I'm the same way, can't draw worth a hoot! I am wondering about taking a line drawing of feathers, etc from one of my books and blowing it up on the copy machine. Can't hurt to try! I really like that type of work by Jo Glover.
As far as thread, I have used DMC embroidery floss, Perle Cotton (prefer 12 wt over 8 most of the time). Most of the stores just don't carry very many colors in the size 12. I don't like Valdani, it often shreds or breaks when I'm popping the knot into the quilt. Just did a lap quilt with it and it was fairly frustrating. I am using Sulky blendables right now (12 wt), they don't tangle even when I cut a LONG piece and are nice to quilt with. I just wish they were a little thicker, they are a little too thin for me. Haven't tried Aurifil 12 wt. How do you like it? I really do like the size 30 and 40 crochet cotton, but it only comes in white/ecru, etc, which is why I'm considering dying it. Anybody ever use tatting thread? I see it on EBay a lot, and have considered getting some to try.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]572112[/ATTACH]This is a mug rug I outlined with 3 strands of DMC floss. My avatar has big stitch outlining the leaf motifs of the batik background.
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