Sarah, if I had registered for a class anywhere to learn this, I'm sure I would've paid a pretty penny. And I wouldn't be able to see it over and over. I so appreciate you and what you and Jonathan produce together. It's just first class.
Thank you so much Kay for this. This one was a mammoth task to both film for me and edit for Jonathan (he will say he got the worst deal!) so it's nice to know it's truly appreciated. I'm gonig to do the birds as well but I need to work my way up to that one!! xXx
Started my piece 3 times because I did not really like my result. I decided to look for a tutorial that goes beyond the "long stitch technique and you got it". I found your video, Sarah, and it has been the most useful of them all. Now I have started my piece another time and I already can see that I have improved and I am starting to like the result even in the first rows. This has been a reeeeally good class and I loved not only the stitching part but also HOW to plan your paint from the original source or photo and getting the colors, the shades, the line direction.... Everything. Thank you so much.
I've been embroidering for 60 years. Shading has always been so difficult for me. Thank you for giving me so confidence in trying it one more time!! Haha. Love you!!
Thank you so much Sarah. I'm working on the Royal School of Needlework Silk Shading course at the moment. Watching your video has provided me with more useful information and demonstrations which I can now transfer to the RSN design. You've answered questions I had about how to change the angle of the stitches and how to incorporate new colours into sections. I bought your RSN Silk Shading book recently and will keep it by my side as I work through my course.
Probably the most concise video I've seen for thread painting I've ever seen. Just getting back into embroidery after being an avid cross stitcher for 35 odd years. Last time I did an embroidery piece was in 1980...when I was 10.
Sarah, I have considered found silk stitch too difficult to consider using. I did try it once, but the result convinced me not to try it again. Your presentation is so good it, though, has helped me to possibly reconsider!
Thank you for this detailed tutorial; your explanations and Jonathan's careful camera work made it very clear as to how to create the desired result. I like that you relied upon your senses in deciding to eliminate a color while working rather than trying to force another color into the design simply because it was in your original plan. I guess this is where building confidence and learning to trust our instincts comes to the fore. Thanks for demonstrating that!
I'm behind you 100% there. I've been teaching myself but no books I've bought shows me how to do that. I've tried so many times in so many different ways and I'm still struggling.
Thank you for this podcast I’ve done this type of embroidery in a kit but didn’t understand the proses and why it was done this way. You have made it clearer to understand and I will definitely have a go at these mushrooms
Thank you again Sarah. I'm looking forward to getting settled to visit your beautiful shop and start a full-time course. Mushrooms will look great in our new kitchen :-)
Hi Sarah thanks for creating this, I will now approach my silk shading with renewed confidence. These are beautiful mushrooms I love the colours Helen (patron member)
Thank you very much Sarah, that was absolutely brilliant!, and I'm still quite startled at how your five steps completely manages to demystify whatever it is you're trying to stitch, as I was watching I suddenly felt that sense of 'I don't know what I'm doing' starting to evaporate, and as ever you gave me the confidence to feel I could now tackle a basic design by myself. And being someone that usually always fumbles at my edges, well no more, I can't believe I actually now know what to do with them - and really looking forward to seeing the birds you were doing too! Thank you for all the hard work you put into that, truly a masterclass with the master!
Thank you Rebecca! I watch all of my videos back again once Jonathan has edited them and before they are published and I nearly always find myself wondering if it makes sense and maybe I should have done it differently. I realise this one was a bit mammoth but it's such a hard subject to explain. An extra video on this subject has just gone up on your channel members page so check that out! Hopefully it shows those processes in action and it will all sink in a bit more...xxx
You make it look so easy! Which is a good thing because it's quite inspiring. I really want to try silk shading again. But I'll start with a MUCH smaller project. I always go so big! Haha.
