by Laurence | Jun 21, 2017 | Basic stitches, stitches
Couching in its most basic form is among the easier embroidery stitches. Essentially, the couching stitch is just a little straight stitch taken over some other thread to hold it...
by Laurence | Jun 30, 2017 | Decorative stitches, stitches
The cast-on stitch is an embroidery stitch that can be used for embroidering flowers or any other pattern to which it is desired to give relief without using the “stumpwork” technique. Unfortunately, I know that the picture is not very explicit than for...
by Laurence | Aug 5, 2017 | Filling stitches, stitches
The detached buttonhole stitch for stumpwork is a simple variant of needle lace. It is realized in the same way as the buttonhole stitch but it is worked into itself rather than into the foundation fabric. It is embroidered on a wire support and on a nonwoven material...
by Laurence | Aug 13, 2017 | How to..., Techniques
A beautiful finish Here are all the explanations necessary to realize a classic finish and nice neat corners for your embroideries. This is the method used to prepare any table or toilet linen that you want to embroider. To illustrate the explanations, we work here on...
by Laurence | Aug 19, 2017 | Basic stitches, stitches
The Hem stitch (point de Paris) is very simple to achieve for a very decorative result. It is used to fix the hems or embed a piece on another in the technique of the appliqué. It can also simply be integrated into the middle of other embroidery stitches. This stitch...
by Laurence | Aug 25, 2017 | Needle painted peony, Needle Painting, Techniques
Needle painted Peony This project is fully embroidered with long and short stitch. The purpose of this embroidery is to realize a project in needle painting, which is not necessarily obvious. I know that many of you find this technique very difficult and sometimes,...
by Laurence | Sep 1, 2017 | Needle painted peony, Needle Painting, Techniques
Peony, petals 2, 3 and 4 Here are the necessary explanations for the realization of the petals 2, 3 and 4. Petal 2 This petal is embroidered with the colors n° 3716, 962, 961, 3832 and 777. Split back stitch 1 thread color 3716. Embroider the top of the petal with...
by Laurence | Sep 10, 2017 | Varia
The Russian vase and Raoul Dufy First of all the Russian vase … … in my memory but in fact it is not Russian at all! Indeed in 1966 (a long time ago, I know), I had the chance to make with my parents a trip to Russia which at that time was still very...
by Laurence | Sep 17, 2017 | Needle painted peony, Needle Painting, Techniques
Peony, petal 5 Here are the necessary explanations for the realization of the petal. This petal is embroidered with the colors n° 3716, 962, 961, 3832, 3831, 3803, 777 and B5200. Split back stitch with 1 thread and color B5200. Embroider with the color B5200 in the...
by Laurence | Oct 1, 2017 | Needle painted peony, Needle Painting, Techniques
Peony, petal 6 and 7 Here are the necessary explanations for the realization of the 2 petals Petal 6 This petal is embroidered with the colors n° B5200, 3716, 962, 961, 3832, 3831 and 777. Begin with split backstitch 1 thread and color B5200. Embroider with color...
by Laurence | Oct 7, 2017 | Basic stitches, stitches
The Cretan stitch is used as a filling stitch, especially in doing leaves. Various effects can be produced by altering the angle of the stitches or even closing them in or opening them out. This stitch is usually worked from top to bottom. ...
by Laurence | Oct 15, 2017 | Needle painted peony, Needle Painting, Techniques
Peony, petals 8, 9 and 10 Here are the explanations necessary for the realization of the 3 petals. Petal 8 This petal is embroidered with the colors DMC n° B5200, 3716, 962, 961, 3832, 3831, 777 and 3803. Begin with split backstitch 1 thread and the color B5200....
by Laurence | Oct 29, 2017 | Needle painted peony, Needle Painting, Techniques
Peony, petal 14, stem and leaves Here are the explanations necessary for the realization of the 14th petal, the stem and the leaves Petal 14 This petal is embroidered with the colors B5200, 3716, 962, 961, 3832, 3831 and 777. Embroider the outline of the petal with...
by Laurence | Nov 1, 2017 | Decorative stitches, stitches
The wheatear stitch, as the name suggests, looks like wheat on the cob when done continuously. It is a decorative stitch that can be used to animate all kinds of embroidery and made with many varieties of yarn. It can also be done “detached”, embroidering...
by Laurence | Nov 2, 2017 | Decorative stitches, stitches
The raised stem stitch is a very structured stitch that is used to bring depth into an embroidery. This is a single stem stitch executed on a straight stitch basis. A padding is often placed under the straight stitches to obtain even more...
