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| Split stitch |
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| First stitch, up and over split stitch at the very top tip |
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| Long and short at tip, which is swivelled at the base |
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| Long and short edge, or rather longer and shorter |
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| First row of long and short (longer and shorter). When taking the needle down over the split stitch, keep the stitches very close and tight together. This keeps a sharp clean edge. |
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| First row, over split stitch with the angle of stitch moving around the leaf shape. Whilst working the first row, be mindful of maintaining the angle of stitch. |
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| Shading - bringing the needle up within the first row, and shading towards the middle |
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| Bring the needle up in various positions within the first row for a softer shaded effect |
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| Needle or stitch position of second row, or shading |
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| Shading towards the centre of the leaf |
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| Shading with more colour - keep the blends compatible |
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| Showing various needle position for shading |
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| More shading and needle positioning |
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| More needle positioning of shading, illustrating the various positions the stitches can be placed for effective shading |
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| Third row, or further shading |
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| First half of leaf shaded |
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| Second half of leaf, long and short first row |
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| Shading from first row |
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| More shading |
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| Almost complete |
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| Centre vein. The whole leaf is roughly an inch square. |
