Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles lets us peek over her shoulder as she takes a tambour-beading masterclass from expert Bob Haven. I see real similarities to needlepunch in this technique. Except…tambour beading looks a lot harder. Thank you, Susan, for letting us share a bit of this awesome experience. See Susan’s post.
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Tambour embroidery is a centuries-old craft that is still popular today. It’s a type of needlework that uses a special hook to stitch intricate, delicate patterns into a variety of fabrics.
Tambour embroidery is perfect for adding special accents to clothing, accessories, and home décor items. To get started, you’ll need to acquire the necessary supplies, like fabric, thread, needles, and an embroidery hoop.
Once you have the basics, you can start experimenting with Tambour embroidery patterns. There are a variety of pre-made patterns available, or you can create your own! After that, you simply need to practice and perfect your technique. With a little patience and practice, you’ll be creating beautiful Tambour embroidery pieces in no time.
How have I not heard of this before?! It’s like a cross between my two favourite techniques: crochet and punchneedle! Now, I wonder where I can get a tambour hook from – I sense this is a craft I must try. Thank you so much for posting this, Denise!
Bellisimo bordado, no conocia esa tecnica con la aguja con gancho. Muchas gracias.
Besitos.
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