TAST Week 7

For week 7, this week’s basic stitch is very simple and very useful. And I am encouraging people to learn and use Seed stitch also known as seed filling. It is very quick and easy. So it’s ideal to incorporate in modern embroidery. I think people will enjoy it. Take …

TAST Week 6

The stitch for Basic TAST week 6 is Fly Stitch. I made the sample above using 5 layers of chiffon and netting stitched over with mainly Fly Stitch. Much of the grass/reeds areas are also fly stitch. By mixing the thickness and type of threads I gave it more visual …

Goldsmiths Textile Collection & Constance Howard Gallery

When you are next wanting some quiet time, skip the doom scrolling on social media and instead visit the Goldsmiths Textile Collection & Constance Howard Gallery website hosted by Goldsmiths College, University of London. The collection was founded by Constance Howard and Audrey Walker in the 1980’s. It is still …

TAST Week 5

This week, for Take a Stitch Tuesday Week 5, I am introducing Detached Chain stitch. Many people know detached chain as Lazy Daisy stitch because stitchers have long enjoyed using this stitch to create the petals of little flower motifs. Detached chain is a fun stitch that is quick and easy …