Friday Revision Homework - Stitches: 171 - 175

What must Sunbonnet Sue not leave the house without? Her sunbonnet, of course! It was time to make her most important accessory.

 

Sunday Stitch School - Revision: Stitches 171 - 175

 Time to revise the latest stitches. Click on the title for instructions.

171 Ray Stitch

This stitch is great for leaves, trees, feathers, hand held fans....

172 Half Rhodes Stitch

So easy, so impressive.

173 Eyelet Wheel Stitch

So much neater than its cousin, the Buttonhole Wheel, but it is time consuming.

174 Pagoda Chevron Stitch

A wonky version of a traditional stitch.

175 Woven Long Tailed Lazy Daisy Flower

Aren't they cheerful?

Homework:

Never leave home without it!

Friday Homework for Lesson 173: Eyelet Wheel Stitch

I am very please with how steady this stitch is. I agree that it takes longer to make than the traditional Buttonhole Stitch, but it is worth it. I must also admit that it is easier to work the Eyelet Wheel Stitch on plain weave than on Aida.

Aida Sampler

Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart

Teal Wool Tailoring Scribble Cloth

Sunday Stitch School - Lesson 173: Eyelet Wheel Stitch

At first glance you might think this is a Buttonhole Wheel, but it isn't. It is made up of Back Stitch and keeps it shape beautifully, unlike the Butthole Wheel which has a tendency to loosen up a bit.

I found the Eyelet Wheel Stitch at Sarah's hand Embroidery Tutorials.

Work it like this:

First draw a circle, mark the centre and the spokes.

Make a Back Stitch at the edge of the circle.

Take the needle in at the centre and out at 

the next spoke in the circle.

Take another Back Stitch.

Repeat.

Go on.

Make that last Back Stitch.

Anchor the last spoke in the centre.

There you have it - a stitch that will stay round and steady....

or will it roll off?

Homework:

These Half Rhodes want company, add some Eyelet Wheels on the samplers.