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Blanket Stitch

by | Feb 18, 2016 | Basic stitches, stitches

The blanket stitch is simple and easy, it is one of the most sought after stitches. Bring the needle out through 1. Now, loop the thread around the needle. Take the needle in through 2 and bring it out from 3, as shown. ...

How to embroider a bee step by step

by | Mar 13, 2016 | Techniques

How to embroider a bee step by step Here are the instructions to embroider a bee step by step.   We used the following stitches Split back stitch Straight stitch Lazy daisy stitch Satin stitch French knot Turkish work All of the embroidery is executed with...

Ribbed spider web stitch

by | Mar 18, 2016 | Decorative stitches, stitches

The ribbed spider web stitch has a raised effect and can be used as a very decorative piece in your embroidery. Start by embroidering a star having a variable number of branches with straight stitch, it will be used as a template. For this example, we will use a 8...

Chain stitch

by | Mar 23, 2016 | Basic stitches, stitches

The chain stitch is a looped stitch that can be worked along a curved or straight line. To work the basic chain stitch, start with a lazy daisy stitch and instead of finishing with an anchoring stitch, continue with a new loop. Finish the line with an anchoring...

Encroaching fly stitch

by | Mar 27, 2016 | Filling stitches, stitches

Generally the encroaching fly stitch is worked circularly and allows to obtain plain round surfaces with a sort of thicker outer ring. We use it here to embroider Agapanthus. You have to work the stitch in the same way you would do for the common fly stitch but...

Introduction to needle painting

by | Apr 17, 2016 | Techniques

Introduction to needle painting For some years now, I visit my friend Michele in Colombier near Neuchâtel in Switzerland to give embroidery classes. Her shop ” Au fil des Saisons ” is a gold mine for knitters. She offers many varieties of wool, each more...

How to embroider a large flower

by | May 1, 2016 | Techniques

How to embroider a large flower without using needle painting technique I will soon propose to you a new design that I am currently embroidering. It consists among others of two large flowers of more than 8 cm in diameter and of course with large petals. When I...

How to embroider a dragonfly step by step

by | May 15, 2016 | Techniques

How to embroider a dragonfly step by step Here are the instructions to embroider a dragonfly step by step. We used the following stitches Split back stitch Straight stitch Stem stitch Satin stitch All of the embroidery is executed with DMC cotton floss  and hereafter...

The tradition of embroidery in St. Gallen

by | Jun 19, 2016 | Varia

The tradition of embroidery in St. Gallen The tradition of textile of St. Gallen in Switzerland is a heritage passed down from generation to generation. Until the 17th century, the area was best known for its cloth and for its cotton products. In the 19th century, the...

The four sided stitch

by | Jul 17, 2016 | Decorative stitches, stitches

The four sided stitch is embroidered from bottom to top and from left to right, working over the same number of threads in all directions. Embroider the first stitch upwards and take the needle out diagonally down. Make a stitch from left to right ending at the start...

Needlepoint scissor fob

by | Jul 17, 2016 | Techniques

Needlepoint scissor fob This is the complete embroidery I used a 38 count ivory linen. You will need a 15 cm square piece of fabric. As for the threads I used DMC “spécial à broder n° 25”  color 349 and the assorted cotton floss. For this project I used 3...

Woven Rose

by | Aug 9, 2016 | Decorative stitches, stitches

The woven rose is a very easy pattern to realize and requires no special skill for an amazing result. Embroider first a 5-branch star in straight stitches with 2 threads with a cotton matching the ribbon color. Secure the thread firmly. Pull up the ribbon near the...

Ribbon stitch

by | Aug 11, 2016 | Decorative stitches, stitches

The ribbon stitch is the most basic of all the ribbons stitches. It is mainly used to make great leaves or petals. Bring the needle from the back to the front. Hold the ribbon flat and pierce the ribbon in the center. Pull the ribbon down through itself until it curls...

How to embroider chestnuts step by step

by | Sep 11, 2016 | Techniques

How to embroider chestnuts step by step Here are the instructions to embroider chestnuts step by step. We used the following stitches Split back stitch Back stitch Straight stitch Chain stitch Satin stitch Turkey work We used the following colors DMC cotton floss 830,...