embroidery on paper

[sewamy]

I saw on the inspirations page the gift wrap that is embroidered. I love it. How in the world do you embroider paper? Help. and thanks.

[fun2sew]

Jami, I would love to know how you did this also.
Please let us know SEW we can do this for this CHRISTMAS !!!

THANKS
fun2sew

[Jami Johnson]

Embroidering on paper is one of my favorite things to do. I really like the creative aspect of combining embroidery and paper crafts. When stitching on paper the main thing you want to try to prevent is the paper from ripping in between the holes made by the needle.

Here are some tips which should help:

Use a high linen content paper.
Use a smaller size of needle. (smaller needle = smaller holes)
Loosen your thread tension a little to help keep the thread from tearing the paper.
Use stabilizer to help reinforce the paper.
Don’t forget to post pictures on the message board when you’re done. We would love to see them.

[fun2sew]

Thanks Jami on the info, I will have to try them!
First I have to buy more designs from the simple stitches collection!

Blessings
fun2sew

[sewamy]

Jami
where do you get high linen content paper?

[Jami Johnson]

Jami
where do you get high linen content paper?

It depends on which paper. For cardstock, I use Bazzill which can be bought at most scrapbooking stores. For projects like the wrapping paper, I use the really large paper sheets. I have always bought them from Loose Ends in Salem, OR. They are going out of business sadly, but having a great sale on them. Here's the link:http://www.looseends.com. Your local art supply store might also carry the large sheets. It's always nice to be able to touch before buying. :)

If you need clarification on anything else, just ask.

[clae]

I've been thinking of trying some embroidery on gift wrap for Christmas... I may just have to give it a try now...
Christy

[Terrie]

I saw on the inspirations page the gift wrap that is embroidered. I love it. How in the world do you embroider paper? Help. and thanks.

Oh! I missed that! I have to see that!!! How cool!

[Terrie]

I saw on the inspirations page the gift wrap that is embroidered. I love it. How in the world do you embroider paper? Help. and thanks.

Oh that's original! At first I thought embroidery would just be too much for wrapping paper...until I looked at it. It is just gorgeous, what a way to make a gift truly special! (You just couldn't wad up and toss that paper after opening the gift!)

[marilynd]

Wow- that sounds cool. I hope to see lots of projects with paper. I'm to scared to try it. I hate fooling with the tension.

[Terrie]

Yeah, I know what you mean. That tension can drive ya nuts!

[marilynd]

Yeah, I know what you mean. That tension can drive ya nuts!

Believe it or not- I have never touched my tension and have NEVER had any problems with any designs. KNOCK on wood fast.

[Terrie]

LOL. Good thing you knocked on wood! I've had too much fun with messed up tension. :eek:

[sewamy]

Has anyone tried this yet? I wanna see pictures.

[marilynd]

After all these years you would think I would know what to do with the tension- but nope!

[pcsews]

Oh wow...I'm gonna have to go check that out. I would love to make our own Christmas cards this year!! Probably too late for that this year.

[rubiesnana]

I"ve seen christmas cards done,with an opening in the front,has anyone seen these?

[Honeybee]

I've never been brave enough to try, are there any pointers you can give?

[SewAddicted]

Thanks for the info Jami. I have some high quality linen paper from many years ago. I'll have to try it.
Pam

[Luciana]

I really love this idea, tomorrow I´ll try to do this. I saw it but I couldn´t believe that we could embroider on a paper, Jami congratulations again!!! Now I understand more and more your purpose!!!!!!!!!!!
I am loving to read the messages!!!
Luciana

[StitchinGrandma]

Has anyone tried this yet? I wanna see pictures.
If you go check out the Inspirations page on the website you can see the embroidered gift wrapping paper. There are also cards and scrapbook pages as well as all the cute ideas for all the other designs Jami has.

Wrapping paper link http://www.embroidables.com/store.php?page=Project&ProjectID=20

Inspirations page is at the top of your screen in the dark pink so you can click that and see all the awesome ideas.

[fun2sew]

Just bought the Happy Birthday Simply Stitches design set.

I want to make cards for my friends.... I will post them when I get some done!

I got the idea off the scrapbooking idea page!