This week I will introduce two stitches that are a bit different. The first is known as Basque Stitch which is also known as twisted daisy border stitch. It is a sort of twisted chain stitch worked in a line or circle — a bit like a buttonhole stitch. You …
The stitch for TAST Week 19 is Oyster Stitch which looks difficult at first glance, but once you understand the mechanics of this stitch, it is quick and easy to work, producing a nice textured chain stitch that can be used in many situations where you would use chain stitch, …
I thought after the tough stitch last week, I had better be kind to everyone this week! Arrow or Arrowhead Stitch – which is a very quick and easy stitch to work. It is versatile and you can use it for stylish projects on the one hand, and children’s stitching projects …
The stitch for TAST week 17, is Bullion Knot. I know many people feel intimidated by this stitch, but read the tips in my tutorial for Bullion Knot Stitch and hopefully, they will help you. In the tutorial, there are also many illustrations that will help you see where those tips …
TAST Week 16 is Coral stitch. This stitch is an old embroidery stitch but it is a very quick and useful stitch that creates a knotted line. Coral stitch can be used for outlines, as it follows a curve well so experiment a bit with it. Thread choice will influence the look …
This week for Take a Stitch Tuesday 2019 the stitch is Butterfly chain. I always feel this stitch is a much under-utilised decorative composite stitch. Once you start playing with it, I am sure you will realise how versatile it can be and how much fun it is to do. …
