Yarn couching ideas

This is a creative project using various yarn with bright threads with lots and lots of decorative stitches. The real … More

Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions What is Couching? Couching is a technique where you lay yarn, thread, ribbon, etc on top of your fabric and stitch them in place with a zigzag or fancy stitch, either in a similar thread or a contrasting thread. Couching adds interest and texture to your projects. I love playing around with different wools, threads, embroidery threads, lace, wool roving, and assorted cords to make my projects pop. Do You Need a…

Yarn couching is an easy technique to dress up an applique block or a garment. Three tips to help perfect your yarn couching adventure are discussed. You'll also find some great applique ideas using decorative stitches.

Fibre Artist & Teacher on Instagram: "Ever heard of couching? 🧐 Couching uses stitches to tack down a piece of thread or yarn to create a unique look and texture. The yarn that is being couched, doesn’t actually penetrate the fabric but rather sits on top of it. I just love how quickly I can lay down a lot of colour in a reasonably short time! 🧶 Watch to the end to see how I end my couching off! #machinecouching #sewingmachineart #creativestitching #threadart #textiledesign"

Last week I started off the January stitchalong and I promised you some details of my first attempt at couching. So, without further ado, here we go! Step 1: Trace your letter onto paper, cut out, and place on your felt Step 2: Loop your yarn to form the first part of your "h" I chose a chunky weight yarn, but experiment with whatever yarn you have on hand. Every yarn has a different "drape" so try a few and see what you like! Step 3: Add a few stitches to keep your yarn in place, and trim…

It's another glorious Sunday. This week I wanted to show you the Couching Feet from Handi Quilter. Now let me say first of all, I'm not an expert in this technique, but it is super fun!! I have includ

Annika 🌸 hand spun wool🐑 on Instagram: "A little beginner friendly tutorial in scrap yarn carding, I really hope is was useful! Happy scrap yarn spinning 🥰🧵🙌 #yarn #handspinner #handspun #scrapyarn #scrap #crochet #knitting #garn #handcarding #artyarn"

One of the most versatile techniques for embellishing fabric, couching is a technique borrowed from hand embroidery. It’s an easy … More

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