Samantha Pope Creations
Seamstress & Textile Artist
Published Articles
"Endless Vine Scarf"
Yarn magazine issue 36
December 2014
Knitted iCord with crochet cups and gum-nuts pattern instructions.
"Needle Felted Art Book Cover"
Embellish magazine volume 4 issue 19
September 2014
Needle felted appliqué with wool pre-felts and freehand machine embroidery.
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"Creating Texture without thread"
Quilting Arts In Stitches no 7, digital magazine
July 2012
Needle felting techniques on net, silk and cords with embroidery and embellishments. Included video. available as a download for your tablet from the App store.
"Look at my Old Jumper Now!"
2012 - Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 19 no 2 - July
How to make a knitted jumper into a tote or hand bag using needle felting
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"Bobbinwork Technical"
2012 - Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 19 no 1 - June
Bobbin work freehand machine embroidery techniques
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"Cosy Cuppa Covers"
2012 - Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 18 no 12 - May
Insulated embroidered and patchwork covers for take away cups, travel mugs & coffee cups.
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"The Secret Garden"
2012 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 18 no 11 - April
Padded bra embroidered and covered with heat treated organza, suffice puffs and beading.
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2011 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art Volume 18 no 6 - December
Raw applique strip tree. Angelina fibre stitched baubles and needle felted tinsel. Wall hanging designed with skirt that sits on the floor for the presents.
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"Tulip Time"
"Christmas Tree wall hanging"
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"Outback Wine Carrier"
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"Brighten Up a Winters Day"
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"Embellished Tote Bag"
2011 Embellish Issue No 6 - June
Needle felted Texturised synthetic fabrics and freehand machine embroidery.
available from publisher as download
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2011 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 18 no 4 - October
Texture magic shrinking fabric used on silk panels with freehand machine embroidery
2011 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 18 no 3 - September
Based on the traditional Aussie outhouse, this is an insulated wine bottle carrier. Featuring painted and corded corrugated iron in lame' & freehand machine embroidery on water soluble stabiliser.
2011 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 17 no 12 - June
3 different jacket techniques
Needle felting on wool boucle.
Needle felting, applique and freehand machine embroidery on wool.
Freehand machine embroidered lace overlay on double breasted jacket.
"Textile Magic Skirt"
2011 Embellish Issue No 6 - June
Textile Magic is a fabric that shrinks 30% when steamed. This project explains how to use it with patterned cotton fabrics and freehand bobbin work to make panels for a skirt or table runner.
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"Up Cycle"
2011 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 17 no 11 - May
Use white and coloured plastic carry bags ironed together to create a new fabric suitable for embroidery.
Make up bags with zipper closure.
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"Encrusted Brooch"
2011 Down Under Textiles
Issue No 4 - March
Needle felted organza on stiffened felt base with beading and embroidery
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"Lost Bags - Never"
2011 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 17 no 8 - March
Layers of paper and plastic to create dimension appliquéd scene tags.
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"Chinese Character Bag"
2010 Felt Issue No 4 - Dec
Needle felted texturised Chinese brocade, bobbin work embroidery and 3D flowers.
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"Swirling Snowflakes"
2010 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 17 no 5 - November
Painted Lutradur, sequin lace with bobbin work embroidery and sculptured with a soldering iron.
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"Halloween Dress-up"
2010 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 17 no 4 - October
Silk bustia with overlays of needle felted yarn on net and freeman bobbin work embroidery.
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"Vintage Kimono Necklace"
2010 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 17 no 3 - September
3D padded silk kimono petals, freehand machine embroidered leaves on water-soluble stabiliser.
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2010 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 17 no 2 - August
Painted Vlisofix used to create patterned texture on cat and dog door stops.
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"Door Stop Critters"
"Portrait Pets"
2010 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 17 no 1 - July
Photo printed onto fabric and thread painted with freehand machine embroidery. Padded laptop case.
