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: Below the beads are 4 stitches called tulip stitch which also called Slipped Detached Chain stitch. It is a varation on detached chain stitch as the make it you make a long anchor stitch when you work the chain and simply thread a second stitch through the anchor stitch. You can make …
I came across some excellent Needlelace tutorials on Textile dreams – fibery wake up. The series is delivered in nine sections as this technique is a long process. While on the site take some time to browse as Textile dreams – fibery wake up is an excellent blog. On the …
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 …
Motifs used in Palestinian embroidery hold meanings for those in the culture. This site about this traditional form of stitching has illustrated traditional patterns with delightful names such as ‘moon with feathers’, ‘old man’s teeth’, ‘bachelor’s cushion’, ‘the baker’s wife’. The designs are made up predominantly from geometric and abstract …
Stitches: This is a line of Palestrina stitch. Thread: A hand dyed cotton which is about the same weight as perle thread 5. Placement: This lies below the button cluster on piece 6 on block 1 Foundation Fabrics The fabric in this section is a polyester. Dyes Procion cold water …
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 …
