We are now at the next big section of the sampler. As readers may sense this was a busy time of my life for me. I started this sampler in 2004 and completed it early 2005. The whole sampler consists of variations of herringbone stitch. In fact that was the …
Like the previous section this is a self contained little unit I added to the strip. It is a highly textured area set against some pulled thread work and flat canvas stitches. Stitches: This area has a snake like line worked in casalguidi stitch which is surrounded withbullion knots, buttonhole …
It is time to move on to the next area of stitching. After working the Autumn sampler I was working on my Masters and for a couple of years most of my samples ended up in my studio journals. As I explained in the Sampler FAQ I had a couple of samplers …
This band is a traditional pattern worked in cross stitch. The date is worked in back stitch. Thread: A hand dyed superfine merino wool. Fabric: This section of my sampler is worked on 26 count linen. Dyes: Procion dyes for thread. Size: All samples are 15 cm (6 inches) wide and stitched …
The first row of stitching band (which is not wobbly just photographed that way!) is a line of a stitch listed as Eastern stitch on page 224 of Complete Guide to Embroidery Stitches (Reader’s Digest) The second row is Sorbello stitch. I wanted to see what they looked like side …
This area of stitching was worked using a number of highly textured stitches and pulled stitches. In it you will find bullion knots, buttonhole wheel stitch, cast on stitch, double cast on stitch, drizzle stitch, French knots, whipped spider’s wheel alongside beads of various shapes and sizes. The leaves are edged with …
This row of stitching is Renaissance stitch also known as Queen stitch. Thread: A hand dyed wool which is about the same weight as Appletons. Fabric: This section of my sampler is worked on 26 count linen Dyes: Procion cold water dyes for the thread. Size: All samples are 15 cm …
