Stitches: The next line of stitching on my band sampler is a row of threaded running stitch. Thread: A hand dyed mercerised cotton the same weight and thickness as perle thread 8 which was purchased in bulk from a weavers supplier and hand dyed by me. Fabric: This section of …
Stitches: This line of stitching consists of double herringbone stitch (version 2) Thread: The first row of herringbone was worked in a hand dyed super fine merino wool and the second row was worked in a hand dyed mercerised cotton the same weight and thickness as perle thread 8. Both …
Stitches: This is a small cluster of bands worked together so closely that really they create a block. They are all basic stitches. The first row is band illustrates threaded running stitch, which is followed by an example of running stitch, The third line is closed feather stitch, and the …
Stitches: This band illustrates experiments with alternating barred chain stitch but it is NOT as it consists of chain stitch, with a small straight stitch added to it. Thread: Hand dyed (by me) rayon ribbon floss. Fabric: This section of the sampler is worked on tea towel linen which is …
Stitches: This band illustrates experiments with zig zag coral stitch, Thread: A hand dyed mercerised cotton, which is about the same weight as perle 8 thread Fabric: This section of the sampler is worked on tea towel linen which is not quite an even weave. Dyes: Procion cold water dyes …
Stitches: This band illustrates a couching experiments with buttonhole stitch. Buttonhole is holding a ribbon in place. Thread: A hand dyed mercerised cotton, which is about the same weight as perle thread 8 Fabric: This section of the sampler is worked on tea towel linen which is not quite an even weave. …
Stitches: This band illustrates a single row of long armed cross stitch Thread: A hand dyed mercerised cotton the same weight and thickness as perle 8 thread. Fabric: This section of the sampler is worked on tea towel linen which is not quite an even weave. Dyes: Procion cold water dyes …
