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CAN SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN CANDLEWICKING TO ME? Do you need a special needle for this or will an embroidery needle work? Is it just sort of 3D where it is a bit up higher in some parts then the rest of the design? Does it sew out like a reg embroidery?
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jofrog2000
05 May 2012
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Candlewicking is a form of whitework embroidery that traditionally uses an unbleached cotton thread on a piece of unbleached muslin. It gets it's name from the nature of the soft spun cotton thread, which was braided , then used to form the wick for candles. There are 2 basic stitches used in Candlewicking=a knotted stitched called a colonial knot, and the backstitch. ME candlewicking uses the same needles, it'll look like a bunch of french knots. Here are some to try.
Jo
Jo
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candlewicking designs
www.designsinstitches.com
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thanks for the explaination !
that's for the info I think the designs are sew pretty but I was nervous to try them out!
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jofrog2000
05 May 2012
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That'll teach me to remember to test links. From the home page, go to free designs, then candlewicking designs.
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designs in stitches
www.designsinstitches.com
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thank you for the link the designs are great. Joyce
Thanks for this, I've just downloaded a stack of freebies and bought candlewick set 4. The examples shown using the Janome giga-hoop are very interesting! Jan
thanks for the link !
ok thanks again
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eyeztodiefor10
06 May 2012
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I've often wondered the same thing myself. It looks very pretty but does it make a lot of jump stitches or do you leave them in? Thanks for asking the question.
Meri
Meri
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well when I have time I am going to try it they are very pretty!
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I just did a design with candle wicking in it and I used a regular embroidery needle. It did get pretty thick but no needles broke.
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see I was thinking that I needed a different one sew that's really good to know thanks sewmom I appreciate it! Hugs Loralye
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If you go to Julie Hall Designs she has afree small candlewick design to try
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Thanks, there's a butterfly and a bear.
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Thank you for this interesting question. Again something new learned today. Looks beautifull to use.
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I think sew too but I was nervous to try
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I put a free candlewick design in DBC..
its also beautiful done on tone on tone
example white on white. I love candlewick designs
i find them simly elegant :-)
big hugs from london - Maria xx
its also beautiful done on tone on tone
example white on white. I love candlewick designs
i find them simly elegant :-)
big hugs from london - Maria xx
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candlewick design by mooie24
designsbycuties.cuteembroidery.com
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thanks I will have to check it out!
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coachmenlemon
09 May 2012
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There is a free Candlewicking heart at KennyKreations. I haven't used their designs but they have some very pretty ones.
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Candlewicking is an embroidery technique where a combination of knots and backstitches were applied to white or cream colored calico or canvas. The name originates from the American West, where women who were unable to get embroidery threads, used the thread intended for candle wicks to do their embroidery.
We have added a lovely thick chain stitch, with candlewick knots and backstitch to create these designs.
These Candlewick designs are very versatile and can be used as embroidery on lots of items.
They would be lovely on clothing, table linen, bed runners, quilts and bags.
We have added a lovely thick chain stitch, with candlewick knots and backstitch to create these designs.
These Candlewick designs are very versatile and can be used as embroidery on lots of items.
They would be lovely on clothing, table linen, bed runners, quilts and bags.
sed the thread intended for candle wicks to do their embroidery.
We have added a lovely thick chain stitch, with candlewick knots and backstitch to create these designs.
We have added a lovely thick chain stitch, with candlewick knots and backstitch to create these designs.
These Candlewick designs are very versatile and can be used as embroidery on lots of items.They would be lovely on clothing, table linen, bed runners, quilts and bags.
The information above was taken from Kenny Kreations website. It was in his section on candlewicking. I thought it was interesting and wanted to share it.