The gears are filled in using (mostly) double running, with some departures into “wandering running” using two strands of the very fine art silk floss; and outlined in chain stitch using three strands of the stuff. All threads used were waxed using real beeswax, for manageability. I am ...
Because I have only a limited supply of the excellent hand-dyed thread, and the first triangle had a voracious appetite, I decided to work the second both smaller in size, and with only two plies of the four-ply silk floss. I am not sure that the thread maker intended it to be used...
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Tie off your threads and finishing What you’ll get: An easy-to-follow lesson teaching different types of embroidery stitches 17 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere Itemized supply list Step-by-step instruction by expert instructor Rebecca Ringquist ...
Embroidery floss andSize 8 Perle cotton Embroidery hoop (Rebecca uses a size 6") Thimble or rubber fingertip(s) Twill tape, for wrapping inner hoop Marking tool (Rebecca uses Mark-B-Gone marker, Pencil or FriXion Pen) Optional: Cotton tapestry thread, larger Perle threads, knitting yarns, an...
内容提示: W inter Biscornu!INSTRUCTIONS:EACH SQUARE EQUALS 2 THREADS OF FABRIC2. KLOSTER BLOCKS: Work Kloster Blocks andSatin Stitches with 1 strand of DMC Perle Cotton#8 white (or other color perle).Design area: 44h x 44w (3.14” x 3.14”)Model: 28-32 ct Linen Smokey Pearl or your...
UPDATE:People want the specs on this piece so they don’t have to hunt through previous posts. 30 count evenweave linen ground, stitched over two threads (15 spi). The6-strand floss is man-made “silk”, rayon actually; a vintage find brought back from India, slightly thinner than stand...
Little flat thread winders of various configurations were common work basket items prior to the introduction of spooled and reeled threads. You can still buy bone, mother of pearl and wooden thread winders. They’re a wonderful addition to one’s general stitching ambiance, especially for those ...
My sampler is worked on 36 count even weave linen, using one or two strands of standard DMC embroidery floss, colors #310 (black) and #498 (deep crimson). Worked over 2×2 threads, it’s done at 18 stitches per inch (about 7 per cm). The entire embroidered area measures out to ro...