I have absolutely adored the split stitch for years! I like it much better than the back stitch, in fact, I usually do a split stitch in place of a back stitch when I can. However, I do the split stitch a bit backwards I think.🤔 I have just found that it is easier for me to go down into the former stitch instead of trying to come up thru it. (Im glad you mentioned it too). I appreciate you doing shading again. Ive found it frustrating in the past. I think I gave myself just too many shades for my projects so Im very glad you spoke about that a bit. Very helpful indeed👍! In fact, the only time Ive done shade stitching only on some individual birds! I thought to myself how pretty it wld be if I tried doing the individual shading inside each bird to give the feathered look in the end. I must admit that it was the first time I ever tried doing the shading & filling in the subject completely with threading. It was extremely difficult bcs I had no idea what I was doing. However, it turned out beautifully! I thank God for that grace of His blessing me to finish it! Truly, bcs it was a gift for a friend whose daughter had passed away & had the tiniest lil shaded bird to the side of a well phrased scripture. Was indeed thanking God that it was over as well. I desired to do more silk shading,(mine were not silk threads either). Anyway, I wanted to do more but more shading of different birds on a quilt seemed far too difficult. I simply put the entire quilt & my numerous birds away for the time being. At least until I learned more about it or desired to pick it up again. Hopefully yr video here & others will cause me to pick it up again. Thank you for the inspiration! 😊
Absolutely brilliant tutorial Sarah. Many years ago I did a workshop on silk shading with someone who, like you, was trained at the Royal School of Needlework. I really enjoyed the course and am very happy with my finished piece, a briar rose. Unfortunately I have never had the confidence to try the technique out again, but having watched your video I will certainly have another go.
Thankyou Sarah, I love to watch your tutorials which are very easy to follow. I have come back to hand SEWing recently after many years of machine embroidery. It is very relaxing and enjoyable. If I win the lovely little bag, I would use it to hold a small stitchery to carry with me when I go out.
I loved this Sarah and will try it as soon as I'm free of the dreaded flu. I enjoy your teaching style and really appreciate the hard work you and Jonathan do for us. Thank you both very much. Vera in ireland❤❤
Very useful. I've been watching Chinese and Vietnamese embroiderers on You Tube and, while I can sort of see what they're doing, your explanation makes the whole business a good deal easier to understand. And, by the way, flat silk thread, while more challenging than stranded cotton, is a walk in the park compared to viscose. Thanks again for all your help. Oh, and could you please have a go at fish? I could fancy making a version of those gorgeous carp and water lily embroideries that you can see in Chinese restaurants. No pressure.
Thankyou Sarah really enjoyed watching your video. Love the look of thread painting however find it quite daunting, will be watching your video again and again to give it a try. Thanks again Sarah you explanation and demonstrating certainly helps to have a go and achieve ❤
Tapestry rug hooking has a system of sorting colors for shading which is simple & can be preplanned. We give the shades of a color a numerical value. Say lightest 1.. darkest working to the darkest if 5 values darkest would be 5. Then it is easy to do a sketch where the values will go, and the direction worked. We do tend to outline for background contrast when needed.
Thank you for this exquisite tutorial! I'm curious as to the fabric you are stitching on as the weave looks quite open. I so appreciate your and Jonathan's talents and efforts. A big ole Boop to the cats!
It would be great if you could insert links for where each chapter or section starts...Very excellent directions. You make it look doable! Kudos for the filming and video editing as well. Very clear vocals and good lighting.
I love this. Question when coming up through a row of stitches do you come up between the stitches or split the stitch? I have been practicing for a while and have found this very helpful. Also when doing flowers do you do a split stitch all the way around each petal?
I try and split the stitch although I noticed in some cases on this I haven't quite done that. It's hard to see when you are fliming it, the overhead camera is in the way!
I have been silk shading for many years and this is my tip. Turn your work upside down if you think that the stitch direction isn’t quite right It instantly makes it obvious where you need to adjust your work
Hi Sarah, quick question, when coming up through the previous row do you come between the stitches or split a stitch to come up? I have seen different people say different things and even is Trish Burr's how to thread painting book it looks as if she comes up and splits the stitch, what is your technique for this? Thanks so much, Barbara
I would love to know how your thread never gets tangled. No matter if using 1, 2 or 3 strands they get so tangled. What is your secret? I would love to use the silk thread because it is so beautiful but money wise not feasible so I use DMC or J & P.
