Inspired by the many fallen leaves we can see in autumn, I want to introduce the Open Fishbone Stitch, which looks great when worked in the shape of a leaf. Here are the instructions on the Royal School of Needlework's Stitch Bank.
You can also find instructions in Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches and Reader's Digest Complete Book of Embroidery.
I made this photo tutorial:
Homework:
Fill here.
2 comments:
It looks like the current season.
Oh, I absolutely love the leaf! I must try that one!
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