There are many sources of embroidery stitches, the Stitch Dictionary at Pintangle is one of the best, of course, and soon Sharon Boggon will have her new book published. It is all about stitches and how to use them in a new way. 'Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery' will be out in November and can be preordered now. Check out the link above and read all about it.
Another place I often go stitch hunting at is Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorials. Today's stitch comes from this treasure cove of stitches.
The stitch is Woven Circle, and you can see Sarah's clear instructions here.
My pictures are below:
Use Straight Stitch x 4 to make a cross.
Change the thread and come out from the centre. Wind the thread round,
and round, and round, and round....
until you have as many circles as you like.
Anchor the thread underneath the circle.
That is why it is a good way to use 'difficult' thread, metallic, knobbly, fluffy... as the thread does not need to go through the fabric more than at the beginning and end.
This stitch is a relative of Rosette Stitch Rose (#65)
and Laced Wheel Stitch (#124)
9 comments:
In the green thread it looks like a Christmas wreath.
It is slightly better controlled than rosette rose, but they are neither of them good stitches for something that will move a lot - tablecloths or clothing or accessories. Better for pictures, or something like a lampshade that doesn't get fussed with once it is finished!
It reminds me of those liquorish wheels.
Thanks for mentioning my book that is coming out - great to see you still doing these as the more people explore stitches the more they will stay alive.
Good word from Sharon B!
Another stitch to add to your repertoire. And soon you'll come up with an amzing way to use it.
Oh! I definitely want to try this one!
I don't use this one very often. Will have to give it another try.
A nice stitch for all those pretty threads that are not easy to stitch with.
I really like your Woven Circle. I can see this one along side Sunbonnet Sue on her yacht.
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