Dear Ms. Homfray, I have a very dear request. Please go to Bird Brain Designs and look up ...And The Stockings Were Hung...Table Runner, Wool Applique. I love this and have done it. What ideas have you for turning it into a goldwork piece. Sincerely, Ms. Flynn
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Sarah, if I had registered for a class anywhere to learn this, I'm sure I would've paid a pretty penny. And I wouldn't be able to see it over and over. I so appreciate you and what you and Jonathan produce together. It's just first class.
Thank you so much Kay for this. This one was a mammoth task to both film for me and edit for Jonathan (he will say he got the worst deal!) so it's nice to know it's truly appreciated. I'm gonig to do the birds as well but I need to work my way up to that one!! xXx
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroideryyour generous sharing of your efforts is greatly appreciated!
Sarah I really struggle with shading, thank you for sharing your method. You are right the best teacher.
Started my piece 3 times because I did not really like my result. I decided to look for a tutorial that goes beyond the "long stitch technique and you got it". I found your video, Sarah, and it has been the most useful of them all. Now I have started my piece another time and I already can see that I have improved and I am starting to like the result even in the first rows. This has been a reeeeally good class and I loved not only the stitching part but also HOW to plan your paint from the original source or photo and getting the colors, the shades, the line direction.... Everything. Thank you so much.
I've been embroidering for 60 years. Shading has always been so difficult for me. Thank you for giving me so confidence in trying it one more time!! Haha. Love you!!
Thank you so much Sarah. I'm working on the Royal School of Needlework Silk Shading course at the moment. Watching your video has provided me with more useful information and demonstrations which I can now transfer to the RSN design. You've answered questions I had about how to change the angle of the stitches and how to incorporate new colours into sections. I bought your RSN Silk Shading book recently and will keep it by my side as I work through my course.
Masterclass! I’m sure this is another of your videos that I’ll be reaching for time and again. Thank you! ❤
Please do! It took so long to make I do hope it will be used again and again!
This is the loveliest channel, I'm so happy to have come across it
Probably the most concise video I've seen for thread painting I've ever seen. Just getting back into embroidery after being an avid cross stitcher for 35 odd years. Last time I did an embroidery piece was in 1980...when I was 10.
You're making this project look possible. I've wanted to do shading but had no idea how to start... this is very appreciated ❤
Sarah, I have considered found silk stitch too difficult to consider using. I did try it once, but the result convinced me not to try it again. Your presentation is so good it, though, has helped me to possibly reconsider!
Thank you for this detailed tutorial; your explanations and Jonathan's careful camera work made it very clear as to how to create the desired result. I like that you relied upon your senses in deciding to eliminate a color while working rather than trying to force another color into the design simply because it was in your original plan. I guess this is where building confidence and learning to trust our instincts comes to the fore. Thanks for demonstrating that!
A tutorial on silk shading on really tight curves would be VERY useful please
I'm behind you 100% there. I've been teaching myself but no books I've bought shows me how to do that. I've tried so many times in so many different ways and I'm still struggling.
Thank you for this podcast I’ve done this type of embroidery in a kit but didn’t understand the proses and why it was done this way. You have made it clearer to understand and I will definitely have a go at these mushrooms
Thank you again Sarah. I'm looking forward to getting settled to visit your beautiful shop and start a full-time course. Mushrooms will look great in our new kitchen :-)
Have you moved now Sonya?
Hi Sarah thanks for creating this, I will now approach my silk shading with renewed confidence. These are beautiful mushrooms I love the colours Helen (patron member)
New video up on this subject Helen on your Patreon feed!
