August 29, 2016

Mooshiestitch Monday: Plushwork

Plushwork Embroidery by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

Have you ever heard of plushwork embroidery? It is also called chenille work or Amish stumpwork. 

I had never heard of this technique before until I randomly came across a tutorial for it online - so I decided to try it out and share it with you!

First, you should really check out this awesome tutorial. It includes step by step instructions with excellent photos and a handy pdf template to print the design!

I printed the template, traced and cut out a flower using a cover of a plastic container (specifically from a yogurt container!).


Plushwork Embroidery by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

My first try was with Appleton wool on linen fabric.

Plushwork Embroidery by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

Plushwork Embroidery by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

The technique is very easy to learn -  if you know satin stitch you can do this!

Plushwork Embroidery by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

Done with the first layer.

Plushwork Embroidery by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

I repeated two more layers of the same wool.

Plushwork Embroidery by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

The next step is my favorite - cutting the layers!

Amish Stumpwork by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

After I cut all the layers I removed the plastic template.

Plushwork Embroidery by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

Here is the finished plushwork flower!

Plushwork Embroidery by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

See how fluffy! It reminds me of turkey work.

Plushwork Embroidery by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

I think it could have used a couple more layers of wool to make it fluffier, especially in the center of the flower, but it was good practice.

Next, I chose a bigger size flower, cut the template out of cardboard instead of plastic - it worked just as well - and I used DMC tapestry wool.

Plushwork Embroidery by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

Here it is with one layer of light blue and adding my second layer of dark blue.

Plushwork Embroidery by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

Added another layer of dark blue - for a total of three wool layers.

Plushwork Embroidery by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

Cut through the layers and remove the template...

Chenille Work by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

Chenille Work by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

Notice the difference with the DMC tapestry wool? It is a thicker wool than the Appleton wool. 

Chenille Work by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

I definitely like the end result with the thicker DMC wool. What do you think?

Chenille work by Michelle for Mooshiestitch Monday on Feeling Stitchy

Have you ever heard of plushwork? 

If you decide to give it a try, be sure to post your photos in the Feeling Stitchy Flickr Group or tag your photos on Instagram!


For more plushwork inspiration, check out this great Pinterest board.





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