I love Tuesday mornings as there is always a sense of anticipation wondering how people will react to the stitch of the week. For week 11 the stitch is French Knots. French Knots are lovely on their own, or as little accents in part of a design. In the sample above …
TAST stitch for week 10 is Chevron stitch. As usual follow the link for a tutorial and eye candy. Chevron stitch is an old favourite, as I find myself turning to this stitch more and more when I feel stuck for ideas. There is a lot of fun to be had with …
Week 9 for Take a Stitch Tuesday 2019 is a simple but wonderfully versatile stitch called Couching. With this stitch you can use all sorts of novelty yarns that you normally would not be able to use because they can not go through the eye of a needle. Follow the link …
Week 8 for Take-a-Stitch-Tuesday 2019 is running stitch. At first glance, this stitch looks too simple for words. It is a really easy stitch – but it is also tremendously versatile. Visit the tutorial to see some of the techniques that use running stitch, alongside the instructions on how to work it. …
For TAST Week 7 2019 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 to do. My Tip! …
Week 6 is here already! The TAST stitch is to learn and experiment with Herringbone Stitch. Herringbone stitch is another of those key stitches that people first learn when new to hand embroidery. I hope those readers who are attempting this stitch for the first time enjoy it and discover its versatility. There …
