Mandala Unplugged
Mandala Unplugged
Ann Myhre, has a project for the lovers of hand stitching, Mandala Unplugged. It is a 16" decorative quilt block to be worked on without machines or any high-tech equipment. Join Ann and use up those bits of fabric, thread, yarns, and beads to create your Mandala Masterpiece.
Mandala Unplugged - Introduction
Mandala Unplugged is a 16" decorative quilt block to be worked on without machines or any high-tech equipment. Learn decorative stitches and embellishments as you complete the project. In the video, Ann introduces the project. This was originally filmed in 2018, so please ignore any references to dates and kits. The entire project is now presented to you online in Ann's classroom. (As a bonus, there is a Sashiko demonstration at the end of the video.)
Mandala Unplugged - Lesson 01
In Lesson 01 of Mandala Unplugged, you will prepare and hand stitch the background, crochet (or cut) out the leaves and sew them in place.
Mandala Unplugged - Lesson 02
In Lesson 02, you will be working with beads, starch-turned appliqué and more background stitching.
Mandala Unplugged - Lesson 03
In Lesson 03, you will begin lace knitting and learn embroidery techniques.
Mandala Unplugged - Lesson 04
In Lesson 04, you will be adding to your mandala by working strands of Oya (Turkish edging) and a four-piece appliqué set by turning edges with glue, making a mini ruffle and fabric foldigami.
Mandala Unplugged - Lesson 05
In Lesson 05, you will be finishing up the details of the center of the mandala with embroidery.
Mandala Unplugged - Lesson 06
In Lesson 06, it's time to move out to the corners. In this video, you'll learn more glue turned appliqué, faux reverse appliqué, blanket stitch (buttonhole stitch) and how to sew ricrac onto an appliqué piece.
Mandala Unplugged - Lesson 07
In Lesson 07, you wil be adding details to the corners. Single motif oya, crocheted fairy wings, stem stitch, back stitch, and more blanket stitch with ribbon weaving.
Mandala Unplugged - Lesson 08
Lesson 08 is a quick and easy slide show describing the decisions made and placement of the sides of the Mandala.
Mandala Unplugged - Lesson 09
Lesson 09 contains the last embroidered details for the hand stitched Mandala.