A Bird Comes To Life-Vintage Treadle Sewing Machine Embroidery

[@ArmorAir]

38 years ago I bought an “old” singer hand crank for £10 pounds. I took it on all my deployments. I Repaired my/our torn uniforms in the field. That portable and a singer treadle have been my only machines since that time. I’ve made many costumes for my kids, and grandkids. I always thought I was good enough...... ....Until I’ve seen your videos. Thanks for humbling me... .... and giving me a new goal.

[@MarilynLeefabricthreadartist]

How wonderful that you use your old hand crank for so many projects! I am sure that you are more than good enough!!! It is only a matter of practice to do this type of work.

[@ArmorAir]

@@MarilynLeefabricthreadartist Good morning Ms. Lee. I retired and work part time now. I have some simple print fabric in my scraps. I think I’ll stretch a few swatches and use them as color and design patterns. I’ll be using my singer treadle for this project. Im guessing that you have several bobbins 🧵 already wound for each project. Thank you again for sharing and encouragement. Paul.

[@MarilynLeefabricthreadartist]

@@ArmorAir Yes I do have extra bobbins wound. I use a thinner thread for the bobbin such as the type of thread you can buy for commercial embroidery machines....it is thinner or what I use is Serger thread. You do want to use a thinner thread for the bobbin as it is less bulky and you don't build up such thick layers of thread to sew through. Good luck with your project! Sounds fun!

[@ZzulfadliNasir]

Madam, is this using normal thread or embroidery thread?

[@ArmorAir]

@@ZzulfadliNasir Ms Lee said that she uses a commercial embroidery thread because it’s thinner and won’t build up in your pattern.

[@randal1470]

I can’t even adequately explain the joy I felt seeing a new vid on your channel this morning! Thanks so much for sharing your work with us!

[@MarilynLeefabricthreadartist]

That makes me smile and thank you for viewing my videos! :)

[@anitatalegaon2643]

Your embroidery is so smooth and gives so much peace watching you embroider! It almost feels like you are moving the machine head and not the embroidery frame!

[@MarilynLeefabricthreadartist]

Thank you!

[@zuukot7629]

You are amazing. You convinced me that skills and passion are what I need.

[@TCQTexportPvtLtd]

Simply Incredible Marilyn!!!

[@Kelly.A.]

I love watching your videos! They are so hypnotizing. I hope your staying warm up here in God’s north country. Do you listen to any music or something else while your working on your creations? When I’m sewing, sometimes silence is wonderful and other times some good music in the background keeps me company. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent.

[@MarilynLeefabricthreadartist]

Thank You Kelly! I have fun making them and deciding what music to use....:) I am warm and safe up here although it is way below zero! I do listen to music but sometimes the silence is wonderful also! Just the sounds of the treadle is like therapy to me at times. I am working on another video of the lacework I did on this piece. Trying to learn new editing software and it has been a challenge! :)

[@Snowdrifft]

Amazing! I know if I tried what it would look like (a mess) to see a master at work is incredible. Thank you for the video!

[@clairecousins2958]

Stunning. Thank you for sharing it has made my day.💟

[@4444Rosemary]

Always excited to see a new video from you. I like the choice you made to play it at a faster speed. You are a true artist in the true meaning of the word and I learn a lot every time I watch your videos. I will second the other comment saying I hope you are keeping warm Marilyn! Thank you so much for making this beautiful and educational video.

[@MarilynLeefabricthreadartist]

Thank you! I am glad you enjoy my videos! Yes I am staying warm up her in the frozen northwoods! Thank goodness for the wood stove in my little cabin!

[@jenniferoatey8593]

Your skill and artistry are stunning. 💪

[@MarilynLeefabricthreadartist]

Thank you!

[@liliaazem5490]

It’s beautiful ! 👍💝👏👏👏👏🌺🌹💕🧿🧿🧿

[@MarilynLeefabricthreadartist]

Thank you! 😊

[@kathleen7849]

That's some skill.

[@BarefootLizzie]

Stunning work as always 😍

[@kennedy67951]

Another awesome Thread Painting Video. You using number 11 Needle? Are you still not using any Interfacing for support? Using just Regular Embroidery Thread? Nicely done Video. Held my attention the whole Video. Nothing boring here. Thanks for sharing your skills with me.

[@MarilynLeefabricthreadartist]

No stabilizer at all.....and just regular embroidery thread..................

[@arulhobbies7772]

Wow mesmerizing video.. bird looks real 😍😍wish more videos from you mam

[@MarilynLeefabricthreadartist]

More coming!

[@rositeixeira3078]

Maravilhoso!

[@sopago1]

Me encantó

[@HiddenFarmApalachin]

I WANT TO DO THIS but I don't have a clue what kind of machine does it???

[@MarilynLeefabricthreadartist]

This was done on a vintage straight stitch treadle sewing machine.

[@monatherese3361]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@creativemuslimmom8193]

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