Watson

I saw a video or two of people using what looks like a needle pointing hoop. (At least I think it's for needle point...maybe embroidery?) turned upside down to do threadpainting.
Is this just a plain old hoop or something special?
Are there tricks to using it I should know before I try it?

Anyone?

Thanks, Watson

Rhonda K

I don't think you are missing anything.

It would be difficult to hold the quilt sandwich in those traditional hoops used for hand embroidery. I haven't seen it done in any of the techniques I've checked.

hobbykat1955

Yes it is a reg emb hoop upside down...I've taken two classes and when thread painting it helps control the stitching in particular areas by moving the hoop bk/forth ...ck out Nancy Prince Utube video's on your question...

Tartan

The hoop keeps the fabric taut so it doesn’t pull up with the thread painting. Hoop up your work with the work flat to the machine bed and ease it under the darning foot or remove the foot to put it in position.

MaryKatherine

Yes, you can use regular embroidery hoods to thread paint and thread sketch. In my workshops I show how any sewing/quilting materials can be used to either create a whole piece or makes dimensional work that is cut out and then restitched onto your work. I've included a couple of examples.

sJens

MaryKatherine, love your examples.

juliasb

Thanks for sharing this information on thread painting. I have seen pieces but did not know what it was called. I knew it was not machine embroidery. The examples are great.

Sharonquilts

I am working on a panel doing thread painting for the first time and I'm using a hoop I had when I cross stitched. I tried doing it without a hoop but I can move the fabric better with the hoop.

Watson

This is great information. Thanks and your examples are wonderful. (As always)

Watson