TAST Week 39

Laced Herringbone stitch is a variety of Herringbone because you lace a line of Herringbone with a thread. It is quick to work and fun, particularly if you use a contrasting thread. Laced Herringbone is one of those stitches where you can use novelty threads and yarns at the lacing …

TAST Week 38

Wheatear stitch is a stitch that is often overlooked but it is very useful to add to sprays of flowers and other organic things. You can use it for wild grasses and of course, wheat. See the Wheatear stitch tutorial for step-by-step instructions on how to work it and to give …

TAST Week 37 and October Design Challenge

I always encourage embroiderers to experiment with different threads and this week’s stitch is an ideal example of why. For Take a Stitch Tuesday Week 37, the stitch is Raised Cross Stitch Flower.  You will benefit if you explore this stitch a little, by using different types of thread. If …