Sunday Stitch School - Lesson 383: Flat Stitch

I found Flat Stitch in both Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches and the Royal School of Needlework's Stitch Bank, where there is also a video for you to watch.

Or follow my photo tutorial.

You might ask what the difference between the Flat Stitch and Fishbone Stitch is. Well, the name gives you the answer. The Flat Stitch is flatter; i.e. the angle is more acute; the stitch has a smaller angle, is more horizontal, if you see what I mean.

You need to mark the shape you want to fill in, and place an overlapping area inside. Then you should stretch the fabric taut in a hoop.

Make narrow and flat crosses across the overlapping area.

Pack the stitches tightly so no fabric is visible.

Please note, this stitch uses a lot of thread:

Homework: Add here.

Friday Homework for Lesson 382: Diamond Eyelet Stitch

Oh, this is such a lovely stitch! Someone pointed out that it could become a real jewel if worked in metallic thread. That's an idea for Sue, isn't it? Well, we'll have to wait and see what she is up to. First, we have to learn three more stitches before it is time for Sunbonnet Sue's Stitch Sampler.

Aida Sampler

Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart

Red Kimono Silk Scribble Cloth

WIPW - Hindered by Work

 I wish I had more to show for this Work In Progress Wednesday report. Alas, work has hindered my plans.

Hexablooms

I basted a little pile of hexagons for the turn-over edge.

Sunday Stitch School Indigo Stitch Sampler

Two stitches were added: #380 Valerian Stitch (the trellis grid) and #381 Double Feather Stitch.

Sunday Stitch School - Lesson 382: Diamond Eyelet Stitch

Today's stitch is an eyelet stitch and comes in the shape of a diamond. I used the instructions in The Embroidery Stitch Bible.

I found it useful to have a template to guide me.

Make a knot and start from the outside 

as the hole in the middle will be crowded.

Work your way clockwise around the shape.

On the Aida cloth, I first made a cross.

Then I filled in the spokes for each quarter.

Homework: If a diamond is a sampler's best friend, then add a handful here.