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Domestika

Abstract Color and Design for Embroidery

via Domestika

Overview

Learn how to design and stitch a vibrant piece with striking color combinations to create a unique decoration for your home
  • Introduction
  • First Steps
  • Stitching the Project!
  • Final Details
  • Final project
For fiber artist Jen Smith, stitching is a way to bring the sunsets of California or the mountains of Colorado to life in 3D. She has been featured in several magazines including Mollie Makes, Be Creative with Workbox and Love Embroidery Magazine. She also sells her work online and shares her bold, colorful designs with over 110K followers on Instagram.

In this course, Jen teaches you fundamental embroidery techniques to create your own vibrant works of art. Learn to stitch a hoop with abstract bands of color and a black silhouette as the main subject from start to finish. Bring happiness, color, and light to your life with embroidery!

Syllabus

  • About Me
  • Influences
  • Materials
  • Finding Inspiration and Sketching
  • Choosing Colors
  • Transferring Your Design
  • Practicing Your Stitches
  • Stitching the Silhouette
  • Stitching the Bands of Color
  • Stitching the French Knots
  • Finishing Your Hoop
  • Displaying Your Work
  • Abstract Color and Design for Embroidery

Taught by

Jen Smith

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