://youtu.be/UQyX3-La33M

Episode notes:
www.stitchpalettes.com – useful if you don’t think you’re any good at choosing colours for your embroidery. Not so useful for whitework because white is basically white!

White Threads FlossTube #63 – Frisian Whitework has gone to the printer!

In the last few days I finally sent my next book “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland” to the printer! It is such a relief to have finally done this. In this video, I take the opportunity to show you a project from the book: Frisian Whitework strawberries.

I also have an update on what’s next, travel difficulties, and fabric supply difficulties due to coronavirus.

If you are reading this in an email, you can find the video at https://youtu.be/PHcI4-3Ur_k

No episode notes.

White Threads FlossTube #62 – Is the making enough?

When you do embroidery, are you always wondering what you can do with it once it is finished? Will you frame it? Will you make it into a cushion or pillow? Will you make it into a needlecase? Can it just be hemmed and left as is?

OR, is the making enough? Does it need to be made into anything? This is what I ponder in today’s video. I’d love to know what you think.

If you are reading this in an email, the video can be found at https://youtu.be/DjXM1cRa7LI

No episode notes for this video.

White Threads

White Threads FlossTube #71 – Frisian Whitework runner

White Threads FlossTube #70 – Frisian Whitework Square Cushion

White Threads FlossTube #69 – Frisian Whitework Round Pendant

White Threads FlossTube #68 – Frisian Whitework sampler

White Thread FlossTube #67 – covered button tutorial

White Threads FlossTube #66 – biscornu and all the white threads…

White Threads FlossTube #65 – Frisian Whitework needlecase

White Threads FlossTube #64 – Monogram Cushion

White Threads FlossTube #63 – Frisian Whitework has gone to the printer!

White Threads FlossTube #62 – Is the making enough?

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