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"Sunflower Tote"
2010 Felt
Issue 3
Needle felted yarn on net and machine embroidery..
"Bright & Cheerful"
2010 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 16 no 10 - May
Round cork boards covered in striped patchwork fabric, on patchwork wall hanging.
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"Yarn Collage Reversible Hat"
2010 Embellish
Issue No 1 - March
Fabric created from knitting yarns needle felted onto a net backing and freehand machine embroidered.
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"Silk Leaves Necklace"
2010 Down Under Textiles
Issue No 1 - February
Dyed silk velvet, needle felted with silk fibres, freehand machine embroidery. Stitched cord with wire & beading.
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“Our Special Memories”
2010 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 16 no 6 - January
Fabric made with tissue paper and PVA covering a wooden collage frame.
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"Pretty Xmas Baubles"
2009 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 16 no 5 - December
Painted Viva paper towel with freehand machine embroidery, sculptured into flowers and stitched to a glass bauble with beading.
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"Wool & Silk"
2009 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 16 no 4 - November
Wool and silk fabric, made into a loose jacket with needle felting and embroidered then dyed purple.
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"Sculptured Flowers"
2009 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 16 no 3 - October
Freehand machine embroidery on sinamay fabric, bobbin work with 12ply knitting yarn, beaded and padded stamens.
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"Lets Party"
Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
2008 Volume 15 no 2 - December
Freehand machine bobbin work embroidery on raw edge strip patchwork.
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"Felted & Bejewelled"
2009 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 15 no 9 - June
Fabric created from needle felted knitting yarn on a base of net with freehand machine embroidery and bobbin work.
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"Designer Dog Coats"
2009 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 15 no 7 - April
Needle felted wool fibre on wool blanketing with freehand machine embroidery.
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"Princess Castle Tent"
2009 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 15 no 5 - February
Tent made with 2 hula hoops can be suspended from tree/celing. Roll up door, tulip flower design and embroidered bunting.
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"Gum Nut Lariat"
2009 - Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 15 no 3 - January
A sumptuous silk creation that can be worn as a necklace, belt or necktie, this is a versatile piece of wearable art.
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“Painting with Yarn”
2008/9 Quilting Arts magazine
Issue No 36 - Dec/Jan
Needle felting yarns into a new fabric using a net base.
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“Christmas Bauble Cards”
2008 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art Volume 15 no 2 - December
Machine embroidery on Sizoflor that has been distorted with heat. Scrapbook paper collage with machine embroidery.
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"My Family Tree"
2008 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 14 no 12 - October
Heat treated organza leaves on appliquéd tree with fabric printed photos
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“Water with Style”
2008 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 14 no 10 - August
Raw edge patchwork makes the base fabric for embellishment with bobbin work freehand machine embroidery, laser cut felt and paper pattern appliqué.
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“Headwarmers”
Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
2008 Volume 14 no 9 - July
Needle felted wool blanket fabric embellished with wool fibres to make reversible hats.
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“Beaded Photo Album”
2008 Handmade Magazine
Volume 25 no 11 - July
This patchwork star cover is made using a paper piecing technique.
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“Redesigning the Green Bag”
2008 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art Volume 14 no 7 - June
Create new art shopping bags using the eco fabric bags available at the supermarket. Add appliqué, embroidery and 3D flowers.
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“Earth, Air, Fire & Water”
2008 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art Volume 14 no 6 - April
Needle felted collage cards with freehand machine embroidery and embellishments.
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“Let’s make Circles”
2008 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art Volume 14 no 4 - February
Circles of fabric sewn onto a water soluble stabiliser base are joined with lots of connecting stitches.
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"Ring Tone Bling"
2007 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art
Volume 13 no 12 - November
Reverse applique, raw edge fabric collage and UV reactive threads are used to create 3 different pouches for you phone.
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“Citrus Swirl”
2007 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art Volume 13 no 8 - June
Needle felted wool felbi with wool and silk fibres embellishing the surface. No machine sewing.
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