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Turkey stitch Stitch diagrams are © 2012 Metz Press www.metzpress.co.za and Di van Niekerk www.dicraft.co.za Turkey stitch is a wonderful versatile stitch when you want to add a fluffy texture in your design. A long looped thread is anchored to the fabric with tiny stay stitches. See diagram above. Make stitches close together when filling in shapes for a dog or cat and make...
Long and short stitch This is a good filling stitch. Work with one strand of thread for the best results. When working large areas with two strands, separate the threads before inserting them in the needle. This way, the threads are smooth and untwisted. Click on the images to enlarge Stitch diagrams are © 2012 Metz Press www.metzpress.co.za and Di van Niekerk www.dicraft.co.za ...
Long and short buttonhole stitch This stitch is ideal for stumpwork leaves and shapes. It forms a smooth, raised edge which allows the shape to be cut out quite safely. . . Fill in the empty spaces with long and short stitch. . . ..and here is the same stitch when making a leaf. . . Enjoy! Love Di ♥
Padded Satin stitch Use for shapes that require a neat, rounded edge. First outline the shape in split or stem stitch, or use back stitch. Cover with satin stitch, making the stitches close together, stitching over the outlined edge for a padded effect. Click on the image to enlarge © 2012 www.dicraft.co.za and www.metzpress.co.za To download the printable version for your collection, click on the line below: [download id="140"]...
A French knot rose is ideal for making small flowers and roses. . Use 2, 4 or 7mm silk ribbon or 6mm organza ribbon Wrap the ribbon once or twice around your needle as if you were making a French knot, but instead of inserting needle back into the fabric, gather the ribbon for 3 to 5 cm (I or 2 inches) as shown below… . ◕‿◕ See...
LOOP STITCH with ribbon . . Loop stitch Loop stitch is useful for making clusters of small flowers or leaves. In the example below you will see the orange and lavender flowers which were made this way. Use silk or organza ribbon and working over a spare tapestry needle, form a loose loop as shown below. . ....
Whipped straight stitch Whipped straight stitch is most effective if you do not like making bullion knots. Use thread, wool or ribbon and make a straight stitch. Come up where you started and pull the thread, wool or ribbon to tighten the stitch. Wrap the stitch with ribbon, thread or wool, depending in the texture that your require. Make the wraps closely together as...
Bullion Knot stitch Also known as caterpillar stitch, worm stitch, roll stitch and Puerto Rico Rose. Bullion knot stitch, more prominent than a French knot, is most effective when you require a dense, rounded petal or stamen. Use one stitch for a single stamen or work them close together to form rosettes. Rayon thread works particularly well with this stitch. For the average sized bullion, use...
Buttonhole stitch is useful for covering the wired edge of a shape, like a leaf or a wing. Click on image to enlarge Come up on the outside edge of the wire and make a buttonhole stitch over the wire. Work from left to right, stab-stitch-style: take needle and thread all the way to the back and then come up inside the loop that...
Blanket/Buttonhole stitch Blanket or buttonhole stitches are useful when you need a neat, raised edge. Work the stitches from left to right. For blanket stitch: make the stitches further apart. For buttonhole stitch: make the stitches close together, as you would for a buttonhole on a shirt… Bring the needle up on the outer edge Make a short stitch with thread...
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