Sketch It, Stitch It
- ACreativeCorner
- Aug 14
- 1 min read
While working on my Morning Glory Maiden art quilt, I grabbed my camera to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how I practice thread sketching ideas before stitching them into the final piece. This step helps me experiment with textures, lines, and movement—bringing the design to life with confidence.
At the end of this post, you’ll find a YouTube video where I walk you through my process in detail, so you can see exactly how I go from concept to stitched reality.
Thread sketching is my escape from the hamster wheel in my head—when I’m focused on each stitch, that little hamster can’t keep running.
I thought I was pulling up thread… turns out it was my hair. Guess I’m more “attached” to this quilt than I realized.
Flipping it over so you can appreciate the “organized chaos” that makes thread sketching work
Sketch Rehearsal – here is a short but creative hints at trying things out before you thread sketch on your master piece.
Angela McPherson
Fiber Artist
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