TAST Week 46 and the December Design Challenge

A quick announcement for those who have not heard, I will be running TAST again next year 🙂 For those who have not done TAST before, here is the FAQ. No need to register — just join in. This week, I would like to introduce you to Four Legged Knot …

TAST Week 44

Take a Stitch Tuesday Week 44. Here, I would like to introduce you to  Twisted Chain stitch or Rope stitch. These are two very similar stitches. Rope stitch is a twisted chain stitch worked closely together, so I am inclined to group them together. They are a perfect example of a …

TAST Week 43

Chinese Cross Stitch is an unusual form of what is commonly known as cross stitch. This stitch works up into a very useful filling or border, looks great as a decorative surface stitch on even weave fabrics, and is extremely simple to work. Take a Stitch Tuesday 2023 Week 43 Beyond …

TAST Week 42 and November Design Challenge

Pistil stitch is simply a French Knot with a long tail. You guessed it, the challenge stitch is Pistil stitch. You can use Pistil stitch for the centre of flowers or arrange it in a circle to make a flower motif. If you experiment with threads you can have fun as the thread …