The Pathing Principle | Machine Embroidery
One of the unsung qualities of the proficient embroidery digitizer is the ability to properly ‘path’ designs. Pathing refers to controlling the journey of the
One of the unsung qualities of the proficient embroidery digitizer is the ability to properly ‘path’ designs. Pathing refers to controlling the journey of the
Etsy creator Brill and Ben is a crafter after our own hearts. As stitcher Brill puts it, “I had a light bulb moment in a
Delightful things are coming out of PaleGray Labs, a collaboration between cartoonist/animator/quilter Nina Paley and scientist/author/software developer Theodore Gray. Based in Urbana, IL,
This particular video has already been all over the internet and back, but we would be so very remiss if we here at Gear Threads,
The art of machine embroidery, or digitizing, is still a small but growing medium for new artists and designers to explore and work in. The
Open source cross-platform programs allow you to create and edit embroidery designs for digitized embroidery machines. Ink/Stitch is the leading software in this field, but Embroidermodder remains a popular choice.
Digital embroidery is often thought of as losing some of the finer traditions of hand embroidery techniques. Machines stitch in ways people can’t, but they
Most of the time here on Gear Threads we’re all “Look at this pretty thing made on a sewing machine!” Today’s post is a little
There are many kinds of awards and shows for the amazing art of hand embroidery. Its recognition as a celebrated art form has only grown
Karina Thompson is a textile artist from Birmingham, England. Karina’s work focuses on digital stitching, using techniques akin to those exploring in our Gear Threads column:
Anja Rieger is the rare combination of an illustrator and digitizer, which results in some truly fabulous embroidery creations. Some of her work has been published
Welcome to the first edition of Gear Threads, where embroidery meets the gears of industry! Well, OK, today it’s more likely the circuit boards of industry, but