December 4, 2013
Stitch Fun: Beetle Wings & Shisha!
Perhaps it’s the time of year. Things are very Sparkly this time of year, aren’t they?
I like Sparkly! I love rich jewel tones, and I especially love them when they are combined with gold.
So when a reader asked about the possibility of doing shisha with beetle wings, a lightbulb went off. Why not? Shisha embroidery can hold practically any-shaped, flat-ish anything onto fabric. And beetle wings! Well, they are magnificently rich in color, and they can be trimmed to practically any shape.
If you’ve never heard of beetle wings being used with embroidery, you’ll find some magnificent images online. I’ve worked a beetle wing and goldwork project and written a few articles on beetle wing embroidery here on Needle ‘n Thread, including tips on preparing beetle wings for embroidery.
