Tigley Textiles Blog
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Contemporary embroidery using vintage dyed fabrics to create nostalgic pieces. I run textile workshops from rural Worcestershire. Subscribe to keep up with latest articles from this blog.
Tigley Textiles Blog
3y ago
In this blog I am going to share with you my way of creating a machine embroidered applique silk sunflower, stage by stage. I have used this delightfully bold motif many times and have made it into cards, cushion covers and stitched pictures. It can look very different each time by using different fabrics and ..read more
Tigley Textiles Blog
4y ago
There are so many needles on the market today, it can be very confusing. I have learned over the years that using the right needle for the right job is essential if you want the sewing to be a pleasure rather than a chore. Whatever I’m stitching, I need to know that my needle is ..read more
Tigley Textiles Blog
4y ago
I meet many wonderfully creative people in my day job, Wendi is one of those special people. Her work is fresh and contemporary and her garden studio, inspiring. If you are lucky enough to travel to her home in the stunningly pretty village of Pebworth near Stratford, do pop along and see one of her ..read more
Tigley Textiles Blog
4y ago
This is something that I often get asked by keen embroiderers. There are so many different ways to transfer a design that I thought I’d share with you my favourite methods. Tracing using a light pad ..read more
Tigley Textiles Blog
4y ago
Printing directly onto fabric using your home printer is such an easy process, which previously seemed a bit of a mystery to me. Once I had learned how to do it, I was printing anything and everything, to incorporate into my stitchery projects. This is an easy “How to” guide which I hope will give ..read more
Tigley Textiles Blog
4y ago
Recently, I have been suffering with a few breathing problems and it made me think about my day to day life, where I sit a lot as I sew. Breathing is something we just don’t think about. In……. out, in……..out, in…….. out. But when it becomes arduous and you have to concentrate 100% on maintaining ..read more
Tigley Textiles Blog
4y ago
I recently attended a trade show for crafters and was blown away by one of the book stands. It had shelf upon shelf of stitching books covering all things textile related- felt making, knitting, crochet, embroidery, applique, machine embroidery and general stitching projects. I spent most of my time sitting on the floor with my ..read more
Tigley Textiles Blog
4y ago
I don’t know why I thought this would be any different from teaching in England. It wasn’t much different at all. And why would it be? Get a bunch of stitchers together in one room and it just comes together. Everyone keen to learn and to share, beautiful hand stitched needle-cases and well organised thread ..read more