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Hi Sarah, fabulous thanks I'll be watching that tonight 😊
Thank you very much Sarah, that was absolutely brilliant!, and I'm still quite startled at how your five steps completely manages to demystify whatever it is you're trying to stitch, as I was watching I suddenly felt that sense of 'I don't know what I'm doing' starting to evaporate, and as ever you gave me the confidence to feel I could now tackle a basic design by myself. And being someone that usually always fumbles at my edges, well no more, I can't believe I actually now know what to do with them - and really looking forward to seeing the birds you were doing too! Thank you for all the hard work you put into that, truly a masterclass with the master!
Thank you Rebecca! I watch all of my videos back again once Jonathan has edited them and before they are published and I nearly always find myself wondering if it makes sense and maybe I should have done it differently. I realise this one was a bit mammoth but it's such a hard subject to explain. An extra video on this subject has just gone up on your channel members page so check that out! Hopefully it shows those processes in action and it will all sink in a bit more...xxx
Was really perfect, thank you, and have loved the extra video too! xx
Absolutely brilliant, given me some inspiration. Thank you
So helpful! I’ve embroidered forever and never knew how the numbers help us know the dye lot.
Very informative, very detailed how to do. Thanks for doing this for us. 😍
You make it look so easy! Which is a good thing because it's quite inspiring. I really want to try silk shading again. But I'll start with a MUCH smaller project. I always go so big! Haha.
Yes, small small small!
I have absolutely adored the split stitch for years! I like it much better than the back stitch, in fact, I usually do a split stitch in place of a back stitch when I can. However, I do the split stitch a bit backwards I think.🤔 I have just found that it is easier for me to go down into the former stitch instead of trying to come up thru it. (Im glad you mentioned it too). I appreciate you doing shading again. Ive found it frustrating in the past. I think I gave myself just too many shades for my projects so Im very glad you spoke about that a bit. Very helpful indeed👍! In fact, the only time Ive done shade stitching only on some individual birds! I thought to myself how pretty it wld be if I tried doing the individual shading inside each bird to give the feathered look in the end. I must admit that it was the first time I ever tried doing the shading & filling in the subject completely with threading. It was extremely difficult bcs I had no idea what I was doing. However, it turned out beautifully! I thank God for that grace of His blessing me to finish it! Truly, bcs it was a gift for a friend whose daughter had passed away & had the tiniest lil shaded bird to the side of a well phrased scripture. Was indeed thanking God that it was over as well. I desired to do more silk shading,(mine were not silk threads either). Anyway, I wanted to do more but more shading of different birds on a quilt seemed far too difficult. I simply put the entire quilt & my numerous birds away for the time being. At least until I learned more about it or desired to pick it up again. Hopefully yr video here & others will cause me to pick it up again. Thank you for the inspiration! 😊
Absolutely brilliant tutorial Sarah. Many years ago I did a workshop on silk shading with someone who, like you, was trained at the Royal School of Needlework. I really enjoyed the course and am very happy with my finished piece, a briar rose. Unfortunately I have never had the confidence to try the technique out again, but having watched your video I will certainly have another go.
Lovely, so fascinating thank you
Thankyou Sarah, I love to watch your tutorials which are very easy to follow. I have come back to hand SEWing recently after many years of machine embroidery. It is very relaxing and enjoyable. If I win the lovely little bag, I would use it to hold a small stitchery to carry with me when I go out.
Thank you Sarah! I have always been mystified by how to handle the split stitch edge when my stitches are running parallel to it, but not anymore!
Very comprehensive tutorial. This took the mystery out of silk shading. Thank you ❤
What a great teacher. Thank you. So informative and well explained.
I loved this Sarah and will try it as soon as I'm free of the dreaded flu. I enjoy your teaching style and really appreciate the hard work you and Jonathan do for us. Thank you both very much. Vera in ireland❤❤
Love how you prepare the drawings before starting the sewing.
Very useful. I've been watching Chinese and Vietnamese embroiderers on You Tube and, while I can sort of see what they're doing, your explanation makes the whole business a good deal easier to understand. And, by the way, flat silk thread, while more challenging than stranded cotton, is a walk in the park compared to viscose. Thanks again for all your help. Oh, and could you please have a go at fish? I could fancy making a version of those gorgeous carp and water lily embroideries that you can see in Chinese restaurants. No pressure.
