Cookie Scottorn - Machine Embroidery
All the images shown here are made with free machine embroidery, the dog teeth on the machine are lowered, the normal foot is removed, I replace it with a smocking foot, all dials are turned to 0 and the needle is used like a pencil to draw the design.
Cookie uses a Pfaff 1530 machine this is a strong mechanical machine (i.e. not computerised) Although it can do some automatic embroidery stitches she uses straight stitch for the embroidery and close zigzag for the edge and to attach the twisted silk edging.
Material
Cookie works on calico stretched in a hoop for the main image This is either finished with twisted silk around the edge or if the edges are to be uneven she uses vanishing muslin around the edge attached to the calico and embroidered as in the Fox and garden designs
Embroidery Thread
Cookie is currently using Madeira Rayon thread this has a lovely sheen; she uses a combination of 30 and 40 thickness. she also uses some Anchor threads and various cotton threads if she wants a matt finish.