TAST Week 16

For TAST week 16, this week’s stitch is Chevron stitch. As usual, follow the link for a tutorial and eye candy. Chevron stitch is an old favourite, as I turn to this stitch more and more when I’m stuck for ideas. There is a lot of fun to be had with this …

TAST Week 15

TAST Week 15 is here. I hope you all enjoyed the break or used the time to catch up a little. The TAST Week 15 stitch is to learn and experiment with Cretan Stitch. Cretan stitch is another of those key stitches people learn when they are new to hand …

TAST Break Week 1

This is TAST Break Week 1. Last week, I mentioned that we would have a catch-up week. If you are up to date with your homework, take a little break. I don’t know a stitcher who has not got other projects to work on – so this is your chance  …

TAST Week 14

For Take a Stitch Tuesday —TAST Week 14 — the challenge is to learn and experiment with Herringbone Stitch.  Herringbone stitch is another of those key stitches that many people first learn when they are new to hand embroidery.  I hope those readers who are attempting this stitch for the first …

TAST Week 13

Take a Stitch Tuesday Week 13 Basic TAST The stitch for TAST week 13 is Arrow or Arrowhead Stitch is a very quick and easy stitch to work. It is versatile. You can use it for stylish projects on the one hand, and children’s stitching projects on the other.There are two …