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Friday 13 March 2020

Friday Homework for Lesson 125: Carina's Knot Stitch

At first sight this knot stitch is not so different in looks from French Knot and Colonial Knot, but as I mentioned in last Sunday's lesson, Carina's Knot leaves a beautiful dimple in the middle.

Actually this will be very useful for making eyes on stumpwork portraits.
Make the coloured iris with a Carina's Knot,

and in the dimple place a French Knot with black thread.

Then add a tiny Straight Stitch for that glint in the eye.


But I am digressing, here is my homework:
Aida Sampler

Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart

Teal Wool Tailoring Scribble Cloth

9 comments:

  1. Now, there is one that comes with a use. Great!

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  2. Lovely knots ! I have fallen in love with the Colonial knot ! Love your homework pieces :) x

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  3. That eye is really effective!

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  4. I've not stitched those kinds of knots. Lovely eye.

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  5. Beautiful work, Queenie, that knot is perfect for making an iris look realistic.
    Your stitches look fabulous.

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  6. I tried your knot, your instructions were easy to follow,a nice change to the colonial knot I use.

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  7. Hi Queenie,
    Playing catch-up!
    I must try that knot, I do love embroidering eyes and this looks a bit easier than the eye I did for my Polka Dot Lady! 😁
    Hugs,
    Barbara xx

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