This 4 meter long band sampler (that 13 feet for those who are not metric) delighted me so much I decided to share it. I love the way the women pore over it and are so animated as they discuss this or that aspect of the sampler. I was fortunate …
For TAST week 22, I am proposing an interesting version of buttonhole called Up and Down buttonhole. This version of buttonhole creates a line of paired buttonhole stitches that are tied at the base. It creates a different look from regular buttonhole, and you can use this stitch in many …
This week I would like to introduce my TAST folks to Raised Herringbone Band, as it is one of those interesting stitches that are easily forgotten, but prove to be remarkably handy once you learn it. This stitch makes a great decorative filler if you work it in a block, …
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 …
