Stitch 46 is Barb stitch, which is an easy variation that is part of the buttonhole family and is quickly worked. You will not find it difficult to work if you know how to stitch buttonhole stitch. Check out the Barb stitch tutorial, as it also demonstrates how to work …
This week, the Take a Stitch Tuesday 2018 challenge for stitch 45 is 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 also an example of a stitch that …
Before I announce the stitch for this week I want to say a little about TAST next year. I have recently updated the TAST FAQ page so if you want more detailed information check that out. In Brief TAST will run again next year but Beyond TAST will be different. Each …
Coral stitch is the challenge for this week. Stitch 43 is an old embroidery stitch that creates a knotted line which can be used for outlines, as it follows a curve well. It is quickly worked and useful for creating twiggy bits in organic and floral patterns. Thread choice will influence the look of …
Cloud Filling is stitch 42 0f the 2018 TAST challenge. It is used as a filler stitch. If you are a new hand to embroidery, you will find that filler stitches are amazingly useful to cover areas of a design. I have taught this stitch to children so it is this stitch …
Take a Stitch Tuesday 2018 Stitch 41 is fun. Buttonhole wheel cup is raised from the foundation fabric. You start with a buttonhole wheel and work detached buttonhole stitches into the edge, building up rows to form a little cup. It is a heap of fun to do, and easily added to …
