by Laurence | Jan 6, 2016 | Basic stitches, stitches
Stem stitch is a series of stitches that overlap, and when done neatly, looks a bit like a rope. These instructions are for right handers. The stitch is worked from left to right and the thread should always be kept below the needle. Bring your thread through to the...
by Laurence | Jan 6, 2016 | Basic stitches, stitches
Lazy Daisy is the common name for the detached chain stitch, which is a looped stitch that can be worked alone or in groups. It is mostly used to make petals and leaves. Start by bringing your needle to the front at point 1. Then take the needle to the back at the...
by Laurence | Jan 6, 2016 | Basic stitches, stitches
To start a French Knot, bring your thread to the front at point 1. Hold the thread firmly between your left index finger and thumb and away from the fabric. With the tip of the needle facing you, wrap the thread over and around the needle with your left hand. You can...
by Laurence | Jan 9, 2016 | Basic stitches, stitches
The straight stitch is a basic stitch. It can be stitched in any direction and any length and it forms the basis for many other...
by Laurence | Feb 9, 2016 | stitches
You will find below basic instructions to realize the stitches used in our designs, starting with “Blue Garden”. Portuguese stem stitch by Laurence | Jul 31, 2019 | Basic stitches, stitches | 0 CommentsLe point de tige portugais est un point surjeté que...
by Laurence | Feb 14, 2016 | Basic stitches, stitches
The bullion stitch will take place between A and B. Bring the needle out through A and put the needle through B at a desired length and bring your needle out again on A. Wind the thread around the needle as shown. The distance of wound thread should be a little...
by Laurence | 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. ...
by Laurence | Feb 25, 2016 | Filling stitches, stitches
Long and short stitch is a way of filling patterns, especially when the pattern is too big to be embroidered with satin stitch. It can be worked in a single color or subtle shading can be achieved using multiple shades of single color. To work long and short stitch,...
by Laurence | Feb 25, 2016 | Filling stitches, stitches
Satin stitch is a series of straight stitches that are used to completely cover a section of a design. In order to maintain a smooth edge, shapes can be outlined with split back stitch before the entire shape including the outline is covered with satin stitch....
by Laurence | Feb 25, 2016 | Basic stitches, stitches
The split backstitch is ideal for making outlines before using satin stitch or long and short stitch. The technique to use is like the back stitch but instead, finish by putting back the needle through the fabric in the middle of the preceding stitch...
by Laurence | Feb 27, 2016 | Techniques
Embroider a butterfly step by step Here you can see how to embroider step by step a butterfly in the needle painting technique We used the following stitches Split back stitch Straight stitch Lazy daisy stitch Satin stitch Long and short stitch The entire work is...
by Laurence | Mar 2, 2016 | Decorative stitches, stitches
To start a Colonial Knot, hold the thread firmly between your left index finger and thumb and away from the fabric. With the tip of the needle outwardly directed, pass the needle under the thread and then pass the thread over the needle simulating an height. Holding...
by Laurence | Mar 2, 2016 | Basic stitches, stitches
The leaf stitch or fishbone stitch is ideal for making small leaves. It requires us to divide the pattern into two and each side is filled alternately giving it a plaited effect in the center. I suggest you to use just one thread to obtain the best rendering with this...
by Laurence | Mar 10, 2016 | Basic stitches, stitches
The fly stitch is worked vertically from top to bottom forming a Y shape. Bring the needle out from 1 and put it in through 2. Then, bring it out through 3, which lies between and below 1 and 2. Pull the needle out from over the working thread to create a ‘V’ shape....
by Laurence | Mar 12, 2016 | Basic stitches, stitches
Work the back stitch from right to left Bring the needle up in 1 and selecting the size of the stitch, bring the needle down backward in 2 and come up again in 3 going under 1.The stitches are even and well aligned. The backside of the back stitch is a stem stitch....
by Laurence | Mar 12, 2016 | Filling stitches, stitches
The detached buttonhole stitch is formed in the same way as the buttonhole stitch but it is worked into itself rather than into the foundation fabric. To start, outline the surface to embroider with back stitches to attach your rows of buttonhole stitch. Working from...
by Laurence | Mar 12, 2016 | Decorative stitches, stitches
The turkish work produces a series of closely worked loops which are combed cut and trimmed to shape producing a pile which resembles a rug pile or, if worked in a very fine manner, in a fine wool a soft thick velvet like pile. The stitch consist in rows of loops...
by Laurence | 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...
by Laurence | 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...
by Laurence | 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...
by Laurence | 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...
by Laurence | 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...
by Laurence | 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...
by Laurence | 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...
by Laurence | 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...
by Laurence | 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...
by Laurence | 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...
by Laurence | 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...
by Laurence | 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...
by Laurence | 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,...
