Thursday, September 19, 2013

How to Make Japanese Kanzashi Fabric Flowers UPDATED

This is something quite different--how to make fabric flowers the Japanese Kanzashi Fabric way.
http://www.fabrics-store.com/blog/2011/07/21/tutorial-japanese-kanzashi-fabric-flower/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Subscribers&utm_content=01&utm_campaign=KanzashiFlowers

The technique is simple but note that the fabric used is linen, which means a fabric with some weight and body to it.  I think a thin fabric would not work as well, but I haven't tried it.

Still, for the right canvas this might be a lovely accessory.

UPDATE:  You can see the flowers used on Peggi's Sugar Skull mask.  Told you they'd be perfect on the right design!
http://tapestryfair.blogspot.com/2013/10/a-holiday-finish.html

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2 comments:

Peggi @ Tapestry Fair said...

Hi Jsane - I'm in the process of trying this technique on a new model I am stitching. Think it's gonna' work, so I'll keep you posted.

The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure said...

Excellent! We are eagerly awaiting your report, Peggi.