Polka dot embroidery

These are the finished products. I made these Sashiko in practical pouches. These are going to be sold at Junk Evolution in April which is the month of Asia in their theme. I am still working on other Japanese themed Zakka items. And I am also planning to have a workshop for making Origami Crane and Balloon mobile in April. My Sakura (Japanese cherry blossom tree) is in full bloom! It is so much earlier than average, but we surely are enjoying this great weather in beautiful South Bend…

The French Knot is a simple embroidery stitch that creates a nubby, little three-dimensional dot.…

Looking like little bulbs of color across a fabric, French knots are a classic embroidery stitch, integral to fine detailing and surface texture. This stitch can be used to apply intricate detail to a design, such as the eyes of a character or the sunny center of a flower. For an abstract design, the French knot can be used to make polka dots across a fabric. If you want to channel your inner-Georges Seurat, you can even use the French knot to make a pointillistic design in your embroidery…

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Black/gold fil-coupé polka dot mini dress from SELF-PORTRAIT featuring polka dot embroidery, fil-coupé effect, metallic effect, lace trim, pleat detailing, spread collar, long sleeves and keyhole detail to the rear.

"vintage framed 2 kittens with polka dot ball punch work punch needle embroidery * overall measurement 23' X 18\" opening 19\" X 14\" * strong color with little discoloration - good vintage condition - see photos * vintage work - hand crafted - frame also handmade * embroidery done on black silky fabric - not mounted to board * vintage - Circa 1950 * needs to be reframed - or could be made into a pillow * can be shipped w/o frame"

Free download of Spot Embroidery by DMC from 1965. Featuring 50 motifs to work on polka dot fabrics, animals, fish, flowers, and more!