Chained bar stitch forms a solid line, ideal for borders, or you can use it to couch down ribbons, tape, or flat braids. Create the foundation of this stitch by first laying down some long, straight stitches. Between two and six straight stitches in DMC pearl 3 thread works well. …
Today I have a detail from section 50 on my Love of Stitching Band Sampler Stitches Used This is a section of pattern darning which is just a form of running stitch arranged in patterns. I used hand dyed rayon thread on hand dyed linen. I enjoyed regularity of it yet seeing the …
Today I have a detail from section 50 on my Love of Stitching Band Sampler Stitches Used In this area using a rayon thread, I laid down a pattern of lines in running stitch. I then laced thickish metallic braid through. This created a secondary pattern of spaces which I added bugle beads to. …
Double Herringbone version 1 is also known as Indian herringbone stitch. Work by first laying a foundation row of herringbone stitch. Work another row of herringbone. On every second stitch, slide the needle under the cross bar created by the first row of stitches. This means that the second row of …
The detail below is an area on section 50 on my Love of Stitching Band Sampler. Fabric: The fabric started life as a placemat. I discovered it in a secondhand charity shop stained and unloved. Since it was linen I first tried to dye it but in the end cut away …
Woven trellis stitch is a fun woven stitch. And since it adds texture to a piece, it can make for an unexpected element that can really lift a piece and add appeal. With a bead added to the middle, it can look like flowers. Woven Trellis Stitch is also very …
What I love about embroidery is that it can take you around the world. I love learning about stitches and how a particular group of people, take a technique, and push it to create a whole style that becomes associated with a region and their culture. Yvette Stanton has released …
