Spirelli

Create beautiful string art with die cuts and embroidery floss.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Tape one end of the thread to the back side of the scallop.
   
   Hint:
   DO NOT cut the thread until the spirelli is complete.
   

   

2. Step 2

   Run thread from a scallop valley to another scallop valley. Skip at least 3 scallops for the “wrap.” Make sure it’s taut.

   

3. The back of the scallop will look like this.

   

4. Step 3

   Continue “wrapping” in one direction only, always skipping the same amount of scallops. (If you work counter clockwise, always continue in the the counter clockwise way.)

   

5. The back of the scallop will look like this.

   

6. Step 4

   Continue “wrapping” always moving in the same direction. You will be doubling up on each scallop valley with the thread until all valleys have 2 threads each.
   
   Partway through the wrap, the scalloped circle will look like this.
   

   

7. Step 5

   Tape the thread on the back when the wrapping is finished.
   Cut the thread.
   
   
   

   

8. Step 6

   This is how the spirelli will look when completed. You should have two threads in each valley of the scallop.
   

   

9. Step 7

   Finish your card.
   

   

Video!

Variations

1. Different scallop shapes give you a different look.
   

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Spirelli. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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