Uncommon Threads

African Folklore Embroidery

Episode DUCT-254

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Leora and her group will show us how to make a collection of beautiful eye-catching designs using colorful African threads and beads against a black background. We will begin by making a "Giraffe" using basic embroidery stitches, such as chain stitch, satin stitch, an incorporation of beadwork and African Folklore Embroidery embellishment and enhancement techniques.

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