In the excellent A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2, I found this easy, yet striking stitch. Alternating Diagonal Stitch. The point is that you use two threads, and if they are of contrasting colours you get a nice 'barber shop sign' look.
Here is how to stitch it:
Stitch downwards.
end of the first column,
change colour.
Easy peasy!
Homework:
Add here. Use waste canvas when needed.
4 comments:
That looks great. I have that book but haven't looked at it for a while. I need to get it out.
Ooh, another I've not seen!
This looks nice on the Aida fabric.
Well done, good tutorial, and another useful stitch, I can see it as a border or filler.
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