by Laurence | Nov 10, 2017 | Needle painted peony, Needle Painting
Peony, petals 15, 11 and 13 Here are the explanations necessary for the realization of petals 15, 11 and 13. Petal 15 This petal is embroidered with the colors B5200, 3716, 962, 3832 and 3831. Embroider the outline of the petal with split backstitch 1 thread and the...
by Laurence | Nov 26, 2017 | Needle painted peony, Needle Painting, Techniques
Peony, petal 12 Here are the explanations necessary for the realization of the petal 12. Petal 12 This petal is embroidered with the colors B5200, 3716, 962, 961, 3832, 3831 and 777. Embroider the outline of the petal with split backstitch 1 thread and color B5200 ...
by Laurence | Dec 10, 2017 | Needle painted peony, Needle Painting, Techniques
Peony, petals 12b and 16 Here are the explanations necessary for the realization of the petals 12b and 16. Petal 12b This petal is embroidered with the colors n° 961, 3832, 3831, 777 and 3803. Embroider the outline of the petal with split backstitch 1 thread and the...
by Laurence | Jan 10, 2018 | Embroidery pouch
Embroidered patterns 1, 2 and 3Here are the explanations of the first embroidered designsThe colors used are mentioned for information only The stems are embroidered with stem stitch and the leaves with fishbone stitch, all with 1 thread. This pattern is embroidered...
by Laurence | Jan 13, 2018 | Embroidery pouch, Projects, Projects 2018
An embroiderer’s pouch To start the year in the best way, I had the idea to make this embroidered pouch that will certainly be useful for storing your small equipment. It is a very nice project to embroider because it is composed of many different patterns...
by Laurence | Jan 20, 2018 | Needle painted Morning Glories, Needle Painting
Needle painted Morning Glories This project is carried out mainly in long and short stitch. This is our second project using the needle painting technique. After realizing the peony, I chose this design because of its difference with the previous work. Indeed the...
by Laurence | Jan 26, 2018 | Embroidery pouch, Projects, Projects 2018
Embroidered patterns 4, 5 and 6 Here are the explanations of the following embroidered patterns. The colors used are mentioned for information only. The stems are embroidered in stem stitch with 2 threads and the leaves in fishbone stitch with 1 thread. Add 3 straight...
by Laurence | Feb 2, 2018 | Needle painted Morning Glories, Needle Painting
Morning Glories, part one Here are the explanations of the upper part of this design. I added the following 2 colors, DMC 3078 and 1026 to the palette proposed in the introductory post.The stitches used are the long and short stitch with 1 thread and the stem stitch...
by Laurence | Feb 11, 2018 | Embroidery pouch, Projects, Projects 2018
Embroidered designs 7, 8 and 9 Here are the explanations of the following embroidered patterns The colors used are mentioned for information only The whole pattern is embroidered with 2 threads. The leaves are made with blanket stitch and straight stitch for the vein....
by Laurence | Feb 16, 2018 | Needle painted Morning Glories, Needle Painting
Morning Glories, part 2 Here are the explanations of the upper part of the design. I added the following 2 colors, DMC 3078 and 1026 to the palette proposed in the introductory post.The stitches used are the long and short stitch with 1 thread and the stem stitch with...
by Laurence | Feb 22, 2018 | Embroidery pouch, Projects, Projects 2018
Embroidered patterns 10, 11 and 12 Here are the explanations of the following embroidered patterns The colors used are mentioned for information only The stems are embroidered with stem stitch 1 thread and the leaves in Cretan stitch with 2 threads. The flowers are...
by Laurence | Mar 4, 2018 | Projects, Projects 2018
Happy Easter This pattern is a crush! It is surfing Pinterest as I often do that I came across this drawing. Originally, it was a colouring page design but I knew immediately when seeing it that it would be perfect to make a pretty embroidery. That’s why I...
by Laurence | Mar 9, 2018 | Needle painted Morning Glories, Needle Painting
Morning Glories, part 3 Here are the explanations of the upper part of the design. I added the following 2 colors, DMC 3078 and 225 to the palette proposed in the introductory post. The stitches used are the long and short stitch with 1 thread and the stem stitch with...
by Laurence | Mar 16, 2018 | Embroidery pouch, Projects, Projects 2018
Embroidered patterns 13, 14, 15 and 16 Here are the explanations of the following embroidered patterns. The colors used are mentioned for information only. After having, as usual, circled the pattern with a split backstitch 1 thread, embroider the body with a satin...
by Laurence | Mar 24, 2018 | Needle painted Morning Glories, Needle Painting
Morning Glories, part 4 I added the following 2 colors, DMC 3078 and 225 to the palette proposed in the introductory post. The stitches used are the long and short stitch with 1 thread and the stem stitch with 2 threads. I remind you that to get a nice result, it is...
