It is always very exciting and a little bit scary to bring in a new line of hand-dyed threads. The first question we are often ask is what pattern calls them? Which sets everyone into a mad dash to recall just which patterns they are used in. Followed shortly by how do they stitch? When we saw that TopKnot Stitcher was collaborating with 25+ designers, using a curated collection of the Cottage Garden Threads we know it was time to bring in a small selection of their threads. Join us in creating a cube using six different designers patterns and the Autumn Garden Palette thread kit! On this journey we will share tips and tricks on assembling a cube, working with variegated threads and push our comfort zones by stitching on a variety of fall inspired coloured fabrics. There is a small oops in the video, I meant to say 10 threads or 5 stitches. It is also worth mentioning that not all patterns work 60 x 60 stitches squared, should that be the case for your pattern and cube we will be place the uneven side to the left. As mentioned in the video we will be exploring these threads and patterns on 32 count Wichelt Linen, working 2 strands of floss over 2 fabric threads. We have pulled a collection of 7 fall colour inspired linen to work on: three neutrals to showcase the variations in the floss and four coloured linen to push our comfort zones while complimenting the threads. Fabric Colours Tumbleweed Sandstone Halloween White Chocolate Riviera Olive Laurel Lambswool You are probably wondering why seven and not just the six need to complete the cube? Well it was very hard to narrow down to just those seven. However we wanted to everyone to have a little play to work with the patterns currently in stock as well as the ones that are still set to arrive. We hope that you will join us in welcoming the Cottage Garden Thread to our store and follow along with our stitching progress. Happy Stitching, Kim and Meagan!
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Basics and Beyond Mystery SamplerFollow along for a true mystery stitch, while we explore different stitches and patterns to create a counted embroidery row sampler. Over the years we had many request for information on how to do new stitches, or even how to begin stitching. With the Basic and Beyond Mystery Sampler we will explore simple to advance techniques, and our hope is by the end to sampler you will feel more confident in adding new stitches to your embroidery works. If you are struggling or would like to learn a new stitch, let us know and we may just add it to the sampler! This is a first attempt at a project like this, so we will be working out the kinks together The Materials
The First Band Back Stitching In the chart you will notice that I have only shown a section of the full 60 stitches wide that the sampler is. Work the second row of back stitch for the Beaded Herringbone the first and last stitch is worked over two fabric threads, while the remaining stitches are worked over four fabric threads. *Update*
Colours I used to complete the first band Back Stitch; 01 Whipped Back Stitch; Back Stitch 01, Wrapped 03 Beaded Herringbone Ladder: Back Stitch 01, Wrapped 02 Whipped Back Stitch; Back Stitch 01, Wrapped 03 Back Stitch; 01 |
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