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 …
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 …
Chain stitch. This is a tremendously useful stitch that is quick and easy to do. Chain stitch is a foundation stitch for a whole family of looped stitches. The trick with all the chain stitches is not to pull the stitch too tight, as a tight tension will pull the loop …
For Take a Stitch Tuesday Week 3, I am suggesting you learn and experiment with Stem Stitch. Stem Stitch is a basic quick and easy linear stitch, which I, personally, think is one of the most useful stitches there are. You can use this stitch to outline just about anything, and …
For Take a Stitch Tuesday Week 2 the basic stitch is back stitch. This stitch is one of the core stitches in embroidery as it is a very useful linear stitch. It is an easy stitch to master and quick to learn. Visit the tutorial for Back Stitch for instructions …
Happy New Year! And welcome everyone, to Take a Stitch Tuesday, or TAST week 1. I hope you are all energised and up for this year’s challenge. I know I am looking forward to seeing what everyone does this year. Before we start, please check out Why Wobbly stitches are …
This is just a quick heads up to say that CherMyArt has generously reviewed my book Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery on Youtube. It’s very complimentary and a great flick through. Thanks Cher! Also as a bit of news particularly for anyone that will be going through TAST withdrawls, next …
