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Let`s Learn About Embroidery Techniques!
By: Luda Sonkin
If you’re a fan of needlework, you’ve probably completed your share of embroidery projects. With so many techniques and design varieties to choose from, this is one hobby that never becomes boring! It’s a pleasure to pass the skills of embroidery and cross stitching down to other generations. And embroidery machines make this one
PRINCESS PATTERN STITCH
The Princess Pattern Stitch consists of straight stitches, worked horizontally and
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veritcally. When done correctly this stitch creates a symmetrical pattern. This stitch may be used for backgrounds or as a filling stitch for large areas. Four diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch. Clicking on the PRINTABLE VERSION icon, located at the end of the series of diagrams, will direct you to the page to print these instructions.
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Princess Pattern Stitch (Diagram 1):
Bring the needle up at A, move up over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at B. Bring the needle up at C, move up over four canvas threads, bring the needle down at D. Bring the needle up at E, move up over six canvas threads, bring the needle down at F. Bring the needle up at G, move up over four canvas threads, bring the needle down at H. Bring the needle up at I, move up over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at J. Bring the needle up at K, move up over four canvas threads, bring the needle down at L. Bring the needle up at M, move up over six canvas threads, bring the needle down at N. Bring the needle up at O, move up over four canvas threads, bring the
Princess Pattern Stitch (Diagram 2):
Beginning where we left off at R, we will now add the horizontal stitches. The horizontal stitches are illustrated in dark blue. Bring the needle up at M, move to the left over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at Q. Bring the needle up at I, move to the left over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at M. Bring the needle up at E, move to the left over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at I. Bring the needle up at A, move to the
Princess Pattern Stitch (Diagram 3):
Beginning where we left off at E, we will now add the remaining vertical stitches. Bring the needle up at S, move up over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at A. Bring the needle up at T, move up over four canvas threads, bring the needle down at C. Bring the needle up at U, move up over six canvas threads, bring the needle down at E. Bring
Princess Pattern Stitch (Diagram 4):
This diagram illustrates how a large area of the princess pattern stitch should look when complete. Again, two colors have been used to better illustrate this stitch. Notice how the second row is worked into the bottom of the first row. This allows you to completely cover the canvas, making this an excellent background stitch.
needle down at P. Bring the needle up at Q, move up over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at R. Now, continue on to Diagram 2...
left over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at E. Now, continue on to Diagram 3...
the needle up at V, move up over four canvas threads, bring the needle down at G. Bring the needle up at W, move up over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at I. Bring the needle up at X, move up over four canvas threads, bring the needle down at K. Bring the needle up at Y, move up over six canvas threads, bring the needle down at M. Bring the needle up at Z, move up over four canvas threads, bring the needle down at O. Bring the needle up at AA, move up over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at Q. Now, continue on to Diagram 4...
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embroidery using black thread on a white background fabric. It is traditionally stitched with silk thread on a white cotton or linen fabric. An offshoot of blackwork is called scarlet work, done with red thread instead of black.
Berlin work is a subtype of canvas work mostly done with tapestry wool on canvas but not seen too much in our day. It was stitched with many different tints and shades and was characterized by what was an almost three-dimensional feel to the
way for everyone to share in the fun for years to come.
Cross-stitching is a very popular form of embroidery that uses a counted-thread type technique. X-shaped stitches form images, but it’s not the only stitch that is used. Often the ¼, ½, ¾ and backstitches are used and are most often executed on fabrics that have easily countable threads.
Blackwork stitching is also a form of counted-thread
work, due to the advancement of the dyeing processes in the 1830’s. It was very durable and could be used on cushions, bags, clothing, or furniture covers. Berlin work is stitched only by a minority of people today, but kits are available for those who would like to try this unique art form.
Whitework is another type of cross-stitch, but it isn’t always white. Any piece of embroidery where the color of the stitching is the same color as the
background fabric is called whitework, although it has its beginnings in white linen and stitches. This is one of many techniques used when creating items intended to be handed down through the generations, such as baby bonnets, christening gowns, blouses, and other household items.
Cutwork is done by cutting out a portion of a fabric and then reinforcing the hole it creates by stitching around it.
Darning is a technique that utilizes a needle and thread alone in order to repair holes
or worn areas in clothing or on other items. It uses the darning stitch, where the thread is woven in rows in the grain of the fabric. At the end of the row, the embroiderer reverses his or her direction. Using darning to repair holes or worm places in clothing is less obvious than simply patching it up with a new piece of fabric.
Trianglepoint embroidery, invented by Sherlee Lantz in 1976, employs a series of equilateral triangles that are stitched in different colors and used to create three-dimensional designs or pictures and geometric designs.
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***Stitch Index*** (Alphabetical)
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