Thread Sketching on a Photograph: Sewing Notions Bag

Learn an innovative technique to turn a black and white photograph into a thread-sketched image that resembles a pen and ink drawing—only with thread!  We’ll free-motion embroider onto a photograph of assorted sewing notions, then incorporate that into a great bag, perfect for toting supplies to workshops and class.  Finished bag is approximately 9” x 5” x  2.”  Supply list. 3 hour.

Karen Fricke developed this technique as a way to create a pen and ink-style sketch using thread.  She has written about many different techniques for  Quilting Arts Magazine, and also demonstrated the technique on an episode of Quilting Arts TV.  It’s way easier than it looks.