The stitch for Take a Stitch Tuesday week 22 is an interesting version of Chain stitch, called Cable chain stitch. This is a pleasant stitch to work because you can develop a good easy-paced rhythm. It is also a very useful stitch, as it is a linear stitch that can …
The stitch for Take a Stitch Tuesday 2023 Week 21 is Oyster Stitch which looks difficult until you understand how it works. Once you understand the mechanics of it, this stitch is quick and easy to work. And it produces a nice textured chain stitch that can be used in …
The stitch for TAST 2023 week 20, is Bullion Knot. I know many people feel intimidated by this stitch, but read the tips in my tutorial for Bullion Knot Stitch and hopefully, they will help you. In the tutorial, there are also many illustrations that will help you see where those …
TAST 2023 Week 19 is Coral stitch. This stitch is an old embroidery stitch but it’s a very quick and useful stitch that creates a knotted line. Coral stitch can be used for outlines, as it follows a curve well so experiment a bit with it — as it’s a great …
For TAST 2023week 18 the stitch is French Knots. French Knots are lovely on their own, or as little accents in part of a design. In the sample above I have worked french knots in silk ribbon. Many people have a frustrating time learning this stitch, so visit my tutorial …
For TAST Week 17, we have two stitches that can be worked on a grid. Algerian Eye Stitch is often used in even-weave embroidery techniques. These include canvas work, pulled work embroidery, and forms of counted thread work. However, it has a simple structure which means it is easily adapted …
I am excited to be teaching in the C&T online Embroidery Extravaganza event. C&T (who publishes my books) has put together 10 teachers who are delivering multi-classes on embroidery. So don’t miss out. This is a virtual live event- think zoom, so you can ask questions. In each session, you …
