TAST Week 40

For Take a Stitch Tuesday Week 40 we have a couching stitch variety called  Chained Bar stitch. It is a fun and easy-to-work stitch as it is simply zig-zag chain worked over some long stitches — check out the tutorial of ideas. Technically, it is a form of couching. With …

TAST Week 39

Laced Herringbone stitch is a variety of Herringbone because you lace a line of Herringbone with a thread. It is quick to work and fun, particularly if you use a contrasting thread. Laced Herringbone is one of those stitches where you can use novelty threads and yarns at the lacing …

TAST Week 38

Wheatear stitch is a stitch that is often overlooked but it is very useful to add to sprays of flowers and other organic things. You can use it for wild grasses and of course, wheat. See the Wheatear stitch tutorial for step-by-step instructions on how to work it and to give …

Flash Sale

A quick heads up for everyone. We are having a flash sale with 25% off all stock in the shop. It starts today and will finish on the 15th. Have fun in the shop!

TAST Week 37

I always encourage embroiderers to experiment with different threads and this week’s stitch is an ideal example of why. For Take a Stitch Tuesday Week 37, the stitch is Raised Cross Stitch Flower.  You will benefit if you explore this stitch a little, by using different types of thread. If …

TAST Week 36

The stitch for Take a Stitch Tuesday Week 36, is… drum roll… Slipped Detached Chain stitch which is also known as Tulip Stitch. It does look a little like a flower. This stitch really comes alive when you experiment with different colours and threads. You can even use ribbon for …

TAST Week 35

Welcome to TAST Week 35. This week, I have a stitch that is a bit different because it is usually worked on a grid. You could experiment with it off-grid – in other words, work them in a free-form manner but people usually work them within a square.I think you …