Ha! No pressure! They are beautiful some of those embroideries, especially the ones that are the same on the front as the back...
Thankyou Sarah really enjoyed watching your video. Love the look of thread painting however find it quite daunting, will be watching your video again and again to give it a try.
Thanks again Sarah you explanation and demonstrating certainly helps to have a go and achieve ❤
I've never seen pink mushrooms. It looks nice.
Hi Sarah, you are such a good teacher. You are using 1 strand of floss? I didnt even know that we didnt need a knot..
I'm so impressed with your instruction and thread painting skills. I love your videos!
Thank you! X
Thank you for demystifying the silk shading. I’ve loved the look and have been terrified to try. You’ve inspired me to start doing some. Thank you ❤
Oh it looks like such a fantastic trip, Karen!
Tapestry rug hooking has a system of sorting colors for shading which is simple & can be preplanned. We give the shades of a color a numerical value. Say lightest 1.. darkest working to the darkest if 5 values darkest would be 5. Then it is easy to do a sketch where the values will go, and the direction worked. We do tend to outline for background contrast when needed.
Thank you so much for such an informative video. Your work is just beautiful.
Excelente explicação. Parabéns. ❤
Great video, so many tips and you explained things so well thank you so much. Very good camera work really shows how the stitches work. Xx
Thank you for this exquisite tutorial! I'm curious as to the fabric you are stitching on as the weave looks quite open. I so appreciate your and Jonathan's talents and efforts. A big ole Boop to the cats!
Thank you for this, it must have been a long and difficult job to film this technique!! Very impressive job!!!
It would be great if you could insert links for where each chapter or section starts...Very excellent directions. You make it look doable! Kudos for the filming and video editing as well. Very clear vocals and good lighting.
This is amazing. Thanks so much for making this video.
that was epic
Love it. Thank you for the freebie. ❤
wow, this is in an incredible video. Thank you !
Thank you! That is so beautiful!
Thankyou Sarah A brilliant video
I love this. Question when coming up through a row of stitches do you come up between the stitches or split the stitch? I have been practicing for a while and have found this very helpful. Also when doing flowers do you do a split stitch all the way around each petal?
I try and split the stitch although I noticed in some cases on this I haven't quite done that. It's hard to see when you are fliming it, the overhead camera is in the way!
Thank you SO MUCH
Thank you for a wonderful tutorial
I'm a new subscriber. Wow! So much info I can't believe it. I have alot of catching up to do😊 Thank you. ❤❤❤
Great teacher. Thank you❣❣❣
I have been silk shading for many years and this is my tip. Turn your work upside down if you think that the stitch direction isn’t quite right It instantly makes it obvious where you need to adjust your work
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Great video ❤❤❤
Amazing color help Thanks 💕🌷☺️
Hi Sarah, quick question, when coming up through the previous row do you come between the stitches or split a stitch to come up? I have seen different people say different things and even is Trish Burr's how to thread painting book it looks as if she comes up and splits the stitch, what is your technique for this? Thanks so much, Barbara
Fabulous tutorial
I would love to know how your thread never gets tangled. No matter if using 1, 2 or 3 strands they get so tangled. What is your secret? I would love to use the silk thread because it is so beautiful but money wise not feasible so I use DMC or J & P.
Thanks!
Thank you so much Phyllis x
Thanks for sharing
Wonderful video and extra long yippee. 🥰
Fascinating!
Dear Ms. Homfray, I have a very dear request. Please go to Bird Brain Designs and look up ...And The Stockings Were Hung...Table Runner, Wool Applique. I love this and have done it. What ideas have you for turning it into a goldwork piece. Sincerely, Ms. Flynn
Thanks
Trish Burr also does a wonderful tutorial on silk shading, very detailed, well worth a visit
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Through the power of audacity, I decided to fully wing my first embroidery works, they looked great but I want my moth to to look a bit nicer 😂
Silk shading is the opposite of slow stitching. 😅
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Thanks Anna! x
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