3D Cake with DMC Embellishment - part four

Hi Everybody... Robin here.

Want to see how/where else to use the DMC Memory Thread? Just look at these ways Alice Okon, designer from DMC, stitched these models using DMC Memory Thread.

Can you find all of the DMC Memory Thread treatments in Photo #1?

Photo #1
Ms. Diva Mermaid / KCN 932 / Kelly Clark Needlepoint 

Alice used it for the different Seaweed locations, Mermaid Bra, Mermaid Bottom, Harp, Braided Trim, Mermaid Crown and Fish Hook.

Can you find all of the DMC Memory Thread treatments in Photo #2?

Photo #2
Ms. Vanity Mermaid / KCN 933 / Kelly Clark Needlepoint

Alice used it for the different Seaweed locations, Mermaid Bra, Mermaid Bottom, Hair Brush, Mirror, Beaded Trim and Mermaid Crown.

Alice also added DMC Memory Thread to this canvas by Maggie Co, Beautiful Flowers (M1429). Look and enjoy! You can also read more about this canvas on the DMC blog.

Need any cute Hair suggestions? Try using DMC Memory Thread for a fabulous 3D effect.

design by DMC

During the 3D Cake Embellishment class, I also brought models I had stitched showing more DMC Memory Thread applications. Remember these?

Movement and Motion really tell the story with DMC Memory Thread.

The Twin Curl decorations at the top of this
ornament was made with DMC Memory Thread.

Use DMC Memory Thread when making
an Earring or Jewelry for your needlepoint.

Lettering, Outline Edge and Facial Details
are easy to do with DMC Memory Thread

Plants and Flowers are enhanced with DMC Memory Thread

To summarize, here are some of the ways I have seen DMC Memory Thread used:

• ruffle edge or a bow
• curls - freeform
• spiral curls
• flat spirals
• single line edge
• double line edge
• twisted -- one color
• twisted -- two colors
• picot needleweaving structure
• stumpwork structure
• single knot
• strand of knots
• braided
• beads placed on
• script wording or letters 

Of course, this is not a final list. I am sure we will find other ways to use it. Can't wait to try. Read more about DMC Memory Thread on the DMC website.

Stop the presses... this just in... I received a wonderful DMC Memory Thread Conversion to Splendor, Silk Lamé Braid, Neon Rays, Soft Sheen Fyre Werks and Mandarin Floss from Sally/Rainbow Gallery. Each thread would make an awesome couching thread with the DMC Memory Thread. Thanks, Sally!

Well, that's all for now. Go have fun with the DMC Memory Thread. Let me hear from you.

Until the next time... Hugs, Robin

3D Cake with DMC Embellishment - part three

Hi Everybody... Robin here.

I received permission from DMC, and now I can share the rest of the DMC Memory Thread lesson with you. Get your notepad ready...

During the 3D Cake Embellishment class, I showed the students some wonderfully stitched needlepoint pieces with applied DMC Memory Thread. Everyone was getting comfortable working with it... now was the time to introduce places to use it.

Are you intimidated about where to put the DMC Memory Thread? Here's what I did: make a color paper copy of the painted canvas and get a Sharpie pen. Then, draw lines on your paper indicating possible locations for the DMC Memory Thread.

Plan your pathways with a Sharpie on paper, first.

You can use DMC Memory Thread to outline an area. You can use it as a structure for needleweaving or stumpwork. You can make a 3D design element. You can use it to show movement. It is so versatile. And, there are 28 colors.

Fan Peddler by Labors of Love / LL 270C

Alice Okon, a wonderful designer from DMC, stitched the Fan Peddler from Labors of Love (LL 270C). Her applications were exciting. Just look at all the ways she added DMC Memory Thread to the needlepoint.

Photo #1 shows DMC Memory Thread applied by Alice Okon:

• the Hat and the Ruffle: nice use of two shades of DMC Memory Thread relating to the painted canvas. The Ruffle Edge is enhanced with the DMC Memory Thread.
• the Hair: nice use of the DMC Memory Thread showing the Curls of the Hair on top of the Basketweave stitching.
• the Outline of the Hat Pin: the Silver DMC Memory Thread gives an identifiable edge to the Brooch.
• the Fan Edges, Doubled Fan Edge and the Collar: these edges are more refined with the application of the DMC Memory Thread. Nice Colors, too.
• Note: the twisted and coiled DMC Memory Thread into a Purple Rosette on the Green Fan.

Photo #1

Photo #2 shows DMC Memory Thread applied by Alice Okon:

• the Fan Handles: Picot Needleweaving technique using DMC Gold Or (284 AZ) for the Gold Handle; twisted DMC Memory Thread for the White Fan Handle.
• the Fan Outlines: keeping true to the painted canvas, the Fan Edges are stitched with DMC Memory Thread.
• the Fan Embellishments: note there are Beads surrounded by the DMC Memory Thread for detail. Size 8 Mill Hill Beads can be strung onto DMC Memory Thread, as seen on the White Fan Handle.
• the Basket Edge: is outlined with a single piece of DMC Memory Thread for a nice edge.

Photo #2

Photo #3 shows DMC Memory Thread applied by Alice Okon:

• the Twisted Edge of the Basket Rim: using two colors of DMC Memory Thread twisted together.
• the Basket Edge: is outlined with a single piece of DMC Memory Thread for a nice edge.
• the Fan Edges: double pieces of DMC Memory Thread couched together for the Fan Edge; single piece of DMC Memory Thread used for the curved Fan Edge.
• the Fan Handles: Picot Needleweaving technique using DMC Gold Or (284 AZ) for the Gold Handle; twisted DMC Memory Thread for the White Fan Handle.
• the Sleeve Ruffle: the DMC Memory Thread has been used to separate the Sleeve Ruffle placed on top of the Basketweave stitching.

Photo #3

Photo #4 shows DMC Memory Thread applied by Alice Okon:

• the Spiral Roses: the DMC Memory Thread has been coiled and then shaped into Roses.
• the Green Leaves: the DMC Memory Thread has been shaped into Leaves on her dress as well as on the Fan.
• the Purple Coiled Rosette: two pieces of Purple DMC Memory Thread (or one long piece doubled then twisted) have been twisted together and then wrapped into a Coil.
• the Blue Fan Handle: two pieces of DMC Memory Thread were couched side by side for greater size and proportion of the Handle.
• the Collar: these edges are more refined with the application of DMC Memory Thread.
• the Green Fan: has Gold DMC Memory Thread for an outline and a Satin Stitch of Gold Thread inside.

Photo #4

 Here are more photos... close up. Photos from Liz Saylor/DMC. Thanks, Liz!

Next time, I will conclude the DMC Memory Thread journey. So much fun is yet to come.

Until then... Hugs, Robin