Bold colours! I often stitch up a small area in a colour scheme that I think might be interesting. This is my latest and since it is fresh off the hoop, I thought I would share it. At first I thought this colour scheme was a little too bold to …
Diagonal Satin stitch is a type of satin stitch that is worked at an angle. You can work this stitch angle right or angled left particularly if you want to take advantage of the sheen or your thread. Often changing angles of this stitch will make a thread shine which …
Stitching Sample 597 is found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. It is a section of freeform embroidery in which I also added beads to a mix of hand embroidery stitches. Stitches Used: Straight stitch, Satin stitch, French knots, Cross stitch, Rice stitch, Square Boss, Bullion knots …
Corticelli Home Needlework was published in 1898 and is now a free PDF download from the Internet Archive website. I think readers will enjoy this resource.Described as a manual of Art Embroidery, Needlework and Knitting, (I love this term Art embroidery) it is loaded with some delicious patterns that look …
Satin stitch which is also known as damask stitch is one of the oldest embroidery stitches found and it is worked on traditional embroideries in practically every country of the globe. Traditional embroiderers of China and Japan excelled in the use of this stitch yet it is quite a simple …
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