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| bringing the needle up just inside the previous block |
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| taking the needle down just over the line of the next block |
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| taper stitches at the sides to fit the shape |
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| split stitch the final block, by bringing the needle up in the previous stitch |
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| complete!
All using one stranded of stranded cotton, pale colour DMC 822; pale blue DMC 927; mid blue DMC 926; dark blue DMC 376, and a number 9 crewel embroidery needle.
Tips - Keep the stitches 'very' close together, as this will give a finer effect. Also, keep the stitches firm, not too loose. Always work from the previous row, 'not' into it.
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So neat ! ....love the colours .That looks like really good linen too , where do you buy ?
ReplyDeleteThank you Daisy Debs. It is actually silk fabric I am working on - see previous posts. The images are just very magnified which makes the fabric look coarse. Keep watching and you will see the final result - eventually, and how big or small the final piece will be.
ReplyDeleteFantastic. Please keep posting your embroidery techniques
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