"Walking With Jim" is a tribute to the life of my good friend Jim Piper. Jim died on September 15th from a very long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a true inspiration to everyone who new him. This piece is about all the different paths that Jim walked in life. Jim as a person, a husband, a father, a grandfather, with his family, with his friends, service to his country, service to his community, as a sick man and finally his path as he walks off into the light. He will truly be missed.
Starting in 2009 I will be teaching my Machine Embroidery Thread Painting technique. I have had 10 years of experience perfecting this process. Now I am ready to spread the knowledge. Here are some examples of some of my thread painting. This top art quilt is done on a Baby Lock-Espire. The two lower art quilts are done on a Phaff 2140. Although any sewing machine with "Decorative Stitches" will work. My theory is you have all these great stitches why not use them. I will show you how. Some are very easy, some are more involved. I will get you started with the basics.
