Oh, this is a wonderful stitch. Some have commented that the Spider's Web Stitch make up a beautiful rose, especially when the weaving is done with embroidery ribbon.
That is absolutely correct, and actually, I already have in Sunday Stitch School's collection a similar rose - namely #249 Fly Stitch Rose.
The weaving is done in the same way for both stitches. It is in the base stitched spokes that the difference lies. Fly Stitch Rose is, as the name suggests, based on the Fly Stitch + a Straight Stitch trapped underneath the arms of the Y:
By weaving, with embroidery ribbon, in the same way as the Spider's Web Stitch, you get this look:
The base stitches are hidden beneath the swelling petals, so it is impossible to tell which of the two stitches it is!
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Here is my Spider's Web Stitch homework.
Aida Sampler
Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart
Red Kimono Silk Scribble Cloth
And for a special treat, here is the Spider's Web Rose Stitch
4 comments:
I like using both the ribbon rose and the flat version in crazy quilt projects. I also think variegated thread is great with this.
You've made a gloriously blousy blue rose there!
'This is a wonderful stitch' ! Yes it is, your samples are fun showing how different threads and base fabrics can change up the look. Your yellow and blue 'roses' are beauties.
I love using silk ribbon for this stitch. It is a favourite. Thanks for the reminder to do it with regular thread1
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