Thread scraps

Free motion embroidery creates a lot of scrap threads. Here are some tips on how to reuse them.

You’ll receive all main formats (PES, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, VIP, VP3) and you’ll find your designs in your PURCHASE HISTORY I decided to group all my projects for thread scraps together in this page, so it’s quickier for you to find them. Did you collect all those threads scraps you have to cut off... Continue reading »

JPR_Stitch (Dr. Jack Roberts) on Instagram: "As this piece is made of left-over scrap threads, whilst I am working on it, if I get any off cuts of thread or any bits of thread left at the end of bobbins or reels, these scraps also get added back into the piece – usually they fill any holes. No left-over threads go to waste! And yes, for those of you who noticed, I use a scalpel when sewing rather than scissors. #Embroideryaddict #Britishstitchers #Britishartist #Abstractembroidery #Moderne

Do you keep your extra cross stitch thread bits? Ever wonder what you could actually DO with your orts? Here' some ideas to get you started!

Discover the beauty of scrappy thread yarn with this blog post from A Thrifty Notion! This is a great project for concious crafters who dabble in sewing and other needlework!

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Don’t throw out your yarn scraps! Here you’ll find 12 ridiculously simple ways to use them up and make some adorable projects! #yarn #yarnscraps

A tutorial on how to make fabric from scrap threads and use your orts. Using wash away stabiliser or dissolvable fabric you can create a new fabric.

Close up of my current project! I’m sure I’ll regret this decision but I wanted a fun way to use up a load of scrap threads so I went with a silly amount of squares 😅 We’ll see how it goes 👀 #dmcembroidery #dmcthreads #dmcthread #embroidery #embroideryart #embroideryhoop #embroideryartist #handsewn #handembroidery

JPR_Stitch (Dr. Jack Roberts) on Instagram: "As I work the scrap area, I keep swapping threads to build up the colours but I also keep adding in extra scraps, it helps to build the layers, fill holes and also add depth and texture. #stitching #thread #scrap #textileart #depth"